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Most of us know the autism headlines. As parents or caregivers of kids with autism, many of us need to know the stories "Beyond the Headlines." This new Autism Hangout exclusive Feature Program Series explores the thinking and experiences that go into the stories making autism news. In this segment, Autism Hangout founder Craig Evans sets up the series.

Link to intro video:http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...s.asp?id2=69

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You heard him on ABC's Good Morning America this moring... hear him talk in-depth on Autism Hangout tonight! In this Podcast interview, Dave Nelson discusses his development of the Community School in Decatur, GA. This school must be extraordinary!

Link to the Podcast here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...s.asp?id2=70



Find out more information:
www.thecommunityschool.net
T: 404.308.8548
Dave's email: dave@thecommunityschool.net

For more background and the basis for the school's curriculum, look here:
www.icdl.com
www.floortime.org




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Posted - 11/18/2008 :  12:40:46      

Meet Cynthia Howroyd and her groundbreaking new product AutismPro.



Hear her Podcast: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...s.asp?id2=75



Cynthia, a speech language pathologist and now President and founder of Virtual Expert Clinics has developed AutismPro; a web-accessed database of 5,000 lesson plans for teachers who work with children with autism. Hear more about the product and Cythia's passion to help kids on the spectrum.

For more information, visit: www.autismpro.com
T: 1.866.462.0991
Or write: info@autismpro.com ("attention Cynthia")




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Posted - 01/08/2009 :  11:54:47      

Meet "The Transporters," an exciting new animation series from England, the brainchild of Dr. Simon Baron Cohen.



These short, compelling programs assist children with autism in identifying and understanding facial cues and emotion.



This Autism Hangout Beyond the Headlines report interviews Dr. Cohen for his first-hand description of the project and the final product.

Hear the interview here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...s.asp?id2=92

Find out more (and buy) this incredible aid at: http://www.thetransporters.com/index.html


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Posted - 03/10/2009 :  13:20:32      

Meet Special Needs Alliance Attorney, Jim Caffry. Jim is dad to 9 year old Duncan, a child with ASD. Jim has taken his interest in Duncan's future into his practice. As a specialist in estate planning, Jim knows first-hand the ins and outs of estate planning for children with special needs.

Hear Jim tell his story and share his wisdom here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...ms.asp?id=17




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Posted - 04/21/2009 :  22:38:52      

Over the past 20 years, Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota has teamed 277 disabled people with highly trained dogs. In the past two years, their focus has expanded to include children with autism. This report is the story of a passionate company founded and operated by conscientious people, dedicated to helping the disabled.

Hear the interview with founder Al Peters, here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r....asp?id2=108

For more information or to apply for a service dog, visit www.hsdm.org


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Posted - 06/03/2009 :  13:28:20      

Dr. Sutapa Ray of Neuropath Learning talks about the company's innovative, computer-based/web-assessable learning programs. Craig Evans reports for Autism Hangout in this "Beyond the Headlines" program.

See the report here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...ms.asp?id=17

For more information on Neuropath Learning, visit: www.neuropathlearning.com

or write to Dr. Ray at: sutapa@neuropathlearning.com



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Posted - 07/10/2009 :  12:27:53      

Meet modern-day truth-teller and film-maker, Graham Streeter. Graham runs Imperative Pictures. Imperative's mission is make movies that "offer a deeper sense of compassion and understanding for a healthier, more diverse and more tolerant society."

Graham's movies do more than entertain, they inform and educate. Graham is now producing a movie and a documentary about autism.

See Graham's interview here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...ms.asp?id=17

For more information, visit: www.imperativepictures.com


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Posted - 07/14/2009 :  12:40:23      

As our kids with Asperger's Syndrome reach puberty and adulthood, they are faced with a whole new series of social issues, one of the biggest being their own sexuality. Meet author and sexology expert, Dr. Isabelle Henault. Dr. Henault's book, Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through Adulthood (Jessica Kingsley, Publisher) is the seminal publication addressing this most important subject.

Dr. Henault joins us today to talk about the whys and hows for talking about sex with our special kids.

Watch the interview here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...ms.asp?id=17

For more info on Dr. Henault, see:

www.jessicakingsley.com
www.tonyattwood.com.au

or write to Dr. Henault at: ihenault@internet.uqam.ca


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Posted - 07/17/2009 :  14:39:51      

Heads up, autism community! Here comes Mitra Ahani and we're about to have our world rocked... in a VERY GOOD WAY!



Meet speech pathologist Mitra Ahani. Mitra has TONS of energy and she LOVES our kids! Here she describes taking a really good idea (using cooking to reach our kids) and how she developed a series of web-accessed videos to show you how its done. It's for kids across the spectrum, it's fun, it encourages team work, its fun, it's life-based education and... did I mention it's fun?! And there's more to come! I'm delighted to meet such positive, hopeful, energetic people that enjoy working with our special kids. Thank you, Mitra!

Watch Mitra and feel the energy, here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...ms.asp?id=17

Then go take a look at the current roster of programs: www.mywire.com

For more information, you can write to Mitra: mitra@route2language.com

or visit this site: www.route2language.com


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Posted - 07/28/2009 :  12:22:42      

"ABA Online" - Jamie Pagliaro of Rethink Autism



Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been proven effective in the development of kids with autism. But for some families, ABA may be difficult to find, schedule and afford. Rethink Autism (dotcom) is breaking down these barriers making it possible for more kids to receive this life-altering treatment. In this Autism Hangout Report, EVP Jamie Pagliaro talks to Craig Evans about their web-based treatment platform for parents, caregivers and professionals.

Hear the interview here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r....asp?id2=117

For more information, go to: www.rethinkautism.com

Or write to Jamie at: Jamie@rethinkautism.com



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Posted - 07/31/2009 :  13:26:13      

For some, an early experience with a person with autism ends up benefiting both. Such is the case with author/artist Nicole Martin. Nicole's autistic brother, nine years her junior, drew her near his world at the age of 12. From that point on, Nicole begin developing her gifts in art to help draw him to hers.

Today, she continues to reach other kids on the spectrum through her teaching studio, Sky Is The Limit.

Hear Nicole here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r...ms.asp?id=17

More information at: www.arttherapyandautism.com

Or at Jessica Kingsley Publishing: www.jkp.com


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Posted - 08/05/2009 :  19:13:10      

Yogi Cameron on Autism - A Beyond the Headlines Report



In this discussion with Autism Hangout reporter Craig Evans, Ayurveda practitioner Yogi Cameron discusses the definition and causes of autism.

He also touches on Ayurvedic treatments and philosophies for the condition.

Hear the interview, here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r....asp?id2=120

For more on Yogi Cameron, go to: www.yogicameron.com


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Posted - 06/11/2010 :  21:45:09      

"Ten Minutes with Temple" - An Autism Hangout "Beyond the Headlines" Report



In the world of Autism, Temple Grandin is a legend. She has singularly contributed more to science's knowledge of autism than any other one individual. There's a reason she's #23 on Time's list of 100 Most Influential People... and that Hollywood is producing movies about her.

After her speaking engagement at a Future Horizon's conference here in Minneapolis today, Temple and I had an intense, 10 minutes conversation. We touched on a number of her favorite subjects including autism as a gift, preparing future autists for successful careers, her movie, key learnings about autism and more.

What a remarkable human being.

Here Temple's conversation, here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-r....asp?id2=133


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