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AADigest: February/April 2015
On the Cover:
Braden is 5 years old and was diagnosed with autism at age 3. He is a very smart, loving, energetic little boy. He loves his IPad, playing with Play-Doh, being outside, and watching movies. He enjoys preschool and will soon start kindergarten. Braden is full of life, a joy to be around, and he is truly a blessing to his family.
What’s New!
6 | Meet Angela DeMuro!
Introducing the mind behind Mr. M., a comic strip now regularly featured in the Digest
7 | Brian and Brianna Bears Bring Out Confidence in Children
Helping kids to “Ready, Set, Go!”
Columns:
8 | The Way I See It – 1950′s Parenting Methods to Help Children with Autism
Temple Grandin, PhD
16 | Perspective – Later Autism Diagnosis Doesn’t Preclude Success
Ellen Notbohm, BS
12 | Insider: An Aspie’s Tips for Teens – “Bad” words are interesting.
Jennifer O’Toole
16| Autism Around the World – Uruguay
Paula Greco
Features:
18 | Reading Body Language
Learning how to interpret nonverbal communication can make a huge difference for individuals with ASD.
Pat Crissey
22 | The Relief of Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Diagnosis in Adults
Adult ASD diagnosis can actually provide understanding and make life less stressful.
Carolyn Ogburn
26 | I (still) Can’t Play Kickball
Difficulty with childhood games and organized sports should not limit physical activity for those on the spectrum.
Lydia Wayman
28 | 2003 Cover Girl Updates Her Journey
Charlotte Hance describes how her challenges helped her find a new normal.
Charlotte Hance
30 | Riding the First Wave
Surfer’s Healing camp founders get candid.
Joanne Lara, MA and Keri Bowers
34 |Autism Spectrum Disorder & Vitamin D
Dr. John Cannell presents a new book that provides evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to ASD.
John J. Cannell, MD
40 |’Sensory Enrichment Therapy’
Now there is proof that inventive sensorimotor therapy can boost IQ scores of children on the spectrum.
Lyn Dunsavage Young
44 |Making Meaning, Making Sense
A mother shares how her son’s diagnosis challenged her to find her own voice and live out loud.
Darolyn Jones, PhD
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