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.
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.
Why are you dating a Bad Boy? What’s in it for you? Why do you stay with a guy who doesn’t care about anyone but himself? Hey, haven’t you dated this guy before…and before that…and before that? What do you want for your life? Does a Bad Boy really figure into that future? Can he give you what you want? We didn’t think so. Dr. Jill and Judge Pam will give you the 411 so you don’t get stuck with one.
We’ve all been through breakups. They really stink, don’t they? Even if you are the person who ends it, there are still lots of emotions to deal with. Hey, not so quick there—don’t get sucked into another relationship right away; that’s a recipe for disaster. First, you have to acknowledge and live through the pain and devastation. How do you do that? Dr. Jill and Judge Pam will guide you through the five stages of grief and loss—a crucial part of healthfully getting through and past a relationship.
Moving on requires you to acknowledge what you liked and disliked about yourself as well as your partner in your past relationship. Who were you? What do you want to change? How do you rediscover your self, your joy, your vision for your life?