Theory of Mind: Tricking People
Goal: To work on theory of mind skills with the child by teaching them to understand that if you haven’t seen something, you don’t necessarily…...
Behaviors
Theory of Mind: Do you see what I see?
Goal: To work on theory of mind skills with the child by teaching them to understand that if you haven’t seen something, you don’t necessarily…...
Theory of Mind: According to me, according to you
Goal: To work on theory of mind skills with the child by teaching them to understand that other people may not have the same opinion…...
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Tranisitons to Adulthood: Internships
What is an internship? An internship is an opportunity offered by an employer to potential employees, called interns, to work at a firm or business…...
Violence: What causes it
It’s pretty fair to say that violence comes from the amygdala. Given that many autistic people have over active amygdalas, does it not then follow,…...
Getting the environment right to avoid aggressive behavior
We are often warned, here where we work at the New Trails Center in Texas, that a given child or young adult might either act…...
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Diet and violence: How to set the brain up for reasonability rather than over reaction
In the previous module we talked about the importance of animal protein in small but regular amounts throughout the day in order to stabilize mood…....
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Ruling out medical causes
Before we begin this module, we should assert the disclaimer, that we are not doctors or therapists and that before making any medically related decisions…...
Anti-psychotics and other mood-altering drugs – to use or not to use
Like all our modules concerning potential medical issues, please consult with the appropriate physician before making decisions as to the treatment to the child. Put…...
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Violence in adolescence and a special look at PANDAS
Like all our modules concerning potential medical issues, please consult with the appropriate physician before making decisions as to the treatment to the child. PANDAS…...
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