Upon visiting foreign countries, I find that you can often strip away much of the small talk and many of the “extras” relevant to that specific culture and discover a few basic social skills that are considered essential in many cultures. No one will tell you to do these things, but when you find yourself [...]
So I’m pretty sure I wrote about how much planning I put into my trip…but the one thing I forgot to plan for was the possibility that it would all fall apart. We flew to Cartagena on Spirit Airlines, which I’ve found requires a good sense of humor and a bit of flexibility. No more [...]
If you’ve been following Logan’s column, you’re probably aware of some challenges that those of us on the spectrum face in the workplace. I’d be surprised if anyone with Aspergers hasn’t had more than their fair share of frustration with coworkers and even left a job (either voluntarily or not) due to spectrum-related issues. According [...]
Michael Buckholtz is the founder of Aid for ASD Kids. Now I know that question sounds like an old Verizon cell phone ad campaign, but, I think it is totally appropriate. There has been an increase in debate over whether or not it is even important to discuss what kinds of resources or services are [...]
As R says, our vacation has begun although I’m still sitting at home and we don’t leave until tomorrow. Perfect timing, as the sun is shining this morning for the first time in over a week. While I’m away, Aspie Teacher will focus on other adults on the spectrum who have answered the call to [...]
I’d like to know if there is even one adult with aspergers/autism/HFA out there who has not gone through severe, life-threatening depression. Most people go through depressive periods at some point in their lives, but this goes beyond that. As children, we have certain traits in common. By the time we grow up we can [...]
An update to my earlier post on travel: Time has a compilation of suggestions you might find useful if you’ll be traveling with a child on the spectrum. The tips address realistic issues like need for routine, wandering off, meltdowns, and nonverbal children.
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