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In this one-of-a-kind collaboration with over 40 well-known professionals and individuals with ASD, this book has wisdom, humor, and a hefty dose of reality for autistic and non-autistic readers. A moment-in-time book whose relevance will last. Discover strategies for thriving as society reopens after the pandemic while exploring the reflections of autistic individuals living through its aftermath. Perfect for anyone on the autism spectrum-and those who support them-Life After Lockdown: Resetting Perceptions of Autism offers practical and thought-provoking plans for rebuilding social connections, returning to school, handling stress, and navigating a post-COVID world. This book empowers individuals, families, and educators by providing proven strategies coupled with reflections on how society might connect and collaborate to best support autistic individuals across the lifespan. Life After Lockdown offers answers and hope for individuals, families, and educators. Voices of more than 40 authors, including individuals with ASD, family members, and professionals, provide invaluable strategies and insightful stories. With chapters that both inform and inspire, Life After Lockdown provides practical advice and addresses the deeper issues of respect, dignity, and the importance of providing everyone with the opportunity to build a meaningful life. Five sections include: Becoming Social Again-Coping with the anxiety of reentering the social world while rebuilding valued social connections. Back to School-Adjusting to the new health and safety requirements while rebuilding skills that may have diminished during a year of online school. Adults in Transition-Unique perspectives from autistic adults, plus suggestions from professionals on how to navigate employment, higher education, and mental health issues. Into the Community-The challenges of returning to both essential and pleasurable activities while coping with an unpredictable post-pandemic world. Reboot-A deeper look through stories and reflections at how life after lockdown could be a moment of profound change for people on the spectrum. Life After Lockdown: Resetting Perceptions of Autism is a book that can provide valuable help and inspire change by both empowering and inspiring us all to move forward. Join the call to reset perceptions of autism-order your copy today!

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Dr. Rebecca Silva has had over 35 years of experience working with students with special needs in the roles of special education teacher, grant coordinator, university instructor, principal, and administrator. During her tenure as the special education administrator in Riverside California, she developed the Reach Autism Program, providing evidence-based interventions in classroom and in-home settings. In addition, Dr. Silva has developed and implemented specialized professional development programs providing intensive training for educators focused on increasing learning success for students with severe intellectual disabilities. She has also written numerous grants, articles, manuals, and curricula in the area of autism, assessment, and transition including The Transitions Curriculum and the SANDI-FAST Online Assessment System. In addition, Dr. Silva's commitment to families of children with autism and related disabilities is evident through her work with a number of organizations. Most notable is her 2-year tenure as Co-Chair of the California Senate Select Committee on Autism, Inland Empire. She currently serves as Board Vice-Chair for the Autism Assessment Center of Excellence, Inland Empire, and is Board Treasurer for the Autism Society, Inland Empire. Rene DeLoss has worked with individuals with ASD for 16 years, as an ABA tutor, a paraprofessional, aresearch assistant, and a special education teacher. She is currently an editor, working closely withauthors and publishers to ensure that high-quality, innovative books about ASD are constantlyadvancing our expertise and knowledge. Rene believes that the most important part of being aneducator or editor is making sure that students and authors know they are valued and respected-nomatter what. Ruth Prystash has been an educator for over 40 years, sharing the lives and stories of neurodiverseindividuals of all ages-in state institutions, non-public schools, county programs, and districtclasses-as an award-winning teacher, staff development specialist, and consultant. She currently worksas an editor and writer, developing and writing books about ASD. Teacher Ruth believes that allindividuals deserve the chance to have a rich and meaningful life.

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