ready to always be true to myself and to you the reader!
The stories, regular sections and features of this issue do
just that. From Jess Wilson’s personal essay
“Welcome to the Club” that reminds us we
are not alone to our informative features like
Julie M Green’s “Don’t Sweat the IEP” or
Cynthia Kim’s “10 Ideas To Make Bedtime
Easier,” we stay true to our mission statement: to inspire, answer questions, ease
minds, focus on positive solutions and
recognize autistic individuals and the
family members who support them
on their journeys. We chose to highlight exceptional people like Temple
Grandin and the brilliant, also autistic, Conner Cummings who interviewed her. We have real experts
offer their advice to our featured
question: How Do I Make Mornings Go More Smoothly? Who
are our experts? They are autistic
individuals who have already walked a mile
in your child’s shoes. While the brands and sizes they
wear may differ from your loved one, perhaps these individuals can offer insight and understanding as to how
they fit and why they feel the way they do.
“One step must start each journey.” This inaugural issue is
indeed just that—our first step. We hope you will continue to walk with us and share this journey. Don’t worry. I
promise to hold your hand during the loop de loop parts
if you hold mine!
My kiddos: Grace
and Jay on their 1st
day of 6th and 8th
grade, respectively
Until next issue,
Sharon Fuentes, Editorial Director/Founder
[email protected]
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