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When Karen Simmons wrote the Canadian best-seller "Little Rainman" about her son Jonathan's trials and tribulations dealing with autism she didn't know that the best chapter was still to come.
Football is an intricate and difficult game for any 11-year old to learn. There are so many different plays to learn and so many different tasks to perform on the field. Getting everything down takes all the kids on a team a lot of time and hard work. It is not the kind of sport one would consider and ideal outlet for a child with autism.

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Article 2. Listening, Understanding, Sharing & Caring- By Cathy Grant

As a person with autism, I consider myself fortunate that I have friends and can maintain those friendships. Some of these friends live here in Denver and others live in places hundreds of miles away. To me, friends mean that there is trust on both sides and that the relationship is reciprocal. Friends understand me, even when times are tough or when I am not the nicest person to be around, and they are a source of self-esteem. I am grateful to God for these special people He has brought to me. In this essay, I will talk about four of my closest friends and how these friendships are special in their own way.

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Creative

1. Poem- He is My Child- By Doris Washington
He is my child.
He is so precious, innocent, and mild.

He was born to me.
He has a- Disability.

There are times I cannot reach him.
And I don't know what to do.
He is "hurting" - and I "hurt" too.

It is difficult for him to express what he would
like to say.
And I ask the Lord to take the pain away.

For with my child- he is going through a Phase.
And I hold on to better days.
As-
I Pray For Him
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Community Inclusion Heros

1. Mr. Mike- By Bill Davis

Push! That's it! Good Boy! Push real hard! Great Job! My son was resisting and pushing against me testing his strength, using his body, flexing his muscles. He enjoyed exercise and I knew that it would be a great way to communicate with him. I exercised with Chris every day- we wrestled, went to the weight room, walked, hiked, ran and bounced up and down. Gymnastics seemed like the perfect choice for a child with Autism. It was one on one, it developed not only physical fitness but self-esteem, self-discipline, safety, interaction and knowledge of one's body and how to control it. Chrissy loved our workouts and I was determined to bring him to the gym.
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Opinion Poll
Should children with autism be included in regular schools regardless of the severity of the autism?
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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.

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Books, Videos and Other Resources- New Resources available through Exceptional Resources

Taking the Mystery Out of Medications in Autism: For Parents and
Non-Medical Professionals- By Dr. Luke Tsai, M.D.

This book provides information that educates the caregiver so
they can respond with knowledge to the judgments made by their
physician. Dr. Tsai is the parent of a child with autism.

$63.95 Canadian (approx. $39.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5138

Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Educating
Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism- By Dr. Jeannie McAfee
This important new book offers a definitive program with forms,
exercises, and guides for the student and offers significant educational guidance and supportive assistance to caregivers and teachers.

$ 79.95 Canadian (approx. $49.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5139

Special Diets for Special Kids Two- Dr. Lisa Lewis

This long-awaited sequel to the best selling first book is
loaded with helpful information and over 175 new recipes for people who have severe reactions to food allergies.

$47.95 Canadian (approx. $29.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5140

So You Want to be a Special Education Teacher- By Jim Yerman

A heart-warming and often humorous view of the challenges and
successes faced by those who teach students with special needs.
Bound to have you laughing.
$31.95 Cdn (approx. $19.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5141

Your Life is Not a Label- ByJerry Newport, man with autism

An encouraging, educational, and often humorous guide for teens
and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome or high-functioning
autism.
$39.95 Canadian (approx. $24.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5142

Autism through a Sister's Eyes- Eve Band, Ph.D. and Emily Hecht

Written by Eve Band, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, this book
gives voice to Emily's story: her questions about her brother,
her search for answers about autism, her exploration of her
feelings as a sibling of a high-functioning autistic brother.
$23.95 Canadian (approx. $14.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5143

2001 Autism Society of America Conference Proceedings
This book offers a synopsis of virtually all of the presentations including the text, graphs, and charts cover the latest information on
medicine, education, family, inclusion and more.
$39.95 Canadian (approx. $24.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5149

Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism- By Sheila Wagner

This book illustrates methods and techniques
to comfortably blend middle school students with autism and
their classmates.
$39.95 Canadian (approx. $24.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5144

Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration- By Carol Kranowitz and Stacey Szklut

This book helps teachers to understand and overcome the
challenges faced by children with sensory integration issues.
$33.95 Canadian (approx. $21.00 U.S.) Item: 1725-5145

Autism/Asperger's: Solving the Relationship Puzzle- By Steven Gutstein, Ph.D

A groundbreaking developmental program that opens the door to
lifelong social & emotional growth for persons with autism,
Aspergers Syndrome & PDD.
$47.95 Canadian (appx $29.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5137

Too Smart for Bullies- By Robert Kahn

This children's safety booklet will educate children about the
challenge of bullies while entertaining them with art and clever
wording.
$15.95 Canadian (approx. $9.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5146

Too Safe for Strangers- By Robert Kahn

This children's safety booklet will educate children about
strangers while entertaining them with art and clever wording.
$15.95 Cdn (approx. $9.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5147

Tobin Learns To Make Friends- By Diane Murrell

This colorful hardback picture book is quite effective in
teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's
Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. Ages 3-8.
$ 23.95 Canadian (approx. $14.95 U.S.) Item: 1725-5148

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