Teacher who made a difference to a third grader with Asperger's.
Sometimes it takes an understanding person to make a difference. Did you or do you have a teacher who you got alot out of? (Source: Markham's Behavioral Health)
Source: Markham's Behavioral Health - March 18, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: David G. Markham Source Type: blogs
A (very) inclusive CrossFit gym - in Reno Nevada
Fitness is a problem for many people, not least special needs teens and adults. Diabetes and obesity are common in our population.Diet is a factor — it takes a lot of cognitive work to outrun the American junk food industry. The special needs population is vulnerable to deceptive advertising implying health benefits of " sports drinks " .Exercise is also a problem. Special Olympics and Special Hockey programs are low volume — typically once a week. Group classes may be intimidating or unwelcoming. Incomes are low and gyms can be costly [1]. Workout music may be intolerable. The feel and odor of sweat may be unusually b...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - March 13, 2019 Category: Disability Tags: adult Asperger ' autism community exercise Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: January 29, 2019
By now you’ve probably heard of ACEs or Adverse Childhood Experiences. If you haven’t, there are studies on how negative childhood experiences can increase the likelihood of chronic health conditions and risky behavior. Fortunately social support, good childcare and parenting programs can give kids a better start and prevent problems in the future.
But what if you’re an adult dealing with your traumatic childhood now? All is not lost.
Many people have overcome a difficult past and even used the experience to impact others in a positive way. The main things to know is you can’t do it alone, that self...
Source: World of Psychology - January 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
How did the story end?
Istarted writing this particular blog in September of 2004. At that time Explorer #1 was 7 and #2 was 5. They are adults now.The early years before this blog are a blur now. I think by the time I started writing we had developed a reasonably effective approach and seen some progress. The years between 2000 and 2004 were harder.We aged a lot in those years.Now this blog is infrequently updated. That ’s partly because of myrelated book project, partly because adult Explorer challenges are personal, and partly because the complex educational and financial (SSD, etc) challenges we deal with now are managed by my wife — and...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - January 27, 2019 Category: Disability Tags: adult Asperger ' autism cognitive impairment Explosive Child Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: January 1, 2019
It’s hard to believe we’re at the beginning of a new year. While we say goodbye to 2018, I want to thank you for being here with me.
I’ve read a lot of posts. I’ve learned a ton about mental health and psychology. And I’ve had the opportunity to take what I’ve garnered here, and grow personally and professionally.
I don’t know what 2019 will bring, but I’m grateful for 2018 and all its hardships, challenges and blessings.
My wish is that you will continue to grow, heal and take of yourself so you can help others and the world.
Happy New Year!
Feel Guilty In Your Relationship ...
Source: World of Psychology - January 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
On autistic meltdown and exhaustion
Via Twitter I ’m reminded of two autism blogs that have passed on - Musings of an Aspie (ended Jan 2015) andEveryday Aspie (2017)/Everyday Aspergers (2016).@mxmackpoet called out 3 in particular [1]:From the Inside Out: An Autistic Shutdown – Everyday Aspie Feb 2017Where I Go When I Shutdown | Musings of an Aspie Oct 2012Autistic Regression and Fluid Adaptation | Musings of an Aspie Dec 2013. This concept oftransient autistic regression does not appear in the medical literature. Which speaks volumes about themiserable state of modern clinical research into autism in general, and post-pubertal autism in parti...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - October 20, 2018 Category: Disability Tags: adolescence adult Asperger ' autism brain and mind cognition neurodiversity support Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: July 3, 2018
Having an illness whether physical or mental, can feel stifling and imprisoning. So can being in an unhealthy relationship. But having a sense of freedom in what you do and think can be incredibly healing and restorative.
This holiday as you prepare for the quintessential 4th of July hotdog hamburger fireworks celebration, consider what things breaks you out of the chain of suffering and do more of that.
It could mean releasing the need to wait for permission to cry or accept your body. It could mean freeing yourself from the constant need to compare. Our top posts will give you ideas for many ways you can celebrate freedo...
Source: World of Psychology - July 3, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
Don't ask a dying man if he wants bacon or sausage
by Lizzy MilesIt has been four years since I first wrote the article“We Don’t Know Death: 7 Assumptions We Make about the Dying” for Pallimed. You would think that with four more years of experience I would feel more confident in my knowledge about my job and my patients. I don ’t.In fact, I ’m still uncovering assumptions that I make when working with patients who are dying.Recently, I discoveredAssumption #8: Dying patients want to be in control.I had so many reasons and examples to believe this, from the very beginning of my hospice work. I came to this conclusion after just a short timevolunteering. One of th...
Source: Pallimed: A Hospice and Palliative Medicine Blog - June 14, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Tags: communication control hospice lizzy lizzy miles psychosocial social work social worker Source Type: blogs
Don't ask a dying man if he wants bacon or sausage
by Lizzy MilesIt has been four years since I first wrote the article“We Don’t Know Death: 7 Assumptions We Make about the Dying” for Pallimed. You would think that with four more years of experience I would feel more confident in my knowledge about my job and my patients. I don ’t.In fact, I ’m still uncovering assumptions that I make when working with patients who are dying.Recently, I discoveredAssumption #8: Dying patients want to be in control.I had so many reasons and examples to believe this, from the very beginning of my hospice work. I came to this conclusion after just a short timevolunteering. One of th...
Source: Pallimed: A Hospice and Palliative Medicine Blog - June 14, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Tags: communication control hospice lizzy lizzy miles psychosocial social work social worker Source Type: blogs
Could Baby Teeth Hold the Key to Autism?
A study published in June 2017 found that baby teeth taken from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese compared to teeth from children without autism. Scientists studied twins to control genetic influences and focus on possible environmental contributors to the disease.
The findings suggest that differences in early-life exposure to metals, or more importantly how a child’s body processes them, may affect the risk of autism. These differences were most evident during the months just before and after birth.
This timeline was determined by using lasers to map t...
Source: World of Psychology - June 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Janet Singer Tags: Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Research Students Technology Asperger Syndrome Autism Spectrum Disorder autistic Child Development heavy metal exposure lead poisoning manganese Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: May 18, 2018
There’s one thing you can do now to improve almost every area of your life. Strengthening your intuition, developing a strong inner knowing and then listening to it can help minimize relationship problems, foster better physical and emotional health and keep you from disastrous situations.
If you’re struggling this week with your emotions, self-esteem, or your relationship, you’ll benefit from a few moments of stillness. Tap into that inner voice. Listen. Then, read our posts to give you extra support and advice, and see which one seems fit for your situation.
Stop the Drama: 4 Steps to Manage Emotions
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Source: World of Psychology - May 18, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: May 5, 2018
Happy Saturday, Psych Central readers!
May is Mental Health Month here in the United States. Does anyone have any plans for boosting awareness? If not, Mental Health America has a toolkit you can download for conducting awareness activities.
Moving on, this week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at the relationship between smartphone addiction and commitment-phobia, the stigma surrounding men and mental illness, why children who grow up in cities might be more susceptible to mental illness, and more.
Smartphone Addiction is Indirectly Linked to Commitment-Phobia According to New Psychology Research: New resea...
Source: World of Psychology - May 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Disorders Green and Environment Medications Men's Issues Psychology Around the Net Relationships Research Sports Stigma Stimulants Stress Technology Autism Spectrum Disorder Baseball ci Source Type: blogs
