#workingwithautism

Rob Bernstein and Marcia discussed their backgrounds and how they ended up working together with autistic individuals, highlighting their different educational and professional paths. Rob, with a graduate degree from Columbia in Child Development, developed the Bernstein Method, which focuses on understanding children’s experiences rather than imposing theories on them.

Marcia trained as a clinical psychologist, noticed patterns in children’s social skills, and found that helping them understand and think was more effective than instructing them on what to do. Both Marcia and Rob emphasized that traditional understandings of autism are flawed, noting that autistic individuals are often empathetic and socially interested, contrary to common stereotypes. They decided to collaborate after recognizing their shared philosophy and have co-authored works together, aiming to change perceptions and improve educational approaches for autistic individuals.

Rob Bernstein and Marcia discussed their backgrounds and how they ended up working together with autistic individuals, highlighting their different educational and professional paths. Rob, with a graduate degree from Columbia in Child Development, developed the Bernstein Method, which focuses on understanding children’s experiences rather than imposing theories on them. Marcia trained as a clinical psychologist, noticed patterns in children’s social skills, and found that helping them understand and think was more effective than instructing them on what to do. Both Marcia and Rob emphasized that traditional understandings of autism are flawed, noting that autistic individuals are often empathetic and socially interested, contrary to common stereotypes. They decided to collaborate after recognizing their shared philosophy and have co-authored works together, aiming to change perceptions and improve educational approaches for autistic individuals.

Rob Bernstein and Marcia discussed their backgrounds and how they ended up working together with autistic individuals, highlighting their different educational and professional paths. Rob, with a graduate degree from Columbia in Child Development, developed the Bernstein Method, which focuses on understanding children’s experiences rather than imposing theories on them. Marcia trained as a clinical psychologist, noticed patterns in children’s social skills, and found that helping them understand and think was more effective than instructing them on what to do. Both Marcia and Rob emphasized that traditional understandings of autism are flawed, noting that autistic individuals are often empathetic and socially interested, contrary to common stereotypes. They decided to collaborate after recognizing their shared philosophy and have co-authored works together, aiming to change perceptions and improve educational approaches for autistic individuals.