Founder of AutismToday
KAREN SIMMONS
Karen is the Founder and CEO of Autism Today, the first online information and resource center for autism worldwide. She brings over twenty years of expertise to the organization having created over fourteen publications including “Chicken Soup for the Soul, Children with Special Needs” and gold medal award winning “The Official Autism 101 Manual”. She has hosted 68 conferences in both the biomedical and behavioral autism and special needs space and is deeply rooted in the autism community worldwide. As a parent to six children, two on the spectrum, she strongly believes in manifesting miracles for the global community in a very big way.
CEO, Founder, AutismToday.com
Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Children with Special Needs

The Books/CDs of Karen Simmons

Chicken Soup for the Soul, Children with Special Needs
A virtual alphabet soup of physical and mental disabilities is prevalent in today’s world. From ADHD to visual impairments, from autism to paralysis, 20 percent of the U.S. population has some form of special need.

The Official Autism 101 Manual
Award winning simplistic, yet comprehensive summary of what 44 top experts in the field explain autism and what to do about it so the novice can understand and respond. It’s a great beginning tool for parents, professionals, educators, community members and those with ASD.

Little Rainman
A poignant story of autism told through the eyes of a child with autism—Karen Simmons’ young son, Jonathan. This book of pictures serves as an illustration of what autism really is like for someone living with it.

Autism Tomorrow
It is designed not only to inspire those who are on the autism spectrum, but all of its readers to share our uncommon experiences and our unique gifts with the world.
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What People says About Karen Simmons
“Karen wanted her son to understand his autism, so she ended up teaching the whole community a lesson.”