Stories
Your Stories – Hussain – HeadsUpGuys
About Hussain Al Abdullah: I am a mental health advocate and the creator of The Struggling Warrior, a platform where I share my personal experiences with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to raise awareness and support others navigating similar challenges. Having lived with OCD for most of my life, I’ve dedicated myself to providing resources, such as […]
Your Stories – Matthew – HeadsUpGuys
About Matthew: I’m cellist Matthew Barley and I’ve just started my latest project, Light Stories. It’s a kind of musical autobiography that delves into some crises I experienced as a teenager (life threatening at one point), and how music helped me heal as an adult, and brought stability and peace to my life. Light Stories […]
Your Stories – Jesse – HeadsUpGuys
About Jesse: I am a parent of adopted kids, a writer/artist, and a teacher. WHAT WAS THE MAJOR TURNING POINT IN YOUR RECOVERY FROM DEPRESSION? For me it was a combination of therapy, especially addressing my past that I was running from, and joining a 12 step program for codependency (recognizing how I was obsessing […]
Back-to-School Tips for Children with Autism: Navigating School Transitions Using Social Stories
The transition from summertime with relaxed schedules, fun activities, and different routines to early wake-up calls, sitting in a classroom, and new teachers and peers can be overwhelming and challenging to adapt to, especially for children diagnosed with ASD. There are several strategies that families can use to help their children prepare for the upcoming […]