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From the Editor’s Desk

By Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Self, Family, and Beyond – Topics Relevant to the Autism Community

Anxiety in ASDs: Sorting Out the Symptoms

By Todd Levine, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Synopsis:

In his regularly-occurring column, child psychiatrist, Todd Levine, M.D., takes on an issue of great concern to families.

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Quirks and Perks – Perspectives on ASD: Just One of Those Days

Love in a Tube

By Donna Aumann Cooper, M.O.M.

Synopsis:

Donna Aumann Cooper, M.O.M., turns in a heart-warming story about her son’s efforts to buoy his mother’s spirits at a most difficult time.

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Life Construction Ahead

Avoiding Compassion Fatigue: Tips for Strengthening Your Own “House”

By Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.

Synopsis:

Clinical psychologist and adolescent specialist, Dr. Teresa Bolick, discusses what can happen when caregivers neglect their own needs. Better yet, she has great tips on how to avoid doing so!

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Feedback from our facebook friends

Synopsis:

Our facebook friends weigh in on two very serious subjects: First, they share their experiences regarding sleep disturbance, and next they share their thoughts (and insights!) regarding how to handle divorce with respect to children with ASD. To read this entire column Subscribe »

Review

The IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and Objectives

Synopsis:

Danette Schott, founder of S-O-S Research, reviews a book that not only addresses the essential elements of the IEP, but also gives lots of easy-to-use examples that will enable readers to create IEPs that really deliver!

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You too?! Common Stories from an Uncommon Parent

Birthday Memories

By Alyson Beytien

Synopsis:

Alyson Beytien looks back on the grand “surprise” party, birthday “cakes,” and the different birthday experiences of her boys.

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The World According to Teddy Bears

Making a Snow Bear

By Brendan Keeley

Synopsis:

An original cartoon designed especially for ASQ by Brendan Keeley, a UK cartoonist and illustrator with Asperger syndrome. To view this cartoon Subscribe »

Great Resources for Families and Professionals

Synopsis:

Outstanding books, products, and resources for parents and professionals. To view this column Subscribe »

Straight Talk About Autism

Join Us on the Journey: What Parents Want and Need from Service Providers

By Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Synopsis:

A must-read for service providers, and a must-have for parents! Dr. Barry Prizant takes readers on a journey of best practices in service provision.

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Celebrations of Excellence and Originality

An interview with Elesia Ashkenazy

By Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.

Synopsis:

Dr. Liane Holliday Willey interviews a talented ballerina whose accomplishments are all the more remarkable when one considers that she has both autism and deafness. To read the entire interview  Subscribe »

 

Tips for Learning to Give Gifts

By Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, M.S., CCC-SLP

Synopsis:

Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett shares some great ideas for teaching perspective-taking within the multifaceted social skill of gift giving. And, what better time to do so, than during this gift-giving season! To read this entire column Subscribe »

The Cutting Edge

Sensory Playground Structures Designed for Children with Autism: Creating Equal Access to Inclusive Play for All Children

By Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D.

Synopsis:

A first for ASQ! We are delighted to feature a brand new study by Dr. Pamela Wolfberg, creator of Integrated Play Groups (IPGs), and arguably the “guru” of play skills development for children with ASD.

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Research Newsdesk

Synopsis:

In this issue of ASQ we cover a study out of UC Davis in Sacramento, California, the findings of which may lead to a screening test to identify susceptibility to having a child with autism. And we report on a study out of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York that has the potential to pinpoint the genetic basis for autism and shed light on how these alterations affect the developing brain. To read this entire column Subscribe »

Call For Research Subjects

Synopsis:

ASQ welcomes researchers to post information concerning their requirements for participation in their research studies. Recruitment announcements are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are posted, at no charge, as a service to the research community. To read this entire column  Subscribe »

Article Sample

You and Your Child’s Behavior: The Importance of What You Think and Feel

Whether your behavior strategy is simply to flinch every time your child engages in unwanted behavior, or to implement a carefully planned reinforcement schedule, you bring numerous attitudes, assumptions, feelings, and beliefs to the task. Recent research points to the effect of parental cognitions and feelings on child behavior. Some of these thoughts and feelings may be partially or entirely unconscious, yet they are the foundation on which you build your attempts to deal with behavior. To read more  Subscribe »

Feature Articles

Sleep and Autism: Avoiding the “Nightmare”

By Max Wiznitzer, M.D.

Renowned pediatric neurologist and autism specialist, Dr. Max Wiznitzer, discusses sleep disturbance AND how to address it.

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You and Your Child’s Behavior: The Importance of What You Think and Feel

By Pamela F. Lewis, Ph.D.

Pamela F. Lewis, Ph.D. brings her expertise in behavioral intervention to bear on the interplay between parental attitudes and child behavior.

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The “Parent Trap”

By Danette Schott, M.A.

In this first installment of a three-part article, Danette Schott, founder of S-O-S research—and a parent herself—not only identifies the traps, but also defines the first of three stages that leads to successful outcomes.

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A Sibling’s Search for Answers

By Katelyn Jolley

Katelyn Jolley, founder of the Facebook group, “Siblings of Autistic Kids,” shares her quest for answers and the wisdom and insights gleaned along the way.

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Telling the Kids about Divorce

By Hartley Steiner

A dedicated mom shares her personal story and the steps she took to prepare herself and her children for this most difficult of conversations.

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Breaking the Silence: The Long Road to Addressing Autism in Nepal

By Cynthia Ryan, Ph.D.

Readers will find many parallels between the attitudes regarding autism in present-day Nepal and those that prevailed early-on in the USA in this compelling article by Cynthia Ryan, Ph.D.

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Winner! ASQ's "Kids on the Cover" Contest

Find out who will be gracing ASQ’s spring 2012 cover in February!