Google's Project Spectrum

Upon seeing Google's name on the list of vendor's for ASA's 39th Annual Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders, I became curious about just what Google's affiliation to the autism community could be. Ironically, I began my research by "Googling" the terms "Google" and "Autism." The second link on page one of my search results answered my question and gave me a new found respect for the good people at Google. Click here to see how Google SketchUp, free 3D design software is helping kids with autism to express themselves and have fun while doing it. I recommend watching the video to see examples of houses designed by kids on the spectrum.

If you will be in Orlando for the ASA conference be sure to stop by the ASNC Bookstore booth (209) to say hello and check out our selection of informative and valuable ASD resources.

ASNC Top Ten Best Sellers List for May

May 2008 Top 10 Bestsellers

1. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
   
   
   
   
2. Tasks Galore: For the Real World
   
   
3. Autism Early Intervention Fast Facts
   
   
4. No More Meltdowns: Postive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior
   
   
5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome
   
   
   
6. Autism Awareness Video for Law Enforcement & Community Service Personnel
   
   
7. More Than Words
   
   
8. Tasks Galore: Book 1
   
   
9. Since We're Friends
   
   
10. Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success
    
    
    
    

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

News: May TEACCH Conference

The bookstore will have shortened hours for the rest of the week (5/14-5/16) due to attending the May TEACCH Conference in Chapel Hill, NC.

Our hours will be:
Wednesday, May 14th - 8:00am to 11:00am
Thursday, May 15th - CLOSED ALL DAY
Friday, May 16th - 8:00am to 12:30pm

If you'd like to learn more about TEACCH or the TEACCH May Conference please follow this link: TEACCH

ASNC Top Ten Best Sellers List for April

April 2008 Top 10 Bestsellers

1. Task Galore: Making Groups Meaningful
   
   
2. Tasks Galore: Book 1
   
   
3. Tasks Galore: For the Real World
   
   
4. Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum
   
   
5. More Than Words
   
   
6. TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP)
   
   
7. TEACCH Structured Teaching Assessment Guide
   
   
8. Psychoeducational Profile (PEP-3) Kit
   
   
9. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Know
   
   
10. Personal Space Camp
    
    

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

ASNC Annual Conference 2008

It's that time of year again! The bookstore will be traveling to the ASNC Annual Conference, being held this year at the Radisson Hotel in High Point, NC. The bookstore will be open Friday 4/25 at the High Point Theater for pre-conference attendees from 9:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m., and then we will be moving to the Victorian room at the Radisson from 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. that evening. On Saturday 4/26 we will be open from 7:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. in the Victorian room.

We will have a large selection of books available, and all of our staff* will be available to help you, so please, feel free to stop by!

*Since we will all be at the conference, the physical bookstore will be closed Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.

April is National Autism Awareness Month!

To celebrate autism awareness month the bookstore is offering a 10% discount on all online bookstore purchases* from April 1st to April 30th. To take advantage of this offer use the coupon code AAM2008 during checkout.

*Please note that this offer applies to online orders only.

Visit the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore online at http://www.autismbookstore.com to find an amazing array of titles about autism spectrum disorder.

ASNC Top Ten Best Sellers List for March

March 2008 Top 10 Bestsellers

1. Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts
   
   
2. Tasks Galore
   
   
3. Tasks Galore: Making Groups Meaningful
   
   
4. Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum
   
   
5. Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
   
   
6. My Friend with Autism
   
   
7. More Than Words
   
   
8. Tasks Galore for the Real World
   
   
9. Autism Acceptance Book
   
   
10. Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome
    

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books weekly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.