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Understanding My Autistic Mind: Dr. Temple Grandin

Christel Seeberger December 6, 2020

Dr. Temple Grandin is renowned for her work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her research in the field of animal behavior. Dr. Grandin shares her understanding of her own autistic mind along with different types of human thinking and the need for that neurodiversity. She also shares how her mother and mentors helped her along her life’s journey and how she hopes to help other autistic people and their families.

Trish Hamilton on Parenting Children with Autism

Christel Seeberger November 20, 2020

Trish Hamilton, mom to a boy with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, tells parents there is nothing wrong with finding out about your child. She helps dispel fears of a diagnosis and lets us know that listening to our gut is key. Trish guides parents to find a trusted person to have in their corner, as a key to empowering a family life that manages sensory overload.

Dr. Bill Wong speaking on stage at his TEDx talk

Dr. Bill Wong is Fighting On as an Autistic Adult

Christel Seeberger October 16, 2020

Dr. Bill Wong, occupational therapist, reveals his unexpected path to being diagnosed as an autistic adult while studying occupational therapy. He also shares the power of finding another adult occupational therapist with autism as a key turning point in his life. Dr. Wong’s motto is Fighting On and he works to mentor autistic adults and fellow occupational therapists around the globe about life with autism.

The Eighth Sense with Maureen Bennie

Christel Seeberger October 1, 2020

Maureen Bennie, parent of two adult children with autism and founder of the Autism Awareness Centre teaches us about our eight sense, interoception, and how consistency and commitment make all the difference. She also introduces us to the concept of developing fluency in what works for each one of us in managing sensory overload.

Teacher holding a guitar surrounded by a group of students.

What Does Sensory Autism Mean?

Christel Seeberger May 23, 2020

What does sensory autism mean? A sensory disorder is commonly associated with autism. However, it is important to know that sensory disorders and autism are not the same thing. Additionally, sensory autism is not a type of autism. This blog explains more about sensory and autism and in particular, how they overlap. It is important

Boy wearing headphones sitting with mom.

Where to Find Sensory Activities for Autism

Christel Seeberger January 7, 2020

Do you wonder about sensory activities for autism? Moreover, would you like to know what they are? Or what activities children or adults with autism enjoy? Sensory activities pay extra attention to the senses. That is due to the overlap between sensory overload and autism. In addition, for children with autism, special sensory activities are often

Two young people playing with fidget sensory friendly toys.

What Are the Best Toys for an Autistic Child?

Christel Seeberger January 7, 2020

The best toys for autistic children are sensory toys. Because children with autism often have difficulty with their senses, sensory toys are in fact extra helpful. Sensory toys engage the senses: what you see, hear, taste, touch, smell, but also how you move your body and head and even how you feel “inside”. That is

Adult sitting with their arm wrapped around a young person.

Autism, Anxiety, and Sensory Overload: A Sensory Key

Christel Seeberger January 5, 2020

Autism and anxiety are often linked. The Anxiety and Depression Society of America (2018) says that 40% of young people with autism experience anxiety . Did you know that managing the sensory experience is key to helping autism and anxiety? To help with your understanding of the sensory experience, learn more about your eight senses. Yes,

Blog Tag: autism

Understanding My Autistic Mind: Dr. Temple Grandin

Trish Hamilton on Parenting Children with Autism

Dr. Bill Wong is Fighting On as an Autistic Adult

The Eighth Sense with Maureen Bennie

What Does Sensory Autism Mean?

Where to Find Sensory Activities for Autism

What Are the Best Toys for an Autistic Child?

Autism, Anxiety, and Sensory Overload: A Sensory Key

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