Book Reviewed by: Amy Goodman, Director of Autism Now This is a well written book by an individual on the autism spectrum. It is an interesting read and it makes one feel like you actually know the author and are part of his life. It is from a different perspective as the author is from…
Last Saturday, I gave a speech to discuss how autism and poetry allow me to become my own best advocate for the autism community. It was held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlboro. I was encouraged to participate in this event by my job coach, Orlando Torres, after seeing…
The Arc’s Catalyst Awards were created to recognize individuals, businesses, and other organizations that are catalysts for achievement in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) we would like to highlight three of our 2015 Catalyst Award winners that have distinguished themselves as…
The Autistic author and animator: a mother’s view of a daughter’s triumph By: Janet Walmsley This book is a great story about an inspiring young woman, who has overcome her challenges with autism to become a writer, an animator, and to have a life she has created for herself. I would recommend this book to…
“Outcasts on A Distant Moon: Dysnomia” by Jenny Story This is a great story written by an individual with autism. It is a fantasy novel for young adults. I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy, princes and princesses, or who feels like they are an outcast with no name. It is a fun…
By: Tracey Cohen I like the way this book is divided into sections, it’s easy to read format, and that it is written as lessons about how to understand someone on the autism spectrum. It is informative, instructive, concise and to the point. I would recommend this to anyone needing to quickly and easily learn…
“This book is excellent. I especially liked the quote for each day. I liked the fact that it is in a format of a journal, as parents need to reflect on what they read, hear, say and do. I also like that the material is broken down into manageable parts each day of the year…
Autism is not something to be feared, nor is it solely defined by medical jargon or categories. It needs to be accepted as the way an individual thinks, feels, and expresses themselves; nothing more, nothing less.
It meant I finally found what I had been searching for, for more than 30 years. It meant closure of something looming over me. It meant satisfaction in me and my life in general. It was a relief to put a name to my idiosyncrasies and it gave me understanding and wisdom.
April is national Autism Awareness Month and The Arc and The Autism NOW National Autism Resource & Information Center are working to empower people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with the information and resources they need to live their lives to the fullest potential. We are also working to help others become more accepting of…