36 4 SIMPLE WAYS TO USE MAGNETS TO HELP YOUR
ASD CHILD MASTER SKILLS
A mom shares her success in utilizing picture magnets
to teach her young son with autism about the weather,
shapes, habitats and body parts.
Lindsay Wieand
38 HOW TO BETTER CONNECT WHEN YOUR ASD
CHILD THINKS LITERALLY
A mom to two ASD boys explains the importance of
finding innovative ways to communicate with kids
with autism to create better connections.
Kim Nguyen
41 NEW SURVEY PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHT FOR
COLLEGE-BOUND ASD STUDENTS
Learn the results of a survey sent to autistic college
students across the U.S. revealing college experiences
including ease of living, stress levels and motivation.
Dawn Marcotte
46 TOP SECRETS REVEALED: 27 THINGS AUTISM
PARENTS NEVER TELL YOU
A mom with a son on the spectrum shares the
thoughts she believes autism parents often think but
keep to themselves.
Jenny Herman
49 AMAZING NEW FIDGET PILLOW CALMS BUSY
HANDS AND MINDS
Read about the development of a special lap pillow
which can help benefit children with special needs.
Robin Tenboer
54 LOVING MOM WONDERS HOW HER ASD
DAUGHTER’S LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT
A loving mom shares her innermost thoughts about
her young daughter with autism.
Kari Sherwood
56 HOT OFF THE PRESS!
CIP HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT
Learn about a comprehensive resource book which
provides complete skills and competency-based
curriculum for parents, educators and professionals
working with young adults.
57 HOT OFF THE PRESS!
ACT FAST: GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ATTEND
INTERNATIONAL MEETING FOR AUTISM RESEARCH
A not-for-profit organization is offering a limited
number of travel grants to individuals who would like
to attend the IMFAR to be held May 12-14, 2016.
58 PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH HANDLING AN
AUTISM DIAGNOSIS NOW
Practical strategies and resources parents can use to
help mitigate some of the stress often encountered on
the autism journey.
Sarah Kupferschmidt, MA, BCBA
61 DR. G ASPIE SHOW – EXPERT ADVICE ON WAYS
ASPERGERS REVEALS ITSELF IN GIRLS
Dr. Kelley Bolton provides key ways Asperger’s
manifests in girls as opposed to boys and also provides
tips for parents of Asper-Girls.
Southeast Psych
62 WHO CAN HELP SECURE MY SPECIAL NEEDS
CHILD’S FUTURE?
Learn about how you can take control of planning the
future for your child with special needs.
Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC
51 COOKIES FOR IPADS – ONE MOM’S SPECIAL
MISSION FOR HOPE
Learn about a community-based fundraising program
designed to help people not only get involved in
autism fundraising and events, but also provide a
valuable resource to children in need.
Nikki Stiles
64 YUMMY BURRITO BOWLS SURE TO PLEASE
ENTIRE FAMILY
Delicious and versatile recipe the whole family will
love from Autism Food Club.
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