Book Review: "House Rules: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult

I'd be lying if I said that I didn't get any enjoyment out of Jodi Picoult's House Rules. It's a novel and it's supposed...

Article: On the Matter of Empathy

I just want to draw your attention to the following post on the " Aspie from Maine " blog. It's called; On the Matter of Empat...

Improving Employment Prospects for Aspies - Part 3 (What the Employer can do)

In part one of this series, I discussed the lack of employment services for aspie adults and in part two , I looked at some of the things ...

Article: A Father's Day Interview

Caitlin Wray, over at the amazingly named " Welcome to Normal " blog ( http://www.welcome-to-normal.com/ ) has just posted an inte...

Improving Employment Prospects for Aspies - Part 2 (What the Aspie can do)

In part one of this series, I "lamented" the lack of services aimed at helping adults with aspergers find financial independence....

Improving Employment Prospects for Aspies - Part 1

This article appeared on the Columbus Dispatch last Monday and I've been pondering its deeper meanings since then. It highlights an imp...

The Neurotypical of the Family

Long time readers of this blog would know that I'm married with two sons. No girls. I've suggested jokingly to my wife that we'r...

The Danger of Allowing Aspergers to Excuse Wrongful Behaviour

Aspergers, it seems, is permanently in the news these days. Unfortunately, it's usually for the wrong reasons. It seems that many people...

FTF: Post 6 "Support Groups 101" by Carrie Fannin

This month's First things First article is by Carrie Fannin, founder of Sensory Planet , a resource for parents of children with SPD (Se...