Patricia Robinson MFT, Autism, Asperger's & ADHD Therapy & Teletherapy

12/03/2018

Many individuals with ASDs, especially younger people, don't feel comfortable talking on the phone. I was thrilled to hear about this crisis support texting line.

How does Crisis Text Line work? Here's what happens when you text HOME to 741741 in the United States.

07/28/2017

I love this series on choosing careers!

When I initially thought of the idea for the “When I Was 17” project, I had a hypothesis that the pressure today’s students feel to choose a major at 17 that would lead to a clear career that...

04/14/2017

This blog is exploring a fascinating idea - how we get from high school to career and adult life. It's an issue I discuss every day!

Sarah Haman is an account director for DCX, guiding her clients through the creative process to a cohesive branding and advertising campaign. But she didn’t get there by following a master plan....

03/15/2017

A Salon writer talks about "Neurotypical Privilege." http://www.salon.com/2017/03/15/i-have-autism-and-im-not-rain-man-and-im-not-abnormal-either/

Neurotypical privilege is real. It's time to talk about autism and social justice VIDEO

02/25/2017

I am not a gamer -not too surprising, I'm sure. But so many of the people I've worked with are, and here's an interesting look at the experience of gaming as a major component of a life. http://www.vulture.com/2017/02/video-games-are-better-than-real-life.html

Many Americans have replaced work hours with game play — and ended up happier. Which wouldn’t surprise most gamers.

02/21/2017

This article consults with true experts, from ASAN and Autism Women's Network, and other adults dealing with their own diagnosis. http://www.salon.com/2017/02/19/i-am-autistic-and-i-want-a-more-responsible-conversation-about-autism-and-that-means-leaving-barron-trump-alone/

The discussion around Donald Trump's son is irresponsible and offensive. It's the president who should be our focus

02/12/2017

Nobel Prize winner Paul Nurse talks about his early difficulties with excelling in school. Interesting advice for parents!
https://www.newsandgutsmedia.com/paulnurse

12/12/2016

Here's a good article about one of my favorite parenting books, Ross Greene's The Explosive Child.

Negative consequences, timeouts, and punishment just make bad behavior worse. But a new approach really works.