JULY 2026
Read exclusive articles by top advocates
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Temple Grandin, PhD | Prominent figure in both animal science and autism education
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Kate Swenson | Finding Cooper's Voice Podcast & New York Times Bestselling Author
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Dani Bowman | Danimation & Producer & Self-Advocate
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Akhil Lad | Non-Speaking Neurodiverse Student & Akhil Autism Foundation
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Ron Sandison | Professor of Theology & Self-Advocate
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Kaelynn Partlow | ABA & American autistic television personality & Self-Advocate
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Adrian Wood | Tales of an Educated Debutante Podcast & New York Times Bestselling Author
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Hannah Wilder for Trevor Dealy | Trev's Trades
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Carrie Cariello | Podcaster & New York Times Bestselling Author
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Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes | Autism Spectrum Resources for Marriage & Family, LLC
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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Community support
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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
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Exceptional Needs Today
awareness. acceptance. inclusion.
About the Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Magazine publisher Amy KD Tobik, BA, is an award-winning editor with more than 36 years of publishing experience. After successfully producing an autism magazine for more than 6 years, Amy branched out on her own to create Exceptional Needs Today, a resource that reaches all people at no cost. 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. Amy is a volunteer reading tutor for children with reading challenges. She is a member of the Fort Mill Rotary Club and the Nation Ford DAR. She lives in the Carolinas with her husband, and they have two adult children. She is the CEO of Lone Heron Publishing, which publishes Exceptional Needs Today.
