On The Cover
Jake is a sweet-natured young man who loves to hunt for lizards, and has a passion for Godzilla, reptiles, amphibians and ocean animals. He was named Goalie of the Year on his soccer team this season, and is in the chess club. Jake and his family live in Georgia.

Featured Articles

AUTISM AROUND THE WORLD - CANADA
AUTISM AWARENESS PROGRAMS: DEMYSTIFY, NOT IDENTIFY
By Heather McCracken & Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D.

Developing inclusive autism education programs that never single out a spectrum child.

GEORGE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
By Tori Gallagher

Another segment in the life of George. This time: the lure of television commercials.

BRAVE NEW WORLD: 13 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND AS YOUR CHILD WITH ASD REACHES ADOLESCENCE
By Chantal Sicile-Kira

Strategies for navigating the often-turbulent years of autism and adolescence.

GETTING PAST THE ANGER: USING THE CREATIVE ASPERGER MIND TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
By Robert S. Sanders, Jr.

Managing anger is important. One adult with AS shares novel ways that work for him.

TAKING THE PLUNGE! HOMESCHOOLING A CHILD WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME,
Part 2
By Michelle McConnell

Homeschooling a child with AS is a lot like swimming....

SELF-MANAGEMENT: A PROACTIVE STRATEGY FOR STUDENTS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME
By Lee Wilkinson, Ph.D.

Self-management is a promising strategy for fostering independence, self-control and
behavioral change.

Featured Books

Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
By Kristi Sakai

Empathy, humor and practical ideas fill the pages of this book!

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