April 2013 - Navigating Autism

Three kids with autism – Kennedy, Alex and Bella – skate at the 2013 ISI Open competition in Anaheim

April 30, 2013April 29, 2013 by Melissa Areffi

As parents we need to help our kids. When Kennedy, Alex and Bella were diagnosed they all had different stimming behavior. One they had in common was spinning. We tried to get them to stop and that didn’t work so we tried to find a way to make it useful. How can spinning be useful? … Read more

Melissa & Andy Areffi talk with Autism Radio – Hope Saves the Day

April 19, 2013 by Andy Areffi

Autism Radio – Hope Saves the Day™ – Show # 161 Interview with Melissa Martinez Areffi and Andrew Areffi authors of the new book “Navigating Autism: The Essential How To By Parents For Parent http://www.autismradio.org/podcasts/2013/4/14/show-161-interview-with-melissa-martinez-areffi-and-andrew-a.html Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast Powered By Podbean …

Check out our latest interview on In Style KASA Fox 2

April 11, 2013April 11, 2013 by Andy Areffi

Melissa & Andy Areffi sit down and talk about Navigating Autism with Nikki & Matt on In Style.

Pawn Stars: Taking a Stroll Though history

April 5, 2013 by Andy Areffi

Here’s our latest article on Modern Mom By Melissa and Andrew Ar… on April 3, 2013 http://www.modernmom.com/blogs/melissa-and-andrew-areffi/pawn-stars-taking-a-stroll-though-history Below are all the pics from the visit.

Melissa & Andrew Areffi talk to Rachael Smith on MORE Fox 5 with Special guest Kennedy Athena Areffi

April 4, 2013 by Andy Areffi

Kennedy finally got to make her interview debut

Melissa & Andrew Areffi on Morning scramble KAZTV

April 5, 2013April 4, 2013 by Andy Areffi

Melissa & Andrew Areffi authors of Navigating Autism: The Essential How-To By Parents for Parents talk about parenting and Autism on the Morning Scramble in Phoenix

About the Areffis

The Areffis are the parents of three children with autism – Kennedy, age 10, Alex, age 9, and Bella, age 7. They wrote “Navigating Autism” because they were not able to find a book to guide them when Kennedy was diagnosed with autism in 2005. They were still struggling to get the assistance she needed when Alex was diagnosed on the spectrum in 2006 and Bella in 2008. They work tirelessly to support parents of autistic children, “We want to help as many people as possible,” says Melissa. “With early intervention, these kids can go on to become anything, and not dependent on disability services their entire lives. As parents, we want our kids to have a shot at happiness, and a ‘normal’ life. We figured we didn’t have any right to complain about how things are unless we did something about it to help.”