Using LEGOs to teach autistic students
by Debra Muzikar Recently I’ve been impressed by websites on the internet which focus on visual, fun ways to teach children. I’ve talked to…
Channeling your child’s special interests or passions into creative forms
by Debra Muzikar “Take a fixation and broaden it out into something constructive.” Temple Grandin Over the years, I’ve found it important to follow…
Believe in the Journey by Erik Estabrook
By Erik Estabrook I can sum up life in one basic phrase “Believe In The Journey.” Believe that things will balance out and that…
Jodi Murphy looks at the positive side of autism with Geek Club Books and Zoom Magazine
By Debra Muzikar “Being typical can never be extraordinary.” Jodi Murphy, Geek Club Books Jonathan from a young age would pace around the coffee…
Empowering autism books and videos to buy for friends, teachers, and yourself
by Debra Muzikar This is a list of books and movies which I feel have helped me understand the individual experiences of some on…
Grace Goad finds joy and expression in her art
By Debra Muzikar At age 20 and mostly non-verbal, Grace Goad is a successful artist. Her mom, Leisa Hammett, credits Grace’s success to three…
Artist James Frye hears colors
By Debra Muzikar “I feel practical when I do my art,” James Frye of Spokane, Washington says. James Frye, 20, is making a business…
A sibling shares her story of love for her brother with autism
by Mary Ann LaRoche Being an older sibling of Paul Foti, a person with autism, greatly influenced my life as a child and still…