Exercise for autism - the home mini-CrossFit program
A few weeks ago I posted about amandated 300 calorie a day weight stabilization program for #1. I also mentioned there ' s a different program for #2. There ' s no mandate for his program -- it ' s something he and I put together. He dislikes exercise but feels it his duty to do it.The program has 3 events each week that we do together:- Depending on season either a 1h singletrack mountain bike ride or a 1hMN Special Hockey event.- A few miles of walking or (depending on season) 2h family road bike ride or 1h outdoor ice skating loop*.- Home mini-CrossFitThe home mini-CrossFit is a highly scaled version of a standard Cross...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - October 27, 2021 Category: Disability Tags: adult Asperger ' autism exercise health Source Type: blogs
Why it ’s time to split the autism spectrum [PODCAST]
“Legislative advocacy has become difficult for the severe autism population since the DSM-5 lumped Asperger ’s syndrome with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Further complicating the matter, a new population recently emerged who identify as “autistic” without having a diagnosis from a qualified health care professional. Without a clear distinction for various parts of the spectrum, weRead more …Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast Neurology Source Type: blogs
Is Asperger ’ s Your Superpower?
Do you think maybe you have some of the characteristics of people with autism? Did your score on the Autism Quiz on this site suggest that you might be autistic? Has someone suggested that your behaviors are a little or a lot unusual might be “spectrumy”? Are you worried that having autism can be stigmatizing or that it makes you crazy? Not so fast. Get the facts.
People with autism with average to high intelligence but who have difficulty with social skills used to be diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (named after the pediatrician who first characterized the condition in the 1940s). In the latest edition of the Diagnos...
Source: World of Psychology - July 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. Tags: Aspergers Autism Books Asperger’s Syndrome Autism Spectrum neurotypical Source Type: blogs
COVID-19 and Autistic Children
In conclusion, none of us planned for this terrible virus to circle the globe. And none of us could anticipate how dangerous maintaining close social contact could become. We, like most, are simply making the best of a horrific situation.
COVID-19 is bad, but it’s much worse if you’re autistic. You are simply one step more removed from people, and this, although significantly detrimental, can be compensated for with a little love and creativity. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - May 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laura Yeager Tags: Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Parenting Personal Autism Spectrum Autistic Children coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic Source Type: blogs
Understanding other brains
Alan Towers wrote an instructive, poignant comment about the difficulty that he had understanding that his schizophrenic son could not be EXPECTED to “make sense”, if sense was defined by the standards that applied for Alan, or for the wider society. Because so many people who live with psychotic illness or substantial neurological impairment require that their affected loved ones operate by THEIR rules and THEIR logical constructs and world view, they often abandon their children, relatives and friends as uncorrectible and irrecoverable, as lost souls.
I’ve had a conversation about this subject with a nu...
Source: On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D. - April 1, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Dr. Merzenich Tags: Aging and the Brain Alzheimer’s Autism Origins, Treatments Brain Fitness BrainHQ Cognitive Impairment in Children Cognitive impairments Posit Science Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, et alia Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Clutter vs. Hoarding- What ’ s the Difference?
We all have a friend or family member who just can’t seem to get out from under their accumulation of stuff. Their garage, guest bedroom and basement are packed, and you can’t see the top of the kitchen table. But when does “cluttered” become “hoarded?” We have all seen the sensationalized TV depictions of filthy homes that need to be condemned. But is that what hoarding really looks like? And why can’t those folks just throw it all out?
Today’s guest explains myths surrounding hoarding, treatment strategies and why we all might be at risk.
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Source: World of Psychology - October 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Brain and Behavior Disorders General Interview LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Psychiatry Psychology The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Greta Thunberg: Stigmatized for Asperger ’ s
Whether you agree or disagree with her message, Greta Thunberg has suffered from the typical stigmatizing comments from those who disagree with her because of her Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis. This is the kind of ignorance most people have left behind in the last century.
But some critics, instead of focusing and replying to her message about the threats of climate change, chose to focus on the messenger, Thunberg herself. Calling her “mentally ill,” one critic even went so far as to suggest she was some sort of parentally-controlled pawn in a vast global conspiracy.
It shows a stunning amount of discrim...
Source: World of Psychology - September 26, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: General Mental Health and Wellness Motivation and Inspiration Policy and Advocacy Stigma Climate Change Greta Thunberg Mental Health Stigma Source Type: blogs
Advice for Parents of High Functioning Autistic Children from Someone Who ’s Been There
When raising an autistic child, doctors and therapists come in handy in answering questions that parents of autistic children may have. God knows, we’ve consulted our share of specialists. But sometimes, no advice compares to the advice of the very people who are raising these children. My husband and I have been in the position of bringing up a child on the spectrum for 15 years. We’ve seen and learned a lot, and I’d like to share some of the tips we’ve learned over the years.
Know That Sometimes It Takes Years to Get a Diagnosis
Many autistic children are diagnosed at a young age, but for some, it takes a while...
Source: World of Psychology - September 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laura Yeager Tags: Aspergers Autism Parenting Personal Asperger Syndrome Autism Spectrum High-functioning autism Source Type: blogs
Growing Beyond Labels: We are Not Simply a Disorder
Reliably, about once a month, I come across someone who believes that a person who’s been diagnosed with X, Y, or Z mental disorder has, in effect, a life-crippling disability. Somehow they got a hold of the diagnostic manual of mental disorders or read some symptoms or an article or two online, and suddenly they feel like they know everything about a condition. If a person has a disorder like depression, they believe that they know everything they need to know about that person.
When I was seeing patients back in graduate school, I sometimes looked at some of them that way too. But in the intervening 20+ years, I...
Source: World of Psychology - May 31, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: General Policy and Advocacy Psychiatry Psychology destigmatization identity Label Mental Health Stereotypes Source Type: blogs
Autism Is But One Part of a Complex Personality Structure
April is Autism Awareness Month. To review: Autism is one of the five pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) listed in the DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) which provides diagnostic guidelines for mental health professionals. Autism is characterized by difficulties in social interactions, a narrow and particular range of interests and repetitive behaviors. Although it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, research has yet to identify the differences in the brain that determine what makes people with autism different from the norm.
Since the combination of attributes can b...
Source: World of Psychology - April 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. Tags: Aspergers Autism Communication anti-vaccination Asperger Syndrome Autism Awareness Month Autism Spectrum Disability polio Stereotypes Stigma Source Type: blogs
8 Things Autistic People Wished You Knew about April
Every April, autism takes a center stage in global awareness. All around the world, well-meaning, good-hearted people “Light it up blue” for Autism Awareness Month, and they decorate their social media with the puzzle piece frames and the jigsaw rainbow awareness ribbons.
And, every March, autistic adults are already dreading April. Many of them report feeling traumatized by previous Aprils. They begin to mentally prepare for what is ahead, feeling powerless to stop it. They’re bracing themselves for what is on the horizon.
What autistic people wish their neurotypical allies knew going into April:
We really don’t...
Source: World of Psychology - April 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Terra Vance Tags: Aspergers Autism General Personal Stigma Autism Acceptance Month Autism Awareness Month Autism Spectrum medical disability model neurodivergent neurodiversity neurotypical allies stereotyping Stigmatization Source Type: blogs
On Stage on the Spectrum
About three years ago, I got an email publicizing a drama school called the Center for Applied Drama and Autism, C.A.D.A. I was instantly interested. A year before, my 10-year-old son Tommy had been diagnosed with autism. I had always wanted him to get into acting because I’d acted as a child, having been in shows such as Gypsy and Fiddler on the Roof at local dinner theaters. Tommy seemed as though he would be a natural because he had the ability to memorize scripts (he was an avid scripter; people who are autistic often are), and he was very funny.
The school was in downtown Akron, about fifteen minutes away from our h...
Source: World of Psychology - April 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laura Yeager Tags: Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Parenting Peer Support Personal Stigma Autism Awareness Month Child Development Drama Improvisation theater World Autism Awareness Day Source Type: blogs
Awareness Isn ’ t Enough: We Need Autism Acceptance Month
Why have a month for autism awareness? Look at the numbers — in 2014, the CDC suggests that 1.7% of the US population is on the autism spectrum, which is 1 in 59. The percentage is similar in other countries as well, and only 31% have co-existing intellectual disability.
Many people you would not suspect to be on the autism spectrum actually are, and they experience social stress, anxiety, and sensory challenges. They might seem sort of different or quirky, but also often talented and knowledgeable in areas of interest. Dan Ackroyd, who has Asperger’s (now referred to as Autism Level 1), took his interests and...
Source: World of Psychology - April 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marcia Eckerd, PhD Tags: Aspergers Autism Communication Stigma Autism Awareness Month Autism Spectrum neurodivergent neurotypical Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: March 29, 2019
Earlier this week I asked you to write down all the courageous things you’ve done in your life. To end the week, focus on your super power strength.
We often compare ourselves with celebrities and the uber talented with their incomparable gifts.
You have a plethora of brag worthy strengths too. It might go unnoticed because spotting a narcissist, juggling parenthood and chronic illness, and surviving a difficult childhood may not be Instagrammable. But it’s still pretty amazing things that not everyone can do.
Whether it’s tackling your emotional wounds, bringing light to depression, blogging about your e...
Source: World of Psychology - March 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: March 23, 2019
Ever wonder how food affects your mental health? Do you think social media addiction should be formally classified (and should the companies behind them be taxed for help)? What’s your stance on Amy Schumer’s discussion of her husband’s autism spectrum disorder diagnosis?
Let’s discuss it all and more in this week’s Psychology Around the Net!
Nutritional Psychiatry: Can You Eat Yourself Happier? We’re not talking about eating your feelings but eating foods that actually affect your feelings. After struggling with anxiety and depression throughout most of her life, Felice Jacka, the head ...
Source: World of Psychology - March 23, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Depression Disorders Industrial and Workplace Psychology Around the Net Research Suicide Amy Schumer Chris Fischer Depressive Symptoms employee mental health Felice Jacka food Mood Nutrit Source Type: blogs
