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June 2009Recommended Reading #1
Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism
By Lynne Martin
Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort and relaxation, and providing physical and sensory support……..
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A GPS for Father's Day By Dan Coulter Father’s day is a celebration of the times we get it right
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Eight Asperger Advantages There are aspects of Asperger Syndrome that you can use to your great advantage. New Products Mini Infinity. The universe in your hands! The Mini Infinity creates 6 different vivid visual illusions. More Info The Glitter Wand is mesmerizing fun as slow-moving and shiny objects move up and down a 12" tube. Shop by Categories below:
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Recommended Reading #2
Autistic Planet
By Jennifer Elder
Autistic Planet is a magical world where all trains run exactly to time, where people working in offices have rocking chairs, and where all kids dream of winning the chess World Cup. Join us on a journey to this alternative reality, where being different is ordinary, and being "typical" is unheard of!
Full of color illustrations and written in child-friendly rhyme, this book will be much loved by children, particularly those on the autism spectrum, their parents, teachers, carers and siblings….for details, click here
Recommended Viewing #1
Asperger Syndrome & Dad: Becoming an Even Better Father to Your Child with AS (DVD)
This video offers practical action items you can use to better understand your child, deal with tantrums and meltdowns, make outings more manageable and pleasant, help your child absorb information and learn the lessons you want to teach, generate support from family and friends, create family fun, find and encourage your child's strengths, help him prepare for adulthood, and more!
26 minutes, $29.99
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Recommended Viewing #2
The Exercise Connection
The Exercise Connection is a wonderful resource for anyone working with children/teens with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The film's producer, fitness expert,David Geslak, has developed a program that will help our children’s confidence, body awareness, motor planning, and cognitive development. Expensive equipment or a gym membership is not required! Exercise DVD comes with its own exercise PECS board
$29.99
for details, click here.
Got-Autism Calendar of Events
2009 July 22-25
ASA National Conference
The Autism Society recognizes that families and individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder have a range of issues and needs. The National Conference of the Autism Society is the only conference that addresses the range of issues, including early intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, social skills, biomedical interventions and others, across the entire lifespan. Bringing together the expertise and experiences of family members, professionals and individuals on the spectrum, attendees are able to learn how to more effectively advocate and obtain supports for the individual with ASD. The ultimate goal is to empower family members, individuals on the spectrum and professionals to make informed decisions.
Come and visit the Got-Autism Booth, #301
Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Ill.
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_conference
August 3-6, 2009
2009 Summer Institute
Regional Advisory Autism Council
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
A training institute focused on the needs and treatment of all the individuals on the autism spectrum, from early intervention to adult services. Got-Autism is honored to be participating as a vendor for this year’s institute.
For information on speakers & registration: http://www.butlermrdd.org/home/about/SummerInst.pdf