Weekly motivation and expert guidance for parents of autistic children

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Salt Isn't Sugar

This week, we’ll explore how our assumptions and beliefs we hold about our kids can either limit or can open up new possibilities. I’ll share the wisdom of an old Chinese fable and you’ll hear an excerpt from my book Challenging the Myths of Autism.

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AIM with Jonathan Alderson?

Jonathan Alderson, author of Challenging the Myths of Autism and ThriveGuide founder, shares insights and strategies learned from 25+ years working with autistic children.

Based on a foundation of love and acceptance, each weekly AIM article empowers parents with positive attitude, clear intentions, and motivation to help their autistic children thrive.

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Let Language Happen

This week, I invite you to listen to this young autistic boy speak about his experience of learning to talk.

Focus on You!

In February of 2020, one of the NBA’s most famous all-stars Shaquille O’Neal shared an anecdote about his former teammate Kobe Bryant at the deceased Bryant’s Celebration of Life: During one game, when Kobe didn’t pass the ball, Shaquille barked the old adage “Hey, Kobe, there’s no “I” in team!” Apparently Kobe replied, “I know. But there’s an “M-E!” And smiled.