Exceptional Needs Today
Working together to promote awareness, acceptance,
and inclusiveness for ALL people
APRIL 2024
CONTRIBUTORS
Karen Dempsey and Meshell Baylor, MHS
Michael A. Boylan
Kate Swenson
Mary Ann Hughes, MBA
Rose Adams, OTD, OTR/L
Lisa Jan Sherman, BA
Laura Wahl McAlpine, MEd CCC-SLP
Haiku Houghton
Laura A. Ryan, OT, OTR, OTDI
Melissa D. Dean, PhD
J. Edwards Holt
Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh
Jagmeet Sangha, BCBA
Nicole Moehring
Dan Holmes and Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes, EdD, MA, BCC
Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC, CFBS
Kate C. Wilde
Priya Pasumarthy, MS
Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA
Ron Sandison, MDiv
WE FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS
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Managing diagnoses
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Mobility and accessibility
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Self-advocacy
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Personal rights
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Educational rights
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Occupational therapy
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Mental health support
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Schools and camps
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Transitioning to adulthood
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Job opportunities
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Financial planning
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Supporting the family/caretakers
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And so much more
Mark Your Calendars
Don't miss our next empowering webinar for caregivers. This is your chance to join a community that's revolutionizing the caregiving experience!
Discover invaluable strategies to navigate caregiving challenges, cut through bureaucracy, and potentially save thousands. With expert insights from Amy KD Tobik and Michael A. Boylan, plus exclusive content from Michael's 5th book, "The Power to Get Justice," this session is a game-changer for anyone managing care for special-needs children or aging relatives.
Here’s where to secure your spot: https://calendly.com/.../the-caregiver-resolution-session
Let's ignite change together! Share this with your network and anyone who can benefit from these life-changing insights. See you there!
Don't Miss This!
The Annual Akhil Autism Foundation Summit 2024 (ASCEND), is set for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at St. Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey. Building on the momentum of last year's successful virtual gathering, this year marks our return to an in-person event, focusing on the theme of Neurodiversity. This presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to gain exposure or support through sponsorship, including options to sponsor speakers or other aspects of the event.
Our core mission is to empower those affected by autism through providing essential resources, education, and support, as well as to enhance autism awareness within our community. This mission is brought to life through our varied initiatives, including support groups, educational workshops, and community-oriented events. For ASCEND 2024, we're curating a program that spans a broad spectrum of topics and speakers, aiming to deliver the latest insights and research breakthroughs in the field.
Sign up today: https://www.akhilautismfoundation.org/
Limited Time Opportunity
Register now for three days of access to recorded 2023 conference sessions PLUS bonus NEW recorded sessions with more than 40 world-renowned autism experts and self advocates!
Here’s where to secure your spot: https://worldautismconference.org/
This is a chance to listen to several Exceptional Needs Today contributors, including:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vVLAfIEkERarirfE25MpfZDM9JQaRxeT/view
Raun Kaufman
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PwWvfVCSSpFGcwQrgmGucTFNq9gPq4Aq/view?usp=drive_link
Ron Sandison
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CoGYL1KShINgpk_2uoLro-8Hffiq8pA/view
Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZn8gbMp8wmr_2jtsD3mraIIwAULilsa/view
Kate C. Wilde
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AeXtdOUVyHZn2CJaBkqD5eV2QKwhLhTJ/view?usp=drive_link
SPECIAL EDITIONS
EDUCATION EDITION
SPECIAL EDITION 1
SPANISH EDITION
SPECIAL EDITION 2
About the Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Magazine publisher Amy KD Tobik, BA, is an award-winning editor with more than 30 years of publishing experience. After successfully producing an autism magazine for more than six years, Amy branched out on her own to create Exceptional Needs Today, a resource that reaches all people at no cost to them. In September 2021, Exceptional Needs Today received the Gold Award from the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards honoring excellence. Amy is a graduate of Sweet Briar College in Virginia and her special interests include advocating for children with different abilities and education. She lives in the Carolinas with her husband, and they have two adult children. She is CEO of Lone Heron Publishing which publishes Exceptional Needs Today.
