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What is Compensation in Autism?
December 16, 2023 What is Compensation in Autism?

Compensation is one of the many coping mechanisms that has...

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What Does Anxiety Look Like for an Autistic Student at School?
December 15, 2023 What Does Anxiety Look Like for an Autistic Student at School?

Autistic children appear vulnerable to feeling anxious for much of...

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Anxiety in Young Autistic Children: Part 2
December 14, 2023 Anxiety in Young Autistic Children: Part 2

This week we discuss an effective clinical treatment for high...

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Anxiety in Young Autistic Children: Part 1
December 13, 2023 Anxiety in Young Autistic Children: Part 1

Overwhelming anxiety is a daily occurrence for many autistic people....

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Understanding Empathy and Autism
December 12, 2023 Understanding Empathy and Autism

We know that there are three forms of empathy, cognitive,...

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Why seek a Formal Diagnosis of Autism?
December 11, 2023 Why seek a Formal Diagnosis of Autism?

Many autistic women* deliberate about whether or not they should...

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What are the Strengths and Challenges of being an Autistic Mother?
December 10, 2023 What are the Strengths and Challenges of being an Autistic Mother?

As clinicians, we work with families that have one or...

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Autism, Menstruation and Menopause
December 09, 2023 Autism, Menstruation and Menopause

What do we know about the interplay between hormonal changes...

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What is it like to Parent an Autistic Child?
December 08, 2023 What is it like to Parent an Autistic Child?

Being autistic brings both gifts and challenges. For example, we...

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How to Explain Autism to a Child or Adolescent
December 07, 2023 How to Explain Autism to a Child or Adolescent

The value of an explanation. Our clinical experience indicates that...

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Can CBT be Helpful for Autistic Adults? Part 2
December 06, 2023 Can CBT be Helpful for Autistic Adults? Part 2

There is considerable research which confirms a high level of...

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Can CBT be Helpful for Autistic Adults? Part 1
December 05, 2023 Can CBT be Helpful for Autistic Adults? Part 1

There is considerable research which confirms that a high level...

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