Is Your Child Valued by Society?

Is my child valued by society? This is such a big question, but after watching Gabor Mate: The Myth of Normal, I think it’s absolutely pertinent to ask ourselves and each other, “Am I valued by my society? Is my child, who moves in a different way, valued by society?” If you live in the US,…

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Eye Contact and Autism: What’s so Difficult Anyway?

Look me in the eye. Folks diagnosed with Asperger’ syndrome or autism just can’t do it. They just can’t make eye contact with you . . . or anyone for that matter. But why not? What’s so difficult about looking someone in the eyes anyway? “They must look me in the eyes!” says the frustrated teacher/grandparent/mom/dad/neighbor/stranger in the grocery store. It’s…

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