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Best Autism Books
It's hard for me to believe that I've read 16 books in my life let alone 16 books relating in some way to autism! When I was a kid the last thing I ever wanted to do was open a book. Alas, as I got older, I matured to trying to set a goal of reading a certain amount of books each year. As an autism advocate for the past several years now I've had the opportunity to read some amazing works by authors within our community. I hope you will take a few seconds to check out the list below and see if any of these books may be something you might want to pick up in the future! Continue reading
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A School with Hope for Autistic Students
Just a couple weeks ago I gave a commencement speech at a wonderful school, the Gateway Academy located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school is designed to teach children with Asperger’s and high functioning autism. The husband and wife team who own and run the school are fantastic people. They really know what they are doing and love the children they work with, which that is apparent. The staff is warm, inviting, and truly dedicated just like the owners and director.
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Success is Possible with Autism
It was over two years ago…but yet it seems like it was just yesterday. If you haven’t read my post from 4/13/11 entitled “Vacation and Autism..a Father’s Sadness” then I would encourage you to do so before you continue.
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I'm Quirky, But I'm Always ME.
My name is Candi Brooks, and I have high-functioning autism. I'm currently a college student majoring in Physics and Astronomy.
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The Is-ness in Your Life
Descending down the long-tall escalator at one of our local cinemas the other night, my friend and I glided by the guragantuan movie posters. We chuckled at the silly characters, such as the one-eyed, green monster wearing braces who was so ugly he was cute. Passing by each, I remarked, "I'll take Grace to see that this summer!" "Yeah, let's do!" my friend exclaimed, excitedly. Reaching the bottom floor, we walked down the corridor toward our theater and it hit me: I'd been dreading this summer. Continue reading -
Aspergers & Addictions
Little man didn’t go to school last week hardly at all! He has a toothache which is probably down to the fizzy drinks he drinks. The thing is Aspergers Syndrome and toothache doesn’t always result in a trip to the dentist. Yep, his refusing, despite the pain his in. His made it pretty clear he isn’t stepping foot in the dentist and I’m losing the will to live as a result!
Firstly, it isn’t like I can just drag his backside there kicking and screaming! Why not? Because little mans kicking and screaming involves hitting, swearing and screaming so loud that in the past passers by have called the police thinking I’m some kind of child abductor. Believe me, this situation isn’t easy! Continue reading
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1001 Great Ideas
Respond to “I can’t” with “Yes, you can.
I am here to help. I have lots of ideas.
We will try until we find one that works.”Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk are authors who know how to take their own advice. Winner of Learning Magazine’s Teachers’ Choice Award, the first edition of 1001 Great Ideas has been a treasured resource in the autism community since 2004. Now, in this expanded edition, Ellen Notbohm (best-selling author of the revolutionary book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew) and Veronica Zysk (award-winning author and editor of Autism Asperger’s Digest magazine) present parents and educators with over 1800 ideas—try-it-now tips, eye-opening advice, and grassroots strategies. Continue reading
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Autism Light: Kyle Forbes
Kyle Forbes is a student in Houston, Texas who has autism. Kyle Forbes is an Autism Light for saving his art teacher's life in 2009. At the time of this heroic act he was 10 years of age. Continue reading
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The Right to Define Oneself
This is an earlier post from August 10, 2010 that I am reprinting because I have received several queries based upon a comment I placed in Wired magazine. This is how I feel. You do not have to agree with me. I had many comments before from those that did not. Just be respectful if you want to comment or it won't be published.There is something that I am going to address that seems to be a problem within the autism community, no I am not talking about the vaccine issue. It is about the mindblindness of the high functioning autism community. I am not referring to the mindblindness in the traditional sense of the inability of an autistic person to read someone else’s persona, but the idea that so many in the hfa autistic community cannot see beyond what they perceive to be the way to approach and function in life. It is an interesting development that I have come across recently and it truly seems to be starting to be a problem. ..original link deleted because it is no longer available...but it was referencing a discussion between myself and members of the hfa community. Continue reading
