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The statements contained in these blog entries are intended to educate and entertain. They do not represent psychotherapy, psychological assessment, or any other form of psychological intervention. They should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a licensed mental health professional. If you have questions related to the material contained in these entries, please contact me or a licensed mental health professional of your choice. Go back to Dr. Matt Mendel web siteCategories
High-Functioning Autism Archive
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Support for Parents of Kids on the Spectrum
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsJoin other parents with kids on the spectrum to explore feelings of joy and complexity, excitement and exhaustion. You’ll be choosing images and combining them in such a way to learn about yourself and your child. You’ll be sharing your experiences and insights with others... -
New Support Groups
Posted on April 26, 2010 | No CommentsFamily members taking care of special need child need tender loving care too. Thus, Ginger Poole is forming several support groups to address this need: Support group for moms with kids on the Spectrum Support group for brothers or sisters of a special needs child... -
Autism and Health Insurance
Posted on March 16, 2010 | No CommentsOn March 5th, 2010, Raleigh’s News and Observer published an article about insurance companies not covering mental health and “behavioral” treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including Aspergers. I have been leading social skills groups for children and teenagers with Aspergers and other... -
Learning to make friends
Posted on June 10, 2009 | 1 CommentAs many of you know, I lead several social skills groups for kids and teenagers with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism. Six group members has always been my maximum for my groups. Recently, a boy was ready to join the high school group a little while... -
To Witness a Child Blossom
Posted on May 31, 2009 | 1 CommentI am grateful to be an Expressive Arts Therapist because to be a therapist is to be an artist. As an artist working within relationships of growth and healing I know I am on the right path when I share remarkable moments with children, teenagers,... -
April is Autism Awareness Month
Posted on April 3, 2009 | No CommentsIn order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, ASA has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the... -
Social Skills Groups: The Cure for Social Avoidance
Posted on February 16, 2009 | No CommentsCraig had pretty much never had a friend. Every social interaction was torture for him. He had been a target of teasing, ridicule, and bullying from the time he was a very young child. He had been hurt so many times by social rejection that... -
Aspergers and Social Skills Group
Posted on January 8, 2009 | No CommentsMore often than any other question, I am asked to describe my social skills groups. I lead three groups, for upper elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. While no particular diagnosis is required for a child to be in one of... -
How to Say No
Posted on October 25, 2008 | No CommentsAs you all know, I work with lots of kids with Aspergers Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. This advice applies particularly to these children, but I think it’s probably relevant for many if not most kids. I have had several experiences in which the children... -
What a Beautiful Wish!
Posted on August 7, 2008 | No CommentsA big part of my clinical practice is with kids and teenagers with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism. I’d like to share an anecdote about one of these children that I find endearing and heart-warming. Almost two years ago, my son was born. In the weeks...