Supporting Sexual Independence for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Amy Gravino, MA, CAS A.S.C.O.T. Consulting
• January 1st, 2017
• actually autistic, independence, parenting, sexuality, winter 2017 issue
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As an individual on the autism spectrum, I have struggled with and achieved many types of independence, such as going to college, living on my own, learning how to cook, and starting my own business. While I did receive varying degrees of assistance with each of these endeavors, sexual independence...

Asparagus Syndrome: The Newly Gourmand Life of an Impossibly Picky Eater

• By: Amy Gravino, MA, CAS A.S.C.O.T. Consulting
• January 1st, 2011
• actually autistic, cooking, eating, food sensitivities, picky eating, winter 2011 issue
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Last week, I burned the lasagna. I remember opening the oven, full of anticipation and nervous excitement, only to have my hopes dashed on the rocks at the sight of the undercooked noodles and scorched earth-colored Parmesan cheese. Was it the glass baking pan? Should I not have halved the...