Why do bad things happen to good people?
My little bear passed away. He had been battling the fight of his life and decided to slip into heaven a few minutes ago. I am reblogging what I wrote […]
Tag Archives: autism
How the Autonomic Nervous System May Govern Anxiety in Autism
Upcoming Webinar: 10/21/2020, 1 PM Eastern Time (U.S.) Learn about the autonomic nervous system’s role in anxiety and autism. Register for free at: https://www.autism.org/how-the-autonomic-nervous-system-may-govern-anxiety-in-autism/ About the speakers: Dr. Manuel Casanova, […]
A Must Read: “The Doctor Who Fooled the World” by Brian Deer
I am republishing my book review of the “Doctor Who Fooled the World” by Mr. Brian Deer. My previous blog had included some criticisms regarding Mr. Deer’s assertions of Dr. […]
Autistic Personality: Living in the Present and Compulsivity
One of the major contributions by Sigmund Freud to psychology was the idea that a lot of what defines our personality lies outside of conscious awareness. Freud illustrated this idea […]
Non-verbal communication in autism
We live in an expressive culture. When talking, we tend to move our hands, modulate our voice, and express our own idiosyncratic gestures. Talking without gesturing is virtually impossible for […]
Questions about residential living arrangements and autism
So, you feel both anxious and excited. Your autistic son will be moving to a community living facility. You have taught him the basics of taking care of himself. For […]
A blind spot for autism
Prevalence rates for autism have risen so dramatically that it can now be regarded as a rather common disorder. Most people now espouse opinions about autism after having being exposed […]
Personal Space and Autism
My first experience with a group of autistic individuals in a social setting came in the very early 1990’s. A group of friends had come together to discuss the possibility […]
The best diet plan for autistic people (and for everyone else)
by Yuval Levental Introduction: I am a person on the autism spectrum who critically analyzes autism advocacy. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and […]
Autism: how culture influences outcomes
Looking back at my experiences during the last few decades I realize that my views on autism have gradually become more complex. As I have traveled all over the world […]
