Table of Contents
7 STARTING THE SCHOOL DAY OFF RIGHT
ON THE BUS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Find out simple ways you can make the transition
to school go smoothly by getting to know the bus
driver.
Ron Malcolm, EdD
10 BEST WAYS TO HELP KIDS BUILD SOCIAL
AND VERBAL SKILLS
Learn three simple ways to help children with autism
get that extra push they need at home to build new
social and communication skills.
Katherine Walton, PhD
26 HELP: MY GRANDSON WITH AUTISM HAS
MELTDOWNS EVERY DAY!
Learn why children experience meltdowns and the
many therapies and interventions available to help
reduce frequency.
Kelly Beins, BA, BHSc, OTR/L
29 HOW TO COMBAT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND
FIND HAPPINESS WITH ASD
Discover steps and techniques to help someone with
autism combat negative thoughts and improve mental
health.
Victoria Honeybourne
34 PARENT’S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO AUTISM
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Here are some tips for parents facing an autism
diagnosis, including finding a treatment plan and a
residential treatment program.
LaTrese Kinney, BS, MMFT
37 HOW TO KEEP CHILDREN WITH TOILETING
DELAY COMFORTABLE AT SCHOOL
Discover easy ways you can help children who
experience incontinence due to cognitive and sensory
issues manage their school day.
Mica Phillips
13 HOW TO PREPARE NOW FOR A SUCCESSFUL
IEP FOR YOUR CHILD
Find out how to prepare an education plan for your
child while taking a team approach.
Annette Nunez, PhD
16 WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO CREATE
A SENSORY-FRIENDLY CLASSROOM
Learn why students with sensory issues can be easily
overwhelmed in the classroom and how it can interfere
with a child’s ability to learn.
Matthew Fisher, MD
19 HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH AUTISM
GET TO SLEEP
Discover how a child’s diet can significantly impact
sleep and ways to help implement sleep-promoting
behaviors and routines.
Lisa Varadi, ND
23 HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR AN ABA
THERAPIST IN MY HOME?
Learn excellent ways to prepare you and your child with
autism for ABA therapist sessions in the home.
Megan Cicolello, BCBA
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40 HOW TO TALK ABOUT DEATH WITH ASD
CHILDREN
A devoted mother shares how she handled the loss of
loved ones over the years with her son with autism.
Kimberly Reeves, MEd
43 THE PROS AND CONS OF SCREEN TIME FOR KIDS
WITH ASD
Learn why digital devices provide an escape to
children with autism and the positive and negative
aspects of screen time.
Kenly Kiezer