The Faces of Autism

Peggy Cunningham NCC, LPC, Director of Therapeutic Service

  

There’s a young man I know that people would describe as a little odd, a bit of a loner, and unusual.  He is now completing high school and recently took and scored well on his ACT test.  He has struggled with some subjects, but has found a way to succeed.  He can spend hours alone doodling, playing video games, and thinking.  He has an excellent singing voice and loves acting.  He isn’t the fastest man on the planet but participates in both cross country and track.

Bringing Your Best Game

By Sherry Montgomery, LSCSW, LCSW

A couple of months ago a patient arrived for a scheduled assessment to participate in our Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program.  He was a young man who had a history of more than 1 DUI and was living in a detention facility.  Clearly he was not interested in treatment.  He reported being in three previous treatment programs and needed to meet requirements to get probation.