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July 2010

This Month!

Summertime Autism Tools

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FIU Research: Attention in Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Researchers at FIU are seeking children with autism, children with developmental disabilities, and typically developing children up to 5 years of age to participate in a study of perception and attentional shifting to social and nonsocial events.

The study requires up to three visits of 1½ - 2 hrs each.

Children will watch interesting videos and engage in several play-based tasks with our trained lab staff.

Parents will be with their child at all times.

Parents may be asked to provide information about their child’s development and behavior.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the FIU Infant Development Lab at .

Summer Camp ListingsNow is the time to submit or search our Free Autism Summer Camp Listings.

Click on the words "submit" and "search" above to start!

Looking for a Autism Summer Camp Job or Autism Related Job for the Fall?

Now is the time to submit or search our Free Employment Opportunity Database.

Click on the words "submit or search" above to start!

Free Autism/ASD Screenings

Face Autism Inc., a non-profit org, is providing FREE Autism/ASD screenings for children ages 15 months through 4 years of age for children in Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties. For more information on free screenings, please contact: Susie Tromley at .

STAND Pinellas Accessing Resources Conference,

Largo FL, September 11, 2010This is a Statewide Conference. Registration for attendees opens May 10th.

For more info, please contact: Tremblay at .

Get a Handle on Neurodevelopmental Differences

12 Hour Course: Saturday August 14 & Sunday August 15, 2010

The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, 7979 south Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida

For more information contact: Amy F. Weinberger, Founder/Education Director at.

Helpful Summer Products

The Child with Autism Goes to Florida: Theme Park & ResortAn exceedingly well-researched book on the challenges and joys of various parks and children’s havens in Florida for the special needs child. It gives tips on the sensory challenges of specific rides and how to make the days in the parks more enjoyable.

Price $9.95>> More Info

The Child With Autism at HomeA highly recommended resource that offers over 350 practical tips and help to explain places in the home, such as the attic, the family room, the music room, kitchen, bathroom, broom closet, front and back

doors, among other locations.

Price: $7.00

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The Child with Autism Goes to Town: The Go Anywhere Guide

This book contains over 250 tips for “fun and fearless ventures with children who have autism†to the playground, fast food spots, the mall, barbershop, grocery store, movies, church, amusement park, sporting events, doctor, pharmacy, dentist, hospital, library and social gatherings. Price: $6.00 >> More Info

Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism

Free time should be part of the day that all kids look forward to. But for many children on the autism spectrum, it is a painfully unstructured part of the day defined by anxiety and fear. This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies to help adults introduce meaningful activities to ASD children, which they can practice at school or at home. Price: $29.95

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New Release

Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom

WHY won't he stay in his seat? WHY does she flap her hands? And WHAT should I do?? As inclusion becomes the norm in general education, teachers are faced with behaviors they have never seen before. Special needs educators may recognize the telltale symptom of a sensory need or a textbook-case of an avoidance behavior, but this is all new territory for the general-ed crowd! Written by Director of Special Education Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt, this book illuminates possible causes of those mysterious behaviors, and more importantly, provides solutions! Teachers can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and learn about what the child is communicating, and why. The authors collaboratively address problem behaviors such as: •Out-of-Seat Behaviors •Fidgeting •Hand-flapping

•Covering Ears •Hiding or Running Away When Upset •Putting Head Down or "Shutting Down" •Difficulty with Class Work and Homework •Losing Materials and Missing Assignments •Poor Handwriting •Not Following Directions •Saying Rude or Inappropriate Things •Clothing Issues •Difficulty Making Decisions •Excessive Talking •Laughing Excessively or Being Silly •Little or No Eye Contact •Temper Outbursts •And many others! Yes, it is possible to accommodate learning differences and sustain a positive learning environment for ALL students. This book is a must-have for every inclusive classroom!

Price: $14.95

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New Release

Asperger's on the Job

What coworkers, educators, and employeeswith Asperger's need to know!

This title addresses a very significant challenge in the American workforce. Over 1.5 million people are affected by Autism or Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this population is entering the workforce unprepared, clashing with unprepared coworkers. Over 85% of people with AS are without full-time employment, and the United States is spending almost $90 billion annually for autism treatment and research. Author Rudy Simone surveyed people with AS and their employers to provide solutions for employees with AS, and their parents, educators, and coworkers.

Price: $19.95

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New Release

A QUEST for Social Skills for Students with Autism or Asperger's Ready-to-use lessons with games, role-play activities, and more!

Teachers don't want complicated curriculums. They want ready-to-use lesson plans that address their students' needs. QUEST is a great social skills program because it can be easily integrated into a teacher's existing curriculum. Plus, a CD of printable worksheets comes with the book so teachers do not have to constantly make copies and request copyright permissions. Proven effective by evidence-based research, this program has it all.

Price: $24.95

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