I used to be really bothered about whether someone would have misconceptions or false assumptions about me when I disclosed to them I had a diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s.  Today, I don’t care anymore.  If someone makes a false assumption about me when I tell them I have a diagnosis, I don’t care.  The … Continue reading Misconceptions on Disclosing a Diagnosis →

What is a Diagnosis? What does it mean to have Autism Spectrum Disorder, or another psychiatric condition? Is getting an official professional diagnosis going to be helpful, or lead to a positive outcome? Do you know someone who might have Autism, or any psychiatric condition or disorder, and might benefit from a diagnosis? The question … Continue reading What is a Diagnosis? →

[I don’t feel this is as well written as I want it to be, but I am going to share it as it is thus far, just because this is a subject I want to encourage people to think about in regard to understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and the struggle people with Autism/Asperger’s have with … Continue reading Autism and Social Cognition: Different Varieties of Cognition →

I have been reading books about autism lately. A book I am reading through now is called “Let Me Hear Your Voice”. As I read, I am wondering what it is that I can say, what can I contribute, or offer, that will help people with autism spectrum disorder, or with any challenge whatsoever. Another … Continue reading Seeing All People With Autism (or without) Through God’s Eyes →

I believe that the challenge of understanding and serving those with autism is an endeavor which will change our world for the better. Understanding the neurological differences and the ways in which those with autism think differently will be of infinite benefit to those on the spectrum, but also to those not on it.  The … Continue reading Embracing Autism: The Challenge of Our Time →

"Broccoli Neurons?" I wanted to share something I learned about in a psychology class I took which helped me to understand neurological differences in people, and helped me to understand and comes to terms with (and not feel ashamed) about having autism spectrum disoder. And I will admit that I was very upset for a … Continue reading What’s Your Broccoli? →

by Joshua Packard Re-printed from http://fullnessofhappy.blogspot.com/2016/06/mental-illness-and-shame.html Having a mental illness or diagnosis of some mental condition can be a source of shame for anyone. What mental illness actually is can be a vague subject at times. Is it caused by biological and genetic factors, environmental and cultural circumstances, a combination of many external and internal … Continue reading Mental Illness and Shame →

A lot of my time I try to boil things down, and simplify them. Today i thought of a very powerful and concentrated prayer intention. This prayer is a simple prayer that will help guide all of our prayer intentions. Our petitions can be variations on this simple prayer petition. Basically the prayer is  "Dear … Continue reading A Powerful Prayer Intention →

An important part of developing your abilities and talents is to recognize when you have struggles or shortcomings, and be able to talk about those difficulties to others who might be able to help you either overcome or compensate for those difficulties.  If you want to discern your God given vocation, you need to be … Continue reading Awkward Communication →

by Joshua Packard Lately, I have been reading psychology books on the subject of boundaries.  This post won’t be all that eloquent or organized.  I mainly just want to propose to you and everyone else, to learn more about the subject of boundaries.  I think that probably 75% of the world’s problems would be solved … Continue reading Learning about Boundaries →