Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Melissa is a life-long writer. She started her freelance writing career in the 8th grade when the editor of her small town’s newspaper asked if she would contribute a weekly column. This column was published weekly until Melissa graduated from high school and moved from small town life to big city college girl.
In college, Melissa continued her love for writing and started a dormitory newspaper. The newspaper provided over 500 residents with entertainment, news, and college-specific topics on a weekly basis. Melissa served as an editor, contributor and advertising manager.
Melissa is the Feature Writer for the Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome topic at Suite 101. Melissa brings to the table several years of experience with both autism and Asperger’s Syndrome as both a parent and a volunteer.
Melissa has two children, both of whom have varying special needs. Whether it is dealing with anxiety and Asperger’s Syndrome in one child or autism and asthma in the other, Melissa is always knee-deep in research on parenting special needs children.
Melissa’s other writing passion is the environment. She is the primary contributor at The Green Motorist, a featured blogger at the Mother Nature Network focusing on eco-business topics and the owner of Raising Them Green. Melissa also works on several projects for Two Gun Media and manages a website dedicated to providing comprehensive information on autism education, The Autism Education Site.
Latest Articles
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CIP Summer Program for Students with Asperger's
Four U.S. colleges will participate in the 2010 College Internship Program, which is designed to help teens with Asperger's Syndrome with the transition to college.
Mar 14, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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Children with Autism Face More Bullying
Children on the autism spectrum are bullied more frequently than their typically developing peers. However, children on the spectrum also perceive bullying differently.
Feb 17, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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Early Functional Play's Relationship to Autism
Infant siblings of children with autism were studied to determine how their functional, symbolic, and repetitive play differs from typically developing peers.
Feb 2, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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National Autism Awareness Month 2010
Raising autism awareness is an even more important task now that one in 110 children in the United States are on the autism spectrum.
Jan 16, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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2010 ARI/Defeat Autism Now! Spring Conference
Dr. Kenneth Bock, Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, and other experts in the field of autism will speak at the 2010 ARI/DAN! Spring Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jan 13, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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2010 Autism Summer Camp Schedule
Autism summer camps in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have published their 2010 schedules and registration information.
Jan 13, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks: CA and FL
The annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising events raise millions of dollars to fund autism research and help raise autism awareness.
Jan 12, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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Autism Conferences in 2010
There are many autism conferences planned in 2010 including the ASA's National Conference, several DAN! conferences, and a biomedical event in Canada.
Jan 2, 2010
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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Autism Benefits Available in Arizona
In Arizona, children and adults with autism may be eligible for a variety of benefits including healthcare, respite care, habilitation, and several therapies.
Nov 28, 2009
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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Self-Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome.
Oct 14, 2009
- Melissa Hincha-Ownby
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