ASA Appears on
John McLaughlin’s
One on One
President & CEO Grossman Discusses State of Autism in the U.S.
ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman, along with autism advocate Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), recently appeared on John McLaughlin's One on One to talk about the state of autism in the U.S. One on One is an in-depth, thought-provoking, topical weekly news interview program hosted by veteran Washington based political journalist John McLaughlin. To read the transcript: http://www.mclaughlin.com/library/moo_transcript.asp?id=170.
NEA’s New Guide for Educators: The Puzzle of Autism
The National Education Association (NEA) recently published a 38-page guide entitled The Puzzle of Autism. It explains the common features of autism and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social and behavioral skills. The Puzzle of Autism was produced in collaboration with ASA's former Director of Information and Referral Services Ayda Sanver. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists also contributed to the guide. To receive a complimentary copy of The Puzzle of Autism, send an e-mail to gapsinfo@nea.org. A PDF of the guide can be downloaded at www.nea.org/specialed/images/autismpuzzle.pdf.
