Gold Winner in the 2007 NAPPA Parenting Resources Awards and Gold Winner in the 2006 MarCom Creative Awards! Featuring original articles and material from sources around the world, each 52 page issue covers the latest people, products, research, news & viewpoints emerging in the autism field. Read full-length excerpts from ground-breaking new books on autism, original articles from top specialists in the field and regular columns by noted autism professionals, including Temple Grandin. You will not find technical jargon or confusing studies. The Autism-Asperger's Digest magazine brings you expert advice, thought-provoking articles, helpful tips and meaningful insights - information you can immediately put to use. Autism-Asperger's Digest Magazine has been created especially for parents & family members, education professionals and aides, caregivers, speech therapists & OTs, psychologists and diagnosticians specializing in autism. Your subscription includes six high quality issues per year, each helping you to better understand children and adults with autism, and how to provide the best possible services and programs to meet their needs.
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Editor Veronica Zysk has been working in the field of autism since 1991. She served as Executive Director of the Autism Society of America from 1991-1996, and then joined Future Horizons as Vice President of Administration. Veronica moved into an editorial position within the company in 1999, as Managing Editor of the first national magazine on ASD, the Autism Asperger's Digest. She continues today as editor of the Digest and also provides editorial and consulting services within the autism community. Please see the Table of Contents for a complete list of the authors who contributed to this issue.
“You have a wonderful magazine for both parents and professionals alike. I happen to be both a parent of a child with Asperger's and an autism specialist and LOVE the articles at both levels. Thanks for making such a great, informative, and uplifting magazine.” Marci, Autism Specialist “I want to tell you how helpful I find each issue of Autism Asperger's Digest. I am an occupational therapist working in our public school system and I always find something that I can use with my students.” Norma, OT “Thank you for making the Autism Asperger's Digest so informative and a joy to read.” Carol, Director of Autism Services “The Digest makes me feel like I am not the only one in the world who deals with the struggles of raising an AS child. The magazine is full of useful information. I feel a lot better after reading it.” Janet, Parent “I just received the latest issue of the Autism Digest, and again it was a homerun! The articles are very informative and the authors are A+ in the field of autism.” Lori, Autism Specialist “I save every issue of the Digest! When a new stage comes up for us, I can always count on finding something helpful about it in past issues. I call the Digest my ‘resource center.’” Randi, Parent
On the Cover Brett Emigh, pictured with his mom, is 12 years old and has Asperger’s. He has an uncanny ability to memorize entire videos or TV programs and repeat them verbatim. Brett lives in Dixon, CA and plans to own a pizza restaurant when he is older. His mom, Karen Emigh, is the author of Who Took My Shoe? and Herman's Hiding Places. Featured Articles Finding the Words… By Marge Blanc Our new column on communication competence debuts with, “To Tell the ‘Whole’ Story” The Deepest Love; the Most Difficult Choice By Ginnene Stone Residential placement is never an easy decision. Autism Around the World –Norway A Barrel of Monkeys By Eric Williams The DIY guide to building an at-home sensory playroom. My Son Has Autism Too! By Ashley Morgan Think it’s easier having a high-functioning child with ASD? Read on! For Fathers Only By James Ball, Ph.D. Rick Jubeck, Artie Kempner, Ron Oberleitner Personal stories, practical suggestions...just for dads. Autism One Radio By Edmund Arranga Are you tuned in? Max and Friends An Interview with Karen Walsh An exciting new multi-media educational product for children with ASD. Featured Books The Autism Encyclopedia By John T. Neisworth and Pamela S. Wolfe Your A – Z guide to ASD terminology ADD? ADHD? AUTISM? ASPERGERS? By Diane Drake Burns If you have a different child, you need a different road map. Here it is!
