35 ATYPICAL VIEW FROM AN AUTISM MOM: AUTISMTV
IS NOT A HASHTAG!
The mom of a young child with autism analyzes the
advantages and disadvantages of autism-centered
television shows and characters.
Sharlene T. Smith, PhD
38 CHANGING THE
WAY WE CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAYS WITH
AUTISM
A mom shares how she
found a better way to
celebrate and create
happy memories for her
son with autism.
Calleen Petersen
53 AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT AUTISM WITH GINA
BADALATY
An author and motivational speaker interviews Gina
Badalaty, a freelance blogger who has been writing
about raising children with special needs and living a
non-toxic life since 2002.
Derrick Hayes
55 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF?
DELIGHTFUL NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOK EMBRACES
NEURODIVERSITY
Christine Bronstein and Karen L. Young combine
their talents with this charming book that celebrates
flexibility and individuality.
57 ASD MARKETPLACE
DAD CREATES AMAZING
GAMES TO MOTIVATE KIDS TO SPEAK
Learn about an iPad game called Sayin’ It Sam that
uses speech recognition technology so children can
play using their voices.
40 INTERESTING WAYS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CAN
HELP PARENTING STRESS
Two occupational therapists provide a recent study
that shows how occupational therapy can assist the
entire family.
Karen Razon and Emily Spencer
44 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS NEED TO BE MADE FOR
SERVICE DOGS
An early intervention specialist for children and director
of college governance at Bergin University of Canine
Studies explains the importance of educating families
and protecting service dogs.
Rebecca Richardson
48 MY SON, A MAC IN A PC WORLD
A loving mother describes her young son with autism
and what makes their relationship special.
Tasha Wooten
49 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE EATING HABITS WHEN
YOUR CHILD HAS ASD
Easy ways to help your child develop good eating habits
using an innovative tool known as video self-modeling.
Melissa M. Root, PhD
52 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF?
DELIGHTFUL NEW BOOK ABOUT A GIRL'S AUTISM
JOURNEY A GOOD READ FOR ALL
Deanna Klingel's unique story of a young girl with
autism during World War II England addresses autism
characteristics as well as the many misconceptions.
58 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF?
NEW SPIRITUAL BOOK PROVIDES
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS
In her book, Diane Dokko Kim identifies and treats the
fear, guilt, and inadequacy that parents of children with
special needs can encounter while providing readers
with spiritual support.
59 AUTISM WARRIOR:
VIBRANT MOM SHARES HER STRENGTH WITH
OTHER AUTISM FAMILIES
Learn the dynamic ways Julie Hornok has changed the
landscape for families affected by autism by bringing
them together for support.
62 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF?
TOP BOOK GUIDES PARENTS ON THE TWISTS AND
TURNS OF AUTISM
Stephanie Murphy offers encouragement for families
touched by autism drawing on extensive experience with
autism and wisdom from her Christian faith.
64 CHANGES TO THE ABLE ACCOUNT RULES YOU NEED
TO KNOW
Learn about the important modifications recently made
to ABLE account rules following tax legislation that
passed earlier this year.
Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC
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