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Begin forwarded message: Subject: Autism - Practical News You Can Use from Chantal Sicile-KiraDate: July 23, 2012 11:53:33 AM PDTTo: "valerieslist@..." Reply-To: Chantal@...Having trouble reading this email? You can view it in your web browserAUTISM PRACTICAL NEWS YOU CAN USE : NEW BOOKS / EVENTSDear Reader,We hope your summer is going well and that you are keeping cool! Autism College has taken some time off this summer but we will begin offering our free Visiting Professors Series again and some paid courses again in mid-August, just in time to help you prepare for the new school year. Dates for the paid courses are listed below; sign up details to follow in our next newsletter.If you are at the Autism Society of America (ASA) national conference in San Diego this week, please look for me and say hi. I'll be happy to answer your questions about Autism College and the new book, A Full Life with Autism. and I will be co-presenting on Friday, July 27, 2012: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM Royal Palm 3-4 (Town and Country Resort and Convention Center) and book signing at the Future Horizons booth - they will be selling our book at ASA.There are a couple of new books you might want to know about, and they are listed below.To find out about live presentaitons in your area, please visit my Events Calendar.Enjoy the summer!Chantal Sicile-KiraFounder, Autism College NEW BOOKSInterestingly enough, these books were published in the last few months and all of them were written (or edited) primarily by people living in San Diego. Disclaimer - I know all the authors, but I didn't pick them for that reason. I am highlighting them because they represent stories, principles or research that we usually don't hear enough about. Also, Since the ASA National Conference is coming here this week, I thought it was appropriate to highlight some local authors writing about autism. Who knows, you might run into them! Enjoy!Autism: Sensory-Movement Differences and Diversity by Martha R. Leary and Anne M. DonnellanFrom a review: The trend of our best work in behavioral difficulties has been to move from coercion and control to understanding and accommodation. Martha Leary and Anne Donnellan have made a crucial advance with their groundbreaking research. --Herbert Lovett, author of Learning to Listen.I Am Intelligent: From Heartbreak to Healing--A Mother and Daughter's Journey through Autism by Peyon Goddard and Diane Goddard From a review: “I Am Intelligent reads like a beautiful, well-crafted novel. A mother and daughter are separated by an abyss of communication challenges, fear and pain—and an ocean of misinformation. They journey to a deep connection with love, perseverance and courage. This book will change your notion of autism and loving relationships.”Intentional Teaming - Shifting Organizational Culture by Beth Gallagher and Kirk HinklemanFrom a review: Intentional Teaming: Shifting Organizational Culture is a ground breaking gem that redefines the meaning of teaming and leadership. It unmasks the power of genuine connectedness for people who support individuals with disabilities to build natural and sustained relationships.A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence by Chantal and Sicile-KiraFrom a review: This book will be in high demand among the parents of children with ASD and young adults with ASD. ’s insights and Chantal’s candid advice will prove invaluable to parents, teachers, and other support personnel. PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL - ARTICLESAutism College will be hosting a free Visiting Professor webinar with tips to help you start the new school year. We will send you a newsletter confirming the date, so look for it later this summer.Meanwhile, enjoy these articles:Back to School 101: Tips for General Education Teachers About Students with Asperger's Syndrome.Back to School 101: How Parents of ASD Teens Can Get Prepared for the School YearBack to School : How to Prepare Your Teen for a New School Year AUTISM COLLEGE COURSES: SAVE THE DATE!Save the Date! We will be offering two series of courses in August.Empowerment Strategies for ASD Parents - This two part series will be offered on Wed August 22 and Thurs August 23, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PST (9:00-11:00 EST). Created for parents of newly diagnosed children, it will provide 4 hours of training for $69. Topics include:Acknowledging Your EmotionsAdapting to Change Developing New SkillsBecoming an Advocate for Your ChildCreating SupportsAdolescents on the Autism Spectrum will be offered on Tues August 28, Wed August 29, Thurs August 30; from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PST (9:00-11:00 EST) and will provide 6 hours of training for $99.Topics include:Adolescence 101: The Teen Basics :Everything you need to know (but don’t know who to ask)Adolescence 102: Relationships: It’s ComplicatedAdolescence 103: The Transition Years: Plan, Prepare, Practice for the Real World of Adult LifeSign up details to follow in the next newsletter. Don't want to receive these newsletters anymore? Unsubscribe