“For decades, Temple Grandin has been a voice and a positive force in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) community. Through her books and speaking engagements she has inspired and enlightened teachers, therapists, professionals, mother, fathers and family members with her perspectives about life with autism. Now, in Manners Matter!, Temple steps away from the world… Read more »
Autism
I have a question about divorce: A book for children with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs
“Divorce is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when the child has Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs. [I have a question about divorce: A book for children with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs] is designed specifically to help children with these… Read more »
Temple Grandin: The stories I tell my friends
Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO movie, Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a… Read more »
ASD and Visual Information
Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have recently updated an article that discusses the start of a new school year using visual information. The article, entitled How to Get Your Child with ASD Ready for a New School Year Using Visual Information, offers tips and suggestions for keeping the anxiety level down when… Read more »
Assessment of autism spectrum disorders
Assessment of autism spectrum disorders, “now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts demonstrate how to craft a scientifically grounded profile of each child’s strengths and difficulties, make a formal diagnosis, and use assessment data to guide individualized intervention in clinical and school… Read more »