Gifts of Asperger's

In The Myriad Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome, author John M. Ortiz, Ph.D. pulls together an uplifting collection of personal stories focusing on the achievements and talents of people with Asperger's. From a little boy who saved his classroom from death rays (fluorescent lighting) to the two-year-old girl who detected faulty circuitry in her home, the stories in this book are amazing, fascinating, and remarkable. This book serves as a reminder that people with Asperger's make contributions to the world in unique and sometimes wonderful ways.

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Autismshop.com

Need to purchase a book or game for a child with autism? How about jewelry or a special card with an autism awareness message? Then try Autismshop.com. They have everything from "time timers" to schedule boards to help children with autism learn about and get through their day.

Based in Minnesota, Autismshop.com offers free shipping on orders over $100 and accepts purchase orders. So if you are needing something for that someone special, check them out!

Are your eyes listening?

Are your eyes listening? is a collection of works by Sarah Stup that center on her life with autism. Part poetry and part writings, this book will captivate your senses and your imagination. Sarah shows us that we are all more alike than different.

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Asperger syndrome and alcohol

Through both professional and personal experience, the authors of the book, Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol: Drinking to Cope?, share new research on the two topics and explore the possibility of a link between them. This book is geared toward individuals on the autism spectrum who may be coping with alcohol addiction, their families, and the professionals who work with them.

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Vote for a Great Idea!

Every month, Pepsi awards grants through the Refresh Project for ideas that will have a positive impact– and you get to vote for the great ideas that mean the most to you.

In May, the Autism Society is eligible for a grant to expand our free nationwide support line (currently open 8 hours each weekday), to offer confidential, one-to-one contact with a livespecialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Autism Society already provides this line of support to many families and individuals, but with the help of this grant will be able to expand the contact center to make trained professionals available at any hour of the day or night, and provide more training and support to Autism Society chapters to improve their local outreach efforts.

Those interested may vote EVERY DAY for this project at: http://www.refresheverything.com/autismsource

Autism Society National Conference and Exposition

This conference will address a range of issues including early intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, social skills, biomedical interventions, and others across the entire lifespan. Attendees will be able to learn how to advocate more effectively and obtain supports for individuals with ASD. The ultimate goal is to empower family members, individuals on the spectrum, and professionals to make informed decisions.

More information about the conference and to register, go to: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_conference

The G free diet: a gluten-free survival guide

The G free diet: a gluten-free survival guide is written by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, cohost of The View. For those who either want or need to live without gluten in their diets, Hasselbeck shares how she learned to eat gluten-free. She walks readers through the challenges of deciphering hidden cues in food labels, eating out, caring for children with celiac disease or ASDs, and more. This is not a cookbook but a true survival guide with terrific resources at the end.

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