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WHY NOT PLEDGE TO CUT YOURSELF SOME SLACK IN THE NEW YEAR ?
29 EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS CAN SPARK COMPASSION
31 FINDING THE BEST EXERCISE TO FIGHT OBESITY WITH AUTISM
35 BEST WAYS TO EXPLAIN YOUR ASD CHILD ' S NEEDS TO TEACHERS
12 EASY WAYS TO ADD SIMPLE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES TO A KID ' S LIFE
16 LET ' S CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY TODAY AND TOMORROW
21 AMAZING WAYS AAC CAN IMPROVE COMMUNICATION FOR YOUR CHILD
25 HOW TO PREPARE ASPIE WOMEN FOR THE WORKPLACE
38 HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY AND ASPERGER ’ S NOW
40 WAYS TO USE MINDFUL PARENTING TO OVERCOME FRUSTRATION AND STRESS
43 WHEN LOVING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD ALSO MEANS TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
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WHY NOT PLEDGE TO CUT YOURSELF SOME SLACK IN THE NEW YEAR ?
The father of a young , nonverbal boy compassionately reviews the true value of new year ' s resolutions . James Guttman
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29 EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS CAN SPARK COMPASSION
The author of the new children ' s book The Waiting Song explains why autism awareness is key for people of all ages and how it can lead to love and acceptance . Natasha Barber
31 FINDING THE BEST EXERCISE TO FIGHT OBESITY WITH AUTISM
Learn about the long-term benefits of exercise with autism as well as activities you can modify or adapt to meet your child ’ s needs . Alescia Ford-Lanza MS , OTR / L , ATP
35 BEST WAYS TO EXPLAIN YOUR ASD CHILD ' S NEEDS TO TEACHERS
Learn tips on ways to help your child ' s teacher better understand autism and common behaviors . Leigh De Silva
12 EASY WAYS TO ADD SIMPLE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES TO A KID ' S LIFE
A speech-language pathologist , parent coach , and autism expert describes ways to integrate communication supports into a child ’ s daily environment . Rachel Madel , MA , CCC-SLP
16 LET ' S CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY TODAY AND TOMORROW
Meet 16 outstanding contributors who earned special honors for their contributions to Autism Parenting Magazine over the past year . Amy KD Tobik
21 AMAZING WAYS AAC CAN IMPROVE COMMUNICATION FOR YOUR CHILD
A psychologist and mother to a young son with autism explains the value of augmentative and alternative communication ( AAC ), partnering , and creating multiple communication opportunities . Ewa Omahen , PhD
25 HOW TO PREPARE ASPIE WOMEN FOR THE WORKPLACE
Mothers of girls with Asperger ’ s can learn excellent insight in preparing them for employment from an organizational researcher and former human resources director . Sharon Link , PhD
38 HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY AND ASPERGER ’ S NOW
A writer and college student with Asperger ' s syndrome shares constructive ways to handle anxiety . Alan D . D .
40 WAYS TO USE MINDFUL PARENTING TO OVERCOME FRUSTRATION AND STRESS
Read professional advice on how to use mindful parenting to reduce stress , depression , and aggression while changing brain regions associated with emotional regulation , introspection , and awareness . Susan M . Taylor , JD
43 WHEN LOVING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD ALSO MEANS TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
The mother of a young girl with special needs shares why it ' s vital families find opportunities for quality respite so the entire family can grow . Emily Davidson
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