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For over 20 years, I have been leading various groups: groups for kids whose parents have divorced, social support groups for kids with Aspergers Disorder, groups for kids who have lost a parent, groups for kids with ADHD and conduct disorders. One of the few things I have been doing even longer than leading groups [...]
I know that this sounds like an utterly uncontroversial bit of encouragement; surely everyone believes that parents should speak to their children about sex – providing them with information, guidance, and moral direction.
But here I’d like to bring up a somewhat trickier, more challenging proposition: talking with your son who has Aspergers Disorder or [...]
I encourage yoo to read this wonderful article published on the American Psychological Association’s web site and magazine.
Experts:
An autistic teenager learns to communicate with other people by playing the drums as part of a group. A family in therapy makes a drawing together, allowing the therapist to observe their interactions and the [...]
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of kids struggling with fears, phobias, and anxieties. Recently, I saw a nine year old boy who was having a lot of trouble getting to sleep because of night-time fears and bad dreams. This boy had one of the most vivid and creative imaginations I have ever [...]
As 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 in my groups become annoyed at me, insisting that [...]
I believe that there are two essential components of parenting:
providing warmth, comfort, nurturance and affection; and providing structure, rules, discipline and a sense of responsibility and accountability.
The necessity of both components – and a reasonable balance between the two – is certainly not unique to post-divorce families; similar issues and similar complications arise [...]
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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 site
