Table of contents
5 4 PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO HELP DEVELOP
SOCIAL SKILLS
Learn about a variety of evidence-based
interventions that support skills development for
school-age children.
Monica C. Hudnall, MA, CCC-SLP
20 AWKWARD AND AWESOME SEX TALKS WITH YOUR
CHILD WITH AUTISM
A mother provides an important narrative on
talking to a child with autism about staying safe and
protecting his/herself.
Stacy Bernal
23 VIDEO GAMES: THE GOOD AND THE BAD FOR
ASPIES
A young man with Asperger's syndrome shares how
video games have made a difference in his life.
Alan D.D.
8 H
OW YOU CAN PROMOTE AUTISM AWARENESS
THIS APRIL
Read great information on how to raise community
awareness and ensure your voice is heard.
Katherine G. Hobbs
11 THE POWER OF EMBRACING WHAT I DON’T KNOW
AS AN AUTISM PARENT
The father of two boys with autism shares the need for
flexibility and open-mindedness to propel the autism
community forward.
Luke Vincent
14 PARENT RIGHTS AND IEP PLACEMENT OPTIONS
YOU NEED TO KNOW
An excellent explanation on procedural safeguards
(parental rights) when seeking the appropriate special
education services for your child.
Nicole Bovell
17 AUTISM ISN'T ANYTHING LIKE VISITING
HOLLAND: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
The mother of four boys skillfully uses an analogy to
describe her family's autism journey.
Meghan Ashburn
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25 EXPERT TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF AN
AAC DEVICE
A certified speech-language pathologist explains
important steps to take upon receiving an AAC device
to help a child become a good communicator.
Rebecca Eisenberg, MS, CCC-SLP
28 EMPOWERING MY SPECIAL NEEDS SON TO REACH
FOR THE STARS
Find out about a business that gives people with autism
opportunities to work and transition well into adulthood.
Shelly Henley
31 REFLECTIONS AND ADVICE FROM A 20-YEAR-OLD
ON THE SPECTRUM
Dr. Moore shares an insightful conversation with a
young woman she first evaluated for autism as a child.
Debra Moore, PhD