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  In her latest post, in preparation for World Autism Day, Franki Bagdade, aiuthor of the IAN Book of the Year, I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them ,  writes about autistic voices -- you can read it HERE . For more posts by and about Franki and her award-winning book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

  Excerpt from Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism (McNeil) - Chapter 3 When No Means Yes   Augustus One Summer Day in a Class for Elementary School Students with Autism Story originally printed in Autism Parenting Magazine, June, 2017    “Good work, Josiah. You are all done! Let’s check your schedule.” Josiah smiles brightly and hurries to his schedule, knowing swimming is next. As he and Miss Leaky walk through the quietly bustling classroom, a small voice calls out, “Miss Leaky, swimming?”  “Yes, Augustus, first work then swimming. Hurry up and finish your work.”  Augustus smiles and continues working. Miss Leaky and Josiah walk outside and across the courtyard to the restroom.  Returning, the pair is met with a commotion of loud crying, pounding noises, and the sight of Augustus lying on his back kicking his feet.  Miss Leaky inquires, “What happened?” Miss Ellie shares, “Augustus is mad because he was not allowed to go with Miss Alan to get read

  Just released!  Entienda el desafío del -NO en los niños con autismo by Colette McNeil. Available from online sellers, including Amazon. More information HERE . Order with 25% discount, using code FF25 when prompted, at msipress.com/shop. For more posts about Colette and her books, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.     

  This long-requested Spanish-language edition of Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism (McNeil) is now available on pre-order at the MSI Press webstore.  For more posts about Colette and her books, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .

  The second edition of Colette McNeil's popular book, Choice and Structure for Children with Autism , was released on Friday.  Here is the description of the book: How are you and your child with autism managing at home? Are you productively juggling or really struggling? Is your daughter playing throughout your home or staying alone? During interactions, is your son engaged or enraged? Are your toys being enjoyed or does your child get annoyed? After most days do you feel celebrated or devastated? If you are struggling, this little book offers support in improving focus, engagement, and cooperation. Strategies include ways to offer thoughtfully chosen choice and structure when engaging with autistic children. Parents of children with autism are certain to find this book helpful! Edition 1: Winner of Readers' Views Gold Award for Education Edition 1: Winner of Readers' Views Silver Award for Parenting For more posts about Colette and her books, click HERE .               

  excerpt from Choice and Structure for Children with Autism COMPREHENSION AND COMMUNICATION   Cues: Children with autism need clear and predictable cues to help them know what to do, when to do things, where to go, or what to get. Basically, they need cues to assist their comprehension of your requests. You may or may not be aware of it, but you are already using predictable cues with your children to let them know what expectations you have. A cue is anything that is done, said, shown, or positioned to signal an expectation to act, refrain from acting, or indicate that there will be upcoming information. A cue can be as obvious as standing in front of your child with a ball and asking, “Do you want to play basketball?” A cue can also be as subtle as raising an eyebrow and taking a deep breath before answering a request for another chocolate bar. With this breath, most children already know the answer is, “No.” Children with autism, by nature of the diagnosis, do not pick up on su

Dennis Standing in the kitchen, cabinet door open, Dennis and Dad are seeking a snack. “Well, Dennis, it looks like we need to make a trip to the store soon. We are out of your favorite items.” Holding his picture communication support device, Dennis requests cookies.  Dad shows Dennis a bag of crackers and a granola bar, “No cookies, how about one of these?” Dennis repeats his request for cookies and Dad replies, “No. No cookies.” A typical snack time in Dennis’ house is usually pretty casual. Dennis may receive a package of whatever snack he wants as long as he uses his communication device to make the request. Following his training and routine, Dennis persists with his request for cookies, creating a picture sentence, “I want cookie, please.” Dad answers more firmly, “No cookies.”  Feeling confused and reprimanded, Dennis becomes agitated, screams out and stomps his foot.  Opening the cupboard wider, Dad encourages Dennis to look inside, “Look Dennis, we have NO cook

We are proud to have learned that MSI Press author, Colette McNeil, has been named Top Communication Advisor by Autism Parenting Magazine. Colette is the author of two books: Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism has earned the following awards: Reader Views Literary Awards Silver Medal Adult Classics Kops-Fetherling International Books Legacy Award Education Choice and Structure for Children with Autism has earned the following awards: Reader Views Literary Awards Silver Medal Parenting

Colette McNeil published a helpful article on apps and other tools for parents of children with autism in the September issue of Autism Parenting Magazine . The title is "Personal Communication Supports for Nonverbal Children with Autism." The article focuses on specific tools and support for communicating with nonverbal children. To ready the article, you will need to subscribe to Autism Parenting Magazine , but if you have a child with autism (or are a teacher of one), it should be worth it. Colette is the author of two books on autism that have been published by MSI Press.  For more information about this book, click HERE . For more information about this book, click HERE . For more posts on Colette, click HERE . For more posts on autism, click HERE .