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Counseling and Coaching Services for Parents of Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

If you’re the parent of a child with Aspergers (AS) or High-Functioning Autism (HFA), you know it can be a struggle from time to time. Your child may be experiencing obsessive routines, problems coping in social situations, intense tantrums called "meltdowns," and over-sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells and sights. 

Then there are the pressures you face (e.g., the awkwardness you feel in social situations, the desperate desire to try anything, and the pressure it puts on your relationships with your partner and other children). It can be very frustrating having a child with AS or HFA. The hardest part is you feel like you’ll never actually get to know your child and how he or she views the world.

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Understanding Theory of Mind Deficits in Autistic Children: Misbehavior or Misunderstanding?

The concept of "theory of mind" refers to the ability to understand that others have their own beliefs, desires, and intentions, w...