Colette McNeil is the author of multiple award-winning books. Her debut book, Understanding the Challenge of “No,” for Children with Autism: Improving Communication, Increasing Positivity, Enhancing Relationships, has been translated into Spanish. Entienda el desafío del -NO- en los niños con autismo; is added to Ms. McNeil's list of publications. Her book Choice and Structure for Children with Autism: Getting through the Long Days of Quarantine was updated. Choice and Structure for Children with Autism, Second Edition expands on the original and is applicable to everyday family life.
Ms. McNeil has over 30 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:
• Intensive Behavioral Instruction (IBI) which includes ABA practices.
• PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System
• TEACCH - Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped
• The SCERTS Model, a Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ICON to ICAN - Visual Supports
• Links to Language
• Pivotal Response Training
