Meet The Parents of 3 kids on the autism spectrum

autism authors Melissa & Andy Areffi

Melissa and Andy will be speaking at the Parent’s Place along with Dr. Temple Grandin. Melissa & Andy will share personal stories about life with three children on the autism spectrum. Topics include what to do after the autism diagnosis, knowing your end game with autism and the importance of keeping your relationship strong.  Hosted … Read more

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

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

Areffi Family

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 …

Kids pay tribute to their uncle Steve

Kennedy, Alex and Bella three kids with #autism each give a speech about their uncle Steve. Thalia and Wyatt Miller also pay tribute to Uncle Steve with the 23rd psalm. The kids asked us to put this up because they loved Steve very much. We wanted to publish it because we want you to know … Read more