Author Rasheedah Saleem-Muhammad currently serves as a Special Educator in New Jersey. She has an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Art Degree in Political Science, a Masters Degree in Special Education and is a PhD candidate. She is a person who promotes change and loves working with students with special needs. She believes we live in an era where autism has become a national concern. With encouragement, sensitivity, and effective intervention, children affected by autism and their families and caregivers can enjoy an improved quality of life.