Autism Parenting Magazine Awards It’s that time of year—time to celebrate our amazing contributors who have helped make Autism Parenting Magazine an award-winning magazine. We’re proud to provide the most up-to-date information each month to our readers on autism health, safety, therapy, education, finance, social skills, and employment options. We have a remarkable group of… Continue Reading
About Amy KD Tobik
She has also ghostwritten and edited several books. Amy lives in the Carolinas with her husband and two children.
Author Archives: Amy KD Tobik
Special Kitty Encourages Young Girl with Autism to Interact
They often say dogs are man’s best friend, but what about cats? Meet Thula, the amazing Maine Coon cat who has captured the hearts of millions of YouTube viewers with her delightful friendship with a six-year-old girl with autism named Iris Grace Halmshaw. Revered as the talented girl who took the world by storm with… Continue Reading
Issue 44 – Strategies for Daily Life with Autism
Buy Single Issue Subscribe today and save 50% Features: Valuable Ways to Help Your Child with Autism Cope with Traumatic Events Learn from an expert ways you can provide comfort and reassurance for your child with autism in this ever-changing world. Karen Kabaki-Sisto, M.S. CCC-SLP Sure Fire Ways to Help Your ASD Child Go To… Continue Reading
A Round of Applause for Our Special Contributors
As some of our readers may remember, Autism Parenting Magazine received the esteemed Gold Award in the category of Family/Parenting from the Mom’s Choice Awards® in 2014. Proud of our contributors for their great effort and dedication to serving families affected by autism, we were inspired to create a special means for recognition. And because… Continue Reading
Helping Your Autistic Child Soar — An Exclusive Interview with Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin warmly recalls her days spent as a young girl growing up the youngest of three children. As she affectionately describes the countless hours she spent outside experimenting with balsa wood toy gliders and reconfiguring kites for test runs behind her bicycle, Grandin paints a charming picture of life during simpler times. “I used… Continue Reading
Putting the Squeeze On Sensory Processing Disorders
Industrial Designer Lisa Fraser never imagined she would one day become an award-winning and celebrated entrepreneur. “It was never in my plans – it sort of just happened,” said the 28-year-old from Vancouver. “I wanted to alleviate discomfort and develop a tool that could help children with autism function better in their daily lives. I… Continue Reading
Issue 38 – Keeping ASD Kids Healthy
Dear Readers, The journey toward good health — it’s in the news every day. It’s circulated on television, social media, newspapers, magazines…we are inundated by free-flowing advice. It’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by all the reports, as they often contradict and they aren’t always easy to follow. That’s why we have chosen to… Continue Reading
Issue 37 – Making Educational Strides
Dear Readers, Just when we finally settled into a summer routine why does the calendar tell us it’s time to transition once again? For many children, the classic build up to the “first day of school” includes picking out special school clothes and meeting new teachers and friends. But, as we know, a… Continue Reading
Issue 36 – Managing School Stressors
Dear Readers, Is it really time to count down the final days of summer? Just when we finally got into the swing of the summer holiday how, we ask, can it possibly be time to switch gears again? While it may seem a little early to think about school, the sooner your family prepares for… Continue Reading
Finding Big Kid Diapers, Pull-Ups and Youth Pants For Your Child with ASD
Six-year-old Alexander was diagnosed with moderate autism spectrum disorder (ASD) several years ago. His parents have spent years attempting to potty train him, but he just isn’t completely there yet. In fact, his parents thought several times he was potty trained and then he regressed. Alexander’s parents are frustrated by the added stress of not… Continue Reading