Ask Dr. Tony 12817

Subjects Addressed in this Episode (December 2017):

Being Diagnosed for Aspergers/HFA
Online References/Self Diagnosis - Starts at 1:03
Directory of Professionals That Test for ASD - Starts at 3:08
What Constitutes An Accurate Test? - Starts at 4:19
Is There A Best Age For Testing? - Starts at 6:46
How Do I Tell Others About My Autism Diagnosis? - Starts at 8:02
How Do I Tell Others They May Have Autism? - Starts at 9:56
Am I Doing The Wrong Thing NOT Telling My Child? - Starts at 11:14
Getting Family Members to Accept ASD Behavior - Starts at 13:55
Motor Mannerisms and Social Acceptance - Starts at 16:32

Bullying - Starts at 18:49

Meltdowns
Anger Towards a Sibling - Starts at 21:44
Is Sensory Seeking Behavior and Self Harm Related? - Starts at 25:24

Getting and Keeping a Job
Job Programs and Developing Social Skills - Starts at 28:41
Social Isolation, Anxiety, Depression. CBT Help - Starts at 30:53

Making and Keeping Friends
Recognizing 'Good' and 'Bad' People - Starts at 32:03
Working With Groups of People - Starts at 35:08

Living with Autism
Do ASD Issues Get Worse With Age? - Starts at 37:51
Managing Pain - Starts at 40:01
How Can I Make People Understand me - Part 1 - Starts at 41:48
How Can I Make People Understand me - Part 2 - Starts at 43:34
Dealing With Disturbing, Intrusive Thoughts - PTSD - Starts at 45:45
Understanding the Death of a Loved One - Starts at 47:34
Addicted to Drugs. What's a Parent To Do? - Starts at 50:11
Deal With Noises, 'Acting Normal', Recharging - Starts at 54:41
Can I Get an Appointment With You Dr. T? - Starts at 56:41

Here is information and hyperlinks (where available) to the references Dr. Tony mentions in the show:

Autism Research Center - https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/...
Ritvo Autism Asperger Assessment Schedule Revised (RAADS-R)
Jessica Kinglsey Publishing - http://www.jkp.com
Minds and Hearts Clinic - http://www.mindsandhearts.net
Dr. Karen McKibben - Portland Autism Center

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