Your parenting style: helicopter, snowplow, or what is actually needed? You know what it takes to parent a child on the spectrum. You do this parenting gig every day. You know it is a bigger role than most parents will ever face and includes extra encouragement, extra reminders, extra appointments, less sleep, less personal time,
Rachel Bédard, PhD is a licensed psychologist practicing in Fort Collins, Colorado. She uses a strengths-based approach and her clients note she has the ability to help them laugh about even the most stressful or embarrassing events in life. Dr. Bédard has co-written two books with her favorite Speech Language Pathologist, Mallory Griffith. Their most recent book is You’ve Got This!: The Journey from Middle School to College, As Told by Students on the Autism Spectrum and Their Parents. Learn more about Dr. Bédard and the collaborative books on her website www.drrachelbedard.com and thesociallearningproject.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-bedard-418a153b/
Autism Solutions
Autism Parenting Advice
Diagnosing Up the Family Tree: Are You Also on the Spectrum?
That moment when you realize your child isn’t the only family member on the spectrum… So, adults can be on the spectrum. And so can women. Two profound sentences that really shouldn’t be quite so profound, but we continue to be amazed when we find women on the spectrum. Here is a typical scenario in
Social Skills
Special Needs Dating: What You Should Know
Navigating romantic relationships and sexual development can be a complex and emotional journey for anyone, and this is especially true for special needs and dating. Curiosity about dating often arises during the teenage years, and it can bring about a mix of excitement and anxiety. Throughout life, individuals with special needs have successfully tackled various
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