Shared Perspectives Support posts and book information for Parents, Families, Educators and Caregivers struggling with autism and developmental disabilities.
Shared Perspectives Support is owned and operated by Colette McNeil.
Colette McNeil is the author of multiple award winning books on supporting children with autism. She has over 35 years of experience working with children with autism in a wide range of educational, recreational, and care giving settings. Ms. McNeil holds a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and follows positive psychology inspirations. Ms. McNeil aspires to development confidence in children with autism through expanding the perspectives of their parents, families, teachers and caregivers.
Colette McNeil has had over 70 trainings in supporting individuals with disabilities including advance level training in the following evidence-based, autism focused instruction:
- PECS – Picture Exchange Communication System
- TEACCH – Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children
- The SCERTS Model, a Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ICON to ICAN – Visual Supports
- Links to Language
- Intensive Behavioral Instruction (IBI) including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Strategies
Publications:
Entienda el desafío del -NO- en los niños con autismo; mejore la communicación, Aumente la positividad, Favorezca las relaciones. MSI Press (2022)
Understanding the Challenge of “NO” for Children with Autism: Improving Communication, Increasing Positivity, Enhancing Relationships. MSI Press (2017).
Choice and Structure for Children with Autism: second edition. MSI Press (2022).
Choice and Structure for Children with Autism: Getting Through the Long Days of Quarantine .MSI Press (2020).
Multiple articles and posts on this website
Multiple articles for Autism Parenting Magazine