The month of April is Autism Awareness Month. And, the state of California has been told to shelter in place throughout April during the COVID-19 crisis. So, I have decided to dedicate my April Blog Series to helping people with autism and their loved ones not only survive but thrive while they are home.
My blog is all about neurodiversity. I have written many blog series on different aspects of neurodiversity, such as social skills in the workplace, women with autism, and navigating college on the spectrum. You're welcome to visit my list of blog series to find the blog series that interest you most.
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults: How to Show Your Partner You Care About Them
Hello, welcome back to my blog series Dating For Neurodiverse Adults. We have discussed the importance of preferred activities, and ideas for date nights in the South Bay Area. Last week, we talked about how to approach new relationships. Today, we will talk about love languages and how they can help you better understand your partner.
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults: How to Approach Dating on the Autism Spectrum
“There is no better basis for a successful marriage or relationship than being best friends.”
Many autistic adults I work with find the thought of dating to be terrifying. So many worries leap to mind, like:
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How do I even start a conversation with someone I am romantically interested in?
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults: Date Night Ideas for Adults with Autism from a Bay Area Therapist
Hello! Welcome back to my blog series Dating for Neurodiverse Adults. Last week we discussed the importance of preferred activities. Today, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to talk about date night ideas. These ideas will work for autistic people all over the world. We will include some suggestions unique to the San Francisco Bay Area, South Bay, SF peninsula, and Silicon Valley.
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults: The Importance of Preferred Activities
Hello and welcome to my blog series on Dating for Neurodiverse Adults. Today, we are going to begin by talking about some things you can do to create a date that both you and your partner will enjoy.
When you’re autistic and single, you only have to be concerned with what you need and want.
College Student Series: Building a Social Network
Welcome back to the final blog post in our College Students Series. So far we have discussed how to prepare for college, accommodations and disability assistance, and how to talk to your professors. College Student Series: How to Talk to Your Professor About Your AutismToday we will talk about how to build a social network at your new school.…
College Student Series: How to Talk to Your Professor About Your Autism
Welcome back to my College Student Transitions Blog Series. We have discussed how autistic students can prepare for college and how to access accommodations and assistance. Today, we will talk about how to advocate for your needs with your professors.
You are not in high school anymore. Your college professors don’t go out of their way to reach out to you if you’re struggling.
College Student Series: Accommodations and Assistance for Autistic College Students
Welcome back to my College Student Blog Series. Last week we discussed a variety of resources available to help autistic adults succeed in college. Today, we will discuss accommodations and assistance available for autistic college students.
One of the most common things I hear young adults on the spectrum say when going to college is: “I just want to be normal’, “I want to fit in”, and “I don’t want to use the disability services center because I don’t want to stand out”.
Navigating College on the Autism Spectrum: An Introduction
College can be an overwhelming time for anyone. If you are a student on the autism spectrum, you may feel anxious about this new chapter in your life. College is full of new experiences, and you may be wondering what you will need to know to be successful. For example, you may be wondering what daily living skills you may need to live in the dorms?…
Social Skills in the Workplace: Self-Advocacy for Young Neurodiverse Adults
Welcome back! Today I will wrap up my blog series on social skills in the workplace. We have previously discussed confusion over facial expressions, social smiles, how to participate in small talk, the importance of initiating conversations, and the power of hyperfocus. Today, we will discuss the importance of self-advocacy for young neurodiverse professionals.