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Thursday, December 2, 2010

MRI Scans and Asperger's - New Research

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The online journal Autism Research published a new study today on how MRI scans of brain circuitry might help us understand how the brains ...
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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Adults with Asperger's - The Eyes Have It

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Researchers in 1997 (Baren-Cohen) found that adults with Asperger’s have difficulty reading mental states by looking at a person’s eyes – no...
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Art and Asperger's

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McNall Mason is the mom of a great 7 year old kid with AS. They are working on an amazing art collaboration, and their work will be feature...
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Adults with Asperger's and Their Rules

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Adults with AS often utilize an elaborate system of these beliefs, or rules, to organize their experiences, especially when they find themse...
Saturday, June 12, 2010

The Hidden Social Curriculum

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In a very interesting book published in 2004, authors Myles, Trautman and Schelvan propose that some individuals may lack social intuition. ...
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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Asperger's and Pinnochio - Wooden Conversations

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Did you know that approximately 93% of our communication is nonverbal? How incredible! And what bad news for those of us who make little use...
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Monday, February 15, 2010

Asperger's: Standing Face and Zero Order Skills

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Soft signs is a term used to refer to "soft neurological symptoms", or differences in skills involving coordination. The symptoms ...
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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Asperger's: Top Ten Behaviors Girlfriends Love

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WANTED: Boyfriend to demonstrate interest in chit chat and casual affection. Especially interested in playful banter, eye contact and act...
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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Asperger's: Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking??

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"It just doesn't FEEL like you GET how I'm feeling..." Have you ever heard this from a loved one? Adults with Asperge...
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Friday, January 1, 2010

This Emotional Life - Asperger Syndrome

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Premiering on PBS January 4-6, 2010 is This Emotional Life - Asperger Syndrome. The preview looks very interesting, though I am not sure th...
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Asperger's and Couples Therapy

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My name is Cary Terra, LMFT and I am a psychotherapist in practice in Seattle, WA. In graduate school I received much training in working w...
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Monday, December 14, 2009

Asperger’s: The Itchy Tag Effect

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Most of us familiar with the basic symptoms associated with Asperger Disorder understand that people with Asperger’s often seem hypersensiti...
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Thursday, December 3, 2009

GLASS CASTLE

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A poem written by an adult with Asperger's was shared with me. It follows: i have built and live in all around me a castle made of...
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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Asperger’s is a T.V. with One-Channel Reception

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As many of us have, I’ve often noticed couples in which one partner has Asperger’s struggle greatly with communication, especially when disc...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Asperger's and the Holidays - Face them with Open Eyes

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In my private practice I’ve noticed a trend. Around November, old, current and new clients call wanting to schedule sessions to talk about ...
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Monday, November 16, 2009

The Case for Mastering the Art of Eye Contact - Part I

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Adults with Asperger's often have difficulties modulating appropriate eye contact. Because many do not pick up the skill automatically,...
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

It's Not What You Said... It's HOW You Said It!

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Imagine a couple, Sarah and Simon, talked together about a recent spat. As they revisited their argument, Sarah asked Simon, "Why did ...
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Cary Terra, M.A., LMFT
Seattle, WA, United States
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Seattle, Washington. I specialize in working with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I love my job.
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