Category Archives: Autism

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The Gift of Three-Dimensionality We Call Dyslexia

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I did a bunch of reading and a bunch of research before and during the writing of my book, The Right Side of Normal, but there’s so much to read, and so little time. I finally got around to reading The Gift … Continue reading

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My Reader’s Ask: Are We Using Therapies to Force a Developmental Process That Will Unfold Naturally?

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Alayna asks:  I’m curious about your take on the many therapies often suggested for right brained kids who are struggling with academics. Vision, auditory, occupational… Is it always necessary or are we forcing a developmental process that would unfold on its … Continue reading

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Do the Games We Play Indicate Brain Processing Preference?

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For a long time, I secretly felt guilty for not playing more board games with my children. Like reading aloud and putting together puzzles, I felt board games were a staple of childhood development. And yet, I had just as … Continue reading

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Passion-Inspired Learning vs. Teacher-Enforced Learning

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I’m so excited about a local group I just found that I’m having my 13-year-old theater son attend. It’s a theater- and art-infused focus on history. The premise is that the group will take an area of history and learn … Continue reading

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Is Asperger’s Left- or Right-Brained?

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I want to start by telling you about my theater son. He’s diagnosed with pervasive development delays. He’s not autistic. He has many difficulties that may infringe on his ability to be independent. He was born two months premature. Maybe … Continue reading