by Tom | Sep 1, 2017 | Autism Facts, Employment, Inspiration, Personal Development, Relationships, Safety
By: THOMAS ILAND It’s a new month and September will be bringing the series premiere of a new medical drama show on ABC called The Good Doctor. From the creator of House and taking place at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, the show explores the phenomenal potential...
by Tom | Aug 20, 2017 | Autism Facts, Personal Development, Relationships, Socialization
By: THOMAS ILAND I’ve seen many reviews of the latest Netflix series, Atypical, which features an 18-year-old man with autism named Sam and the struggles he and his family go through during his senior year in high school, particularly as he attempts to find a...
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 | 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....
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...
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