Beyond the Wall

Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Stephen Shore talks about his life with autism and asperger syndrome. Within the story of his life, Shore gives advice to others with autism or asperger syndrome about the subtle hints that people use to communicate their thoughts or emotions. He also talks about careers and how to relate to your employer the different needs that you may have. Beyond the Wall not only is great way to understand the life of a person with autism but also gives wonderful advice for understanding the little things that a person may not catch.

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The Child with Autism Goes to Florida

The Child with Autism Goes to Florida: Theme Park and Resort Guide Tips and Ride Reviews by Kathy Labosh gives you a great guide to finding out which rides in theme parks might have sensory issues and where to go when your child starts to stress. Also in The Child with Autism Goes to Florida, the reader can find out about resorts based on potential hazards, what food is available, and much more. The book will also tell you about disability passes at parks that may be available and different options for your ticket purchases.

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Asperger's From the Inside Out

Asperger's From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger's Syndrome by Michael John Carley is a book written for adults that have Asperger's Symdrome. Carley was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at the same time his son was diagnosed. He shares what it's like to live with Asperger's syndrome and gives practical advice on navigating relationships, dealing with family and loved ones and finding work that suits your strengths and talents.

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New Study: Gastrointestinal Problems NOT Linked to Autism

A recently published study by Mayo Clinic researchers comparing the medical records of 100+ children with autism against those of their peers showed that gastrointestinal problems are no more frequent in children with autism than in those without. Gluten-free, casein-free, or other strict diets, contrary to popular belief, might not be recommended for children with autism.

An article in the New York Times outlines the specifics of the findings, which imply that the only significant difference between the physical health of children with ASDs and their peers is "pickiness" in food choices. Reports of constipation and other digestive troubles probably arise from imbalanced nutrition stemming from selective eating, which sometimes causes the children to fall short on water and fiber requirements.

The authors of the study recommend against putting children on special diets unless they have been officially diagnosed with celiac disease or lactose intolerance--otherwise, restrictive eating patterns may result in malnutrition.

Adam

Coming to select theaters this Wednesday: ADAM. This film stars British thespian Hugh Dancy (Ella Enchanted, Confessions of a Shopaholic) as a man with Asperger's syndrome who falls in love with the girl next door (Rose Byrne of Damages). The film garnered great reviews and the Alfred P. Sloan prize at the 2009 Sundance film festival.

The film will open in Chicago on Friday, August 7th and in Indianapolis on August 21st. To see if this movie will play at a theater near you, check the official website for a list of cities.

Can't get tickets? Check our blog in a few months when we get the DVD release.

A Slant of Sun

A Slant of Sun: One Child's Courage tells the story of Beth Kephart's son Jeremy and what it's like "loving a child whose 'special needs' brings tremendous frustration and incalculable rewards." In A Slant of Sun, the idea of what being "normal" can be and is it really possible to achieve. The reader will see how the involvement of his parents and the open mindedness of a few people helped draw Jeremy from his shell and begins to engage people on a more regular basis.

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The Siege

The Siege: The First eight Years of an Autistic Child by Clara Claiborne Park tells the story of Jessy Park. In the 1960s when she was just two, Jessy was unable to walk or talk yet fine with her surrounding life. With autism still in its early ages of discovery, The Siege describes Jessy's first eight years of life and how she and her family learned about how to live with autism.

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