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June 2, 2024
I know this man. He was the only 'school therapist' at my son's special education 8-12 grade school. The entire time he "counseled" our kids at Orion Academy, he was isolating them, and once alone, was saying terribly inappropriate (abusive) things to them. He made strong psychological suggestions to them that attacked their fragile self-esteem. Things like "if you don't pass your final you will be homeless", "I don't believe you are being bullied, I think you made it up for attention", "you guys think you're funny, no autistic person is. You need to stop your attempt at humor". He hated the kids at that school and made it really clear by his hostility and lack of empathy. He picked on kids he didn't like (especially the LGBTQ ones). I saw him frequently acting with anger towards young impressionable teenagers, who through no fault of their own had trouble focusing. He never understood Autism Spectrum adolescents, not who these kids really are.
I would be very, very cautious taking his advice on anything that might impact a child emotionally. I am not the only parent at Orion who felt this way about him. We were glad when he left, but concerned when we heard he was writing books on our ASD kids.
I would be very, very cautious taking his advice on anything that might impact a child emotionally. I am not the only parent at Orion who felt this way about him. We were glad when he left, but concerned when we heard he was writing books on our ASD kids.
November 1, 2020
This book was a worthwhile read, however, it was told from the perspective of a clinician in a learning support school setting. His recommendations are not always relevant to parents whose role is to nurture, encourage, and love the child. His tactics for dealing with problem behaviours might be necessary in a school setting to maintain a schedule and respect all students' learning needs. However, in parenting, I believe a different approach is required for the difficulties that arise with neurodiverse children and particularly sensory processing and executive functioning challenges. His advice in this area, in my opinion, might be unproductive. That said, it is still useful to consider other options and try new ways of doing things and he certainly has the experience to back his claims.
March 14, 2023
Great book, one of the most relatable to what we experience with my daughter. Really helpful tips and insight. It is good to know she is not alone and great to hear what we are doing right and also get some advice for what isn't working well.
June 30, 2022
Excellent practical advice! This gave me a better sense of how to approach certain teen topics, what is coming, strategies to use, and realistic goals to move toward independence.
July 16, 2014
ARC provided by NetGalley
If you are or know someone that is parent of a ASD (autistum spectrum disorder) kid then this is a must have book. Or if you’re someone that is on the spectrum then this is a book worth picking up and reading for the advice it offers. Dr. Schlegelmilch has created a toolkit that will help ASD kids become independent in the larger world. Schlegelmilch uses compassion, humor, and solid information to document the challenges that people on the spectrum face, as well as the benefits and strengths they have. Much of the information is guided towards their education and surviving school settings (teachers, friends, relationships, bullies, etc.), but it can easily be applied to other areas of their life as well. 4 out of 5 stars.
If you are or know someone that is parent of a ASD (autistum spectrum disorder) kid then this is a must have book. Or if you’re someone that is on the spectrum then this is a book worth picking up and reading for the advice it offers. Dr. Schlegelmilch has created a toolkit that will help ASD kids become independent in the larger world. Schlegelmilch uses compassion, humor, and solid information to document the challenges that people on the spectrum face, as well as the benefits and strengths they have. Much of the information is guided towards their education and surviving school settings (teachers, friends, relationships, bullies, etc.), but it can easily be applied to other areas of their life as well. 4 out of 5 stars.
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