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Practical Tips for Embracing and Welcoming Neurodiverse Individuals

Dr. Holmes has as her guest today, Bree, and they will be discussing what a family with a child on the autism spectrum may experience in a place of worship. Bree is a marketing executive for a large organization in the southeast and has practical tips for places of worship to become more knowledgeable and accessible to families with members with autism. Bree grew up in a home with a brother diagnosed in the 1960s as mentally impaired but today with better diagnostics and understanding of autism would be considered on the autism spectrum with cognitive impairment requiring moderate to substantial support. She is the proud mom of a delightful first grader who was diagnosed with Asperger’s/Autism Level 1 the same year as her husband was diagnosed with the same. Bree provides insight behind the scenes to family life in a family system with autism and practical tips for places of worship to become more welcoming and accommodating.

COVID, Transitions, and Autism Anxiety

Join Dr. Stephanie and her guest Sydney to discuss COVID and transitions in education and how they affect students from the student on the perspectives point of view. This series has looked at the stressors and challenges for the caretaker/parents and from clinicians’ point of view and concerns and now this will give the perspective from the student’s point of view looking at the impact on stress and anxiety.

Sydney is a graduate student of the Georgia University system and Graduate Research assistant who shares her thoughts and concerns about how the pandemic and change is affecting people like her on the autism spectrum and points of consideration of those making decisions about education for students on the spectrum.

Combating Pandemic Stress: Taking Back Your Mental Health

Join Dr. Holmes and David Glick as they discuss mental health issues as a result of the current pandemic in the neurotypical population and the neurodivergent population. The Washington Post and New York Times have featured articles with concern for mental health issues and possible crises with the ongoing pandemic. How does this affect special needs populations and their parents? While issues concerning the pandemic are largely outside of one’s control, being intentional about mental health and relationship needs while maintaining proper distancing guidelines are crucial for physical and mental health needs. David discusses how social distancing has negatively turned to social isolation which has negative impact on mental health for all people and populations, but for a population with social skills deficits and needs, we must be more intentional in safe ways to provide for relational needs.

Dave Glick is the founder and director of Triad Psyc, P.C., and has been working in the combined fields of behavioral health, special education, and disability services since 1993. Originally trained at Boston University, he has worked as a special education teacher, behavior analyst/specialist, clinical director, and as a disability consultant and advocate. He holds a master’s in both education and social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Dave founded Triad Psych, p.c. in 2003 to provide valuable resources to the special needs community.

https://www.triadpsych.org/

Parents/Caretakers Navigate Ongoing Challenges Amidst the COVID Pandemic

Join Dr. Holmes as she and Dr. Watson discuss new challenges and stressors of parents and caregivers to children on the autism spectrum who are navigating more issues amidst the ongoing COVID crisis.

Dr. Watson discusses challenges and stressors that are already part of the parenting process for parenting children with needs and how COVID and challenges with COVID have accelerated these issues. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Watson acknowledge the strength of parents with special needs children and discuss positive strategies of managing stress during these uncertain times.

Program Coordinator Dr. Julie Watson, PhD, OTR/L, also serves as the Scholarly Mentor for the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning Occupational Therapy Neurologic Residency Program and as the North East Florida Regional Representative for the Florida Occupational Therapy Association. To her students at Bay Path, she brings 16 years of clinical OT experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations in outpatient and home health settings, as well as research on the impact of care giving on health and well being. Outside Bay Path, Dr. Watson enjoys traveling with her family and playing beach volleyball.

https://www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/occupational-therapy-doctorate/program-coordinator-q-a/

“Ask Grace” Creating Understanding for the NT Spouse – Part 2

Segment Two: From the NT perspective

Listen in with Dr. Holmes and Neurodivergent Relationship Coach Grace Myhill in the second segment focused on relational issues in Neurodivergent relationships (where one person is on the spectrum and one is not also known as AS-NT). This segment focuses on the perspective of the spouse who is not on the spectrum. Dr. Holmes asked on social media and other networks for questions from both perspectives from all over the country to “Ask Grace.” Join Dr. Holmes and Grace as they field listeners’ questions about their partner to create better understanding and build stronger neurodivergent relationships.

Grace Myhill, MSW works with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s/Autism. Spectrum Profile is her specialty and she understands the unique strengths and challenges that come with these relationships. We cannot change our neurologies, but she can help couples to gain a better understanding of who they each are, who their partner is, and how their neurological differences affect their relationship. Together with her clients, she identifies areas for skill-building and problem-solving. She also offers assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults in Baltimore, MD, for further information please visit her website.
AANE Director of The Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute
AANE Director of Couples and Partners Services
Private practice as a Neurodiverse Couples Coach

https://www.gracemyhill.com/

“Ask Grace” Creating understanding for the ND Spouse

Segment One: From the autistic perspective

Join Dr. Holmes with Neurodivergent Relationship Coach Grace Myhill in two segments focused on relational issues in Neurodivergent relationships (where one person is on the spectrum and one is not also known as AS-NT). Dr. Holmes asked on social media and other networks for questions from both perspectives from all over the country to “Ask Grace.” Join Dr. Holmes and Grace as they field listeners’ questions about their partner to create better understanding and build stronger neurodivergent relationships.

Grace Myhill, MSW works with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s/Autism. Spectrum Profile is her specialty and she understands the unique strengths and challenges that come with these relationships. We cannot change our neurologies, but she can help couples to gain a better understanding of who they each are, who their partner is, and how their neurological differences affect their relationship. Together with her clients, she identifies areas for skill-building and problem-solving. She also offers assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults in Baltimore, MD, for further information please visit her website.
AANE Director of The Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute
AANE Director of Couples and Partners Services
Private practice as a Neurodiverse Couples Coach

https://www.gracemyhill.com/

Raising a Son with an Intellectual Disability

Converge Autism past presenter Donald Bailey discusses with Robin, a mother of a son with an intellectual disability, what she is doing to help him.

Robin Blackwood: A PR veteran with 17 years experience, Robin Blackwood specializes in strategic planning, media relations and client management. She spends her free time with her young son and husband and has a long history of volunteering with groups like the United Way of Greenville, Loaves and Fishes and the Junior League of Greenville.

http://jdpr.com/

Adaptive Clothing that provides Dignity, Confidence & Independence

Join Dr. Holmes as she talks with Alexandra Herold about the importance of adaptive clothing for persons with disabilities.

Patti + Ricky is the Adaptive Fashion Marketplace adults and kids with disAbilities, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities such as sensory processing, anxiety, autism to aging seniors, and caregivers.

Shopping does not typically include or embrace differences and individuals with disAbilities. Patti + Ricky changes this with an inclusive shopping experience for all.
https://www.pattiandricky.com/

Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism

Join Dr. Holmes as she and Dr. Bernstein discuss his book Uniquely Normal. They talk about the importance of creating trust through respect in working to change difficult behaviors and working together with persons on the autism spectrum.

Rob Bernstein has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults with a wide range of cognitive and behavioral problems. He developed his cognitive-based approach over more than thirty years of in-depth, one-on-one work with clients ranging from non-verbal toddlers to high functioning adults. He speaks internationally in places across America and India where he spoke to an audience of over 800 people at the India Autism Center. He has also spoken to audiences in Germany. He wrote a book of 27 case studies that has won six awards in the fields of “Psychology/Mental Health”, “Parenting and Health” and “Autism Assessment and Treatment.” The book is titled, “Uniquely Normal: Tapping into the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism.” The foreword is written by Temple Grandin.

You can find more information about Dr. Bernstein at
Facebook: Rob Bernstein – Autism Speech
Instagram: @autismspeech
Twitter: @autismspeech
Podcast: anchor.fm/robbernstein
Email: rjb@autismspeech.com

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