Tag Archives: communication

Autism and Gratitude

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Dr. Bucher

In recent years, more and more attention has been focused on gratitude. There’s even -something called the science of gratitude. A growing number of studies now examine the psychological, physical, and social consequences of feeling and showing appreciation. For instance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A Simple Act of Gratitude, ASD, attitude of gratitude, autism, autism spectrum, autism spectrum. social network, blessings, communication, diversity, empathy, gratitude, greeting cards, John Kralick, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Emmons, social network, thank you, thankfulness, Walmart | 1 Comment

Where Are the Fathers of Autistic Children?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dr. Bucher

For the last two years, I have been immersing myself in the research on autism. One area of interest to me is what research can tell us about the role of fathers in raising children with autism. A few observations: … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged autism, autism communication, autism exercise, autism extended family, autism marital satisfaction, autism parental conflict, autism parental depression, autism parental stress, autism parenting, autism research, autism siblings, communication, depression, exercise, family conflict, fatherhood, gender roles, marital satisfaction, mental health, parenting, stress | 2 Comments

Autism and Jimmy’s Loud Hands

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Dr. Bucher

Difficulty making eye contact Difficulty dealing with changes in routine Hand-flapping and other repetitive behaviors Meltdowns or tantrums According to findings from one recent study, these autistic symptoms and behaviors are primarily responsible for the social exclusion experienced by individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged attitudinal barriers, autism, autistic behaviors, autistic symptoms, communication, eye contact, Fischbach, hand flapping, Julia Bascom, Loud Hands, meltdowns, non-verbal, praise the Lord, religion, repetitive behaviors, social isolation, social norms, sociologist, stigma, Walmart | 2 Comments

Is Jimmy autistic, or does he have autism?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dr. Bucher

As I shared in my last blog, I am currently writing a book about my family. The book deals with my son Jimmy, and the impact he has had on Pat and I and our family since conception. Jimmy is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged autism, autistic community, autistic spectrum, communication, disability, identity-first language, language, people-first language, race | 1 Comment

Cultural Autism

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

In their book, Developing Cultural Intelligence at Work, authors Early, Ang, and Tan, use the term cultural autism to refer to “people who are seen as inept or even mentally disturbed.” The authors go on to say that autistic individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ang, autism, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral CQ, communication, CQ, cultural autism, cultural intelligence, disabilities, Early, mentally disturbed, people with disabilities, preconceived notions, race, sensory overload, speech impairments, Tan, teamwork skills | 1 Comment

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Where Are the Fathers of Autistic Children?

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