Out and About: Preparing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Participate in Their Communities
Jill Hudson, MS, CCLS, is a certified child life specialist. Trained at Johns Hopkins, she formerly worked at Children s Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her master s degree in autism/Asperger Syndrome from the University of Kansas. (Add picture of Prescriptions for Success to the right of her bio) She is the author of Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment and Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jill consults and presents nationally and internationally. Amy Bixler COFFIN, M.S., is the education autism administrator for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), where she coordinates and provides professional development on autism spectrum disorders for Ohio schools and families. She has a master s degree in special education from the University of Akron. A special educator for 16 years, Amy has served as special education teacher, low-incidence supervisor, director of special education, and autism program director. Amy has presented at state and national conferences.