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• Shaving Part 2

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  We are continuing our discussion about the aversion to shaving that some teens and adults with autism experience because of marked sensory sensitivities. The issue is very real because failure to shave can stand in the way of getting a job, and friends or society in general can be impatient or intolerant of a ...
  22 hours ago

• Shaving Part 1

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  One of my adult friends with autism finds his marked sensory sensitivities stand in the way of his shaving regularly. His aversion to the sound of an electric razor and the grating feeling of a hand razor or an electric razor cause him to appear poorly groomed. His failure to shave causes problems with employers and ...
  2 days ago

• Quick review of Carlos Xuma’s Power Social Skills

  
  Review It Now — Authority: 136
  Power Social Skils Review Are you the type of guy to be shy? Are you suffering from the inability to talk to women? Do you think you need some help improving your social skills? Well it’s great to know that Carlos Xuma has made a product: Power Social Skills for us guys and I was able to have a look at it. What ...
  4 days ago

• Book Review: The Dating Guide for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome

  
  Spectrum Siblings — Authority: 117
    Title : The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome Author : Jeannie Uhlenkamp   Cover : A bit conspicuous (but then again I might not have picked up the book at all if it wasn’t), and a little childish (cartoon characters on the cover are a bit much). Also, “Teenager on the Autism ...
  5 days ago

• Strong Early Attachments Key to Lifetime of Happiness

  
  Parenting Squad — Authority: 505
  By Lela Davidson PBS will be airing a three-part documentary series, This Emotional Life on January 4-6. Among other important components of happiness, the program details the importance of bonding with infants from the very first moments of their lives and continuing to build these bonds throughout childhood. ...
  1 week ago

• Thoughts on “What Matters Now?”

  
  Derek Neighbors — Authority: 118
  Several people pointed me to What Matters Now? (Download the PDF e-book version ) arranged by Seth Godin .  I glanced over it and thought it looked interesting, but didn’t have time to read it.  I got around to analyzing it last night.  It is short, but longer than most people can easily digest like a blog ...
  1 week ago

• “Inappropriate Laughter”

  
  Spectrum Siblings — Authority: 117
  I was in the process of responding to a fantastic post written on StaticVox (which you should really check out if you haven’t yet), when I realized I had far too much to say in a comment, so I went with a post instead. The line which really stuck with me was the following: “I also tend to laugh ...
  1 week ago

• Beavis and Butthead on Music

  
  47 Movies — Authority: 157
  Beavis and Butthead is an animated series produced in the 1990s and closely associated with MTV, where it primarily aired and where reruns occur today. Beavis and Butthead are two heavy metal loving teenagers who have a complete lack of social skills, are amazingly rude to everyone on the show including each other, ...
  1 week ago

• Holiday Meals

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  Holiday gatherings, large and small, are filled with challenges for individuals with autism. For example, meals can cause problems. What issues create conflict or confusion? And what can we do to make gathering around the dinner table an enjoyable experience for all? Listen Now : or continue reading WAITING ...
  1 week ago

• Too Much Free Time

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  Most people enjoy the free, unstructured leisure time of holiday breaks, but many individuals with autism prefer a predictable schedule. In fact, too much free time can actually cause irritation, restlessness, and a spiral that can lead to agitation or explosive behavior. It is unrealistic to expect families to fill ...
  2 weeks ago

• Wrong Gift Response

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  Many people who give gifts are eager to see the reaction of the receiver, so it is natural to judge a person’s interest and gratefulness for a gift by the look on their face as soon as the box is opened. For a variety of reasons, a person with autism may not respond with the appropriate “oohs” and “ahhhs” ...
  2 weeks ago

• Time for my annual review

  
  academia and me — Authority: 106
  Last year around this time, I wrote that I do not like to make a review of the last year, because nothing much happened in 2008. Instead, I made two lists, one unrealistic one, on what I wished for 2009, and one of realistic things I wished for. This time it is different. A * lot * happened in 2009. And I feel it ...
  2 weeks ago

• Mingling at holiday parties and/or art openings

  
  Art Biz Blog — Authority: 475
  Art openings and receptions aren’t any more comfortable than holiday parties. We go because we have to. We know that it is good for our businesses and careers to get out of the studio and mingle with other artists and those who like to hang out with artists. How do you overcome the terror of going to a party or ...
  2 weeks ago

• Happy Holidays

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  We are continuing our discussion about aspects of holidays that can be cause stress for our friends with autism. The first step in helping smooth over some of these situations is awareness of the strain they cause for people with autism. It isn’t necessary to ban all celebrations, but rather to realize the effect of ...
  2 weeks ago

• Humbug Holidays

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  Although some people really thrive on all the excitement of the holidays, others are not so filled with holiday cheer. The ups and downs of the season can be challenging for everyone, but particularly for individuals with autism. Listen Now : or continue reading The holidays tend to be times of either feast or ...
  2 weeks ago

• Age-Appropriate Clothes

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the day-to-day challenges of autism that we fail to realize our child is growing up. For a variety of reasons, we may want to keep in mind the value of selecting age-appropriate items when shopping for clothes and shoes. Listen Now : or continue reading Many youngsters with ...
  2 weeks ago

• Turning Sissies

  
  Socyberty — Authority: 612
  What is the society afraid most of the young nowadays? Shaking there will be another troublemaker? Or one more juvenile delinquent in the family? True. They got all the reputation and they are doing great! There is another concern however. On the other hand, are we turning our children into sissies? Not on large ...
  3 weeks ago

• Giving Gifts

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  Some individuals with autism are very creative and capable of selecting and giving gifts without any assistance. But others need some help coming up with ideas for presents for their family and friends. Listen Now : or continue reading Ideas abound at this time of year for homemade gifts to warm hearts and ...
  3 weeks ago

• Rude Relatives

  
  FAQautism — Authority: 123
  How should we respond to rude relatives who make critical, judgmental remarks about our youngster with autism or about our parenting skills? Listen Now : or continue reading Sometimes relatives shower us with uninvited advice about parenting, or they may criticize us or our child unmercifully. Critical remarks ...
  3 weeks ago

• I Kings 5: At the Library

  
  James' Thoughts and Musings — Authority: 131
  I just studied I Kings 5. At the moment, Im not entirely clear about what to write, but well see what comes out! Im at the library right now, and my computer desk is pretty small, so I feel rather crowded. Plus, that cool jazz concert is not going on in the background at the moment, but maybe it will start while Im ...
  3 weeks ago

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