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Valerie Paradiz, PhD, develops educational programs and curricula that support children and adults with autism spectrum conditions and other social, cognitive and sensory differences. She is the creator of Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA℠, a curriculum and training series for educators and therapists who wish to support individuals with ASDs and related conditions in achieving greater ability in self-advocacy. Valerie's memoir, Elijah's Cup, is the compelling story of the author's experiences raising her autistic son, their involvement together in the advocacy community, and her own ultimate diagnosis with Asperger syndrome. Dr. Paradiz has been featured in the New York Times, Redbook Magazine, The Guardian and on National Public Radio. Read more...

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Fudacion Autismo Aruba's first conference.

Dear Friends,

I just returned from a visit to Aruba where I participated in the Fudacion Autismo
Aruba's first conference (http://www.autismoaruba.org/). Yes, the beach was lovely,
and the ocean was the most amazing array of blues and turquoises (is that a word?),
and the Aruban desert is like no other climate on the earth. AND the Arubans are
just as extraordinary and special as the beauty of the island. How would I describe
them? Kind, hospitable, cosmopolitan, multi-lingual! Four languages are spoken in
Aruba! So, for someone like me who stims on foreign tongues, I was in HEAVEN! In one
conversation, I picked up English, Spanish, Dutch, and the very special language of
Papiemento. Continue..

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Celebrating Autism Awareness/Accpetance Month.

Dear Friends,

ScientificBlogging.com is celebrating Autism Awareness/Accpetance Month by hosting and posting articles throughout the month, written by members of our community. I hope you'll have an opportunity to check out my feature http://www.scientificblogging.com/integrated_self_advocacy/leaving_ivory_tower_asperger_syndrome and to read the other wonderful contributions that are being made there! Continue..

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Mr. Inevitable

Wherever he goes, Elijah’s quirky slant on parents, school, music, and the lives of people inhabiting the “typical” world are raising eyebrows and getting laughs! Say hi to Mr. More..

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ISA™ Tip of the Day

Self disclosure is a moment when you share information about your diagnosis with with others. Full disclosure means that you actually tell someone that you are autistic. Partial disclosure means that you share related information, but don't name your diagnosis outright. For example, you might choose to say that you are sensitive to loud noises in some situations, rather than fully disclose. It's good to know you have options.

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