Karen Simmons

Founder of AutismToday

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 Face Of The Autism and Special Needs

Is Changing The Face Of The Autism and Special Needs Community by offering a platform of results driven interventions catering to the personal needs of every person.

Amazing Story

An amazing story of how one woman raises six children – two with special needs – survives a near-death experience writes dozens of books – hosts numerous conferences internationally – without accepting a dime from the government, special interest groups or corporations!

To love unconditionally

Our loved ones with autism are here with us now, perhaps to teach us what we need to learn most. To love unconditionally. Karen’s passion is contagious and continues to change the lives and attitudes of those touched by autism everywhere.

Karen’s words

“Its time to quit focusing on the problem and start focusing on the solution”

“Karen wanted her son to understand his autism, so she ended up teaching the whole community a lesson.”

Woman’s World Magazine

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

October 26, 2017

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

October 28, 2017

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

October 27, 2017

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.

My Videos

What People says About Karen Simmons

“Karen wanted her son to understand his autism, so she ended up teaching the whole community a lesson.”

Woman’s World Magazine

“These pictures are some of the best illustrations of what autism is. They give the reader a really good picture of how a child with autism thinks. They think with pictures in their head. I use them in my presentation and lectures to demonstrate visual thinking process.”

Temple Grandin, Autistic Adult, Presenter, and Author of Thinking In Pictures

“Autism demonstrates the genius in every human soul. This book is an absolutely genius idea!”

Robert G. Allen, Author of Multiple Streams of Income and Nothing Down, Co-Author of The One Minute Millionaire

“Little Rainman shows that autism can be seen and understood by everyone. After reading this book full of miraculous pictures, I feel greater love, compassion and understanding of a situation that somehow touches us all sooner or later.”

Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator, #1 New York Times best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series

“Karen wanted her son to understand his autism, so she ended up teaching the whole community a lesson.”