by Tom | Apr 1, 2017 | Inspiration, Personal Development, Socialization
Can you believe it is already April?!? Time is flying by so quickly and I haven’t blogged In a while since I have considered not doing it anymore altogether… APRIL FOOL’S!!! But, seriously…April is also a big month because it is Autism...
by Tom | Jan 1, 2017 | Inspiration, Personal Development, Socialization
First and foremost, Happy New Year to you! 2016 was a very eventful year and 2017 is likely to be just as eventful! Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for yourself? Whether it is related to improving yourself physically, mentally, emotionally,...
by Tom | Nov 9, 2016 | Inspiration, Personal Development, Relationships, Socialization, Transition
Now that Donald Trump has been elected to be the next President of the United States, you are likely experiencing a high degree of fear and uncertainty about the future. What is going to happen to our country? Will there still be funding for my support services? Is...
by Tom | Oct 18, 2016 | Employment, Inspiration, Personal Development, Relationships
WARNING! MOVIE SPOILERS AHEAD… If you have not yet seen the Ben Affleck movie, The Accountant, I suggest you see it or research it in order to better understand the context and the lessons being conveyed in this blog. As a certified public accountant (CPA) with...
by Tom | Jun 6, 2016 | Personal Development, Socialization
It is an election year and, nowadays, it is nearly impossible to escape the constant political ads and articles on why you should (not) vote for a particular candidate. I will not be saying you should or should not vote for a particular person in this blog. I can...
by Tom | May 26, 2016 | All
When you have autism, social interactions can be one of the most difficult aspects of life. Uncertainty and an underlying fear of rejection may cause people with autism to avoid interacting with others rather than seizing the opportunity to get to know people. People...
by Tom | Mar 5, 2016 | Inspiration, Personal Development, Socialization
When I was in sixth grade, my fellow students and I practiced public speaking and talking about our favorite topics by giving speeches in front of the class. The term “Toastmasters” was used but no one explained what that meant. Eighteen years later, I was...
by Tom | Jan 9, 2016 | Personal Development
There are a number of courses that those on the autism spectrum can choose from during their secondary school and college experiences. Many of these courses have long-term benefits that are useful on a daily basis regardless of your major or focus of study. Some...
by Tom | Nov 5, 2015 | Employment, Inspiration, Personal Development
Anyone that has seen the movie Flashdance or heard the song ‘What a Feeling’ knows the phrase, “Take your passion and make it happen.” I recently learned why this statement is at the heart of a happy life, and I am ready to embrace its meaning. My life has taken an...
by Tom | Oct 14, 2015 | Relationships, Socialization
I was a target of bullying for many years, like many kids or teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I felt terrible when my peers picked on me or harassed me because they saw me as “different.” Bullying hurts and can have some long-lasting negative effects....
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