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From Extraordinary Empathy To Perfect Pitch
Andrea Libutti
Andrea Libutti Nov 12, 2015 at 03:00 PM

“Your son is in a constant state of trying to return to the ecstasy of death.” The words hit me hard and I felt instantly sick. Why would my five-year old son Jack wan...read full story

Namaste Autism
A Mom is Awakened By Her Son's Autism
Andrea Libutti
Andrea Libutti Jul 06, 2015 at 04:45 PM

This morning, I sat on the floor with my son in his special playroom. He was on my lap and we were staring out the window at the rain and fierce wind. He leaned into me w...read full story

Can You Be Awakened by Autism?
A Doctor and Parent Take a New Look at Autism
Andrea Libutti
Andrea Libutti Apr 01, 2015 at 08:30 AM

For many people, it feels natural to perceive their child’s diagnosis of autism as a tragedy. But if we shift our beliefs about this condition and allow ourselves to see ...read full story

How kids keep it real.
Daniel  Gottlieb Ph.D.
Daniel Gottlieb Ph.D. Jul 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM

When my grandson Sam was younger, he loved to draw pictures with crayons. As a budding artist, he was a study in concentration. There was something princely about the way...read full story

Where does happiness come from?
Daniel  Gottlieb Ph.D.
Daniel Gottlieb Ph.D. Apr 05, 2010 at 10:00 AM

I’ve noticed that a lot of us haven’t figured out where happiness comes from. For most of our lives, we are taught that happiness is a destination. We are tra...read full story

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