American Library Association honors autism books for kids


Posted by Beth Finke on March 20th, 2009

Two children’s books about autism are included on a new American Library Association list of “outstanding books that portray emotional, mental, or physical disability experiences.” Here’s how the American Library Association describes the two books about autism on the list:
Choldenko, Gennifer. Al Capone Does My Shirts. Putnam’s Sons, 2004.
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With kids home from school, you need a break


Posted by Beth Finke on December 22nd, 2008

Breaks from school can be hard on kids with autism — not to mention their parents! While the weather is wintry, and the kids are home from school, Here are three ways to get some emotional support without leaving the house:

Watch the press conference about the Easter Seals Living with Autism Study. The press conference last Tuesday was so …Read More » »

Top autism books of 2007


Posted by Beth Finke on December 31st, 2007

You’re Going to Love this Kid! by Paula Kluth …Read More » »

Dr. Shore understands autism


Posted by Patricia Wright on December 3rd, 2007

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the appointees for a new Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. 

In a press release, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said:
“This important committee will play a key role in coordinating autism research, services, and education related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. I’m pleased that its members bring to …Read More » »

Books about autism


Posted by Beth Finke on October 12th, 2007

Our blog readers are bookworms! In the six months since we launched the Easter Seals and Autism blog, it seems the posts that get the most comments are about… books!

Many of you have suggested different books about autism. And as the recommendations come in – I put them on a list for us to review for the …Read More » »

Five stars for the new autism bookstore!


Posted by Beth Finke on August 27th, 2007

Check out the new “Bookstore” link on our autism Web site – the list features books reviewed on this blog, and every time you order a book through our bookstore, a portion of that sale will go to Easter Seals.

Ellen Harrington-Kane, assistant vice president for medical rehabilitation and …Read More » »