As Independent As Possible
This is an article written by Liz Breen following the publication of my book Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, and was published in Spectrum magazine. Author explains making the transition from...
View ArticleBack to School 101: Tips for general education teachers
Tips for general education teachers Back in August, I wrote this post for my Autism and Adolescence column in the Examiner.com, and I’m re-posting it here because I’ve received a few emails with...
View ArticleHow to Teach a Child or Teen with Autism the Concept of Waiting
There are a few things in life that are certain: paying taxes, death and waiting. No matter who you are, part of your life will be spent waiting. Unfortunately, the “waiting” concept is not one that is...
View ArticleIt Takes An Army
Graduating high school was not one of the goals I had for Jeremy. Now he’s college bound. In 2007, my son Jeremy walked the graduation ceremony at the local high school along with the other seniors...
View ArticleAutistic Teen Graduates From TPHS
To see Fox News coverage of Jeremy’s graduation June 2011, click high school graduation. Related Posts:Inspirational autistic TPHS student graduates, will deliver a commencement speech Carmel Valley...
View ArticleTorrey Pines High Graduates 1st Non Verbal Autistic Student | NBC San Diego
Torrey_Pines_High_Graduates_1st_Non_Verbal_Autistic_Student_San_Diego.html Related Posts:Jeremy’s Graduation Speech Some people have written to me to say that Jeremy's ...Inspirational autistic TPHS...
View ArticleJeremy Sicile-Kira’s Commencement Speech
Jeremy graduated from high school with a GPA of 3.75 on June 18, 2010. He auditioned for, and was chosen to give a commencement speech. Related Posts:Inspirational autistic TPHS student graduates,...
View ArticleBack to School : how to prepare your teen for a new school year
It’s that time of the year again – school is starting up again soon, along with our hopes and expectations for a positive learning experience for our teens. Some maybe returning to the same school;...
View ArticleBack to School 101 : How parents of ASD teens can get prepared for the school...
Here’s a column I wrote for the Examiner.com and still useful for this new school year! Aug 27 Holy Moly – can you believe the summer break is just about over?? In last week’s column, Back to School...
View ArticleReview of A Full Life with Autism by Dr. Joshua Feder
This marvelous book lays out in plain and readable language the challenges of transition to adulthood for persons with autism and offers practical advice from the inside perspective of a mom and her...
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