What makes a Good Autism Transition Program

Education, Innovative Programs March 1, 2014 August 31, 2018

What makes a Good Autism Transition Program

By Debra Hosseini Part 1 of a Series about Transition Programs for Young Adults A reader, who is obviously a parent in Kevin’s ex-class,…

Parent Perspective February 7, 2014 August 31, 2018

It takes a Child with Autism to Raise the Consciousness of a Village

by Debra Hosseini “I love Carpinteria,” Kevin says. “When I get older can I buy a house and live here all my life?” I’ve…

Book/Movie Review January 24, 2014 August 31, 2018

John Elder Robison “Raising Cubby” memoir book review

By Debra Hosseini “We wanted a town where we could all feel like we fit in – a place that accommodated geeks and freaks,…

Parent Perspective January 14, 2014 August 22, 2018

22 Weeks of Miracles

By Keri Bowers Something magical occurs the moment houselights dim, stage lights rise, and curtains are drawn to reveal eager kids standing proudly, center…

Artists, Spirituality January 12, 2014 August 31, 2018

Steven Coventry: Sacred Geometry and Mandalas

By Debra Muzikar “You’ll be little better than a sign-writer if you pursue art as a career,” said Steven’s art teacher looking with disgust…

Parent Perspective December 25, 2013 August 31, 2018

Kevin leads us to Ensenada for the Holidays The Autistic Way

By Debra Hosseini It’s midnight in Ensenada. The crackling and popping of the Christmas fireworks hasn’t allowed much sleep. Kevin and Kurt sleep easier…

Parent Perspective December 18, 2013 August 22, 2018

How to explain a restraining order to your Autistic child

When Kevin was in the psychiatric facility he didn’t receive the correct combination of meds. The nurse didn’t have his anti-psychotic on the list….

Advocacy, Autism Shift, Education December 5, 2013 August 28, 2018

Special Education is not about funding. It’s about the people.

Kevin, now nineteen, is in a transition program in his home town. The program has the students taking a bus two days a week…

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