by Tom | Sep 16, 2015 | All, Socialization
Dogs have earned the title “man’s best friend” for many good reasons. Canines are great companions. They can boost our spirits or soothe our stress. They protect us and make us feel secure. Whether they are official therapy dogs or not, dogs can also be a great help...
by Tom | Sep 9, 2015 | Safety, Transition
You may have been expecting a blog about pets and I was hoping to have my dog, Bridget, join us, but she is taking a nap right now and as they say…let sleeping dogs lie. Instead, I am going to talk about living independently and what it can be like to leave the...
by Tom | Sep 2, 2015 | Relationships, Socialization
This is one of the most difficult questions that people with autism can ask someone and it is also one that, if heard by someone with autism, can make their day, week, month or even year! “Will you go out with me?” All of us want to be loved and desired...
by Tom | Aug 26, 2015 | Relationships, Socialization
Anthony Robbins, author of the best-selling book Awaken the Giant Within (which I just ordered online), once said that the quality of your life is in direct proportion to the quality of your relationships. If you are frequently around those that see the glass as...
by Tom | Aug 19, 2015 | Personal Development
At some point in our lives, we all look up to someone or aspire to be like someone in order to give us hope, motivation, moral standards and even to help unleash the potential each and every one of us has. That person could be one or both of your parents, a friend, a...
by Tom | Aug 12, 2015 | Inspiration, Socialization
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine and a lot of healing and betterment can come from the ability to be funny and to see the humor in almost any situation. Unfortunately, people with autism tend to struggle with language, reading comprehension and the...
by Tom | Aug 5, 2015 | Personal Development
I mentioned last week how death and taxes are certainties in this world according to Benjamin Franklin. According to the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, the only thing constant in this world is change. In other words, the only thing that will remain...
by Tom | Jul 29, 2015 | All
It was Benjamin Franklin that said there are two certainties in this world: death and taxes. When I was a young boy, I wanted to be a veterinarian because I loved animals, but after nearly passing out from the smell of formaldehyde during a frog dissection in junior...
by Tom | Apr 15, 2015 | Inspiration
My mantra is “Know Yourself. Love Yourself. Be Yourself.” These are three key themes of my presentations, designed to guide parents, educators employers, self-advocates and others on the path to progress. Be Yourself. If there was one thing I learned from my past...
by Tom | Apr 15, 2015 | Inspiration
My mantra is “Know Yourself. Love Yourself. Be Yourself.” These are three key themes of my presentations, designed to guide parents, educators, employers, self-advocates and others on the path to progress. Know Yourself. Having knowledge of not only your strengths,...
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