Understanding Autism for Dummies


Posted by Beth Finke on June 27th, 2008

I take off tomorrow for the American Library Association annual conference in Anaheim. I’m pretty excited about the trip, and have been checking out the online schedule ahead of time to figure out which author sessions to go to and which exhibit booths to check out.

One booth on the list that caught my eye (okay, my ear) is …Read More » »

Today’s the deadline: share your ideas with autism committee


Posted by Beth Finke on January 4th, 2008

In December, Patricia Wright wrote about Dr. Stephen Shore’s appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
I had the pleasure of meeting Shore at our 2007 Easter Seals Training Conference in April. Shore is a well-known public speaker, and at the conference he provided a personal perspective on …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 » »

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 » »

Book Review: Stephen Shore’s “Beyond The Wall”


Posted by Ellen Harrington-Kane on June 4th, 2007

You may be familiar with Stephen Shore. He’s an author, public speaker and member of the Autism Society of America’s Board of Directors. He’s also an adult on the spectrum. He gave the closing speech at the recent Easter Seals Training Conference. It was very engaging, with a modest humor. …Read More » »