In this video, I look at careers that seem to be a good fit for people on the autistic spectrum. I identify several strengths associated with autism, and then link them to specific jobs (for example, the strength of having a gift for detail could be a plus for jobs such as proofreader, software tester,...Read More

This is video #12 in my video series introducing my book The Power of Neurodiversity:  Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain (Completely Updated and Revised Second Edition).  In this video I highlight four individuals whose successes in life have made them good exemplars for neurodivergent individuals, especially those on the spectrum: Temple Grandin, Anthony...Read More

I’m doing a series of videos to introduce my new book The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain (Completely Revised and Updated Second Edition). In this video (#9 in the series) I point out that most of us relate to different mental disorders or divergencies as isolated entities that are at...Read More

I’m creating a series of videos to introduce my new book The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain (Completely Revised and Updated Second Edition). In this video, #5 in this series, I talked about positive niche construction or the creation of favorable environmental settings within which a neurodivergent person can...Read More

Hey Folks!  I just did an hour-long podcast for Hapara, a classroom management software company, focusing on my book The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Students.  Just click the arrow and watch the hour-long video.  There’s also a written transcript available.  Enjoy!  See also my 12-part video series...Read More