Chantal Sicile-Kira Brings Her New Autism Book to Autism One Radio

Chantal Sicile-Kira, award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASD's and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders, international lecturer, & US/Canada Marketing Director of The Autism File magazine hosts Special Series on Autism One Radio.  Click HERE to see her website, including her books.

The Real World of Autism with Chantal Sicile-Kira

Tune in every other Tuesday at 1:30 ET starting Tuesday, October 28 for a special series of programs based on Chantal’s latest book AUTISM LIFE SKILLS : From Communication and Safety to Self Esteem and More: 10 Essential Abilities Every Child Deserves and Needs to Learn. With advice and reflections from adults across the spectrum, as well as Sicile-Kira's own experience as an advocate and parent of an autistic teen, the book (and this special series) covers these ten essential life skills: Making Sense of the World, Communication, Safety, Self-Esteem, Pursuing Interests, Self-Regulation, Independence, Social Relationships, Self-Advocacy, and Earning a Living.

Tuesday, October 28

1:30 ET, 10:30 PT
Topic: Autism Life Skills: Making Sense of the World
Guest: Brian R. King, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chantal and Brian discuss  Brian’s experience with sensory processing challenges.  Brian brings a unique three-fold perspective to the world of Asperger's as a parent, an adult on the spectrum and a clinical social worker focusing exclusively on working with Asperger clients and their families.  Brian is the author of various books, as well as the author of the article “The R Word” in The Autism File magazine.

Tuesday, November 11
1:30 ET, 10:30 PT
Topic: Autism Life Skills: Communication
Guest: Darlene Hanson, Speech Language Pathologist
Chantal and Darlene discuss augmentative communication and how to help children who are nonverbal develop speech or a functional method of communication. Darlene is the Director of Communication Services, for WAPAPDH,  a non-profit organization in the Los Angeles area that provides assessment of speech, language, and augmentative communication. Darlene also has a private practice. For more information, go to http://www.darlenehanson.com/

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
1:30 ET, 10:30 PT
Topic: Autism Life Skills: Safety
Guest: Dr. Nora Baladarien
(More information to follow on the remainder of the series.)