Ellen Notbohm

Read Alike, Not Less in my April  newsletter. Educating others about what makes our kids different from typically developing children is vital. But it’s only half of the discussion.

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Comeback or Setback?: in my Autism Asperger’s Digest column this month,we confront the irresistble snarky comeback –and how it lowers us to the level of our harasser, modeling for our child a means of sustaining, intensifying and elevating conflict rather than resolving it. Learn how to take the high road with jerks and meddlers.

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Meet me in Amarillo: I’ll be keynoting Region 16 ESC’s Summer Autism Conference on June 4, and leadingtwo afternoon Talkabout round table sessions on subjects of attendee’s choice.

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My books are available on iTunes, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble NOOK, and Sony Reader Store.

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Like my work? Like me — on Facebook. Come on over and join my author page where we have worldwide discussions about many of the day to day aspects of raising and working with children with autism.

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Onlinecolleges.net blog cites Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew as #6 on a list titled The 20 Essential Books About Special Education:

“Special education professionals dealing with autism spectrum students will greatly appreciate this comprehensive, sensitive look at what life is like with the disorders. By getting into the minds and experiences of such children and teens, Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew proves an integral resource when drawing up viable lesson plans and properly meeting specific emotional needs. Parents and other loved ones struggling to understand ASD individuals will also benefit from picking up this revolutionary read.”

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Interviews:

Thoughtful and sometimes feisty: read my interview with Summit Series for Families here. I talk with Elaina Daniels about finding support outside the autism community, what to do when diagnosis comes beyond the age of early intervention, preparing our children–or not–for NCLB testing, considering medications, instilling independence.

How does a parent raise a child with autism to be an independent, fulfilled adult? My discussion with Best of You Today touches on why I don’t look for a “cure” for autism, what communities need to be doing for our kids, and why parents have reason to be optimistic about their children’s futures. Read  “Guide your Child with Autism” here.

“Is there a recurring problem that children with autism or Asperger’s have that shows up in all aspects of their upbringing?” A turn-the-tables answer in my interview with Special Needs Book Review.

Bloggers, journalists, podcasters – contact me for a review copies of  my books