by Nathan Driskell | Nov 3, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Pain: A Defense Mechanism warning you of threats. Do you really want it removed? Pain has a purpose. Focus on its message.” Pain is a tricky subject. A grand majority of people do not like pain and find ways to prevent it. I myself do not like pain and...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 2, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
Beginning today, I am going to create a Therapeutic Word of the Day List. Similar to other words of the day lists, my list will take a word and give a therapeutic, helpful message. I plan to do this every day for the next year. Happiness is a difficult concept to...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 16, 2015 | Autism
The last article in the Series Treating Autism dealt with the importance of a positive attitude and how motivation is critical in working with your child. This week, we will discuss how to join into your child’s world and how to manage the repetitive actions most...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 9, 2015 | Autism
In my first article in the series Treating Autism, I discussed mindset and how believing autism can be treated was critical. Understanding and believing autism can be treated is the beginning step. The second part of the series will discuss attitude and motivation and...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 24, 2015 | Autism
The words treatment and autism do not pair well. Common knowledge for some time has depicted autism as a condition that cannot be treated. Professionals have concluded there is little hope for someone with autism, leaving children and parents alike with little hope....