Book Introduction: “The Autism Parents’ Club” by Ritu Kiran
A while back, I served on the co-production board of Aubilities, a company that developed an inclusion platform underpinned by neurodiversity, alongside a wonderful team of neurodistinct members. I was privileged to work on the team with Ritu Kiran, founder and CEO, and found it refreshing and uplifting to work with a neuro-affirming leader who […]
Sirens, Independence, and Impossible Choices
Parenting an autistic adult in Israel during wartime means constantly balancing safety, freedom, and the realities of daily life under sirens. Last Saturday afternoon, as sirens sounded and explosions echoed in the distance, my autistic son insisted on leaving the house to attend his weekly Torah lesson. It was only a seven-minute walk from our […]
Parallel Assessment: an overview
Post #3 in category. We recommend reading posts in numerical order. To truly understand a child, we need to attend to the child as a whole human being living in the real world, not as a collection of isolated skills, deficits, or test scores. Both Parallel Assessment and Parallel Development involve ongoing, individualized processes of […]
Jacki Edry at the Parenting Complex Kids Summit
I’m honored to announce that I will be a speaker at The Parenting Complex Kids Summit! This FREE Online Event brings together top professionals and Rabbonim who really get it. Information and inspiration for parents of high-stress/ behaviorally challenging kids. Mon, Feb 9th- Sun, Feb 15th. 5 days. 30+ Amazing Speakers. To sign up now, […]
We Can’t Live and We Can’t Die*
Post #4 in category. We suggest reading posts in numerical order. We are going to tell you something only parents can understand. We came to you to get treatment for our son because our biggest fear is that we will die. Then who will take care of him? His life, and our lives, have been […]
The Phone Call
Post #2 in category. We suggest reading posts in numerical order. In 1972, I was a young psychology graduate student. From time to time, my supervising professor asked me to give lectures to his classes. In my lectures, I would present data and statistics and graphs to students who were often years older than I […]
Parenting Belief
Post #2 in category. We suggest reading posts in numerical order. Parenting Belief Family life is both universal and unique. There are core elements that apply in every family, and aspects that are expressed differently in every individual family and society. But a fundamental value that has proven indispensable for all individuals, families, and societies for […]
Today, there is a Different Generation of Children and of Parents
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of treatment programs for children with neurodevelopmental delays that may be upsetting to some readers. Today, most informed parents and professionals no longer believe untruths like this: “Children who do not exhibit any signs of good cognitive ability are very unlikely indeed to develop skills through any method of […]
With our Thoughts we make our World
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thought. With our thoughts we make our world.” – The Buddah Post #1 in category. We recommend reading posts in numerical order. In Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon considers the fundamental question asked by parents of children with special needs, “How much […]
Marriage and Parenting Neurodiverse Children
Interview on the “Connected For Real” Podcast with Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman Many people feel that marriage and parenting are two of the most beautiful blessings of their lives. However, they also involve tremendous investment, and alongside pleasure and beauty, there are often challenges and ups and downs. The natural challenges of raising a family are […]