Meredith Brinster, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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How to
Get a Girlfriend When You're Autistic
Everyone deserves a life full of love. If you are autistic, you may find it particularly difficult to overcome shyness, follow the dating norms of neurotypicals, and overcome the social stigma of autism. However, with pe...
How to
Tell Your Parents You Think You're Autistic
Telling your parents that you suspect you're autistic can be challenging. You may worry about how they'll react and whether they'll believe you. Here's how to prepare, start the conversation, and respond well to their re...
How to
Talk to an Autistic Person
Autistic people may appear strange or intimidating to others, but they can be quite fun and charming once you get to know them. This guide will help explain how to talk to them.
How to
Test for Asperger's
Asperger's Syndrome, now called autism spectrum disorder level 1 in the DSM-V, affects a person's ability to communicate and socialize.. 23 July 2021. People with Asperger's have medium to high IQs and may achieve great ...
How to
Treat Children and Teens With Special Needs
Unfortunately a lot of disabled children and teenagers are treated poorly by their non-disabled peers, no matter the amount of empathy and kindness they show in return. If you're a passerby who wishes that disabled kids ...
How to
Identify if a Child Has Been Traumatized by an Event
Unfortunately, children are not immune to traumatic events and conditions like PTSD. While a traumatic experience can damage a child if left unspoken about and untreated, the good news is that children are better able to...