41 ENHANCING FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS WITH
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Innovative ways are suggested to help parents and
educators to remove some of the bonds of structure
while allowing for creativity and critical thinking for
children with autism.
Maria Rohan, RN, BSN
44 CHECK OUT THE TOP BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO
FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS KID S
Learn details on the possible US government benefits
that you and your child could be eligible to receive.
Bret Colson
46 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FRIENDS:
HOW THEY'RE MADE
The mother of a high-functioning ASD child who
struggles to make friends shares the disturbing
experience when her child befriends a potentially
dangerous child.
Dacia Price
49 THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS I LEARNED FROM
MY CHILD’S THERAPISTS
Five important factors a mother of a young man with
autism has learned through his multiple therapies over
the years.
Diana Romeo
51 A NEW AND IMPROVED APPROACH TO SOCIAL
SKILLS
Read an inspirational interview with the mother of a
teen with autism who created the successful DC Peers
program to encourage social skills.
Debra Moore, PhD
55 ASD MARKETPLACE
TOP TRICYCLE A SWEET RIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
Introducing a lighter weight, foldable tricycle made by
Nuvotrike which offers people of many ability levels the
opportunity to ride a bike.
56 HOT OFF THE PRESS!
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INSPIRES SPECIAL
NEEDS WOMAN TO REACH FOR THE STARS
Meet Kyleigh, a remarkable young woman diagnosed
with autism, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and
seizure disorders who dreams of becoming a model.
58 POETRY CORNER:
IRIS
60 ASPIE DATING: 10 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN
LOOKING FOR LOVE
A writer and college student with Asperger's
syndrome shares 10 points to keep in mind when
falling in love with an Aspie.
Alan DD
62 AUTISM WARRIOR
INSPIRED DAD
TRANSFORMS THE WAY
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
DEVELOP AND LEARN
Meet Rupert Isaacson
who developed amazing
programs that provide
long-term kinetic learning
and brain training by doing
movement-based activities
that act on the learning
receptors of the brain.
64 AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT AUTISM
WITH ALANA MITHCWELL
Read a special interview with a medical esthetician,
successful business owner, and mother of two boys,
one of whom has autism.
Derrick Hayes
66 WHAT'S NEW ON THE
BOOKSHELF?
NEW BOOK CAPTURES THE
BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT OF YOUNG
PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
This inspiring fine art photo essay
book by Dr Richard Ehrlich and
Dr Barbara Firestone centers on
children with autism paired with
reflections from parents and even
young people themselves.
67 WHAT'S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF?
COMPASSIONATE NEW BOOK CAPTURES THE GIFT
OF AUTISM
This compassionate book by Ali Beasley shares the
highs and lows of living with a child with autism in
words that are frank, touching, and ultimately hopeful.
68 FINDING THE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST THAT'S RIGHT
FOR YOUR FAMILY
Ryan F. Platt breaks down the various types of special
needs trusts for families who want to accommodate
their long-term needs.
Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC
Paula Timpson, MA
ON THE SPECTRUM POEM
Jerrice J. Baptiste
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