we are very grateful Autism Parenting Magazine (APM) thanks all contributors who share their expertise to provide useful information to help all families around the world. Their contributions of time and knowledge allow us to provide up-to-date advice throughout each issue, not just the Autism Parenting Summit.
Each year, we award Contributor Awards in several categories to show our gratitude to these selfless individuals. Choosing among the many worthy candidates is a really difficult task and not everyone wins the award, but we are grateful to all the contributors who have shared their work with us. I couldn’t have done this without you, so please continue to submit your work for future issues.
Well, this is the autism expert of the year APMs 2022 Contributor Awards:
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Claire Delano, BA
Claire is a content writer. APMs Over the past year, she has shared her expertise with us countless times. With a BA in English from the University of Charleston, with a concentration in writing, rhetoric and publishing, she is the president and editor-in-chief of Campus C of C. Her writings have been published many times in various magazines..
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-delano-93a43519b/
Top Parental Advice Writer
Karen Kaplan, MS
Karen has contributed numerous articles APMs, offers her expertise in many areas of autism. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech Pathology, an Educational Administration Certificate, and a Moderate to Advanced Teaching Credential, she has been an instructor at Alliant University in the Autism Spectrum Certificate Program. A former executive director of the Wings Learning Center for children with autism, she has served on numerous non-profit boards, assists non-governmental organizations in Indonesia and Africa, and was the director of a boarding school in Sacramento. I was. She is currently consulting with her family, school and adult programs.
Website: https://www.karenkaplanasd.com/
Email: [email protected]
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Top Autism Advocacy Writer
Angela Chaps
Contributed by Angela APMs Many times over the past year. An adult with autism that wasn’t diagnosed until her late 20s, she is an advocate for autism and mental health and has struggled with her own anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and, in the past, depression. We are dealing with it. She is working on what she calls two “encouraging jobs” that help her grow and transform herself, and the people in her life who have provided her with support and positivity. Thank you. She wants to have a strong voice for those with autism and mental illness as she learns about advocacy, leadership and organization that will help her succeed in the future.
Top Behavioral Solutions Writer
Carol Tatom, RBT
Carol provided great information to help resolve the behavior. APMsA mother of four, one with autism, she works as an Autism Response Team Administrator and previously worked as a Behavioral Technician. She served on the Dallas Chapter Committee on Autism Talks for four years and on the Tyler Chapter Committee for one year. Human With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Her Service, Child & Family Focused on Her Service, she also volunteers in the autism community connecting her family to resources, services, and support.
Top Financial Planning Advisor
Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC
Ryan provided a lot of useful information APMs Parents with financial planning. He is a registered agent providing securities, investment advice and financial planning through MML Investors Services, LLC. He is also a member of SIPC.he is the founder of Special support plan Aimed at leading families to independence through ongoing multi-generational planning, we are passionate about helping families move forward with confidence.
Website: http://www.aspecialneedsplan.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aspecialneedsplan
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-f-platt-mba-chfc-chsnc/
Top Autism Safety Advisor
Lieutenant Joseph Pangaro, CPM, CSO, MOI
Lieutenant Pangalo is the author of numerous safety articles. APMs, has also been presented at the Autism Parenting Summit. A 28-year veteran law enforcement officer and former director of school safety and security, he founded True Security Design, a company that provides training on safety and security issues to law enforcement agencies, schools, businesses and places of worship. I run it. Lt. Pangaro is also an award-winning author. Autism Parenting Magazine Articles on the safety and security of children on the spectrum.
Website: www.ipvideocorp.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-pangaro-38319624
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pangarotrainingandmanagement
twitter: https://twitter.com/pangarotraining
Top Autism Diagnostic Writers
Karla Pretorius, M. Psych, Nanette Botha, BEd
Both Karla and Nanette have many useful articles APMsThey are co-founders of AIMS Global. Karla is a research psychologist who advocates for awareness, acceptance and understanding of autism globally. Nanette is an educator who has always been passionate about watching children learn and grow. Together, they have given presentations in many countries and worked with autism advocates and adults on the spectrum to provide a holistic support system for AIMS. AIMS Global offers in-home, online, supervised programs, and full-spectrum online courses to support parents and their children in everyday life.
Website: http://www.aimslobal.info
Instagram: @aimsglobal
Facebook: @aimsglobalautism
top educational writers
Dr. Ronald I. Malcolm, EdD
Dr. Malcolm shares his expertise in numerous articles. APMsHe is an assistant director of special education for public school districts and an associate professor at the University of Phoenix. He is also a member of the University of Kansas Special Graduate School. His degrees include a Bachelor’s degree in English and Special Education, a Master’s degree in Counseling, Special Education and School Administration, a PhD in Educational Leadership, and a postgraduate degree in Positive Behavioral Support and Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has spent the past 37 years working with students from the age of 3 to his 21 with autism and various medical needs in a variety of school and community settings.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ronald-malcolm-11983539/
Top Autism Strategy Writer
Emily Ransom, MSE
Emily shares her experience and knowledge of autism APMs Many times. A mother of a child with severe autism and epilepsy who writes her blog. Mama and Kash voice, shares his son’s journey through autism and provides a safe haven for families to feel less alone. She recently completed a Master’s Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Autism and Affective and Behavioral Disorders, and lives with her husband, son, daughter, and two dogs (one of which is her autism dog). ) and I live in Indiana.
Website: https://mamatokashsvoice.wordpress.com/
Facebook: @mamatokashsvoice
Instagram: @mamatokashsvoice
top sensory solution writer
Heather Cook, ACC
Heather has contributed several times to APM using her experience. An autism self-advocate, she is also a certified life coach, certified teacher, and autism coach who helps individuals with autism and their families find effective and successful ways to be themselves. I have.
Website: http://www.autismchrysalis.com
twitter: @hmm_cook
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kKJ0ir
Special mention of autistic parent advice
Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna, M. Pharm, PhD
Dr. Tunna uses her expertise to provide advice for parents. APMs with some issues. Autism Success She is the founder of the Academy and her signature coaching program. Autism Transformation and Success, she works to help children with autism reach their highest developmental success and potential, working closely with parents who are primary care providers. I write and advocate for print media as well as social media platforms. She is a licensed pharmacist, eminent scientist, educator, and most importantly, a mother of three with autism.
Website: http://www.neurodiversenerd.com
Facebook: @autismsuccessacademyg
Instagram: @autismsuccessacademy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tasnuva-tunna-early-autism-recovery-and-success-coach-24a79470/
Special mention of behavioral solutions for autism
Beatrice (Bea) Moise, MS, BCCS
Bea writes helpful articles based on her personal experience as a parent of an autistic child. APMs.Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Psychology of A mental health counselor specializing in applied behavior analysis, Bea is a board-certified cognitive specialist, parenting coach, author, and national speaker. She is also the founder of A Child Like Mine, LLC. The company educates parents of children with unique behavioral and learning needs while providing them with the tools they need to succeed at home. She has appeared and been published in several TV shows and magazines.
Website: http://www.achild-likemine.com
Facebook: @BeaMoise.MS
Instagram: @achildlikemine
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-moise-ms-bccs-02518983/
twitter: https://twitter.com/AChildLikeMine
Special mention for personal stories
Kimberly Rutan McCafferty
Kimberly used her experience as a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum to APMsShe is an autistic family partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Raising Autism: Surviving the Early Years.
Website: http://autismmommytherapist.wordpress.com/
Special mention of autistic parent advice
Trika Prasad
Turika is a mother of an autistic child and shares everything she’s learned about her journey in her article. APMsHe volunteers as an advocacy ambassador for Autism Speaks and is a member of the local Autism Advisory Board. She also volunteers in other capacities for autism awareness and acceptance.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulika-prasad-57261916/
special mention for poetry
Mary Parker
Using her talents as a writer and journalist, Mary has written poetry for several issues of APM. She also has an autistic daughter and she cannot speak. Most recently she has authored a book, a collection of horror fiction. sweet nightmare.
twitter: @mparkerhorror
