Melissa & Andy Talk about Navigating Autism with Monica Jackson on Fox 5 Las Vegas
Monica Jackson interviews Melissa & Andy Areffi about Navigating Autism: The Essential how to by Parents for Parents on KVVU Las Vegas Fox 5
The Essential how-to by parents—for parents
Monica Jackson interviews Melissa & Andy Areffi about Navigating Autism: The Essential how to by Parents for Parents on KVVU Las Vegas Fox 5
Here’s our latest piece from ModernMom.com. When we became parents we swore we’d never be the ones that complained about the influence of media on our kids. In our defense, it’s not about content but more about style but I still can’t help thinking… Oh God, I am that mom. Check it out here. Television … Read more
We have a polite request to therapists, clinicians and other people work with out kids out there. There seems to be a trend out there that has irked us for some time now. Actually, it’s been bugging us for a while now, but this was the first time we had the opportunity to say something … Read more
We were so honored to be on this show. Thank you to Rob and the staff at Autism Spectrum Radio. Original Broadcast date Tuesday October 16, 2012
We are the parents of 3 kids with autism and we travel a lot. We’ve done planes, trains and automobiles. Recently we’ve been very irked with by people putting out these “how to travel with kids with autism” articles that turned out to be nothing but happy happy joy joy fluff pieces with no real … Read more
@skyeems4 recently asked us a question on Twitter. “Any suggestions on “fixing” a tactile problem w toilet paper? I have tried every brand, texture, color..:-(” Our son, Alex, and our eldest daughter Kennedy also have tactile issues. Our immediate suggestion was to try flushable wipes since it would probably be a familiar sensation from when … Read more
Melissa & Andy Areffi talk about their new book Navigating Autism: The Essential How-to by Parents for Parents
What does every mom or dad with a newly-diagnosed son or daughter with autism need most? A chatty, friendly, deeply informed best friend who is relentlessly honest but also realistically positive about the most effective ways to get through the confusing maze of choices that every parent of a kid on the spectrum faces. Melissa … Read more
North Hollywood California Charter principal says, “I don’t want THEM coming here” I have been going through the special education system in LAUSD for over six years now with my 3 kids. Like with anything you are thinking about buying, or places you’re thinking about going, you check them out, right? I read reviews on … Read more
Melissa helped out on this article http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970475/if-your-child-is-different If your child doesn’t fit in, help him find ways to be OK with being different.