Autism Parenting Magazine Issue 71 (Member's Dashboard) | Page 7

46 THE NEW RULE - A SHORT STORY An educator uses his experience parenting a son with autism in this narrative to provide a glimpse at family life. Jay Gowen 50 FINALLY, MY ANSWER TO THE QUESTION: “HOW MAY I HELP?" A mother of three boys, the oldest of whom has autism, shares six supportive ways people can help families affected by autism as well as understand their daily needs. L.M. Leonard 54 AUTISM WARRIOR AMAZING MOTHER EDUCATES PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ABOUT AUTISM Meet autism advocate Arabella Carter-Johnson, founder of the charity called The Little Explorers Activity Club and author of the best-selling book Iris Grace. 64 HOT OFF THE PRESS! BEST WAYS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LEARN TO BUDGET This book provides great tips on how to advise young people with autism to manage their money well. Rosa Portillo 66 AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT AUTISM WITH STANLEY P. JASKIEWICZ, ESQ Read a special interview with the proud parent of a 19-year-old son with autism, who is now a college student and an Eagle Scout. Derrick Hayes 68 ASD MARKETPLACE INNOVATIVE LIGHT THERAPY CAN BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH ASD Learn about a product that uses light modulation technology to allow the embedding of soft light pulsations for specific interaction with a person’s various physiological rhythms. 69 THE BENEFITS OF PETS WITH AUTISM: MARIA'S BIRDS HEAL HER SPIRIT A woman warmly shares how her friend with autism greatly benefits from having animals in her life. Paula Timpson, MA 70 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF? COMFORTING BOOK OF MEDITATIONS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SLEEP 55 THE BEST WAYS TO SUPPORT SIBLINGS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN The mother of a child with autism shares excellent ways to support siblings of people with special needs. Julie Hornok 57 SIMPLE WAYS KIDS WITH ASD CAN GAIN LIFE LESSONS Learn how children with autism can easily learn about life through the Jungle Jam children’s book series. Louise and Noam Lederman 59 HOT OFF THE PRESS! UNIQUE SPICE BUSINESS INSPIRES JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Be inspired by this innovative company that employs people with special needs to help produce healthy gourmet slow cooker spice blends. 62 HOW DO YOU TEACH YOUR CHILD WITH AUTISM SELF-ESTEEM? An educational therapist specializing in autism enthusiastically responds to a reader's question regarding the need to build a child's self-esteem. Rob Bernstein This new book by Gitte Winter Graugaard provides reassurance and comfort for children with autism, enabling them to drift off into calming, reparative sleep. 71 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF? THE EVOLUTION FROM GUILT TO AUTISM ACCEPTANCE In her new book, Dr. Alisha Griffith shares her journey with her son with autism as well as insightful communication and self-help methods for families affected by autism. 72 FUTURE INDEPENDENCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS LINKED TO TECHNOLOGY AND MONEY Ryan F. Platt provides expert advice on ways to help a child with autism financially prepare for the “real” world. Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC Disclaimer: Please note that the advertised business and products are not endorsed or guaranteed by Autism Parenting Magazine or any of its employees. Autism Parenting Magazine | Issue 71 | 7