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#Me an artist? Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August/October 2016: 36-37- This article is one in the series: "The Art of Autism : a Showcase for the Writing of Adults with Autism". Song writer and singer Jocelyn Eastman reflects on her status as an artist. "I am an autistic woman being appointed to the Board of Directors this year for an organisation called The Art of Autism... It has given me new confidence and a platform to share first-person experiences in autism. I see now that art, like autism, is as much about the experience internally as it is in the output."
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A return to normalcy? This autism community says 'move forward, not back' Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (8-9)- Ellen Notbohm canvases her readership for thoughts on a post lockdown "return to normalcy" for people on the spectrum. The responses were as varied as each person's individual requirements. #ActuallyAutistic Papa observes, "Thus, we will adapt to a more mature reality where rules of the past may no longer apply without a degree of flexibility. That initself will be a new normalcy."
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Adjusting to life after lockdown Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (6-7)- In her regular column for this journal "The way I see it" Temple Grandin observes that during the COVID-19 lockdown, there was an increase in mental health issues for many children and young adults. She describes the steps she herself has taken to deal with change, surprises, anxiety, vaccination and wearing a mask. Provides some tips that may help autistic students adapt to the post lockdown environment. As ever, straightforward, practical and informed.
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Back to school Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (14-15)- Notes that along with a new school year comes change which can create anxiety in some children. Provides guidelines for achieving this and smoothing transitions for children with special abilities.
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Book review : Speaking of Apraxia : a parent's guide to childhood apraxia of speech, 2nd edition Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (24)- Lois Jean Brady and Lyn Dunsavage Young review the recently published 2nd edition of "Speaking of Apraxia" by Leslie A. Lindsay.
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Book review : Launching into young adulthood with ADHD Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (25)- Lyn Dunsavage Young reviews the recently published book "Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD".
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Dude, where's my IEP? : 10 things autism parents want principals to know Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August/October 2016: 8-9- Provides a list of ten things parents of children with autism want their school principles to know to provide the best opportunities for their children. 1. Listen. 2. Accomodate. 3. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. 4. Autism is not a behaviour disorder. - 5. Inclusion. 6. Acknowledg that no one knows your student better than the parents and family. 7. Safety. 8. It should never be Us vs Them. - 9. Honour the IEP. 10 Take care of yourself.
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Homeownership : investing in your loved one's future Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (26-29)- Considers the issues involved in homeownership by individuals with autism. Covers a range of options and help available from various services. New Zealand readers should note that this article is from an American journal and may not necessarily reflect the New Zealand situation.
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I see the light faraway Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (20-22)- This article in "The Art of Autism" series reports on the art work of Juan Chavez. Includes input from Leslie Pruitt, a speech-language pathologist, Alain Tchiprout from Rio Mesa High School Art Department and Juan's mother and father.
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One columnist's advice on navigating the world of autism Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (30-31)- The author shares her experiences of raising an autistic child.
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Positive speaking Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (10-12)- Outlines the fundamentals of positive speaking and the significance this has for children with autism and/or sensory processing disorder.
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Publisher's page : we're here together Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (5)- In this editorial Lyn Dunsavage Young pays tribute to the writers who have contributed to this issue and the contribution they have made and continue to make to the well being of individuals with autism.
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Vision : an autism super-strength Series: Autism Asperger's Digest ; August-October 2021 (16-18)- Agrees that autism is full of issues but it also has enormous unusual advantages and ability to see small details in the environment coupled with nonverbal problem solving skills. Although people with autism may have difficulties to contend with interpreting facial expressions, evidence suggests that their non-social visual processing skills may be significantly superior to neurotypical individuals. Bearing this in mind, suggests that it is absolutely essential that visual supports are included and paired with auditory input in a learning environment. The author of this article says "In clinical practices I have attended, I've seen tons of non-verbal children memorizing the visual patterns of written words before they crack the precise motor-planning process that is required for speaking words." Provides a 12-item list of "quick, easy ideas for visual supports".
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