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Dr. Smith's Bio
Get to know more about me in this video. Dr. Smith's Bio
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Jul 3, 20251 min read


What will my first visit be like?
Dr. Smith walks you through a first visit Worried about your first visit? ** This post has been updated to include a video** Before we...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


How does Dr. Smith diagnose Autism?
If you are reading this post, you probably suspect that you are on the Autism Spectrum. You might have done some research or Googled and...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


Understanding the Autism Wheel and My Unique Approach to Treatment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects individuals in many different ways, making each person's experience unique. One helpful way to visualize this diversity is through the autism wheel, a tool that illustrates the wide range of characteristics and challenges faced by people on the spectrum. In this post, I will explain the autism wheel and share my approach to treatment, which focuses on personalized support tailored to each individual's needs. What Is the Autism Wheel? The
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Jan 261 min read


Angry Autistic Adult - Dealing with Meltdowns
Meltdowns are part of autism and they don't disappear because we are adults. Many of us don't seek help out of shame and guilt, but there is a path forward.
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Jan 81 min read


What does Autism look like in Adults?
Check out this video that explains the key criteria of Autism and how it presents in adults. Dr. Smith explains autism criteria and how...
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Jul 3, 20251 min read


Autism Registry- My thoughts on recent news and how I manage my patient's privacy
Maybe it's not time for neurodivergent people to take off the mask
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Apr 25, 20253 min read


5 Ways Adults on the Autism Spectrum Present Differently than Children
Adults on the Autism Spectrum have different traits and need different treatment than children
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Jan 21, 20254 min read


Finding comfort in difficult times
It’s been a difficult week and a lot to process. All week long, I listened to people express their shock, fear, and utter disbelief as we...
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Nov 10, 20243 min read
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