Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser

Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser

Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser holds a master's in counseling psychology and a certificate in autism spectrum disorders from Antioch University. Currently, she works with young adults with ASD, providing counselling and social skills coaching. In addition, she councils neurotypical adults and children of Asperger parents. Shapiro-Rieser also holds a D.Min. in spiritual direction. In her role as spiritual director, she was recognised by interfaith Connections of Western Massachusetts for her work in building Jewish identity in children with special needs. She is in the process of writing a handbook on ASD for religious school educators. She is also a martial artist, As a second degree-black belt, she has seen the benefits of martial arts for people with ASD, and she encourages clients to become more involved in such activities. Finally, Rhonda is a novelist, having authored A Place of Light, a finalist for the rainbow prize.