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All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism
All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism, by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer, is a picture book for ages 4–8 about Zane, a young zebra who worries that his classmates notice only his “autism stripe.” With his mother’s support, he learns to appreciate autism alongside his other qualities, including curiosity, honesty, and caring. The story explores differences, identity, and self-acceptance and can support conversations at home or in educational settings. The book includes a reading guide with background information about autism and a note for parents and caregivers with tips for finding support.
Alison M. Maresh, M.D.
Dr. Alison M. Maresh, M.D., is a pediatric ear, nose, and throat specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is board-certified in otolaryngology and has completed fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology. She evaluates and treats children with hearing loss and ear disease, airway and voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, drooling, pediatric sleep apnea, tonsil and adenoid problems, tongue-tie, and congenital head and neck conditions. Her expertise includes complex pediatric airway and aerodigestive disorders involving breathing and swallowing. She sees patients at two Manhattan locations: the Upper East Side office at 428 East 72nd Street, Suite 100, New York, NY 10021, and the Lower Manhattan office at 156 William Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10038. Video visits are also available. Families should confirm appointment availability, age eligibility, whether a video visit is appropriate, insurance participation, and expected out-of-pocket costs with the office.
Office: (646) 962-2225
Advocates for Children of New York
Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is a New York City nonprofit that helps families navigate the education system and protect the educational rights of children, with a particular focus on students from low-income communities. Families can access free guidance, legal representation, know-your-rights trainings, workshops, and practical resources covering special education, IEPs, school placement, early childhood education, and other school-related challenges. AFC also has resources specifically addressing autism and education. Families can contact AFC’s education helpline to discuss their concerns and request language assistance. AFC offers assistance in English, has Spanish- and Chinese-speaking education specialists, and provides telephone interpretation for other languages. AFC assesses each issue and determines what assistance it can provide, which may range from information for self-advocacy to direct support from an education specialist or attorney.
Education Helpline, Jill Chaifetz: (866) 427-6033 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
General Information: (212) 947‑9779
CDC Developmental Milestones: Checklists and Resources (2 Months–5 Years)
Free milestone checklists and developmental information from the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. program for parents and caregivers of children ages 2 months through 5 years. Families can explore how children play, learn, speak, act, and move; complete or print age-specific checklists; and find tips to support development. The resource also explains what to do when a child is not meeting milestones, has lost skills, or there are other developmental concerns. These materials support developmental monitoring and are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
Printable milestone checklists are also available in additional languages; language availability varies by material.
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