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Tibial Plateau/Femur Fracture
About 5 weeks ago, you might have noticed that you were being contacted to have your appointments moved. There was some frustration but a lot of acceptance. People wanted to know what went wrong. On the night of October 13, I was driving in my car and was hit by another driver. We were going…
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Seeking Guardianship
As autistic children transition into adulthood, some of them struggle to take care of themselves, work, make medical appointments or manage legal difficulties. For some parents, guardianship becomes an option.
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Working Memory Difficulties in Autism
It is well-established, that autism spectrum disorders are characterized by executive functioning difficulties. This is particularly true of working memory, an executive function that plays a role in daily functioning. Working memory is your ability to temporarily retain information in your memory, perform an operation or manipulation with the information, and produce a result. For…
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Sensory Sensitivities in Autism
Sensory Sensitivities in Autism My son and daughter are both autistic. They each struggle with sensory differences which make them hypersensitive to the environmental stimuli around them. My son is sensitive to sounds, smells, and tastes. If I’m cooking something in the kitchen, he will run through the house opening all of the windows. If…
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Suicide Awareness
If you are living with depression, you may be experiencing feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Your feelings may include thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Having suicidal thoughts does not mean that you will act on them. The following are some ways to manage suicidal feelings and take charge of your mental health. Understanding Suicidal…