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I received the book School Success For Kids With Aspergers Syndrome from a relative as a thoughtful gift.

The book itself is a resonable read - not too time consuming - about 175 pages of actual content.  Good layout, easy to read text.

For someone (parent or teacher) just starting to learn about Aspergers, this is a decent choice.  It gives some basic information on what aspergers IS, and how to recognize it. 

It also has a chapter on actually diagnosing aspergers (though I would suggest leaving the ACTUAL diagnosis to a professional).

It has some good information on parent / teacher / school interactions and communications.  Very important for the success of your child!

I would recommend this book for someone starting out as I like the fact that it is a reasonably easy read, but also offers useful and in some areas good detail.  If you find that you need additional information in a topic area, there are other books (tomes?) that you can refer to later.

Let me know what YOU think!

The parent organization for Summit Academy School in Worcester, MA is hosting a "Fund In The Sun" fundraising event to benefit the special activities program at the school.

Summit Academy is a non-profit school in Worcester, Massachusetts that specializes in serving the needs of children with Aspergers, ADHD, PDD-NOS and high functioning autism.  If you would like a non-profit letter for tax purposes, please call Summit Academy at 508-751-8500.

There are several opportunties to support this program:

• Attend the fun filled tropical escape at Leo's resturant, the evening of Saturday, May 15th.   Great music (live band) and raffles.   Tickets are $20.00 per person (adults only).  Use the donate button below and be sure to note your name, and how many people are attending.   Tickets are LIMITED, if you plan on attending, be sure to purchase soon.
   
• Donate to the cause -  even if you are not attending, you may donate via paypal:
   
  

  

If you have services or products you wish to donate to the cause (to be raffled at the event), please call 508-751-8500 to arrange.

Thank You.

For parents suspecting or dealing with a diagnosis of their baby, toddler or child, this is a good book to start with.

Please note that this autism book is an 'eBook', which means you read the book on your computer or laptop.  There are many benefits of this format over a normal book, including the ability to search the content.  If you really want to print the content you may do so.

The book is intended to give advice and direction to parents with autistic children, or adults with autism - or autism spectrum (aspergers, pdd-nos).

I know it can be over wealming and frustrating to understand what is going on, what you should do about it, and there is a LOT of information out there.   Just look at the statistics, depression is very common in ASD people.   Information can be hard to find and confusing.   I like this book, because it is a good starting point for learning various aspects of autism/ASD.

 This autism book includes information on clinical definitions and advice on how to talk to doctors, and other professionals you will encounter on your life journey with autism.

There are sections discussing treatment options, medication, how to help your child have a happy life and direction on finding additional resources if needed.  There are additional eBooks and resources included for screening your toddler (CHAT), NIMH book on autism, and a book specific to military families.  These are included at no additional cost.

Hot topics like television, video games and appropriate school settings are covered.   Very important topics!

This autism book is well written by an author that is experienced and has written other autism related titles.

Reminder - if you are able to get to Northboro MA, there is a great BBQ for Autism at Romaines restaurant.

Event: Barbecue for Autism

Date: Sunday April 11th rain date for Barbecue Sunday May 2nd 12:00-5:00

Time: 5k Race 10:30 Start time Barbecue Festival 12:00-5:00 pm

Location: 299 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532

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DSM-5 Action Alert
Asperger's Associationof New England

Check out this audio of Curt Schilling talking about Aspergers / Autism - via NPR.