Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Engaging Autism now in paperback


Engaging Autism is now available in paperback at the new low price of $18.00 Grab your copy of this important and throught provoking book on DIR/Floortime Approach by clicking on the book cover.

Written for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this handbook presents the DIR (developmental, individual-difference, relationship-based)/Floortime model in a comprehensive, highly readable format. Unlike other interventions and treatment methods that focus on the symptoms of ASD and the modification of specific behaviors, this model uses a dynamic, family-oriented approach that teaches children with ASD the fundamentals of relating, communicating, and thinking while taking into account each child's strengths and unique needs. According to the authors, this comprehensive program integrates emotional, social, intellectual, and educational goals for each child, and is based on the assumption that the abilities of relating, communicating, and thinking can be favorably influenced by working with a child's emotions.


New Team Member

Hello. As a new member of this blogging community I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My Name is Amy Willimas and I have recently become the Assistant Manager for the Autism Society Bookstore. Before this I studied speech pathology at the University of Missouri and worked one on one with children on the autism spectrum. I also worked for a non-profit as a professional foster parent, and most recently studied art and design.
I had an art professor who like to tell us that as artists we do not necessarily create, but we are simply creative problem solvers. Each individual on the autism spectrum is entirely unique with a unique set of needs and talents. I am excited to put my own creative problem solving skills to use in helping each individual find the methods and resources best suited for the situation.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

Special Hours

The ASNC Bookstore will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
THe ASNC Bookstore staff will be taking books to Fort Bragg on Tuesday, January 20th, to participate in the base's Autism Awareness Fair.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

E-Newsletter Link

For people who like to read our blog or facebook fan page, but are not on our e-newsletter mailing list, I'm posting a link to this month’s e-newsletter for your reading pleasure. Herein are two new book reviews and a little more about our new facebook fan page.

Click on this link:
January 2009 E-Newsletter

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Holiday Hours

Happy Holiday!
The ASNC Bookstore will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24th until Tuesday, December 30th, 2008. Any online purchased made after Friday, December 19th is unlikely to arrive at its destination before Christmas. If you wish to make a gift purchase please consider visiting the ASNC Bookstore in person before Wednesday the 24th of December, during our regular business hours.

(Note: Regular Business Hours: M-F 9am-3pm)