Starry, Starry Life: The Gift of An Asperkid’s “Launch Pad”
Lately, I’ve noticed an interesting fashion trend popping up all over the place. Nebulas. They’re silkscreened onto leggings and computer keyboard decals. They’re set into…
Category: Autism
Reasons to be cheerful by John Clements
John Clements is a clinical psychologist with over forty years’ experience. A specialist in the field of developmental disabilities, in this blog post John reflects on…
Michael Barton on the Importance of World Autism Awareness Day
This is an important day in the calendar for autistic people. If only ordinary people (or neurotypicals as people with autism like to call non…
OFFICE SPACE—An Article by Award-Winning JKP author Jennifer Cook O’Toole
While they shouldn’t be, doctors’ offices can be intimidating to a lot of people. And to those of us who live with and love Asperkids,…
JKP author Barbara Bissonnette Shares Helpful Insight for New Employees
Career coach and author Barbara Bissonnette shares helpful advice from her forthcoming book, Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success, on how…
Using Mindfulness Practices to Develop Calm in Asperger’s Syndrome, with Chris Mitchell
As well as helping to develop calm through cultivating the mind, mindfulness practice, including meditation and yoga, can also aid quality of life by tuning…
JKP author Cara Koscinski Highlights the Importance of Play in Occupational Therapy
JKP author Cara Koscinski MOT, OTR/L, The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs, explains how play can benefit your special needs…
JKP author Barbara Bissonnette on why New Year’s Resolutions Often Fail and How to Make Yours Succeed
Read advice and get tips from JKP author Barbara Bissonnette, The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome: Find the Right…
VIDEO: Inside Asperger’s Looking Out gets rave reviews!
Kathy Hoopmann’s new book Inside Asperger’s Looking Out is already receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Following on from the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger…
Grandparenting the siblings of a child with special needs
By Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D., author of Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs. Having a brother or sister with special needs can create life-long emotional problems…