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It’s been nearly ten years since I launched a PEERS® programme in Denver, Colorado. Reflecting on that journey, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this evidence-based resource supports neurodiverse young people in navigating the often complex terrain of social interaction....

There is something expected about growing up and learning about relationships.  However, brains or the wiring that connects the social cognitive pathways leading to one's social life are very unique to themselves.  It's not untypical for most...

Dr. Gabor Mate:  I have personally experienced the benefit of Brainspotting. Just with one session, I was able to relax the grip of a burdensome perspective and its associated emotions, both of which I had carried for a long time. Back in 2004, I remember having...

Recently I took my kids to see the newest version of The Jungle Book. In that classic story it describes the adventures of a boy living amongst the wild with the kind help of variety of species. Quite a parallel to the plight of growing up with all the social...

In our PEERS groups we have a variety of teens and young adults that struggle socially in different ways. Each participant has their own way of thinking. The two common denominators of each of their experiences is that they have found challenges making and keeping...

Tonight I was walking my dog. He's a lab and one thing he would love to do is chase birds, squirrels, or cats, etc. -all day. This evening he jerked me forward while I held his leash as he lunged for a bird. Yet the bird, wasn't the ordinary bird you see out on a city...

Navigating social situations isn’t always easy, especially for teenagers and young adults still figuring out how to connect with others, make friends, or feel comfortable in group settings. In a world that values connection more than ever, knowing how to read body...