There Are Other Operating Systems besides Windows Finding Strengths in Neurodiversity
If a computer is not running Windows, does that mean it is broken? We need to change the way we think about autism, Asperger’s, and...
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drfrankgaskill
- Sep 28
- 3 min
Living Well on the Spectrum - by Dr. Frank Gaskill
I have been serving people on the spectrum for over 20 years. My work started with a small social group to help kids who were being...
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Wilson Rhee
- Sep 28
- 3 min
An Article About Dr. G Written by Wilson Rhee
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jerry Seinfeld. What do these people have in common? They all have a squeeze of lemon in their water. Doctor...
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drfrankgaskill
- Jun 12
- 7 min
The Illusion of Choice in Markiplier's Adventures
Author, Sophia Ceravalo In Space With Markiplier, the latest in YouTuber Markiplier’s series of interactive stories just released its...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 14
- 13 min
Technology and Kids: The Rise of the E-Parent -Dr. Gaskill
A few years ago I was working with a 12-year-old client who was struggling to stay motivated to complete his homework and make better...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 11
- 3 min
The Psychology of Habitica: How to Gamify Your Life
To be clear, I am not the most disciplined human being on the planet. But I do have certain habits I never have to think about, which is...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 10
- 2 min
45 Years of Star Wars Nostalgia: A Psychologist Remembers
I recently watched a Star Wars marathon for probably the 100th time. It never gets old. One of the reasons I watch the original film so...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 8
- 2 min
Is Virtual Reality Our Next Reality? by Dr. Frank Gaskill
I remember when I was playing my Atari 2600 in the late 1970’s, and my dad said to me, “I can’t even imagine the games you will play when...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 8
- 2 min
Violent Video Games Do Not Cause Violence in Most Children Frank Gaskill, Ph.D.
Parents continue to ask me on a regular basis if playing violent video games will cause their children to be violent. The answer is...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 5
- 8 min
Darth Vader Wasn’t Bad: He was just scared…
“Join me and we can end this destructive conflict…” Viewing Star Wars for the first time was and is a life-changing experience. We all...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 5
- 3 min
Maybe Darth Vader had Dissociative Identity Disorder...or Just Fear?
Darth Vader is one of the most misunderstood heroes in the Star Wars universe. People see him as a bad guy or even evil. But, I disagree...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 1
- 2 min
Spock is on the Spectrum
Kirk: Well, Mr. Spock, if we can't disguise you, we'll find some way of explaining you. Spock: That should prove interesting. Spock is...
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drfrankgaskill
- May 1
- 12 min
Teaching Your Child About Finances Frank Gaskill, Ph.D.
Dad: “You’re 10 years old now, and I have decided to give you an allowance.” Child: “Cool! How much money do I get?” Dad: “Well, I've...
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 30
- 13 min
How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Zombie ApocalypseDr. Frank Gaskill
“Oh, you’re awake. We’re just getting ready to have dinner.” - Morgan Jones to Rick Grimes In 1996, was living in a Philadelphia suburb....
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Arranging Your Own Playdates
Arranging Your Own Playdates Details to figure out: Who (Which friend? More than one friend?) What (What activity? Have a few back up...
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 28
- 3 min
HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT DIFFICULT TOPICS
We live in very strange times. As adults, our brains are not wired to process the world in which we currently live. It’s easy to forget...
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 25
- 4 min
RWBY’s Protagonist is Definitely on the Spectrum - Here’s Why
RWBY (pronounced “ruby”) is a webshow created by Monty Oum and produced by Rooster Teeth that’s been running for nearly a decade now. It...
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 24
- 5 min
A Psychologist’s Take on Stephen King’s Sleeping Beauties
“The mothers. The wives. The daughters. Who do you think cleans up the battlefields after the shooting stops?” I finally finished Stephen...
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 6
- 2 min
What is “The Spectrum?”
I want to change the way we think about Autism and Asperger’s. And it starts with lemons. Lemons add flavor to our food and water. And...
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drfrankgaskill
- Apr 1
- 2 min
The Knights of Draconem Book I: Taonga Island
Book 1 of 3. Middle Grade Fiction American eleven-year-old twins, Finn and Fiona Griffin, are completely different to one another. Finn...
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