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BOOK: Diagnosis Autism

Devastation … Helplessness … Distress … Grief … Anger. These words describe the feelings of parents who have been told their child has autism. This diagnosis is heard more and more often. The lifelong disability of autism is occurring in near-epidemic proportions. In the United States and Canada , 1 in 68 families currently has a child with this disorder.

Autism is a complex neurological disorder characterized by profound delays in communication and social interaction. When a child first receives this diagnosis from a physician, the parents often feel abandoned with little hope for the future. Many don't know where to turn for advice.

“But, there is hope, even though it is a long, arduous journey for parents,” says Lawrence P. Kaplan “We provide parents of children with autism immediate answers and achievable teaching strategies with an easy-to-follow 10-step program. There weren't any guidelines or a clear path to follow when our son received the diagnosis ten years ago. Now there is a book to help walk parents through a practical step-by-step process.”

"Lawrence Kaplan has provided parents a very valuable, easy-to-use guidebook that will simplify their lives and help their children. Diagnosis Autism: Now What? reflects Dr. Kaplan's extensive experience as both the parent of an autistic child and an educator. Well done!” --Bernard Rimland, PhD, Director, Autism Research Institute.

CD/VIDEO: My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism.  What do I do tomorrow?
By: Genevieve Athens, Kathy Henley, Tory Mead Schlapfer, Lucinda Waddell and Patricia Wigney.   Produced by Stephen Edelson. 
Price: $15.00

EBOOK: Child of the Forest: Memoirs of a Life with Autism
By: Daniel R. Hawthorne
Price: $13.97

Itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out. Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, And itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.

Itsy bitsy spider has always been my hero, of sorts. He thought it was okay to have compulsions and rituals too.Hi. My name is Daniel Hawthorne and I have a rare disorder known as high functioning autism. I was speech-delayed as a child. In fact, I was almost 7 when I spoke for the first time. Although I could understand speech coming from others fairly well, I could not make the proper sounds myself. Also, my sense of hearing was so very sensitive that even my own voice hurt my ears, so I was reluctant to even try to learn. Once I first spoke, my speech, though awkward at first, slowly but steadily improved over the following years, albeit with considerable difficulty.

However, this was far from being the only way in which this disorder affected me. Since I was unable to interact with others even on a most basic level, I was unable to identify with them. In short, I felt no sense of bonding. I found the human face much too complex to grasp, making it quite uncomfortable - even painful - to try to look at others directly. Thus I avoided doing so as much as possible.

"It was fascinating to read about how you felt in certain situations because it makes sense to me about my own son.  We have been down a long road and know we have more to travel.  It gives me hope to hear some of your story.  Obviously, there are some similarities and differences that I see in my own son."
                                                --- Sheri Proctor, parent

"Thank you so much for your writings. I have read Temple Grandin's book Thinking in Pictures and was amazed that she could write about herself being autistic and what is considered "normal" behavior.  I find this same quality in your writings.  It truly amazes me that you can see yourself and what other people are like and compare them."
                                                --- Kathy Landry, parent

"I'm very surprised! Why? Because you can express your feelings, your thoughts. You know everything about autism!"
                                                --- Skifter Karazi, parent

"Reading this has helped me understand better how to work with some of my 4th grade students in the regular classroom.   Some of your comments made some of their comments jump out at me!  After using several of your recommended methods in my classroom, I already see a difference in some of my students.   This book has been a wonderful insight for me as a teacher.  Thank you!"
                                                --- Beverly Deumite, teacher

EBOOK: Guidelines to Intervention in Autism
By: Daniel R. Hawthorne
Price: $10.97

"This is good stuff, explains things so well, and so well organized too.  I love it."
--- Dr. Gamal Boutros, neurologist

"Your guidelines should be required reading for every teacher, aide, respite worker or PCA who is involved in the life of a person with ASD.  Parents will surely read your book by choice."       
--- Lynda Huggins, parent

"Never have I come so close to having anyone share their life with autism."
                                        --- Peggy Martin, parent

"I thought it was really a good guide and like it says in the article, you can explain things about autism and how to deal with it in easy to read terms."
                                        --- Deborah Chambers, social worker

"I was deeply inspired and intrigued."
                                      --- Shamada Williams-Venzant

P.S. As a special bonus you will also receive a copy of 77 Ways to Say Good Job!