http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/autism-in-real-life/201109/teaching-teachers-about-autism
There is an interesting article in Education Week about called, "Where are the Autism Teaching Competencies?".
Did you Know:
That there is an Autism Support Group for specifically for Grandparents?
FEARLESS GRANDPARENTS AGAINST AUTISM
Contact Shirley Craven, Ph.d, Shircraven@aol.com
That there is a support group specifically for individuals with Asperger Syndrome?
GRASP Chicago is a peer-run support group for adults with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder that meets on the Third Sunday of each month. Meetings are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. GRASP Chicago will discuss topics relating to the challenges we face in work, relationships, and family life, and resources available to people on the Asperger-Autism Spectrum.
Meeting Times: Third Sunday each month, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting Location: Evanston Northwestern Hospital, Room 1711, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. From the main lobby, go up escalators to the First Floor. Follow the signs to Frank Auditorium. Room 1711 is adjacent to Frank Auditorium.
For more information go to: http://www.grasp.org/res_sg_Chi.htm
Or send an e-mail to info@grasp.org.
Other Resources:
· Autism Society of Illinois is a great resource! www.autismillinois.org (888) 691-1270. Plenty of workshops on their website!
· Great link! http://www.nssed-aps.org/index.htm
· Referrals and Other resources are provided by Autism Society of America thru Autism Sources: Copy the link below and it will take you directly to the Autism Sources section of the ASA website from there you can search by city and state fro services in your area.http://209.200.89.252/search_site/search.cfm
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Shimon Perez
NSTA Reports;
February 2009 Vol 20:6
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