: About Me

Andrea Coventry is a Montessori child turned Montessori educator, with over 20 years experience working with children ages infant through upper elementary. Also a freelance writer and book reviewer, further contributions can also be found on Suite 101, Associated Content, Bright Hub, Examiner, and various blogs.

My passion is ...

music, reading and writing, learning something new

I know too much about ...

a little bit of everything

My parents always told me ...

to follow my heart and be happy in my endeavors

My childhood ambition ...

to become a writer and a teacher

My favorite memory ...

getting lost in my father's gardens

Why I write ...

to express myself and maybe help someone else

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

obsessing over new Jakob Dylan and watching Six Feet Under, finally!

My first job ...

babysitting

My best moment ...

any time I can finally break through and reach a struggling child

My inspiration ...

music that strikes a chord within, all the beautiful people I know, and the beautiful world around me

Health & Fitness > Autism Book reviews: My Child Has Autism, What Parents Need to Know, by Clarissa Willis

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My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know by Clarissa Willis, Ph.D. is an excellent introductory tool for parents with a child newly diagnosed with autism. It explains all of the involved jargon in a clear fashion, allowing parents to better understand everything. Willis begins by explaining what autism is and what it is not, including a look at what is known as the autism spectrum. She also provides an overview of the diagnostic process and applicable treatments and techniques. A whole chapter is devoted to trying to answer common questions asked by parents of children with autism. C...

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