By Ryan K. Litchfield Autism is developmental and neurological in nature in which for some individuals it can be hard to accept. However, for other individuals, they are accepting of … Continue reading The Autism Peer Blogger- Blog # 4- The Empowerment of Accepting Autism
By, Ryan K. Litchfield Prior to the age of two, I was considered a healthy baby. I was on pace to meet the appropriate milestones in my life such as … Continue reading The Autism Peer Blogger # 3: Ryan’s Voice- A Story of Resiliency and Triumph (Updated 2022)
By, Ryan K. Litchfield April is not only considered Autism Awareness Month, but also, Autism Acceptance Month. What does the word “acceptance” mean? Acceptance is the concept in which the … Continue reading The Autism Peer Blogger- Blog # 2: Acceptance and Unconditional Love for Autism
Written by The Autism Peer (aka Ryan K. Litchfield) Hi Everyone! I am back. I thought today being the first day of Autism Awareness Month would be the perfect time … Continue reading The Autism Peer Blogger- Blog # 1: Pilot
Image via Unsplash Ed Carter, Able Futures Financial planning is definitely a must for a secure future. This is especially true if you’re worried about ensuring your needs are met … Continue reading Practical Financial Planning Tips for Those Living With a Disability (Written By Ed Carter from Able Futures)
Patrick Young, Able USA Kids can have all kinds of reactions to moving, often at once. They might be excited for a new adventure, anxious to leave their friends behind, … Continue reading How to Get Your Special Needs Child Ready for a Move- Guest Blog (Written By Patrick Young from Able USA)
In this video I give a brief introduction to the field of gerontology and conceptualize gerontology in the context of the medical aspects of health and disability among older adults. … Continue reading Fundamentals of Gerontology in the Contextualization of the Medical Aspects of Health and Disability in Older Adults- Vlog # 3
Here is my second vlog that I have recorded from yesterday evening which I discuss autism spectrum disorder and mental illness and whether they are connected or distinct among each … Continue reading Autism and Mental Illness- Connected? Or Distinct? Vlog # 2-
Here is my first vlog in which I discuss about an article that focuses on the autism thyroid connection as I provide my analysis of the information that is presented. … Continue reading Exploring The Autism and Thyroid Connection- Vlog # 1-
Today I had a conversation with one of my former professors in college, and he stated to me, “You always impressed me as a very resilient person who has overcome … Continue reading Blog # 30- Embracing Self- Resiliency In The Context of Disability and Chronic Illness in My Life
After having my whole thyroid surgically removed due to Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disorder that contributes to hyperthyroidism) a couple years ago, which was around April of 2018, people were … Continue reading Blog # 29- Accepting My Life Without A Thyroid
Establishing positive rapport between providers of autism services and individuals and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is essential towards establishing positive service delivery experiences. Experience-based co-design (EBCD), which … Continue reading Blog # 28- Adopting Experience-Based Co-Design (EBCD) To Enhance The Quality Of Autism Services
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