The main task of the human brain is to predict what will happen to us, so it can tell the rest of our body what to do to survive. Therefore, our brains crave predictability. The brain hates uncertainty because in moments of uncertainty the brain cannot do its job properly: protecting us and taking care … More Coping with uncertainty in times of Corona
Although many countries are now relaxing the lockdown measures and rolling out a COVID-19 exit strategy, life will not completely go back to normal. Certain measures will remain in place, especially the social distancing measure (I prefer the term physical distancing). Although measures are now more relaxed and less difficult to follow, when we go … More How to Cope with People not Following the COVID-19 Guidelines
I received a questions from one of the Flemisch umbrella organisations for education: why are so many autistic children afraid when they see people wearing a mouth mask? In this short video I explain where the fear comes from and what we can do to help children who are getting anxious when seeing people wearing … More Autistic children afraid of people wearing mouth masks
Three weeks ago I launched the Corona LEGO challenge. Based on a Lego challenge I have been doing since a couple of months with colleague Kobe Vanroy and his son Lowie, I introduced the LEGO challenge to keep autistic (and other) children busy and stay connected in Corona times. Challenging their creativity (and their sense … More The Corona LEGO challenge
In the past couple of years I have been doing workshops and lectures about happiness in autism. Many people asked me if I could support them in translating the information I shared in my presentations to their own situation, whether as an adult on the autism spectrum or as a parent. Well, that is now … More New: H.A.P.P.Y. project
Översättning av Janne Lindgren COVID-19 är en ny sjukdom som orsakas av Coronavirus. Eftersom sjukdomen är ny för människor och väldigt smittsam gör regeringar över hela världen olika åtgärder för att försöka begränsa smittan av sjukdomen. Dessa åtgärder påverkar miljoner av människor. Även många människor med autism och familjer som har barn med autism. Vårt … More Coronavirus och autism 20 tips (på svenska)
COVID-19 on uus haigus, mida põhjustab koroonaviirus. Kuna haigus on inimestele uus ja väga nakkav, kehtestavad kogu maailma valitsused meetmeid haiguse leviku piiramiseks. Need meetmed mõjutavad miljoneid inimesi, sealhulgas paljusid autismiga inimesi ja autismiga lastega peresid. Igapäevane elu, mis on autismiga inimestele mõnikord niigi piisavalt keeruline, on drastiliselt tagurpidi pööratud ja veelgi keerukamaks tehtud. Allpool … More Autism ja koroonaviirus: 20 soovitust
Hard times for all of us who are quarantained or have to stay home. Here’s a tip that keeps you (and/or your child) busy and keeps you connected to other people. We don’t like Corona. That’s for sure. But hey, let’s bring in some humour, creativity and fun based on Corona! Since a couple of … More Corona tip: create playful Corona-challenges to fill up freetime and stay connected
