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

Straight Talk About Autism

The Cup Half Full: Nurturing Interests, Strengths and Talents

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

Synopsis:

Dr. Barry Prizant uses examples to make the case for nurturing special interests, strengths, and talents, and then lays out a plan for helping parents and teachers to do so.

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The World According to Teddy Bears

Santa

By Brendan Keeley

Synopsis:

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

Life Construction Ahead

Home for the Holidays: Maintaining Adaptive Behavior at a Topsy-turvy Time of Year

By Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.

Synopsis:

Dr. Teresa Bolick scores a perfect 10 with her easy-to-implement tips for de-stressing the holidays. Readers will take one look at her examples and say, "I can do that!"

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Review

Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential

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

Synopsis:

Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett reviews a book about an important set of skills that need support in individuals with ASD.

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You too?! Common Stories from an Uncommon Parent

Shop 'til You Drop!

By Alyson Beytien

Synopsis:

Alyson Beytien gives new meaning to the super shopper’s mission to shop ‘til you drop!

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Great Resources for Families and Professionals

Synopsis:

Outstanding resources and great ideas for holiday gift-giving. To view resources Subscribe »

Tips for Giving Toys that Educate and Inspire

By Hartley Steiner

Synopsis:

Guest author, Hartley Steiner, shares her very special (and affordable!) gift-buying guide with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends. To read this entire column Subscribe »

Celebrations of Excellence and Originality

An Interview with Brendan Keeley

By Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.

Synopsis:

In one of her most fascinating interviews yet, Dr. Liane Holliday Willey shares insights from the world of ASQ's talented and creative cartoonist, Brendan Keeley. To read the entire interview Subscribe »

The Cutting Edge

The Basics of Neuroscience Research and Autism: What You Need to Know (three-part series)

By Sharon C. Furtak, Ph.D. , Paul G. LaCava, Ph.D.

Synopsis:

Guest authors, Sharon C. Furtak, Ph.D. and Paul G. LaCava, Ph.D., give readers in the trenches a short course on neuroscience and four of the most popular neuroimaging techniques.

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Research Briefs

Synopsis:

Why do some individuals with autism reverse pronouns? Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine investigate the neural basis for the selection of pronouns. You'll also read about developmental changes in the structure of the brain in children with autism. To read this entire column Subscribe »

Research Newsdesk

Synopsis:

You'll read about a Kennedy Krieger study that reveals an early, but subtle marker for autism, and a University of California, San Diego study that finds a visual preference pattern that may be an indicator of autism in toddlers. 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

Acceptance versus Cure: Lessons from My Teenage Son

A few months ago, while discussing a social rule with my 13-year-old son Tyler, he asked me, “Are you trying to erase my autism? Are you going to delete it?” I was shocked that amidst his near-constant thoughts of video games, he would stop for one minute and talk about something else. In this case, it was to point out to me that he was aware of his autism and, more to the point, that he did not want his autism erased or cured. To read more  Subscribe »

Feature Articles

The Critical Importance of Declarative Language Input for Children with ASD

By Linda Murphy, M.S., CCC-SLP

So simple, yet so powerful! Read about how you can create the best language-learning environment for your child.

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Una Vita Bella!

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

Few families will encounter the challenges that the Perrone family faces on a daily basis; fewer still will embrace life with their passion and zest.

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The House that Asperger Built!

By Laura Hand

Welcome to their world! Read about what life is like when every member of the family has an autism spectrum disorder.

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Parent Training and Counseling: An Under-utilized Related Service on the IEP

By Jacqueline Kelleher, Ph.D. , Ruth Eren, Ed.D.

Two highly-experienced educators tell you what you need to know and do to obtain this important related service.

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Acceptance versus Cure: Lessons from My Teenage Son

By Kymberly Grosso, MBA

How would you answer the question this mom was asked: Are you trying to erase my autism?

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On the Road to Self-Regulation: A Collection of Ideas for Proprioceptive and Vestibular Input

By Hartley Steiner

You'll find lots of FABULOUS ideas (and great products!) from a mom who really knows the territory.

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

Find out who will be gracing ASQ's spring 2011 cover in February!