Today we are joined by Derek Danziger. He is the author of the book “I’m Autistic and I’m Awesome”. This is an important episode to raise awareness and educate ourselves on how to best serve our students. Topics Covered 1. Every change this on the spectrum is going to show it in different ways.  2. Autism doesn’t discriminate.  3. The national institute of health says that 1 out of 44 children nationally is on the autism spectrum.  4. It is important for the parent and teacher to know how to best work with this child and best prepare them for success.  5. The level of attention that needs to be provided to a child on the spectrum is a lot of individualized attention  6. It’s important that schools understand how prevalent this is and we invest in resources to help them out.  7. Look at this as a superability not a disability.  8. As a parent talking to the school district is extremely important.  9. Alternative Behavior Therapy  10. They deserve to be celebrated and to be here.  11. Book recommendations: The Four Agreements by  Don Miguel Ruiz, The God Equation by   Michio Kaku, The Alchemist  by  Paulo Coehlo. 12. Always be curious and be looking to learn more. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Autistic-Awesome-Derek-Danziger/dp/B0C1HRTBFT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=93BGRU9VW3Z2&keywords=i%27m+autistic+and+i%27m+awesome+book&qid=1699764605&sprefix=i%27m+autistic+and+i%27m+awesome+book%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 Bio: Derek Danziger is the author of the children's book "I'm Autistic and I'm Awesome". Also, he  has nearly 30 years of strategic public relations, marketing, media relations and communications experience, primarily in the public sector, real estate, and development arena, with nonprofit organizations, and for major civic events. He currently serves as president of the San Diego office of OPR Communications.