...and maybe everyone Imagine you’re outside on a sunny day, tossing a ball back and forth with someone you care about. You throw the ball, they catch it, and when they’re ready, they throw it back. That’s the rhythm of connection: one ball at a time, one exchange at a time. Now picture something very different: instead of waiting for the ball to come back, you keep hurling ball after ball, faster and faster. Suddenly, it’s not a game of catch anymore—it’s dodgeball. The other person isn’t...

Anime drawn face that is black and white Working with autistic adults can indeed present a unique set of challenges, but it also reveals...

Understanding the Role of a Family Autism Consultant Okay, who has heard this one? I have heard it one too many times and now have to write about it. As a family autism consultant, I work every day with parents, helping them navigate the complexities of autism from initial diagnosis into adulthood. I understand parents. Sure, I recall being scared of saying the wrong thing or offering inadequate support and even thinking (I hate to admit) that I knew more than they did. However, I have never...