The Autism Discussion Page on Anxiety, Behavior, School, and Parenting Strategies ─ A Toolbox for Helping Children With Autism Feel Safe, Accepted, and Competent

Nason, a mental health professional who treats individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders and runs the Autism Discussion Page on Facebook, draws on posts to the page to provide a manual for those supporting children with autism to help them feel safe, competent, and accepted. It focuses on major challenges children and families experience during their daily routine in the areas of comfort zones; stress and anxiety; challenging behavior; labels, diagnoses, and co-occurring disorders; mentoring children on the spectrum; building on strengths and interests; parenting and discipline; challenges at school; and teaching empowerment skills. Annotation c2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Bill Nason, MS, LLP, runs the Autism Discussion Page on Facebook which has 40,000 likes to date. He is a mental health professional with over 30 years' experience in the field of developmental disabilities, specializing in individuals with multiple severe behavior challenges. He currently works as supervisor of consultant services for a community behavioral health agency in Flint Michigan, USA, and contracts with Oakland University's Center for Autism to run sports programs for children with autism.