A small child cries out after hiding in terror for so many years. She is unable to speak her pain. She has been taught she has no voice, that her opinions do not matter. She has no value except to serve or mirror the needs and desires of the caregivers. As she grows up, she …
So much attention is focused on the children with disabilities in a family unit that hardly anyone, including the parents, think about the siblings. The siblings who are primarily “healthy” and have no disabilities, but they do now because they are forever tethered to their sibling with a disability. Friends look at them differently, teachers …
“I will NOT be subjected to this abuse anymore!” …said the abuser. What? Who says that? Narcissists say that during a heated argument they started. Of course, they follow up the argument by saying, “I don’t want to argue with you,” while they are arguing. The shock of this abuse statement can rock the target …
Gaslighting is a form of narcissistic abuse which is listed in the DSMV under Axis II Cluster B personality disorders: NPD. So, should this reprehensible behavior be excused because it falls under a mental disorder? Absolutely not. These narcs know what they are doing; they are strategic. They must perform to survive. They can never …
Social cues and empathy are not a given for children and adults with autism. Those are traits that must be learned and ingrained into daily life over and over again. Here is a beautiful presentation of a young adult with autism who attends a secondary tech school to learn life skills as well as practical …
Does anyone remember the Oprah episode years ago where she interviewed high-functioning children diagnosed with autism and parents? The episode was aired on April 5, 2007. The extreme look of concern and compassion on Oprah’s face and the random faces in the crowd was interesting to me. It made me wonder why the media did …
An Autism Reality Check: When the Sh#t hits the Fan Read More »
“Your time in prison may have come to an end, but that may not be the only consequence of your felony conviction in Texas. There are many statutes and regulations in Texas that place restrictions on certain jobs, permits, scholarships, voting eligibility, ownership of weapons, and other aspects after a person with a felony conviction is released from prison. For assistance …
Mental Health patient out of jail? You’re not done per the State of Texas Read More »
Throwing mentally ill people in jail costs the state more money than treating them. During Community Mapping, it is apparent that there is a huge void for transitional housing for veterans with PTSD and people emerging from the criminal justice system. Where can these individuals and groups go? Does this group of our society deserve …
Definition of Autism https://autismawarenesscentre.com › definition-autism Autism is a lifelong, non progressive neurological disorder typically appearing before the age of three years. The word “autism” means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction. These are some of the characteristics of ASD: problems with social interaction with others. …