Click here to view online flipbook. Must have flash player enabled. AAAN Magazine January 2014
CONTENTS
FEATURED
6 ASPERGERS ON THE JOB by Anita Lesko
14 I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AT 40 The extended story of Barb Cook’s diagnosis
37 HUGGING THE HEDGEHOG Positive creative thinking for raising a child on the Autism Spectrum by Jodi Murphey
63 THE MOTHER LODE Kurt Muzikar gets an explosive surprise!
44 SPEAKING THE DIFFERENCE Translation by Rebecca Hyder
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
28 FAKING IT Extract by Professor Tony Attwood from his new book
34 WE THINK YOUR CHILD HAS ASD Psychologist Allison Haynes takes us through the grief process
46 BAKING THE LITERACY CAKE It takes more than one ingredient! by Dena Gassner
PARENTING
52 HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICKY Linda Wemyss discovers not all interests are obsessions
54 HOMESCHOOL SUPPORTS GROUPS Heather Haines explains the online support world
SOCIAL WELLBEING
17 FRIENDSHIPS AND FEMALES ON THE SPECTRUM Jen Elcheson take on female friendships.
22 WHAT ’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT Jeanette Purkis explains attachment closeness & love
24 SELF ACCEPTANCE Kerrilynn Harris explains
THE ARTS
9 HENNY KUPERSTEIN Autism’s Musical Gift
49 THROUGH THE DARKENESS WE SHINE Autism All Stars UK – Helen Wallace-Iles
62 SACRED GEOMETRY AND MANDALAS Debra Hosseini reveals artist Steven Coventry talents
REGULARS
5 ASK PROFESSOR TONY ATTWOOD Tony gives professional advice
26 STARRY, STARRY LIFE Jennifer Cook O’Toole – Asperkids Launchpad
30 WHY FAT IS YOUR FRIEND Kris Barrett asks are you getting enough
32 HOW, WHY AND WHAT FOR? Parent involvement in ABA/IBI by Peggy hailstone
58 PLANNING FOR HOLIDAYS USING CALENDAR APPS Bronwyn Sutton reviews three popular apps
60 TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY Brad Beadel navigates the way
67 BOOK REVIEWS Resources at Hand good reads