Publications on Autism and Asperger Syndrome
The purpose of these writings is to share and uplift families who live in 2 worlds: the "normal" world and the world of autism. It is a 24/7 family task to love and support the child in the autism spectrum. It is a life filled with challenges and full of love. Crisis becomes "normal" and life goes on. Joy can be found in the moment and the wee hours of the night. It is 11:55pm and my son has come out to announce that it is time to go to bed, "Wouldn't you do better if you went to sleep right now?" This can be finished tomorrow!
Biographical Sketch of Janis E. Miskimins
- Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas with older brother and younger sister
- Mother of Two Grown Daughters and Adoption of Son with Asperger's
- Grandmother of 3 granddaugthers and 2 grandsons
- Bachelors Degree in Education: English major (1973)
- Masters Degree in Education: Counseling Psychology (1991)
- Over 35 years working with infants, children, teens, adults and families in traditional settings
as well as crisis intervention onsite settings
- Summer Camp Canoeing and Sailing Instructor (1970-1973)
- Public School Teacher: Junior High (1975-1977) and Homebound Students (1984-1994)
- Founder, Growing Kids Day Care Home (1977-1991)
- Secretary, Northeast Kansas Cleft Lip and Palate Association (1984-86)
- President, Douglas County Family Day Care Association (1979-1989)
- Founder and President, Sand Castles, Inc. (1991-ongoing)
- Guardian for elderly couple, single adult and child (1991-ongoing)
- Case Manager for disabled adults and children advocating for ongoing independent
living choices (1991-ongoing)
Books & Pamphlets written by Janis Miskimins:
“Case Study: Importance of Language for an Autistic/Asperger’s Child” (11 page report)
- Opens real thinking for positive results from cognitive & speech therapy
- Specific to Jared’s preschool experiences
$2.25 Rich Text format - Order on Sand Castles, Inc. Publications page
(Other Autism materials coming soon)
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