This Month's Highlights
Finding Your Tribe: Supporting Social Connections
Meaningful connections help your child feel safe and understood.
Alicia Cohen
Autism and Assertiveness: When Bossy Is Misunderstood
Help your child communicate effectively without losing their own voice or strength.
Holly Blanc Moses, MS, LCMHC, LPA
Q&A with Dr. Temple Grandin
This month, Dr. Temple Grandin answers questions about nonverbal communication and aggression.
Dr. Temple Grandin, PhD
Helping My Adult Child with Social Cues
Parents can help their older children recognize social cues for better interactions.
Maggie McGarvie, SLP
Success Stories: Becoming Stronger Together
A mom shares lessons learned with her daughter. Have a success story you want to share?
Barbara Vokatis
Strategies for Understanding and Supporting Nonverbal Cues
Here are strategies to help support your nonverbal child’s communication.
Susan Berkowitz, MS, CCC-SLP, Ret., MEd
Dispelling Nonspeaking Myths: The Resilience of My Voice
A nonspeaking man on the autism spectrum dispels myths and offers hope to others.
Navreet Kulkarni
Before Sending That Email: A Parent-Teacher Advocacy Perspective
A former teacher explains how she advocates for her son at school with a thoughtful, collaborative approach.
LaRaesha Kugel, MEd
Learning in Nature’s Classroom
Can nature offer more calm and less stimulation for those who experience traditional classrooms differently?
James Watts, PhD
Raising a Child with Autism
One dad describes the challenges of parenting a child on the spectrum.
David Quel, MDiv, EdD
Ask Dr. Malcolm
Dr. Malcolm answers parents’ questions about their autistic children.
Ronald I. Malcolm, EdD
Teaching an ASD Individual to Navigate Commuting
Learning to navigate commuting can promote independence and confidence.
Jeremy Brown
Autism Warrior: Boy Scout Hero
A boy with autism saves his father and brother while hiking.
Michael W. Michelsen, Jr.
What’s New on the Bookshelf?
Alejandro and the Bacon Breakfast
A children’s book that traveled to the International Space Station.
Chris and Claudia Diaz
What’s New on the Bookshelf?
The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids
A compassionate guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities.
Melisa Moore, PhD
Dear Readers,
April is Autism Acceptance Month, also called Autism Awareness Month. While many people are aware that autism exists, some may not be as accepting of it. They may not know enough about it. They may also believe they don’t know anyone on the spectrum. Chances are, they probably do.
Our theme this month is “Finding Strength in Diversity,” and while we are each unique in our own way, not all forms of diversity are embraced. We all know times when we have given a sideways glance to someone or something outside of the ordinary, and we have also been the recipient of one of those glances. Yet we all need to do better. Educating others about autism: what it is, what it means specifically to those we love, and what it might mean for someone else.
We hope the articles we provide each month offer you insights and talking points to help you spread the word and the love. We need to uphold one another and be a voice when someone can’t or isn’t sure how. Be the strength for someone who is trying to find theirs.
Happy reading!
Sharon Longo
Editor
Autism Parenting Magazine
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