New Book for 2018!
I'm DELIGHTED to report that Dr. Tony and I are teaming up (again!) for another book! This time it's to document (in print) the wisdom he's been sharing for years through the "Ask Dr. Tony" video series! It seemed the natural thing to do since there's an archive of close to 40 programs at the youtube Autism Hangout channel. And now that we've started the series back up again, there's even more to come!
Click on the picture above for a short video of how this last idea came about. It was very similar to what launched "Been There. Done That. Try This! (hint... it was an after-thought after the interview). Watch the idea and the launch as it happened
We're humbled and honored that Future Horizons will be publishing this book of wisdom. Watch here for updates!"
"Ask Dr. Tony" Returns!
12/11/17 - December 2017 Episode now posted!
Subjects Addressed in this Episode (December 2017):
Being Diagnosed for Aspergers/HFA
- Online References/Self Diagnosis - Starts at 1:03
- Directory of Professionals That Test for ASD - Starts at 3:08
- What Constitutes An Accurate Test? - Starts at 4:19
- Is There A Best Age For Testing? - Starts at 6:46
- How Do I Tell Others About My Autism Diagnosis? - Starts at 8:02
- How Do I Tell Others They May Have Autism? - Starts at 9:56
- Am I Doing The Wrong Thing NOT Telling My Child? - Starts at 11:14
- Getting Family Members to Accept ASD Behavior - Starts at 13:55
- Motor Mannerisms and Social Acceptance - Starts at 16:32
- Bullying - Starts at 18:49
Meltdowns
- Anger Towards a Sibling - Starts at 21:44
- Is Sensory Seeking Behavior and Self Harm Related? - Starts at 25:24
Getting and Keeping a Job
- Job Programs and Developing Social Skills - Starts at 28:41
- Social Isolation, Anxiety, Depression. CBT Help - Starts at 30:53
Making and Keeping Friends
- Recognizing 'Good' and 'Bad' People - Starts at 32:03
- Working With Groups of People - Starts at 35:08
Living with Autism
- Do ASD Issues Get Worse With Age? - Starts at 37:51
- Managing Pain - Starts at 40:01
- How Can I Make People Understand me - Part 1 - Starts at 41:48
- How Can I Make People Understand me - Part 2 - Starts at 43:34
- Dealing With Disturbing, Intrusive Thoughts - PTSD - Starts at 45:45
- Understanding the Death of a Loved One - Starts at 47:34
- Addicted to Drugs. What's a Parent To Do? - Starts at 50:11
- Deal With Noises, 'Acting Normal', Recharging - Starts at 54:41
- Can I Get an Appointment With You Dr. T? - Starts at 56:41
Here is information and hyperlinks (where available) to the references Dr. Tony mentions in the show:
Autism Research Center - https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/...
Ritvo Autism Asperger Assessment Schedule Revised (RAADS-R)
Jessica Kinglsey Publishing - http://www.jkp.com
Minds and Hearts Clinic - http://www.mindsandhearts.net
Dr. Karen McKibben - Portland Autism Center
Subjects Addressed in this Episode (December 2017):
Being Diagnosed for Aspergers/HFA
- Online References/Self Diagnosis - Starts at 1:03
- Directory of Professionals That Test for ASD - Starts at 3:08
- What Constitutes An Accurate Test? - Starts at 4:19
- Is There A Best Age For Testing? - Starts at 6:46
- How Do I Tell Others About My Autism Diagnosis? - Starts at 8:02
- How Do I Tell Others They May Have Autism? - Starts at 9:56
- Am I Doing The Wrong Thing NOT Telling My Child? - Starts at 11:14
- Getting Family Members to Accept ASD Behavior - Starts at 13:55
- Motor Mannerisms and Social Acceptance - Starts at 16:32
- Bullying - Starts at 18:49
Meltdowns
- Anger Towards a Sibling - Starts at 21:44
- Is Sensory Seeking Behavior and Self Harm Related? - Starts at 25:24
Getting and Keeping a Job
- Job Programs and Developing Social Skills - Starts at 28:41
- Social Isolation, Anxiety, Depression. CBT Help - Starts at 30:53
Making and Keeping Friends
- Recognizing 'Good' and 'Bad' People - Starts at 32:03
- Working With Groups of People - Starts at 35:08
Living with Autism
- Do ASD Issues Get Worse With Age? - Starts at 37:51
- Managing Pain - Starts at 40:01
- How Can I Make People Understand me - Part 1 - Starts at 41:48
- How Can I Make People Understand me - Part 2 - Starts at 43:34
- Dealing With Disturbing, Intrusive Thoughts - PTSD - Starts at 45:45
- Understanding the Death of a Loved One - Starts at 47:34
- Addicted to Drugs. What's a Parent To Do? - Starts at 50:11
- Deal With Noises, 'Acting Normal', Recharging - Starts at 54:41
- Can I Get an Appointment With You Dr. T? - Starts at 56:41
Here is information and hyperlinks (where available) to the references Dr. Tony mentions in the show:
Autism Research Center - https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/...
Ritvo Autism Asperger Assessment Schedule Revised (RAADS-R)
Jessica Kinglsey Publishing - http://www.jkp.com
Minds and Hearts Clinic - http://www.mindsandhearts.net
Dr. Karen McKibben - Portland Autism Center
9/21/17 - September 2017 Episode now posted!
The "Ask Dr. Tony!" show returns! This episode includes his responses to questions about:
Being Diagnosed for Asperger's/HFA - Starts at :43
- Avoidant Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder - Starts at :43
Disclosing a Diagnosis - Starts at 7:32
- Understanding Asperger's/HFA
Getting and Keeping a Job - Starts at :13:55
Meltdowns - Starts at 18:25
- Does discipline work?
Sensory Issues - Starts at 22:39
- Toe walking
Intimacy, Dating, Sex and Marriage - Starts at 25:02
- Social and sexual maturity PTSD
Living with Autism - Starts at 32:50
- Gender Dysphoria
- Trouble with "closure" and "why?"
We're hoping to post new "Ask Dr. Tony" programs every 6-8 weeks. If you'd like to submit a question, please fill out the "Question Form" found at www.autismhangout.com. Due to the high number of questions received, we may not be able to include them all.
The "Ask Dr. Tony!" show returns! This episode includes his responses to questions about:
Being Diagnosed for Asperger's/HFA - Starts at :43
- Avoidant Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder - Starts at :43
Disclosing a Diagnosis - Starts at 7:32
- Understanding Asperger's/HFA
Getting and Keeping a Job - Starts at :13:55
Meltdowns - Starts at 18:25
- Does discipline work?
Sensory Issues - Starts at 22:39
- Toe walking
Intimacy, Dating, Sex and Marriage - Starts at 25:02
- Social and sexual maturity PTSD
Living with Autism - Starts at 32:50
- Gender Dysphoria
- Trouble with "closure" and "why?"
We're hoping to post new "Ask Dr. Tony" programs every 6-8 weeks. If you'd like to submit a question, please fill out the "Question Form" found at www.autismhangout.com. Due to the high number of questions received, we may not be able to include them all.
10/6/17 - "Found in Translation" documentary about Dr. Tony Attwood now posted!
Professor Tony Attwood believes the "out of the box" thought processes of people on the autism spectrum will solve the world's big problems. He is credited with being the first clinical psychologist to present Asperger's syndrome not as something to be "fixed " but as a gift, evidenced in many of the great inventors and artists throughout history. But while Professor Attwood has reached the top of his field, he reveals in this episode of Australian Story the personal cost of a missed diagnosis in his own family. Early in his career, he didn't see the signs of Asperger's in his son Will. The consequences were devastating for everyone.
First-hand Advice from the World's Leading Authority
on Asperger's Syndrome, Dr. Tony Attwood.
Dr. Tony Attwood would like to personally address your questions about successfully living with the challenges and gifts of Asperger's. This site is dedicated to fielding questions and addressing issues via a free, semi-monthly video posted here at Autism Hangout.
on Asperger's Syndrome, Dr. Tony Attwood.
Dr. Tony Attwood would like to personally address your questions about successfully living with the challenges and gifts of Asperger's. This site is dedicated to fielding questions and addressing issues via a free, semi-monthly video posted here at Autism Hangout.
In 2008, Dr. Tony Attwood and Autism Hangout host Craig Evans started the "Ask Dr. Tony" program... a 10-30 minute video interview where Dr. Attwood addressed up to 12 select questions submitted by the 2,500 members of Autism Hangout. Forty-seven of those original shows can be found here.
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Due to the program's popularity (some shows have received over 50,000 views), and the ongoing need to quickly share insights, learnings and helpful techniques with the autism community, Dr. Tony and Craig are teaming up again to address your questions about living a successful life on the spectrum.
The new "Ask Dr. Tony" show will feature a more refined focus based on the book Been There. Done That. Try This!
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In 2012, Dr. Attwood, Craig Evans and Aspie Mentor Anita Lesko collaborated with over 30 noted “Aspie Mentors” including Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Jennifer Cook O'Toole and Liane Holliday-Willey to prepare a book of “Aspie Mentor Wisdom”.
The "Aspie Mentors" – those whose life experience authorizes them to say they’d “Been there, Done that,” and can recommend “Try this” to successfully navigate a specific challenge - address each of the 17 most stressing, pressing issues faced by those living with Asperger’s (see list below). 
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Click here to ask Dr. Attwood a Question.