Autism Aspergers Network Magazine January 2014 Legacy Edition

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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