User:Lorin Neikirk

Originally from Dallas, Houston-based speaker, author/illustrator, autism advocate and consultant, and creator, Lorin Neikirk, has been writing for over 20 years. With a concentration in Autism studies, she has helped many children with autism, and their families, through the writing and illustration of stories which teach social skills, as well as consulting on an individual basis. Lorin has recently published Jack's Fantastic World!, the first in a series of stories which address the pre-teen age group of kids with Aspergers or HFA. Teaching lessons on social issues through humor, reader interaction, and a healthy dose of quirk, Jack's funny predicaments reflect issues common to pre-teens in a fun way. Jack's World stories maximize their effectiveness with an infusion of just the right amount of complexity and humor to maintain attention, message-retention, and encourage re-reading.

For more information, or to request a speaking arrangement or other services, go to www.aPositiveNote.com/LALEE or email Lorin@aPositiveNote.com