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b'My guest today is Alan Winnikoff. Alan is not only an autism Dad but also the author of the new book called \\u201cNot Sleeping\\u201d. Learn about Alan\\u2019s journey while parenting 2 autistic kids, as well as the inspiration behind his book.\\n\\u201cNot Sleeping\\u201d is a fictional story about a married couple raising an autistic daughter.\\nAbout the book:\\nIt is said that over 70% of special needs marriages fail. This is the story of one. Not Sleeping depicts a suburban New York couple, Josh and Claudia Sherman, separated though not yet divorced. As they struggle to navigate their way through the painful process of uncoupling, they also must continue to co-manage the difficult demands of their nine-year old autistic daughter. It was Josh who decided to leave the marriage. But, in an unanticipated turn of events, Claudia is the one who quickly finds a new relationship. As the story moves forward, Josh\\u2019s Plan B, as he calls it, begins to take shape. It is centered around a possible new job and his own nascent romance. But Plan B also necessitates him to moving to California and leaving his familiar life, and specifically his children, behind. Josh is drawn toward this powerful chance at reinvention but with no guarantees and at what cost?\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=alan+winnikoff+not+sleeping&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss\\nhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57571256-not-sleeping\\nhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/not-sleeping-alan-winnikoff/1139006069\\nAll my information and relevant links are\\xa0here\\nSupport this podcast:\\xa0venmo.com/theautismdad\\nAdditional resources:\\n\\nLow on sleep? Create\\xa0the ultimate sleep environment\\xa0possible\\n\\nThe importance of\\xa0taking time for yourself\\xa0\\n\\nSleep is\\xa0more important now than ever\\n\\n\\n\\nSponsors\\nThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children\\u2019s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit\\xa0theautismdad.com/mightier\\xa0and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial.\\nThis episode is also brought to you by Hero Health. HERO is a smart automatic pill dispenser that dramatically improves medication management and compliance. Learn more at\\xa0theautismdad.com/hero\\xa0and use code \\u201ctheautismdad50\\u201d to save $50.\\xa0\\nCONTACT ME\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nMentioned in this episode:\\nHappy Ladders\\nHappy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All without the disruption of people coming into your home Happy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There\\u2019s also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler. To learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now.\\nVisit Happy Ladders\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'