Autism in the Family: A Focus on the Neurotypical Child
Join Dr. Kathy Marshack and Dr. Stephanie Holmes as they discuss autism and its impact on the family system. This segment will look at the impact and perspective of the child who is not on the spectrum. Dr. Marshack provides insight both professionally and personally into the topic. The discussion will illuminate why being open about autism and discussing autism within the family create understanding and empowerment.
Dr. Kathy Marshack is a therapist with over 40 years of professional experience working with people on the spectrum and their families. She also has a lifetime of personal experience, growing up with a mother on the spectrum, an undiagnosed ex-husband and an adopted daughter on the spectrum.
As a professional, Dr. Marshack specializes in helping clients who are in Complex Relationships that are tough to treat with conventional psychotherapy. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Ericksonian Hypnosis and Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET).
She is a published author with three books written specifically on relationships between people on the spectrum and Neuro-Typicals:
“When Empathy Fails: How to Stop Those Hell-Bent on Destroying You”
“Going Over the Edge: Life With a Partner or Spouse With Asperger Syndrome”
“Out of Mind—Out of Sight: Parenting with a Partner with Asperger Syndrome (ASD)”
She has sponsored the MeetUp group, called “Asperger Syndrome: Partners & Family of Adults with ASD”, for over 10 years and launched a membership website www.asd-ntrelationships.com (ASPERGER SYNDROME & RELATIONSHIPS: Life with an Adult on the Autism Spectrum) where she is offering video conferences and free teleconferences to help her community.
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