Asperger’s Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that is at the highest functioning end of the Autism spectrum. It is a disorder that has recently been in popular media of late in the TV show, Parenthood, and in Jodi Picoult’s newest book, House Rules. Today, our in studio guest is Ruth Bass, an Asperger’s and Autism expert and speech pathologist from Newport Beach, CA. In this show, Ruth talks to Dr. Jill and Judge Pam about Asperger’s in children: how parents can look for signs of the disorder in their young children and importance of early diagnosis and effective treatments. This is a most interesting show you won’t want to miss.
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Adult Asperger’s Syndrome can be very confusing and frustrating, particularly to women—the vast majority of adults with this disorder are men. If you are in a relationship with a man and are perhaps stymied by his inability to connect with you, social awkwardness, or preference to be alone you may be with a man who has Asperger’s and neither you nor he know it. Asperger’s and Autism expert, Ruth Bass is in studio with Dr. Jill and Judge Pam to discuss the signs of this disorder and the challenges that both women and significant others face.
Friends, ya gotta have friends! Well, maybe not the friends Dr. Jill and Judge Pam are going to discuss today. Do you have a collection of “frenemies” in your life? Ever wonder why you feel betrayed, neglected, confused or just generally unhappy with your friends? Hmmm…maybe they aren’t the type of friends you really need? The gals have their good friend, Jay Selman in studio to join in with a man’s POV of friends and how differently guys view interactions with their buds.
So, maybe you’ve now discovered you have a collection of friends in your life who make you doubt your sanity, are super-needy leaches, self-absorbed narcissists who make you feel guilty, are constantly competing with you, or are fault-finders—what’s a gal to do? Dr. Jill and Judge Pam’s guy pal, Jay Selman shares his perspective on female friendships and the three of them discuss their definitions of friendship, why you stay in these relationships and how to get out. Grab a frenemie and listen in.
Teenagers are so different than they were 10 years ago. Their morals seem to have changed, what is important to them seems unreal to you, they don’t even talk the same language. It’s enough to scare parents half out of their minds. If you’re a teen and think you don’t fit in anymore, you’re not alone. Today our 17 year old friend, Chloe joins us to talk about what’s really going on in high schools and at parties…when parents are home: sex, random hookups, drugs and alcohol. If you love a teen or are a teen you don’t want to miss this show.
17 year old Chloe is one of the only “normal” teens we know so we asked her to talk with us for a second show. In this ½ hour she reveals why cell phones are the life blood of teens and why they won’t part with them. She also tells you why you’re in the dark about sexting and why it’s so important for a girl to have a boyfriend….any boyfriend. Take an antacid and listen to this show.
Have you ever taken a trip to the Man Mall? If not, come along with Dr. Jill and Judge Pam because they know all the great stores to browse. You are a great ‘outfit’ all by yourself but some fabulous “accessories” would really show you off to your best advantage. That’s why shopping for a man is as fun as shopping for a fabulous purse! When you shop in the Man Mall, you have the opportunity to make conscious decisions about your relationships instead of just falling desperately into them. Taking this shopping trip with Dr. Jill and Judge Pam will help you make these decisions an intellectual process rather than just a random, emotional one. Aren’t you a smart cookie?
Now that you’ve browsed the stores in the Man Mall, it’s time to make up your shopping list of 10 non-negotiable personality and behavioral qualities you want in your partner. This will allow you to CHOOSE the perfect relationship for you! Remember, you can make your list as long as you like, but you will not compromise on those 10 items. Dr. Jill swears that this is a FOOLPROOF PLAN!
OK, OK, so before you listened to the Dr. Jill and Judge Pam show you had a whole slew of dead-end relationships. Who hasn’t? Have you been involved with exploitive, predatory men who have used and abused you, manipulated you, and taken advantage of the awsomeness that is YOU? Now you know why the 10 Non-Negotiables List is so crucial. We will review what you want and how to go out and get it!
Bad Boys are not good for YOU! Why are you so attracted to them? The media makes them out to be super-studs and oh-so-exciting but they break your heart, if not your jaw. Bad Boys are a manipulative, endangering trap for women. They don’t care about you and trust us when we tell you that your love (or time or a baby) will not change him. How can you recognize a Bad Boy? Dr. Jill and Judge Pam have the scoop.