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New Coke and the Autism Diagnosis - Academy MetroWest Maybe at one point the definition of autism was too narrow but in 2026, it feels like it's losing its ability to discriminate between who has autism and who doesn't have autism.

New blog post touches on some problems with the current autism diagnosis and possible updates on the way with the DSM-6.
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Please join us for our first parent workshop of 2026. Details and registration information by clicking the link. #autism, #adhd
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If you're the father of someone with autism, consider registering for an open support group run by our director, Bruce Sabian. It's sponsored by Assn. for Autism and Neurodiversity and the next meeting is on 10/29, 7-8:30pm. Information and registration at: aane.org/events/suppo...

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Come join us next Wednesday (10/15) evening for a free parent workshop - The Role of Sensory Systems in Emotional Regulation with OT, Cody Lukasik. Click on the link for more information and to register.

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This year's model! I give you the '25/'26 Academy MetroWest clinical staff. From left: Tim Couto, Adam Hurley, Bruce Sabian, Jordan Galloway, Charlotte Curnin, Piraveenaa Vijayakumar, Stew Pruslin.

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Can't recommend Hannah and Voice Colors Yoga highly enough!

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Hope to see you at our parent workshop on Wednesday evening from 7:15 to 8:45pm. Two neuropsychologists will be presenting practical tips for parents to use to help their kids manage executive function skills. Click link to register or learn more!

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Great presentation coming up in Lexington this Thursday night with two of the finest human service/educational professionals around!

#autism, #adhd, #education

Yes - it's open to everyone but it's going to be in-person with no remote aspect to the meeting. It's free and open to the public but we ask people who are planning on attending to RSVP through the link. Thanks for helping to spread the word.

We'll be hosting a free parent workshop on executive functioning on Wednesday evening, September 17. See link for more information or to RSVP

#autism, #adhd, #audhd, #executivefunction

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Episode 4: Sam Farmer. Neurodiversity From the Inside Out YouTube video by Uzma Akser Coaching and Consulting

Neurodiversity From the Inside Out podcast featuring our friend, Sam Farmer. Sam discusses how it was to grow up as a learning-disabled, unidentified autistic individual, and the challenges that offered to self-acceptance.

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About Us - ZACH'S BRIDGE About Us What is it like?  What happens?  How can I make this easier? Parents who have faced advanced pediatric cancer have all told us the same thing. They have questions about what happens at these ...

Zach Wall was a client here from 2013-2017 (his parents gave us permission to use his name). Tragically, Zach died from cancer 4 years later.His parents helping other families face the challenge of pediatric cancer by running an organization called Zach's Bridge.
www.zachsbridge.org/about-us/
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Introducing Charlotte Curnin, Piraveenaa Vijayakumar, and Jordan Galloway - our William James College doctoral interns for the '25/'26 school year program. These young women bring some great and varied experience with them and we can wait to get started working with them!

The Power of Play: How Theatricality Strengthens Social Skills Counseling - Academy MetroWest Discover how theatricality and self-expression enhance social skills counseling at Academy MetroWest, through playful engagement, creativity, and a personal journey from the therapy gym to the theater...

Recently, I had the pleasure of taking part in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Here are some thoughts on the intersection between theatricality and social skills counseing. #ADHD, #ADHD

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Response to Comments on Autism by the HHS Secretary & the President - AANE The remarks delivered in the April 10, 2025 cabinet meeting by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the President of the United States are deeply concerning and harmful to the autism communi...

Thanks to our friends at AANE for putting this into thoughtful words!

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4 Hallmarks of ADHD-Supportive Colleges Use this checklist to help your neurodivergent high schooler choose the right college—and find success when they get there.

Sound advice from ADDitude

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If you’re in or near Lexington, MA today, why not drop by and visit us at the LexSEPTA Resource Fair at Estabrook School? All kinds of great ideas, services, and practices on hand. #autism, #ADHD, #Child Development, #Massachusetts

Restoring Balance in Difficult Times - AANE Since January 20th, when the new administration took office in the United States, we have seen a marked increase in the deep worry people feel about their uncertain future. I, too, feel overwhelmed by...

Brenda Dater, Executive Director of the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity, wrote the powerful piece about the effects that the Trump administration is having on the Autism community and what we can do in response:

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Creative Adventures Summer Program - Academy MetroWest Creative Adventures at Academy MetroWest, a summer program for children between the ages of 8 and 15, is based on a cooperative and non-competitive approach to children’s recreation and social skills ...

Our summer program, Creative Adventures, is filling up fast for the 2025 season. To insure a spot for your child, please send in an application soon!

For a week by week listing of camp availability, please visit our website: academymetrowest.com/sample-page/...

Our LARP program is a fun way for kids and adolescents to work on collaboration and perspective taking skills.

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