Press

Expect a Miracle is featured on the “resource” pages of several autism organizations and virtual magazines.

In addition, David and Sandy have been published, cited, interviewed, and/or featured on the following media outlets, websites, and publications:

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The News-Herald: 4/27/2024

Sandy is honored for receiving Milestones Autism Resources’ 2024 Exceptional Service Award

https://www.news-herald.com/2024/04/26/mentor-woman-honored-for-work-with-autism/

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Sandy’s blog on Mom’s Choice Awards® Blogsite, 4/1/2022

https://www.momschoiceawards.com/blog/welcome-april-evolving-autism-awareness-month/

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Sandy’s blog on the Exceptional Needs Today Magazine blogsite, 3/24/2022

https://www.exceptionalneedstoday.com/post/autism-awareness-month-changing-the-narrative

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Mom’s Choice Awards® Interview with Sandy and David on MCA blog, 2/4/2022

https://www.momschoiceawards.com/blog/interview-moms-choice-award-winner-sandy-david-petrovic/

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“Expect a Miracle with David Petrovic-understanding and living with autism” Podcast: Interview with Pat Rullo of Speak Up Talk Radio 1/17/2022

https://www.speakuptalkradio.com/sandy-and-david-petrovic-firebird-book-award-winners/

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EINPresswire Press Release 1/14/2022

“EXPECT A MIRACLE: UNDERSTANDING AND LIVING WITH AUTISM” NAMED GOLD-LEVEL WINNER BY THE MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS®

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Sandy’s article in the January 2022 issue of Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, pg. 25

“RECOVERING FROM POST-PANDEMIC TREPIDATION”

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Sandy and David’s article in Exceptional Needs Today Magazine, Issue 7, January 2022. Click title to read, or subscribe to the magazine for FREE at exceptionalneedstoday.com

“THE EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS JOURNEY: LESSONS LEARNED THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES”

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David and Sandy’s interview in ABILITY Magazine, August 2021

Read full article here:

https://abilitymagazine.com/sandy-petrovic-and-david-petrovic-autism-learning-never-stops/

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David’s interview with Jenna Gensic, July 2021 

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Expect a Miracle is featured on page 82 of the July issue (#125) of Autism Parenting Magazine
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/

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Sandy and David’s 1st article in AUTISM ADVOCATE Parenting Magazine, June 2021, 6-8
“THE DILEMMA OF DISCLOSING AUTISM” (link to updated 2024 version)

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Sandy’s foreword is published in Dr. Linda Murdock’s new release (May 2021)

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David’s article in Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 116, January 2021, 34-36
“THEATER CHANGED MY LIFE,” SAYS ASD ADULT
https://members.autismparentingmagazine.com/issue-116-enhancing-communication-skills/

Read it on their blog, posted June 2021

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Sandy and David’s article in Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 112, November 2020, 11-12
“ASPERGER’S OR AUTISM–THE RIGHT TERMINOLOGY FOR YOUR CHILD”
A look at how the diagnosis of Asperger’s disorder being replaced with the broader diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has had an impact on a mother and son.

Read it on their blog:
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/aspergers-autism-terminology/

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Press release for Expect a Miracle: Understanding and Living with Autism, July 2020

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aapc-publishing-celebrates-new-book-release-301088945.html

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David’s blog on Autism Speaks, May 2019

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/salute-mothers-children-autism

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Sandy’s article in Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 77, July 2018, 28-29 has been posted on their November 2018 blog for accessibility to all. So, Your Child Was Diagnosed With Autism…Now What?


David’s article in Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 81, November 2018, 15-16

ACCEPTING HELP CAN BE HARD WHEN YOU
HAVE AUTISM, BUT SO IMPORTANT
Be inspired by a teacher with autism who encourages
people with special needs to reach for the stars and
ask for support when needed.


David’s article for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), September 2018 OARacle newsletter

Sandy’s blog on transitioning in schools and into the workplace has been posted by Autism Speaks

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2018/07/26/tips-helped-my-son-transition-out-school-and-workplace


Sandy’s article entitled, “So, Your Child Was Diagnosed With Autism…Now What?” was published by Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 77, July 2018, 28-29.

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/issue-77-achieving-better-health-asd/


Our joint article on preparing for college with autism has been published by Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 75, May 2018, 38-40.

Read the article as reproduced in their September blog!


David’s theatre blog has been posted by Autism Speaks:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2018/02/05/growing-autism-spectrum-musical-theatre-was-my-therapy


Sandy’s blog has been posted by Autism Speaks:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2018/01/18/my-son-autism-overcoming-his-challenges-finding-his-strengths


David’s interview, by Hilary Alexander, MEd, LPCC of the Cleveland Clinic, was published in The Family Journal (a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of psychology). Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2017, 91-8.

Here is the link to the online journal article “Young Author Spotlight: Thriving as a Young Adult With a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, an Interview With David Petrovic”

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1066480716680186


David has been interviewed and quoted, and Sandy & “Expect a Miracle”  have been cited in a new book:

Parties, Dorms and Social Norms: A Crash Course in Safe Living for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
by: Lisa M. Meeks, Ph.D. and Tracy Loye Masterson, Ph.D. with Michelle Rigler, Ed.D. and Emily Quinn, M. Ed.


Sandy’s article and Expect a Miracle excerpts were published in ABILITY Magazine (Chyler Leigh issue: June/July 2016, pages 58-9).
A free digital copy can be obtained by “likey-liking” their Facebook page, 


ability with excerpt


Click here or on the image below to read our complete article featured in The News-Herald on Friday, April 1, 2016!
Local News: page A3
Written by Tawana Roberts

news herald


David’s article was published in Your Teen Magazine
Click on the magazine cover below to read his article!
Five perspectives, including his, were incorporated into one article entitled Living with Autism 
Vol 8 Issue 1
Sept.-Oct. 2015 edition of Your Teen Magazine
Page 26
your teen


Sandy's article "Mother and Son Co-author a Unique Book about Asperger's Syndrome" was published in the May 14, 2015 edition of the Slovenian American Times (Volume VII, Issue 7, pg 7)

Sandy’s article “Mother and Son Co-author a Unique Book about Asperger’s Syndrome” was published in the May 14, 2015 edition of the Slovenian American Times (Volume VII, Issue 7, pg 7)


“Student Becomes Author!” As appeared in the spring 2015 edition of The Nest (newsletter of Notre Dame College’s Academic Support Center).

As appeared in the spring 2015 edition of The Nest (newsletter of Notre Dame College’s Academic Support Center)


“Student at Notre Dame College in South Euclid creates successes in the face of Asperger’s Syndrome” Courtesy of Northeast Ohio Media Group; As appeared in The Sun News/Sun Messenger on 2/19/15 –check out the link here on Cleveland.com!