Have you heard about the studies on the positive effects of saying "Thank you?" It's pretty interesting, and easy enough to practice. Two of the major researchers in this field are Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis, and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the University of [More...]
STUDIES IN GRATITUDE
Teaching Thankfulness
Especially at this time of year, from Thanksgiving through Christmas and Hanukkah, parents often wonder how they can teach their child to be thankful for what they receive. Many children on the autism spectrum have difficulty putting themselves into someone else's shoes to imagine how good they'd [More...]