Shana Nichols, PhD, is Owner and Director of ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development on Long Island, New York. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked in the areas of assessment, treatment, and research related to autism spectrum and other developmental disorders for over fifteen years. She currently resides in Huntington, NY with her horse and three cats.

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44th annual Autism Society Association (ASA) National Conference and Exhibition

July 10-13, 2013

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

with presentations by JKP authors:

Jennifer Cook O'Toole, presenting on 'Relentless Positivity (and a Little Bit of Coffee)'

Karla Helbert, presenting on 'Finding Your Own Way To Grieve: Supporting Those On The Spectrum In Grief and Loss'

Michael McManmon, presenting on 'I'm Ready For College But I Can't Find My Homework'

June Groden, presenting on 'The Importance Of Teaching Resilience'

Carol Gray, presenting on 'Social Stories: Breaking New Ground to Address Life's Most Challenging Topics'

Shana Nichols and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, presenting on 'Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Address Emotional Well-Being In Youth With ASDs'

Don't forget to stop by the JKP booth, #110, to meet with our authors, browse a selection of our new and forthcoming titles and speak with a company representative!

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JKP publications by Shana Nichols

Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years

Shana Nichols
With Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum

2009, Paperback: £15.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-855-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 352pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, counselling, families, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, sex education, social skills, social work, special education

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts

Eileen Riley-Hall
Foreword by Shana Nichols

2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-893-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, carers, child development, children, education, families, high functioning autism, parenting, pastoral care, special education, teenagers