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How to Survive Holidays With The In-laws
For some families, celebrating with the in-laws is nothing but fun – children enjoy visiting with their grandparents and large family gatherings have a festive feeling. But for other people, holidays with the in-laws can feel more like a chore, whether it’s because they showeryou with criticism or just have their own ways of doing things that conflict with your style. Here are some some simple relaxation and communication techniques to help you survive holidays with the in-laws:
Autism and Law Enforcement -Part 2
This week I will continue the discussion about how individuals with autism can/should interact with law enforcement as well as important improving of the training of a law enforcement representative so that a law enforcement representative can recognize what autism looks like. This week I will discuss this issue when it comes to my own…
Autism and Law Enforcement – Part 1
Why is it important to discuss autism and law enforcement? Individuals on the autism spectrum sometimes struggle to communicate and/or interact within the community. They can panic and appear nervous. It is the job of law enforcement to contain a situation and/or prevent a crime. If a law enforcement representative cannot recognize the signs/common attributes…
Autism and Law Enforcement
How does what happened in Ferguson, Missouri matter to the autism community? I won't comment on the actual events that took place in Ferguson, Missouri in August. I'm shying away from my actual opinion on that incident because I want to keep the focus on autism and that incident had nothing to do with autism.…
I Only Became A SAHM Because Of Maternity Leave Laws
Have you ever thought about how the duration of and financial compensation during your maternity leave affects your long term career and your family life? Ive had the benefit of working in both the US and Canada where parental leaves could not be further apart in both time off and financial support.