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Guest Post: Autism Spectrum Siblings Need Love and Guidance Too! by Trish Thorpe by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD The following is a guest post from Trish Thorpe , Author of "Fisheye: A Memoir" and "Asperger's Sibling Support: 15 Practical Tips for Parents/Caregivers".  Please take a mo ... Read on »
Jobs for Aspies: Acting by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD People with Aspergers Syndrome often spend their whole lives trying to fit into society.  They copy mannerisms, accents, expressions and dialogue.  They also often enjoy m ... Read on »
Book Review: Plan B: Empowering the Single Parent by Karra Barber-Wada by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Plan B: Empowering the Single Parent!  ... To benefit their Child with Autism  by Karra Barber-Wada. Published by Future Horizons ISBN 978-1-935274-79-7 Plan B ... Read on »
In order to Receive Empathy, we must first Teach it - Part 2 by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Following on from my previous post on teaching empathy, my wife had taught me to help, without being asked when a person with a pram obviously needed help. I was able to ... Read on »
Replying to a Parent's concern about the Traits of Asperger's Syndrome by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Normally, I don't post correspondence here as I like to keep those things private and individual but I recently got an email from a parent who was concerned about a number o ... Read on »
That "Blue" Day by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Today is April 2nd. It's the international "Autism Awareness Day". People are encouraged to wear blue to show their support of this "awareness" and many bloggers will post e ... Read on »
In order to Receive Empathy, we must first Teach it - Part 1 by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I grew up in a household where we were encouraged to keep ourselves to ourselves. If someone asked for help and we could give it, then we would - except if that help was d ... Read on »
Some insights on Empathy by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD The concept of empathy is a much discussed topic in Asperger's circles but I'm starting to wonder what all the fuss is about. You see, I feel that empathy has little to do ... Read on »
Jobs for Aspies; Project Management by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD This new series will look at a range of jobs which may be suitable for people with Asperger's Syndrome and will discuss the positive qualities they could bring and the cha ... Read on »
The Autism Devotion Project by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I just wanted to spend a few minutes discussing the Autism Devotion project and highlighting some of the fantastic posts we've had so far; The aims of the project ... Read on »
Autism Devotion to ... Brothers by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD My wife and I went out to dinner last weekend, to celebrate her birthday. My eldest finished his dinner quickly and didn't want any more to eat.  My youngest howe ... Read on »
Autism Devotion to ... Mothers by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Hi and welcome to a new year.  This post marks the start of what will hopefully be an ongoing series showcasing the ways in which people with Autism express love and d ... Read on »
Farewell to 2012 by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD As we bid farewell to 2012 and indeed, to the final year in which Asperger's Syndrome has any official status in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disor ... Read on »
Article: Managing Expectations and Reactions During Visits and Gift Exchange by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD My Latest Post on Special-ism, Managing Expectations and Reactions During Visits and Gift Exchange is now available and while it's mostly about Christmas, it's also about ev ... Read on »
Talking about Sandy Hook by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD I'm finally ready to talk about the Sandy Hook thing but it's not really a thing I'd normally discuss on this blog. You see, I like to stay on topic and keep all of my pos ... Read on »
Book Review: Sensory Parenting: The Elementary Years by Britt Collins MS, OTR and Jackie Linder... by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Sensory Parenting: The Elementary Years  School Years Are Easier when Your Child's Senses Are Happy! by Britt Collins MS, OTR and Jackie Linder Olson. Sensory Par ... Read on »
Echolia - should you try to stamp it out? by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD You're so happy that your previously mostly silent child is now talking quite a bit. Where, until recently there had only been grunts and one-word answers, now there are w ... Read on »
Article: Recognising Sensory Overload by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD My latest article; Recognising Sensory Overload, is now available at Special-ism. http://special-ism.com/recognising-sensory-overload/ It's worth a read especially i ... Read on »
Book Review: "A Lifetime of Laughing and Loving with Autism" Compiled by R. Wayne Gilpin by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD A Lifetime of Laughing and Loving with Autism New and Revised Stories that will warm and inspire you. Compiled by R. Wayne Gilpin It's hard to describe the gap that ... Read on »
Book Review: "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" (Updated and Expanded Edition) by Gavin B. Facebook Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm; Updated and Expanded Edition 2012 Published by Future Horizons This is quite an unusual bo ... Read on »