July-August 2010 issue highlights
Scouting For All
Adapting Programs for Children with Autism
In some ways, being a scout is a childhood rite of passage. Yet some children, those more challenged by autism, may need more extensive accommodations than those provided by the Boy Scouts programs. Read about one autism program that took on the challenge of creating a Tiger Cubs program to make scouting available to all kids with autism! They even created a program manual to share!
Becky Kaufman MSW, LCSW
I Get It!
The Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching Social Thinking Groups
As an intervention model, Social Thinking is gaining widespread recognition here in the U.S. and around the world. But, it is not always being well implemented. Find 13 do’s and 13 don’ts of teaching Social Thinking.
Michelle Garcia Winner
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Motivate Your Students with Effective Behavior Management
Behavior management systems for students with ASD are an art and a science that involves planning, collaboration, and flexibility. An in-the-trenches teacher offers advice and basic principles of behavior management every teacher should know.
Susan Klosinski, M. Ed.
Finding Fitness
How (and How Not) to Create Exercise Programs for the ASD Population
Sports can be difficult for the spectrum child, with confusing rules and social thinking requirements that vary from sport to sport. Fitness is different. Fitness is an achievable – and positive – goal! Learn the fundamentals of creating effective exercise programs for the ASD population.
Eric Chessen, M.S., YCS
Simple Design Strategies for Peaceful Living with your ASD Child
Your home design can reduce conflict and promote safety and independence. An architect and mom of a son with autism offers advice and design strategies to bring peace back into your home.
Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP
Numbers in Space
Bringing Math Down to Earth with Manipulatives
Ah, math - a troublesome subject for most kids with ASD. Learn effective ways to make the often elusive functions more concrete for your child or student.
Nicole W. Cooley
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Inspirational Stories
In the Most Unlikely of Places
Autism experts expound fancy therapies, psychological theories and promote models of deficiency, but in the end, a simple, heartfelt smile can change the world of a person with ASD.
Kate Goldfield
Featured Book
Asperger’s on the Job
Over 85% of people with AS are without fulltime employment.
Author Ruby Simone offers must-have advice for people with AS/HFA and their employers, educators, and advocates.
(Click on the book cover to order directly from Future Horizons)
Our Regular ColumnsEditorial
By Veronica Zysk, Managing Editor
Socially Excepted
Autism & Asperger’s | The Way I See It
By Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Finding Mentors and Appropriate Colleges
Temple Grandin, the movie, debuted February 6th on HBO! If you haven't seen it yet, take heart and have patience! The DVD will release at the end of the summer!
Communication | More than Words
By Marge Blanc, M.A., CCC-SLP
Laughter: The Universal Language of Childhood
Early Intervention | Building for the Future
By James Ball, Ed.D., BCBA
Water Safety: The Ultimate Life Skill
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Sensory | Sensory Smarts
By Lindsey Biel, OTR/L
Sensory Smart Clothing Choices
Biodynamics | Healing from Within
By Donna Gates
The Principle of Balance
Parent to Parent | The Sweet Spot
By Michelle McConnell
The Power of Trust
Adult Issues | Nagivating Toward Success
By Nick Dubin, Psy.D.
Angel Animals and Autistics: A Love Affair
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