Alexithymia and Autism: Inability to describe emotions verbally

The term “alexithymia” is coming up more and more in the research literature on autism. You may have wondered about alexithymia and austim: what it alexithymia and how is it is relevant to autism spectrum disorder? Alexithymia describes someone who has difficulties...

Self-Injurious behaviours in Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

By Ms Lizaan Schwartz, Provisional Psychologist at Minds & Hearts As a professional working with adolescents on the autism spectrum at the clinic, I have observed an increased number of Self-Injurious behaviours being reported by clients’ parents and teachers....