…w/autism, written like a novel?
I read them many years ago, it detailed her life as a teacher at a school for special kids dealing with autism and other issues, including abuse. There were at least three books in the series, but I can’t remember the author or the book titles… They were written in the style of a first person novel, but were factual cases. Anyone recall these, or her name? Thanks so much…

There really seems to be a double standard based on gender when it comes to societies view of adults with asperger syndrome/high functioning autism . That is, there’s a social stigma for being male and having asperger syndrome that really isn’t there for being female and having aspergers. I’d like some insight on why this is the case and why women aren’t judged on their social ability.

Noting that there has been no true comparison between educational / behavioral / developmental approaches for working with children on the autism spectrum, qualitative research was initiated to investigate the following about Applied Behavioral Analysis, TEACCH, Daily Life Therapy, Miller Method, and DIR. Through written correspondence and face to face interviews, the developers of these varied approaches were queried on how they define autism, think about children with autism, and would handle carefully designed case studies representing the spectrum of autism. Some preliminary findings suggest that current definitions of autism are lacking and a more multi-dimensional approach is needed, some techniques are applicable across approaches, and a general sense that people with autism have something valuable to contribute to the community as a whole. Diagnosed with “Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies” Dr. Shore was viewed as “too sick” to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much help from his parents, teachers, and others, Dr. Shore recently (2008) completed his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their capacities to the fullest extent possible. In addition to working with children and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to …

Dr. Sarah Berga of Emory University on the impact hypothyrodism, which is often undiagnosed, on fetal development. Berga is Chairman of the Dept. of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Emory University School of Medicine. She spoke at the 2009 Predictive Health Symposium at Emory University. Related Links Dept. of Gynecology and Obstetrics www.gynob.emory.edu Sarah L. Berga, MD http

A coach, a miracle and a book
Greece Athena coach Jim Johnson and local journalist Mike Latona wrote a book about the 2006 Greece Athena basketball season which included the heroic performance of Jason McElwain. The book will hit shelves this month.

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www.AspergersSociety.org For a teenager with Aspergers Syndrome, as well as children with Aspergers, friends can sometimes seem like that impossible dream…a process that just doesn’t make any sense. Because teens with Aspergers Syndrome have such difficulty reading social cures, these teenagers can’t seem to pick up on the social slang that many teens use; they can’t talk easily and casually like to many teens do. Because of this they are often shunned. Teenagers with Aspergers syndrome want friends but their Aspergers symptoms prevent them from figuring out how to get them. For a teenager with autism, this can be especially painful. Aspergers disorder or Aspergers disease, as some call it, can lead to depression, anxiety and worry for many children, teens and adults.

Suppose you had a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What would you do?

Teacher of the Year Handley helps students with communication, life skills
Etowah County Schools’ speech therapist Carrie Handley comes from a family of teachers, so working in education is something that comes naturally to her.

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