Tag Archives: autism

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

Sibs, Autism, and Resilience

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Life’s ups and downs have a way of transforming us. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s autobiography, My Beloved World, provides us with insight into the challenges of her childhood, which wasn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination. She writes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adversity, autism, autism and stress, autism spectrum, autistic brother, childhood, compassion, family, life lessons, poverty, resilience, siblings, Sotomayor | Leave a comment

Bermuda: Finding a Rewarding and Safe Medium for Our Autistic Son

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

It’s so easy to get caught up in the literature on “responsible parenting” and lose sight of the fact that some advice doesn’t necessarily apply. Take helicopter parenting, which most of the literature makes out to be negative. It means … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anthem of the Seas, autism, autism barriers, autism independence, autism spectrum, Bermuda, diversity, feeding dolphins, helicopter parent, lawnmower parent, Royal Caribbean, special education, Special Olympics, swimming with dolphins | 1 Comment

Everyday Autistic Leadership

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Usually when we think of leaders, we think of someone high up in the chain of command, someone with lots of power, fame, status, and wealth. Fortune’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” include people such as Angela Merkel, Moon Jae-in, Bill … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asperger's, autism, autism community, autism spectrum, autistic worker, Brook Hill UMC, church choir, comfort zone, diversity, Drew Dudley, Jeanette Purkis, leadership, leadership roles, leadership styles, Samantha Craft | 3 Comments

Random Summer Musings on Jimbo and his Family

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Now that summer’s almost over, I thought I’d share some highlights: Pat and I started the summer by taking in a music legend, Barry Manilow. It brought back a flood of memories for my wife, namely dancing with Jimmy in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged "It's A Miracle", autism, autism and vacations, Barry Manilow, cerebral palsy, Deep Creek Lake, gross motor, Hamilton, kayaking, meltdown, miracle, Special Olympics, Special Olympics kayaking, work and family | 1 Comment

Extreme Snippets Don’t Do Autism Justice

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Recently I read a blog by Mandy Farmer, a parent of a young boy with autism. In it, she takes issue with story upon story that merely describes autism as a blessing or a gift. That is, it gives us … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASD, autism, autism and family, autism diagnosis, autism moms, autism spectrum, disability, Mandy Farmer, marriage, stereotype, stigma | Leave a comment

Thin Slices of Autism

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Starbucks has been in the news lately for reasons that seemingly have nothing to do with autism. Months ago, two Black men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia. Their offense? Asking to use the bathroom, waiting for their business partner, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anti-bias training, autism, bias, black men, body language, discrimination, Philadelphia, prejudice, race, Starbucks, stereotype, thin slice judgement | 2 Comments

Dishonoring and Dehumanizing Autistic “Lunatics,” and Others of “Unsound Minds”

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

“Step back in time and see how the mentally insane lived and died within these walls. Thousands have been committed to the asylum over the years, and hundreds unfortunately died here. Decide for yourself if they’re still occupying the historic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asylum, autism, autism spectrum, Barack Obama, brain, clinical idiot, Down's Syndrome, epileptic fits, ghost tours, greedy, ignoramus, immoral, lazy, lunatic, lunatic asylum, mental asylum, mental excitement, mental powers, mentally ill, mentally insane, nymphomaniac, paranormal, paranormal tours, softening of the brain, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, unsound minds, West Virginia, Weston | Leave a comment

Autism: Nonconformity Can Be a Good Thing

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

When I introduce the chapter “Social Groups” in my sociology class, I explain to my students that I’m going to conduct an experiment to examine their visual perception. Then, I conveniently ask one of my students to do me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asch experiment, autism, autism spectrum, deviance, diversity, nonconformity, social conformity, sociology, Solomon Asch, temple grandin | Leave a comment

An Autistic Manager Makes a Team Better

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Almost one in three young adults with autism is not involved in volunteer, community, or educational activities. They do not interact with friends, nor are they invited to join social activities. This data comes from a nationwide survey by Drexel … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged autism, autistic adults, autistic youth, basketball, Brook Hill United Methodist Church, Christian values, community activities, courage, Drexel University, Drexel University's Autism Institute, kindness, Life Course Outcomes, Life Course Outcomes Research Program, patience, recreation, Upward basketball, Upward Sports Program | 5 Comments

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