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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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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... -
Parents: Talk to your Kids about Sex!
Posted on July 27, 2009 | No CommentsI 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... -
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... -
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... -
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...