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A few years ago, I interviewed many adults on the spectrum for my book Autism Life Skills about what were the important areas that concerned them the most while growing up.
Member Since May 22, 2009

About Me

Name
Chantal Sicile-Kira
Location
San Diego
About Me
Relationship Status: 
Married
Here For: 
Networking
Friends
Smoke/Drink: 
Drink Only
Children: 
Rebecca 19, Jeremy 23
Education: 
University of California at Irvine
School: 
Curtis High School
Occupation: 
Autism author, speaker, advocate and consultant
A Little About Me: 

I am the author of five award winning books on autism. My latnest one, A Full Life with Autism was co-authored with my son. I provide practical information parents and educators can use. For more info go to: chantalsicile-kira.com I host a radio show ion Autism One Radio. 

Why I am a Part of the AutismOne Community: 

I love sharing information about autism. We can learn a lot from each other.

What I am Here For: 
To share information and make connections.
Autism Help / Accomplishments: 

Autism Spectrum Disorders; Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum; and Autism Life Skills. I provide practical information parents and educators can use. For more info go to: chantalsicile-kira.com I host a radio show ion Autism One Radio. I speak internationally about autism, especially on adolescent issues and transitioning to work and adulthood. I have developed a workbook for self employment for people with developmental disabilities.

My Daily Motivations: 

My family and the autism community.

Goals: 
Make the world a better place.
Help Needed: 
Would like to share idea on adolescent challenges and transitioning to adulthood, and plans for adult life- residential social and working.
Help to Give: 

Info on adolescent challenges and transitioning to adulthood

My Credentials: 

 

Support We Can Offer: 

 

How Our Company Is Involved With Autism: 

 

Activities: 
Reading, writing, exercising, eating, movies, museums. Watching the sunset on the ocean.
Books / Magazines: 
Stephen King
Music: 
Dave Matthews
Inspirational Spots: 
The beach here at Torrey Pines; Paris, France; New York.
Personal Heroes: 
Autism moms and dads My son, and all who struggle to be understood and to understand. Temple Grandin Bernard Rimland