Autism Digest

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Cody is a delightful, amazingly compassionate and affectionate little boy. He loves dancing and singing, trains, chess, transformers and educational computer games.

Features
Special Needs Trusts: Estate Planning is Crucial for Ensuring the Future of your Autistic Child
By Shannon King Nash, Esq.
A basic primer on special needs trusts: who needs one (most families!), what they should contain and how to find a knowledgeable attorney.

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BIG FUN! Using Gymnastics to Improve Physical & Social Skills in Children
by Gene Hurwin
Gymnastics is the ultimate sensory playground, and as a movement/learning
form, is particularly potent for children with autism spectrum disorders.

BIG FUN! Steven’s Story
by Gayle Tallarico
Big Fun’s difference is tangible and helps more than just the child.

Fast ForWord Intensive Programs Open a Child’s Window to Language
By Martha S. Burns, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
A computer-based intensive program stimulates fundamental skills needed for effective communication.

Scotland: Toxin Link to Autism?

The Netherlands: New Information on Sensory Stimuli

Scotland: Nutritional Supplements based on Fish Oils may Alleviate some of the Symptoms of Autism

Morocco: King of Morocco opens Autism Centre

Books
Aquamarine Blue 5
Personal Stories of College Students with Autism
Edited by Dawn Prince-Hughes
Twelve college students with autism/AS detail their struggles and triumphs with everything from learning to eat in the dormitory dining hall to exploring sexuality.

My Friend with Autism
By Beverly Bishop
Written to provide elementary school students positive information about their friends with autism, the unique twist is that it’s a coloring book, too!

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In Every Issue
Upfront
Managing Editor, Veronica Zysk on Autism

Inspiration: Autism
By Jennifer Abeles-Kummins
This Month: Seeing Beyond Autism

Autism: The Way I See It
By Temple Grandin
This Month: Can My Adolescent Drive a Car?

Research Update
By Michael V. Maloney
This Month: OAR Charts the Course for Applied Research

Ask the Experts
By Lori Frost & Andy Bondy
This Month: Effective Ways to use PECS with Verbal Children

GF/CF: Plain and Simple
By Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D.
This Month: Why Bother with a GF/CF Diet?

Straight Talk About Language & Communication
By Diane Twachtman-Cullen
This Month: The Intersection of Theory of Mind, Communication, and Social Behavior: A Whole Greater than the Sum of its Parts

Special Education Law
By Reed Martin, J.D.
This Month: How is My Child Doing? New Legislation helps Track Progress

Future Horizons Conferences

Coming Attractions

Horse Sense: Wisdom Shared by Autistics Already Winning the Race of Life
By Jerry Newport
This Month: A Sense of Autism’s Past Helps Make Sense of Autism’s Present

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Coming Attractions – May/June 2003

Articles

Videomodeling: Getting Started

Special Mothers

The Listening Program

Preparing for College

Naturalistic Communications

Simply Good Ideas – New Column

How to be a Theory of Mind Coach

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