Judy Endow: Author, Artist, Mother… Autistic

Judy Endow, MSW, an author and international speaker on a variety of autism-related topics, is part of the Wisconsin DPI Statewide Autism Training Team and a board member of both the Autism Society of America, Wisconsin Chapter and the Autism National Committee.

In addition, Judy works with the Autistic Global Initiative (AGI), a program of the Autism Research Institute. She also maintains a private practice in Madison, Wisconsin, providing consultation for families, school districts and other agencies.

Besides having autism herself, she is the parent of three now grown sons, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. In her spare time Judy enjoys expressing her thoughts and ideas by creating one-of-a-kind hand-built pottery sculptures and painting with acrylics.

 
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Judy’s first book, “Making Lemonade, Hints for Autism’s Helpers,” (CBR Press, 2006,) shows how Judy has used the lemons of her autism to “make lemonade” in her own life. “Paper Words, Discovering and Living with My Autism,” (AAPC Publishing, 2009,) was 2010 International Book Award Finalist in Autobiographies/Memoirs.

In addition, Judy has authored “Outsmarting Explosive Behavior, A Visual System of Support and Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders,” (AAPC Publishing, 2009,) and “Practical Solutions for Stabilizing Students With Classic Autism to Be Ready to Learn: Getting to Go,” (AAPC Publishing, 2011).

Judy has also received the 2010 Autism Society Media Excellence Award for her DVD, “The Power of Words: How we talk about people with autism spectrum disorders matters!”, ( (AAPC Publishing, 2009.) In addition, she has authored the annual “Hidden Curriculum Calendar for Older Adolescents and Adults,” (AAPC Publishing 2009, 2010).

 
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This video shows Judy at the Autism Society‘s 40th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 25, 2009) in St. Charles, IL, where she participated in a discussion panel about the cultural aspects of autism.
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