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Adult Autism: Encourage Communication

6/26/2015

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There are so many books and resources geared toward children on the Autism Spectrum, but *gasp*, guess what?  They grow up.  I know, I know, that sounds incredible, but it's true.  A child with autism will one day be a 40 year old with autism.  I want to provide ideas that address this gap in resources.

My last post discussed the principles I use in my office to encourage language and communication with children on the Autism Spectrum.  These same ideas can be adapted for young adults on the Spectrum, as well as older individuals with Autism who might have difficulty with conversation, language and social interaction.

DISCLAIMER: I am not affliated with the authors or websites mentioned here and have received no form of compensation to mention them.


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Helping Your Child with Autism Communicate Through Play

6/20/2015

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How can you help your child with Autism talk more? It all starts with play. @OaktreeCounselPhoto Credit: Henry Burrows via Flickr
A parent recently told me that her son with autism lives and breathes to play on his iPad and watch YouTube, and that everything else is just "counting the hours".  I laughed.  A lot.

Maybe you kiddo is obsessed with YouTube or Lego® or lining everything up.  So... how do we help your child or young adult talk more, engage more effectively and enjoy relationships?  It starts with play.


These strategies work with any age; though, you'll need to adapt them for young adults or older individuals. CONTINUE READING


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Adult ADHD: Tools for Waking Up Early

6/10/2015

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If you have Adult ADHD, I mentioned last week that the most important part of waking up early (or even on time) is NOT getting back in bed.

But what if you just sleep right through that alarm on the dresser and wake up late?  Ah.  That is a problem.  This post is all about tools, apps and strategies to help you wake up, and, more importantly, get up early or at least on time. 
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Adult ADHD: How to wake up early
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(original photo by Pink Sherbet via flickr)

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Adult ADHD: Waking Up Early

6/5/2015

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PicturePhoto Credit: Pink Sherbet via Flickr
Having Adult ADHD, I vote to shortening the title to Waking Up Period.  Show of hands, who has been late (multiple times) to an office meeting, doctor's appointment, dinner party, their own wedding?  Yup, me, too.




So, what do you do?  Can't you just "do it"?  Just get up?  Well if you could... you probably wouldn't be reading this. CONTINUE READING


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    Nikki Schwartz,
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    About Nikki

    Nikki is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Oaktree.  She focuses on utilizing neurofeedback in the Virginia Beach area, as well as play therapy, and other counseling techniques to help clients and families play, live, and work together.

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