What “I’m Bored” Really Means for Autistic Kids
The comment “I’m bored” is often said by teenagers at high school, but those students who have autism may use this phrase to express a range of thoughts and feelings.…
Self-Injurious Behaviours in Adolescents on the Spectrum
As a professional working with adolescents on the autism spectrum at the clinic, I have observed an increased number of Self-Injurious behaviours being reported by clients’ parents and teachers. Self-Injurious…
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Research suggests that children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) spend more time on video games and computers than their peers (Mazurek et al., 2012; 2013; Kuo et al.,…
Why Some Autistic Children Refuse School
There are many aspects of being at school that are challenging and stressful for children and adolescents who have autism. This can lead to school refusal, and a recent research…
Exploring Depression, and Beating the Blues: Additional Free Audio Recordings
by Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett Depression is common among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has particular features and causes. Below are a variety of free audio recordings…
Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Disorder — Angela Scarpa, Anthony Wells and Tony Attwood
The STAMP Treatment Manual The Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP) uses a cognitive behavioral approach to encourage children who suffer from mood difficulties to explore and control their emotions.…
The Autism Spectrum, Sexuality and the Law — Tony Attwood, Isabelle Hénault and Nick Dubin
What every parent and professional needs to know. This ground-breaking book explores the problems that can arise surrounding the autism spectrum (ASD), sexuality and the law. Covering everything from how…
The CAT-kit — Tony Attwood, Kirsten Callesen and Annette Moller Nielsen
Dr. Tony Attwood has teamed up with Dr. Kirsten Callesen and Annette Moller Nielsen of Denmark to create a powerful yet user-friendly tool that gets straight to the core of the…
CBT to Help Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to Understand and Express Affection — Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
A Manual for Professionals The authors provide CBT programme for use by professionals to address the difficulty children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders have in expressing, experiencing and…
From Like to Love for Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) — Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection with Family and Friends Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often find it difficult to express like or love for someone. This…