When Autism Grows Up STRONG

1. What parents need to know about Executive Function 2. What change actually looks like versus what parents expect it to be 3. How to get buy-in even when your child is resistant 4. Why parents must tolerate chaos to...

After all these years loving my autistic graduates, I found it so helpful to read a book by someone who gets it. Not only does Barbara get it, she also explains what's happening so well. Her words just ring true. Her...

Dr. Sharon Saline is a tireless advocate for alternative learners. Her education and experience as a psychologist and mom gives her insights that are spot on. Here are her 12 GREAT Ideas outlining how we encourage...

Emily Kircher-Morris says the number one skill to encourage out autistic high school graduates to practice is self advocacy. She's a mental health counselor and author of two books including Raising Twice Exceptional...

Dr. Stephen Porges believes that our reaction to our bodily sensations that inform the way our nervous system responds. He argues that the words "stress" and "anxiety" are disrespectful to our nervous system. We're...

At this year's TEFOS (The Executive Function Online Conference), Dana Abraham presented, "Navigating Adulthood." She's the author of both the "Calm The Chaos" compassionate framework and recent book. She's also and...

It's tough to transition from schooling to adulting. Both big and little transitions are uncomfortable. I often want to escape them by eating, screening, or daydreaming. Here are the aspects of transitioning that...

Professor Shelly Gable from UC Santa Barbara did research on what predicts a strong relationship. She studied those that last, where the ties are strong. She found that when our loved ones share a victory, a triumph...

When we see our autistic graduates suffer, we know that compassion is the key to help them. Here's a 7:00 podcast outlining the 5 Levels of Compassion To Face Struggles Together, build their independence skills so...

At the 2023 TEFOS, Dr. Sharon Saline presented, "Connected Independence for Emerging Adults 17 - 30" outlining our role "Operating Base Camp" so they will flourish on their own. Dr. Sharon Saline presented "at TEFOS....

The three aspects of life none of us can avoid are pain, fear and work. We struggle with all three to build the life we want. Here are the 7 Essential Adulting Habits That Increase Independence and help us outsmart...

3: Deal With Fear - We feel fear and act anyway. They describe the vibrations their thoughts tell their body to create. - We choose the thoughts that produce emotions that inspire our actions. They share their...