Table of contents
7 HOW TO HELP A CHILD WITH AUTISM FEEL GOOD
ABOUT FOOD
Learn key ways to help a picky eater thrive at school
and daycare from a registered counselor specializing
in child feeding.
Jo Cormack, MA, MBACP
29 ONE SONG, MANY WAYS TO CONNECT WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
A music instructor specializing in teaching students
on the spectrum shares simple ways to help a family
unlock the rewards of music.
David Meyers
32 WAYS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ECHOLALIA AND
VOCAL STEREOTYPY
Learn how different verbal behaviors are not
only common in autism but also vital to a child's
development.
Abby Martin Fallis
12 A MOM'S LOVING ADVICE ON TRANSITIONING AN
ASD CHILD TO ADULTHOOD
A longtime advocate for persons with disabilities
honors mothers of children with autism as she shares
her tips on raising a child with autism.
Marlene Ringler, PhD
17 TOP 5 REASONS TO PRIORITIZE SLEEP IN A HECTIC
HOUSEHOLD
The research director at Sleep for Success explains the
physical and emotional values of quality rest when
caring for a child on the spectrum.
Margaret Liederbach
20 THE AMAZING REWARDS OF MUSIC FOR KIDS
WITH AUTISM
A music therapist describes the magical moment
when he made a remarkable connection with a young
boy with autism through music.
Jim Turk, MS
22 HOW TO FIGHT FOR THE BEST EDUCATION FOR
YOUR ASD CHILD
Top advice is offered on how to advocate for your
child and break through the red tape that often
affects the development of a fair Individualized
Educational Plan (IEP).
Ginger Strivelli
26 EASY WAYS TO TEACH EMOTIONAL VOCABULARY
TO A CHILD WITH AUTISM
Learn about a clever card game designed to teach
emotional vocabulary to children.
Theresa Claire
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35 FINDING COMFORT IN THE UNCOMFORTABLE
Read a lighthearted and honest look back on growing up
with autism with an inspirational and supportive mom.
Alexander Magnussen and Mat Cruickshank
38 TOP TIPS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE WITH
AUTISM
Discover ways to plan for the future from a young man
with autism who graduated from college, as well as
his mother, an instructional advisor at an academic
support center for students with learning differences.
Sandy Petrovic, RN, BSN and David Petrovic, BA
41 TOP 8 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY TO A
PERSON WITH AUTISM
A young woman with Asperger's syndrome shares
comments people should avoid saying to people with
autism.
Leanne Strong
43 EXAMINING FEMALE ASPIE STRENGTHS IN THE
WORKPLACE
Excellent insight into strengths and personality types as
well as specific jobs Aspie females could excel in and enjoy.
Sharon Link, PhD