The benefits of sports for kids with ASDs
By Veronica Smith and Stephanie Patterson – adapted from their new book, Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism. We interviewed many parents…
Tag: asperger syndrome
Have a good airport and flying experience with your child with Autism: Planning for Sensory Issues
Laura Vickers‘ fun new picture book, Flying with Janet, prepares children with ASDs for the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the airport experience – from packing and…
An Exceptional Children’s Guide to Touch featured on Philly.com blog
Our soon-to-be-released An Exceptional Children’s Guide to Touch: Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids written by Hunter Manasco and illustrated by Katharine Manasco is already…
Charlotte’s NPR News Source (radio 90.7 FM) hosts Asperkids author Jennifer Cook O’Toole
Asperkids author, Jennifer Cook O’Toole, appeared yesterday on the Charlotte Talks program on WFAE radio 90.7 FM, Charlotte’s NPR News Source. Her interview was such…
“I am an Aspie. It is not a disease, and, much as it might surprise the general population, I do not wish to be neurotypical.”
Jennifer Cook O’Toole, author of the new book Asperkids: An Insider’s Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome, made a strong statement…
Distinguished Spectrumite Jennifer Cook O’Toole Accepts Her Award
[youtube]http://youtu.be/263IN-NkoC4[/youtube] JKP author Jennifer Cook O’Toole accepted her Distinguished Spectrumite Award at the GRASP Benefit in New York City on May 15. Here’s a clip…
Top Tips for building supportive relationships with your ASD family and friends
By Ann Palmer, author of A Friend’s and Relative’s Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism. This list of top tips* is primarily for the extended family…
Josh Muggleton’s Top Tips for people on the Autism Spectrum – Tip #2: Adjusting to University
In this series of videos, Josh Muggleton gives his Top Tips on various subjects for people on the Autism Spectrum. This month, he offers some…
Gail Watts share some photos from ‘Kevin Thinks’ book launch in Australia
Thanks to JKP author Gail Watts who sent in these fabulous photos from the Australian book launch of Kevin Thinks this week! From Gail: “The…
How can you help? A Friend’s and Relative’s Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism
Even the best-intentioned friends and relatives can sometimes get it wrong when communicating and interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum and their parents or…