Articles
1. How To Determine if Treatment Really Helped- Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
2. Desperate for Respite- Maureen Bennie

Creative
1. Poem- The Gift- By Marianna Bond
2. Letter- Letter from Jonny- By Jonny Sicoli

Reviews
1. Book Review- Aspergers…What Does It Mean To Me?

Conferences and Special Events
1. Conference- 2nd Annual Keys To The Treasure Chest Conference

Contests
1. Announcement- Winner from volume 1

Advertising
1. Publish autism books and other materials online!

Books, Videos and Other Resources
1. New Resources now available through Exceptional Resources

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Article 1. How To Determine if Treatment Really Helped- Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
There are many types of interventions available today for autistic individuals, including nutritional, biomedical, educational, sensory, and behavioral. When beginning a new intervention, it is important to be as objective as possible to determine whether the treatment truly helped the person. If the treatment is not helping, then it does not make sense to continue it especially if it involves a great deal of time, money, or effort.
To see the full article, visit http://www.autismtoday.com/?01
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Article 2. Desperate for Respite- Maureen Bennie
As parents of special needs children, we have respite funding to get a much-needed break from the stresses of our parenting situation. Talking to parents, I found out that many were not using their respite hours or not using all of their allotted respite hours. Why? Most parents find it difficult to find good, reliable childcare. It is not easy to find someone to look after children with autism or PDD. I found a great solution to this problem by using the organization Post Natal Helpers, which is an agency in Calgary, AB that sends competent mature ladies with parenting experience. My best friend gave me eight hours of Post Natal Helpers as a gift when my daughter was born. I have been using them two years this June.
Larger cities in Canada would have these types of agencies. Good places to find this kind of support would be your local hospital, public health clinic, the yellow pages under "Baby Sitters", your pediatrician's office, or through government social services agencies.
To see the full article visit http://www.autismtoday.com/?01

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Creative
1. Poem- The Gift
Hollow eyes that see through all
Quiet lips that cast a pall.
Slowing moving, rocking still
Rhythmic wonder gives a chill.

Haunting silence through the day
Hands with magic, never play.
Dancing, lilting through the night
Dream with angel's quiet might.

Mystery babe, the heart runs deep
Child of God does never sleep.
Song of silence - perfect one
Soul of earth and rain and sun.

Answer not to be in store
For many, many ages more.
Mist and whispers all abide
Around you now, but all inside.

Hollow eyes - when will they turn
To look in love, to live, to learn?
Dignity, love - they must exist
To free the angels from the mist.


By Marianna Bond

North Richland Hills, TX

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2. Letter From Jonny- Jonny Sicoli

May 17, 2001

Dear Pat,

I am sorry for the seat, but I got angry because of Nicholas Crock, because he's annoying me sometimes(99.9% of the time he is) and he's on the first bus I get on to go to school. He throws leftover chocolate Jello pudding (in a container with holes on the lid) at me when he's getting of, and it gets my clothes dirty (mom doesn't want me to wear dirty clothing). While he's on, he and his friend gang up on me (and, occasionally, tell other big kids to do it) and they occasionally move from seat to seat to get at me! They move ahead, one pair of seats at a time, bonk me on the head, and rush back to their seat. Fortunately, his buddy had to move to the front seat. And sometimes, still in their seats, they throw assorted junk at me (jello pudding, paper balls, etc.) sometimes they miss. He sometimes says I live in a garbage dump, a cardboard box, and on certain times he calls me "gaylord," gay not meaning happy. Matt told me to say "gee, thanks, I'll remember that!" when Nicholas says I am a gaylord. He sometimes swears. The one kid I saw and liked in his family was Nicholas's kid brother! Since I can only sit in the 4th seat or further up, I'm a supreme target. Fortunately, they have never stolen my lunch yet. The reason I made those holes was because I needed to do something to release my tension. Mrs. Lorenz and I talked about what I could do instead of damaging other people's stuff.

Sincerely
Jonny Sicoli

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Reviews- What Does It Mean To Me?

In the Fall 2000 issue of the REACH Newsletter, Catherine Faherty's book entitled, "What Does It Mean To Me?" was highlighted. Since that time, it has been used nationally and internationally to introduce children with AS or HFA to their diagnosis and has also been nominated for the Autism Society of America's Book of the Year Award. Carolyn Ogburn, TEACCH Job Coach, interviews Dave Spicer, a local adult with Asperger's Syndrome about its usefulness. by Carolyn Ogburn, Job Coach
To find out more visit http://www.autismtodaycom/aspergersbook.htm/?01

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Conferences and Special Events

Exceptional Resources Inc. will be holding their 2nd Annual conference on Autism and Aspergers Syndrome called Keys To The Treasure Chest- X Marks the Spot. The conference will be held in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and will feature Catherine Faherty and Paul MCGaffey as Keynote speakers.
To find out more, visit http://www.autismconferences.com/featuredconf.shtml/?01
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Contests
Congratulations to Marianna Bond who submitted her poem "The Gift". Marianna has won 2 genuine faceted pear shaped garnet gemstone 5 X 3 mm.
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Publish autism books and other materials online!
After the launch of AutismToday.com online magazine we have received numerous requests from authors and speakers to publish and sell autism-related books and other material online. As a result of these requests, we've decided to move our timeline forward for the official launch of our e-book system.
Our high traffic online autism magazine is a great place to promote your e-book. For more information about publishing and royalties, visit our publishing section online at http://www.autismtoday.com/publishing.htm/?01, or e-mail us at info@autismtoday.com or call us toll-free in North America at 1-877-482-1555 or phone (780) 482-1555.
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Books, Videos and Other Resources - New Resources now available through Exceptional Resources

More Social Skills Stories: Functional Picture Stories for Readers and Non-readers K-12 New by Anne Marie Johnson.

If you liked Social Skills Stories you will love More Social Skills Stories. This book stresses personal hygiene skills with cleaver ready to use stories. Join some of the same characters from Social Skills Stories plus new friends as they explore the following topics: improper fitting clothes, sneezing, hygiene, nose picking, burping, improper self touching, and using a checklist.
$ 46.50 Canadian (appx $ 29.00 U.S.) Item: 3224-0135

Solving the Relationship Puzzle by Steve Gutstein

Steve Gutstein, psychologist and autism specialist, sought to discover why children with autism lack the social skills that come so easily to the rest of us. The result of his efforts is an innovative program- Relationship Development Intervention- that take social skills teaching to the next level. You'll learn about the social development pathway of the nondisabled child and the life-changing detour taken by children on the autism spectrum. However, instead of leaving you there, Autism/Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle describes ways to steer children with autism onto a bright new path of self discovery and social awareness, one that will ultimately bring them home to meaningful friendships, shared emotions and heartfelt connection with the people in their lives.
$44.95 Canadian (appx $ 29.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5137

To purchase any of these books visit http://www.exceptionalresources.com/?01

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