Gold Winner in the 2007 NAPPA Parenting Resources Awards and Gold Winner in the 2006 MarCom Creative Awards! Featuring original articles and material from sources around the world, each 52 page issue covers the latest people, products, research, news & viewpoints emerging in the autism field. Read full-length excerpts from ground-breaking new books on autism, original articles from top specialists in the field and regular columns by noted autism professionals, including Temple Grandin. You will not find technical jargon or confusing studies. The Autism-Asperger's Digest magazine brings you expert advice, thought-provoking articles, helpful tips and meaningful insights - information you can immediately put to use. Autism-Asperger's Digest Magazine has been created especially for parents & family members, education professionals and aides, caregivers, speech therapists & OTs, psychologists and diagnosticians specializing in autism. Your subscription includes six high quality issues per year, each helping you to better understand children and adults with autism, and how to provide the best possible services and programs to meet their needs.
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Editor Veronica Zysk has been working in the field of autism since 1991. She served as Executive Director of the Autism Society of America from 1991-1996, and then joined Future Horizons as Vice President of Administration. Veronica moved into an editorial position within the company in 1999, as Managing Editor of the first national magazine on ASD, the Autism Asperger's Digest. She continues today as editor of the Digest and also provides editorial and consulting services within the autism community. Please see the Table of Contents for a complete list of the authors who contributed to this issue.
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On the Cover Jake is a sweet-natured young man who loves to hunt for lizards, and has a passion for Godzilla, reptiles, amphibians and ocean animals. He was named Goalie of the Year on his soccer team this season, and is in the chess club. Jake and his family live in Georgia. Featured Articles AUTISM AROUND THE WORLD - CANADA AUTISM AWARENESS PROGRAMS: DEMYSTIFY, NOT IDENTIFY By Heather McCracken & Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D. Developing inclusive autism education programs that never single out a spectrum child. GEORGE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY By Tori Gallagher Another segment in the life of George. This time: the lure of television commercials. BRAVE NEW WORLD: 13 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND AS YOUR CHILD WITH ASD REACHES ADOLESCENCE By Chantal Sicile-Kira Strategies for navigating the often-turbulent years of autism and adolescence. GETTING PAST THE ANGER: USING THE CREATIVE ASPERGER MIND TO YOUR ADVANTAGE By Robert S. Sanders, Jr. Managing anger is important. One adult with AS shares novel ways that work for him. TAKING THE PLUNGE! HOMESCHOOLING A CHILD WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, Part 2 By Michelle McConnell Homeschooling a child with AS is a lot like swimming.... SELF-MANAGEMENT: A PROACTIVE STRATEGY FOR STUDENTS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME By Lee Wilkinson, Ph.D. Self-management is a promising strategy for fostering independence, self-control and behavioral change. Featured Books Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family By Kristi Sakai Empathy, humor and practical ideas fill the pages of this book!
