# social skills (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover social skills. Page: Feed: --- ## [Periods Unpacked: Practical Tips from an Autistic Educator](https://reframingautism.org.au/periods-unpacked-practical-tips-from-an-autistic-educator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=periods-unpacked-practical-tips-from-an-autistic-educator) _2026-08-17 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ Written by Jac Lai Note: This article is for information purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. If \[…\] The post Periods Unpacked: Practical Tips from an Autistic Educator appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Me, Too: The Surprisingly Empathic Art of Autistic Oversharing](https://reframingautism.org.au/me-too-the-surprisingly-empathic-art-of-autistic-oversharing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=me-too-the-surprisingly-empathic-art-of-autistic-oversharing) _2026-08-15 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ Written by a Reframing Autism team member There are conversational rules many of us are taught – such as don’t \[…\] The post Me, Too: The Surprisingly Empathic Art of Autistic Oversharing appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Social interventions for mental illness: who do they actually help?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/publication-types/systematic-review/social-interventions-for-mental-illness-who-do-they-actually-help/) _2026-08-13 · Jonathan Monk-Cunliffe · National Elf Service_ Social interventions like IPS and Housing First can improve mental health, but a new systematic review finds huge gaps in reporting on gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic position, leaving us unsure who they actually help. The post Social interventions for mental illness: who do they actually help? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [For Baby’s Sake: can whole-family support break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-and-settings/parenting/for-babys-sake-can-whole-family-support-break-the-cycle-of-domestic-violence-and-abuse/) _2026-08-12 · Dona Matthews · National Elf Service_ Most mothers learned to recognise and escape domestic violence and abuse through For Baby's Sake's whole-family programme. Fewer fathers acknowledged their own violence, but many still became calmer, more confident parents. The post For Baby’s Sake: can whole-family support break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [The chicken and egg story: does children’s mental health worsen parental mental health outcomes?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-and-settings/perinatal-mental-health/childrens-mental-health-parental-mental-health-outcomes/) _2026-08-10 · Jane Iles · National Elf Service_ A huge Finnish and Danish study finds parents are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder in the six months after their child is. Association, though, isn't the same as cause. The post The chicken and egg story: does children’s mental health worsen parental mental health outcomes? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [The income, mental health and physical health triangle, unpacked](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-and-settings/poverty/the-income-mental-health-and-physical-health-triangle-unpacked/) _2026-08-07 · Drew Meehan · National Elf Service_ Income, mental health and physical health form a triangle of mutual influence. A new nationwide Danish cohort study asks what happens when someone sits at two corners at once. The post The income, mental health and physical health triangle, unpacked appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [ADHD and the road to adulthood: what young people tell us about identity, support and transition](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-health/adhd/adhd-and-the-road-to-adulthood-what-young-people-tell-us-about-identity-support-and-transition/) _2026-08-06 · Lauren Powell · National Elf Service_ A meta-ethnography of 805 ADHD youth across 11 countries reveals what really helps: not fixing young people, but reshaping the environments, relationships and services that too often fail to meet them where they are. The post ADHD and the road to adulthood: what young people tell us about identity, support and transition appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [Physical health checks in SMI: case management shows most promise](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/other-health-conditions/comorbidity/physical-health-checks-smi/) _2026-08-05 · Emily Peckham · National Elf Service_ Only just over half of people with severe mental illness get their annual physical health check. A new systematic review finds case management works, but service change and financial incentives are a mixed bag. The post Physical health checks in SMI: case management shows most promise appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [Does inflammation make rewards less rewarding?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-health/depression/does-inflammation-make-rewards-less-rewarding/) _2026-08-04 · Eimear Foley · National Elf Service_ Does inflammation dampen our drive to work for a reward? A new placebo-controlled study of obesity, endotoxin challenge and effort-based decision making finds chronic and acute inflammation moving reward motivation in different ways. The post Does inflammation make rewards less rewarding? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [Peer support working is all the rage, but what is it like to work as one?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-and-settings/secondary-care/peer-support-working-is-all-the-rage-but-what-is-it-like-to-work-as-one/) _2026-07-31 · Alina Unkelbach · National Elf Service_ Two new qualitative studies explore what peer support workers value, what makes their role distinct, and the barriers (funding, training, unclear boundaries) that get in the way of good peer support in England. The post Peer support working is all the rage, but what is it like to work as one? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NpW8k22YbdWH) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Did Netflix’s Adolescence change how the media reports on teen social media use?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/digital-health/did-netflixs-adolescence-change-how-the-media-reports-on-teen-social-media-use/) _2026-07-29 · Nina Higson-Sweeney · National Elf Service_ Netflix's Adolescence dominated headlines in 2025. A new mixed-methods study finds it also reshaped how UK and Irish news outlets reported on young people's social media use, becoming more frequent, more negative and more alarmist. The post Did Netflix’s Adolescence change how the media reports on teen social media use? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [Neuro-Affirming Recruitment: Reframing Autism’s Perspective on Best Practice](https://reframingautism.org.au/neuro-affirming-recruitment-reframing-autisms-perspective-on-best-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neuro-affirming-recruitment-reframing-autisms-perspective-on-best-practice) _2026-07-29 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ At Reframing Autism, historically, most of our staff are Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent. By encouraging Autistic individuals to apply, valuing their lived experience, and designing a \[…\] The post Neuro-Affirming Recruitment: Reframing Autism’s Perspective on Best Practice appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Irritability in teenagers: a universal experience across cultures?](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-and-settings/child-and-adolescent/irritability-in-teenagers-a-universal-experience-across-cultures/) _2026-07-27 · Shannon Shaughnessy · National Elf Service_ A nine-country study finds adolescent irritability is remarkably consistent worldwide, more common in girls, and strongly linked to depression, anxiety and bullying, wherever you look. The post Irritability in teenagers: a universal experience across cultures? appeared first on National Elf Service . ## [Newsletter 18 June 2026: New Australian Government Grants Put Autistic Voices Front and Centre](https://reframingautism.org.au/newsletter-18-june-2026-new-australian-government-grants-put-autistic-voices-front-and-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsletter-18-june-2026-new-australian-government-grants-put-autistic-voices-front-and-centre) _2026-06-18 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ On Autistic Pride Day, a win for lived experience On this Autistic Pride Day, we celebrate Autistic identity, community, and \[…\] The post Newsletter 18 June 2026: New Australian Government Grants Put Autistic Voices Front and Centre appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Media Release: Reframing Autism Secures Grant to Deliver Autism In-Justice](https://reframingautism.org.au/media-release-reframing-autism-secures-grant-to-deliver-autism-in-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-release-reframing-autism-secures-grant-to-deliver-autism-in-justice) _2026-06-18 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ Reframing Autism has been awarded a grant to deliver Autism In-Justice, a strengths-based, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming training program for youth justice \[…\] The post Media Release: Reframing Autism Secures Grant to Deliver Autism In-Justice appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [My Diverse Mind: A Student Perspective of ADHD and Autism](https://reframingautism.org.au/my-diverse-mind-a-student-perspective-of-adhd-and-autism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-diverse-mind-a-student-perspective-of-adhd-and-autism) _2026-06-14 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ Written by Bella Wong Hi, I’m Bella, and I’d like to share a recent talk I gave to my school \[…\] The post My Diverse Mind: A Student Perspective of ADHD and Autism appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Media Release: Reframing Autism Awarded Grant to Improve Assessment and Diagnosis Process](https://reframingautism.org.au/media-release-reframing-autism-awarded-grant-to-improve-assessment-and-diagnosis-process/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-release-reframing-autism-awarded-grant-to-improve-assessment-and-diagnosis-process) _2026-06-12 · Sharon\_Admin · Reframing Autism_ Autistic-led charity Reframing Autism has been awarded a $455,000 grant to create new supports for Autistic people and their families \[…\] The post Media Release: Reframing Autism Awarded Grant to Improve Assessment and Diagnosis Process appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Reframing Autism Response to Minister Butler’s National Press Club Address](https://reframingautism.org.au/reframing-autism-response-to-minister-butlers-national-press-club-address/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reframing-autism-response-to-minister-butlers-national-press-club-address) _2026-04-23 · Verity Farnworth · Reframing Autism_ Yesterday, Minister Mark Butler delivered a sweeping announcement at the National Press Club that will reshape the National Disability Insurance \[…\] The post Reframing Autism Response to Minister Butler’s National Press Club Address appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [#ActuallyAutistic Insights on Stimming: A Reframing Autism Community Blog](https://reframingautism.org.au/actuallyautistic-insights-on-stimming-a-reframing-autism-community-blog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actuallyautistic-insights-on-stimming-a-reframing-autism-community-blog) _2026-04-12 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ We invited our #ActuallyAutistic community to share their experiences and challenge the harmful myth that stimming is simply a “restricted \[…\] The post #ActuallyAutistic Insights on Stimming: A Reframing Autism Community Blog appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Newsletter 2 April 2026 Moving Beyond Awareness: How to Respectfully Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month](https://reframingautism.org.au/newsletter-2-aptil-2026-moving-beyond-awareness-how-to-respectfully-celebrate-autism-acceptance-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsletter-2-aptil-2026-moving-beyond-awareness-how-to-respectfully-celebrate-autism-acceptance-month) _2026-04-02 · Emma Marsh · Reframing Autism_ Moving Beyond Awareness: How to Respectfully Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month April is often recognised as Autism Acceptance Month, a time \[…\] The post Newsletter 2 April 2026 Moving Beyond Awareness: How to Respectfully Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month appeared first on Reframing Autism . ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hq2MnaPRGQN4) _2026-04-02 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [When You Irrationally Believe It's Too Late For You To Make Friends](https://www.succeedsocially.com/irrationalfeartoolate) _2026-01-14 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ When You Irrationally Believe It's Too Late For You To Make Friends ## [No, Sysco Is Not “Ruining Restaurants”](https://liamrosen.com/2025/10/10/no-sysco-is-not-ruining-restaurants/) _2025-10-10 · liamrosen · (untitled)_ There s a meme going around that Sysco is ruining restaurants , and it s spreading fast, probably because it feeds way too easily into recurring consumer fears concerning food quality, corporations, and homogenization. The problem is that the meme, like most punchy viral outrage, collapses under basic scrutiny. While there has been some underground Sysco-critical buzz for \[ \] ## [Even If A Situation Is Only Slightly Unpleasant That Can Still Be Enough To Make You Avoid It](https://www.succeedsocially.com/avoidmildhassles) _2025-09-24 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Even If A Situation Is Only Slightly Unpleasant That Can Still Be Enough To Make You Avoid It ## [You're Not Automatically A Bad Person If You Don't Like Or Care About Most People](https://www.succeedsocially.com/notabadperson) _2025-08-15 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ You're Not Automatically A Bad Person If You Don't Like Or Care About Most People ## [What It Feels Like To Have Long COVID](https://liamrosen.com/2025/08/14/what-it-feels-like-to-have-long-covid/) _2025-08-14 · liamrosen · (untitled)_ 2026 update: My condition has deteriorated and I am now 24/7 bedridden with Long COVID. I am in constant discomfort and often pain. To avoid worsening, I must remain completely horizontal 23 hours and 50 minute a day. I survive on shelf-stable food located next to my bed. Since writing this article, I am increasingly \[ \] ## [33 Rules of Good Social Skills](https://liamrosen.com/2025/07/24/33-rules-of-good-social-skills/) _2025-07-24 · liamrosen · (untitled)_ Yesterday, I timeboxed 45 minutes to write down every single rule of good social skills I could come up with, wrote a tweet thread, then it went somewhat viral! Here s the list in article format, with slight editing for feedback: I ve long found pop literature on social skills to be subpar and have long been \[ \] ## [Feeling Nostalgic For A Time When You Cared Less About Your Social Success](https://www.succeedsocially.com/nostalgic) _2025-04-17 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Feeling Nostalgic For A Time When You Cared Less About Your Social Success ## [Accepting People Can Change Their Mind About Their Social Decisions](https://www.succeedsocially.com/changemind) _2025-03-28 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Accepting People Can Change Their Mind About Their Social Decisions ## [New WWDSP Book For Sale!](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2025/03/01/new-wwdsp-book-for-sale/) _2025-03-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ New DSP Book! I published a new book on Amazon, available for sale now! It is the third edition of my DSP for Beginners book which includes a new chapter on sampling. Check out the preview below. Cover and Table of Contents Chapter 1: Complex Numbers Chapter 2: Complex Sinusoids Chapter 3: Sampling Chapter 4: Derivations \[…\] The post New WWDSP Book For Sale! first appeared on Wave Walker DSP . ## [Social Skills And Emotional Intelligence Matter, But Being Told That Can Be Hurtful](https://www.succeedsocially.com/socialskillsmatterhurtful.html) _2025-02-10 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Social Skills And Emotional Intelligence Matter, But Being Told That Can Be Hurtful ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/E4QaAnkd6tVM) _2025-02-10 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Apollo 13 and Engineering Operations](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2025/02/01/apollo-13-and-engineering-operations/) _2025-02-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Introduction The movie Apollo 13 is a great example (albeit highly dramatized) of what it is like to be an engineer in real life. I’ll describe practical lessons from the movie and describe important takeaways that are relevant to your day to day life as an engineer. More blogs! How to Write an Engineering Resume \[…\] The post Apollo 13 and Engineering Operations first appeared on Wave Walker DSP . ## [Windowing Function Gain Normalization](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2025/01/01/windowing-function-gain-normalization/) _2025-01-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Introduction This blog describes how to normalize a windowing function to have unit average power. Windowing functions are useful in spectral analysis but need to be applied correctly without distortion of the power of the underlying time domain signal. Related Blogs: Why Does the DFT Need Windowing Functions? Windowing Functions for Better Spectral Analysis Bartlett \[…\] The post Windowing… ## [When Apathy And Indifference Hinder Your Ability To Make Friends](https://www.succeedsocially.com/apathy) _2024-12-30 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ When Apathy And Indifference Hinder Your Ability To Make Friends ## [When Trying To Make Friends Starts To Feel Like A Chore](https://www.succeedsocially.com/makingfriendschore) _2024-12-11 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ When Trying To Make Friends Starts To Feel Like A Chore ## [Should I Get a Masters Degree?](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2024/12/01/should-i-get-a-masters-degree/) _2024-12-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Introduction Should you get a masters degree? It depends on what type of career you desire. The Masters of Science (MS), Masters of Engineering (MEng) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) are all great options but with different intents and outcomes. As more people receive college degrees, your value in the work place declines due \[…\] The post Should I Get a Masters Degree? first appeared… ## [Having Naive, Overeager, Excitable Energy Around People](https://www.succeedsocially.com/eagerenergy) _2024-11-18 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Having Naive, Overeager, Excitable Energy Around People ## [How to Start a Group Chat for Your NYC Apartment Building](https://liamrosen.com/2024/11/14/how-to-start-a-group-chat-for-your-nyc-apartment-building/) _2024-11-14 · liamrosen · (untitled)_ Large apartment buildings are a paradox of potential: a bunch of people live in extremely close proximity, but often completely closed off from one another. What could be a perfect setup for community, connection, and mutual aid often ends up being awkward greetings in the elevator and hurried head nods in the foyer as everyone \[ \] ## [What DSP Classes Should I Take?](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2024/11/01/what-dsp-classes-should-i-take/) _2024-11-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Introduction What DSP classes should you take? How does a student choose what classes to take to prepare themselves for a career? It’s a tough question! I’ll provide insights into what classes were useful for me and describe some of the trade-offs. I am going to describe classes that will best prepare you to tackle any \[…\] The post What DSP Classes Should I Take? first appeared on Wave Walker DSP… ## [Leftover High School Mentalities That Can Hinder Your Social Life And Confidence As An Adult](https://www.succeedsocially.com/highschoolmentalities) _2024-10-28 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Leftover High School Mentalities That Can Hinder Your Social Life And Confidence As An Adult ## [Thoughts On Being Picky When Making Friends](https://www.succeedsocially.com/picky) _2024-10-07 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Thoughts On Being Picky When Making Friends ## [How To Install GNU Radio Source Code](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2024/10/01/how-to-install-gnu-radio-source-code/) _2024-10-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Introduction This tutorial describes how to install GNU Radio from source. It also gives step by step instructions on how to install all of the dependencies and packages that GNU Radio requires. GNU Radio also publishes an official install from source guide. You are responsible to any and all changes to your computer system. This \[…\] The post How To Install GNU Radio Source Code first appeared on… ## [Fears Of Acting Rude As You Get More Socially Confident](https://www.succeedsocially.com/confidentjerkfears) _2024-09-16 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Fears Of Acting Rude As You Get More Socially Confident ## [How to Travel Well At the Airport](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2024/09/01/how-to-travel-well-at-the-airport/) _2024-09-01 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Introduction Traveling well is important to your career success! If you’re headed to an interview, presenting a paper at a conference or going to visit a customer there’s a good chance you’re getting there on a plane. Read on for my tips for traveling well at the airport. Check out these other blogs! Starting Small: \[…\] The post How to Travel Well At the Airport first appeared on Wave Walker DSP . ## [Celebrating Three Years of WWDSP!](https://www.wavewalkerdsp.com/2024/08/28/celebrating-three-years-of-wwdsp/) _2024-08-28 · WaveWalkerDSP · Wave Walker DSP_ Celebrating three years of WWDSP! Earlier this year the 100,000 page views milestone was crossed: Website hits through August 2024 I’m including a screenshot of the homepage for posterity’s sake: WWDSP in August 2024 Thank you Jesus and I’m looking forward to year 4! The post Celebrating Three Years of WWDSP! first appeared on Wave Walker DSP . ## [Feeling Like You Have A Fundamentally Unappealing Personality](https://www.succeedsocially.com/unappealingpersonality) _2024-08-26 · SucceedSocially.com Updates_ Feeling Like You Have A Fundamentally Unappealing Personality