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About Chantal Sicile-Kira
Chantal’s passion for empowering others, her love of writing, and her personal interest in autism has led her to become an award-winning author, speaker, and leader in the field of adolescence and transition to adulthood. She has been involved with autism spectrum disorders for over 20 years as both a parent and a professional on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Chantal’s Newest Book 41 Things About Autism
Every year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In 41 Things To Know About Autism, Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is for you. More Info
Praise for Chantal’s Other Books
Autism Life Skills
“Sicile-Kira has done a beautiful job of putting the voices of many people on the spectrum into one book.”
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., from the Foreword
“No parent-author of a significantly-affected child with autism has listened, and learned, from adults on the spectrum more than Chantal Sicile-Kira. In this, perhaps her most useful book, she shows us how these long-ignored experts have greatly enhanced her ability to help her son Jeremy achieve a happy and purpose-filled life. Brava, Chantal.”
Michael John Carley, Executive Director, GRASP The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership, Inc. and author of Asperger’s From the Inside Out
“In a single publication, Chantal Sicile-Kira has sensitively combined personal interviews and the extensive literature highlighting personal perspectives into a thoughtful collection of comments that address topics ranging from sensory integration to employment. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who lives, works, or educates someone on the autism spectrum.”
Dr. Cathy Pratt, Chair, Board of Directors, Autism Society of America Director of Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
“Parents raising a teenager on the spectrum will find this clearly written and carefully documented guidebook to be full of important information and practical advice… This book will provide invaluable help and guidance to both parents and professionals. It is highly recommended.”
–Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Director of the Autism Research Institute Founder of the Autism Society of America Editor of Autism Research Review International
“…Chantal deals frankly with adolescent issues that many people do not want to discuss such as sexuality…. Chantal’s book also contains a great section on sibling and family issues… This book provides a wealth of sources of information on just about everything a parent or teacher will need. It provides a balanced approach to different types of treatments…”
–Temple Grandin, Ph.D., author of Thinking in Pictures
” With Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, Chantal has once again written a book that should be read by every parent of a child on the autism spectrum. Chantal provides useful, practical, and insightful guidance on topics ranging from transition to sexuality. These are tough topics and she handles them with tremendous wisdom, frankness and grace…”
–Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism Chair, National Autism Society of America (ASA)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
“Chantal Sicile-Kira’s book is a clearly written, well-organized, carefully documented compilation of important information and useful advice. It will provide invaluable help and guidance to parents and professionals alike, especially those who are new to the world of autism. This book is not merely highly recommended – it is indispensable!”
–Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Director and Founder, Autism Research Institute, Co-founder of Autism Society of America
“What I really like about Chantal’s book are the many references to and quotes from people on the autism/Asperger spectrum. This information from personal experiences will give both parents and professionals much needed insight into how people on the spectrum perceive the world.”
–Temple Grandin Ph.D., author of Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation
“Parents will find this book a huge help. It answers many of the questions we get asked on the Autism Helpline and, because Chantal is a parent herself, parents will find her approach very helpful. She packs a huge amount of information into this book without overwhelming the reader with facts.”
–Sarah Benson, Autism Helpline, The National Autistic Society UK
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