by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 24, 2014 | Autism, Book Reviews
A neurologist’s book reframes autism not as a fixed life sentence but as a dynamic condition that can shift with diet, behavior, and attitude — and it changed how this therapist sees the spectrum. Autism has long been viewed as a static condition with little...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 7, 2014 | Autism, Internet Addiction
Half of this therapist’s Asperger’s clients also struggle with Internet Addiction — because the computer offers what real life often can’t: connection without anxiety, creation, and a world you can control. Recently I was asked if Asperger’s...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Oct 27, 2014 | Autism, Treatments
Chores can be a daily battle with an autistic child — but a simple system built on choice and control, the Dot Method, can turn the fight into something your child actually opts into. It is often tough for Autistic children and children with Asperger’s to do...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jun 8, 2013 | Autism, Book Reviews
Most Asperger’s books assume clinical training — this one doesn’t. A practical, parent-friendly guide to understanding your child and building a home and classroom where they can thrive. In the mental health realm, it is sometimes difficult to find guides...
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Why Autistic Kids Are More Vulnerable to Screen Addiction (And What Parents Can Do About It)
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