by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 17, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Only you can motivate yourself to change. Do not depend on others. Motivation is the engine of change.” I am often asked by parents what they can do to help motivate their children. Most parents by the time they see me have spent months, or even years, to...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 16, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Life is a series of change. Some changes are good, others bad. Regardless, changes are learning experiences.” As I work with many autistic patients, many of them have problems dealing with change. Most want things to be predictable, as many...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 15, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A life is defined by the one living it. Make it a good one, it is the only one you have.” It is easy to become pessimistic. Watching the news and seeing all the wrongs of the world can make living life difficult. At times, it is easy to wonder what the...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 14, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“We all have weaknesses. Knowing them is a source of strength. Do not let pride deny them to you.” Congratulations, there are many things you are terrible at. You may be terrible at golf, or calculus, or software engineering. You may sing like a leaky...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 13, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Without hope, there is nothing. Hope for the future needs to be backed up with action to produce the desired result.” It is easy to become pessimistic. The world today is a scary place. Terrorism is rampant; financial systems are failing, our children are...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 12, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Fear is the intent. Live your life and notice your surroundings. Terrorists are cowards who cannot win without fear.” The whole point of terrorism is to create mass panic and fear. Terrorists want you to be afraid to leave your homes and live your lives....
Living for the Weekend: Why We Lose Our Discipline — and How to Get It Back
What Actually Helps an Autistic Child When Screen Time Has Tipped — Beyond Just Taking the Device Away
Is It a Special Interest or a Screen Addiction? How to Tell the Difference in an Autistic Child
How to Set Screen Limits With an Autistic Child Without the Daily Meltdown
Why Autistic Kids Are More Vulnerable to Screen Addiction (And What Parents Can Do About It)