Social Skills
Planning a family vacation with Autism – 10 tips for success
By Alex Plank on November 2, 2018
Going on vacation is is supposed to be relaxing but it can often turn out to be the opposite for those on the spectrum if we don’t plan it right. And for parents of autistics, that stress can spread to the whole family. When I was a kid, my parents made a lot of efforts […] Before You Look for Work Here Are Four Things You Should Absolutely Know
By John Marble on June 28, 2017
Our team used to hate conversations like the one below. We really did. “That’s really incredible,” said a well-meaning educator who had called in April about our Autism Advantage program, which runs six-week training cohorts for autistic individuals around specific talent sets. “I’m searching for a program which can teach autistic people acceptable behavior for […] Six phrases and questions likely to confuse people with Asperger’s.
By RobertLovesPi on February 14, 2015
Throughout this post, I will refer to people with Asperger’s as “Aspies.” This is not considered a derogatory term; it’s simply how we refer to ourselves. First, we are not stupid. We also are not trying to be difficult when we say we don’t understand you. We don’t have a disease, and the vast majority […] Autism Talk TV 23 – How to Join a Social Circle & Make Friends in a Group
By Alex Plank on December 10, 2012
Making friends can seem hard but these tips will help you succeed. There are a lot of variations in body language that you can easily...
10 Steps to Become Independent: Learning the Basics of Essential Life Skills
By Alex Plank on November 6, 2012
This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that someday you can live...
The Social Human & The Art of Positive Communication for Autism
By Alex Plank on March 21, 2012
Human beings are per definition flock animals. There is no real way around this fact. Our success as a species is partially based on our superior communication skills which allow us to share our knowledge and experiences in a much more efficient way than any other animal on Earth. We have no natural physical weapons; no claws, no fangs, no...
Claire Danes to Play Temple Grandin in New HBO Biopic
By Alex Plank on August 16, 2008
"I made a commitment...
Dear Aspie: How to Stop Being Interrupted?
By Alex Plank on March 27, 2006
Dear Aspie:?I have a really big problem with commanding attention in a conversation. When I start talking, people talk over me, or they'll interrupt me to say something they want to say. What can I do??
--Aaron_Mason
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Dear Aspie: How Do I Keep Small Talk Going?
By Alex Plank on March 20, 2006
Dear Aspie:?I?ve read your articles on small talk, but I can?t seem to make it keep going. It always seems to die out after a little while, even though I want to make it work. What am I doing wrong!??
--anonymous
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Dear Aspie: What Are the Rules for Changing Lines?
By Alex Plank on March 19, 2006
Dear Aspie:?If one is waiting in a long line and they open up a new register is there a rule as to how one gets into the new line? e.g., are we supposed to let someone who has waited longer in the previous line in before us? I have had some problems. What is the norm??
--quietangel
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