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Library Creates Storytelling for Children with Autism

Mar 28, 2013

The Garden City (NJ) Public Library recently created what they call a “Social Storybook” for kids with autism. The book, titled “I Visit the Garden City Public Library,” is available in the Children’s Room. The story’s hero is a wizard who visits the library. He shows the readers what they can find in the library and how much fun it is to go. The project was funded by Federal Library Services & Technology funds.


Collaboration between Center and College will Help Kids and Families with Autism

Mar 27, 2013

The Pier Center for Autism will provide autism services and Briar Cliff University students will learn ABA therapy skills at the center. It’s a win-win for families with autism and for increasing the number of trained ABA therapists in Iowa. Jan Turbes at the Pier Center explained their services, “We have some kiddos who have difficulty with socialization, getting along with peers, understanding that give and take of communication.” Paul Olsen at Briar Cliff explained that the university would like to graduate 100 board certified ABA therapists in the next 10 years; they will get most of their practical experience at the Pier Center.


Using Shakespeare to Help Kids with Autism Communicate

Mar 26, 2013

Dr. Marc Tasse, Ohio State Medical Center, has begun a study focused on using “exaggerated voices and expressions” of Shakespeare’s work to help kids with autism communicate. Several years ago, an actress with Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company go the idea; Tasse and the drama teacher Robin Post have taken it to the study phase. There may be something in the beat and repetition of Shakespeare’s words that help kids with autism communicate and become more social.


Teacher Helps Empower Kids with Autism by Raising Awareness for ASD

Mar 25, 2013
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