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Autism Awareness Month is right around the corner, and there are some exciting events happening in Alas
ka in the coming weeks!
If you are aware of other events that you would like included in the Tip of the Month, please send the details to [email protected]
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| Sensory-Friendly Storytime |
Loussac Library, Anchorage |
3/17/18 |
1 PM - 2 PM
Free and open to the public: Lean more |
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Building Communication
Workshop
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Autism Society of Alaska, Fairbanks
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3/22/18
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6 PM - 8 PM
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Sensory Friendly Movie:
Sherlock Gnomes
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Regal Cinemas, Anchorage & Fairbanks |
3/24/18 |
10:30 AM
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* Autism Awareness Bookfair
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Barnes & Noble, Anchorage
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3/31/18
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11 AM - 6 PM
Free and open to the public: Learn more
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| UAF Human Ribbon Photo |
UAF, Fairbanks
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4/3/18 |
1 PM
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| Parent Tea Time: Accessing Support |
Autism Society
of Alaska,
Fairbanks |
4/7/18 |
2 PM - 4 PM
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* Autism Awareness Bookfair
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Barnes & Noble,
Fairbanks
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4/14/18
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11 AM - 6 PM
Free and open to the public: Learn more
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime
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Loussac Library, Anchorage
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4/21/18 |
1 PM - 2 PM
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| * Anchorage Walks for Autism |
O'Malley Sports Center,
Anchorage |
4/28/18 |
12 PM - 2 PM
Learn more |
| Alaska 5K for Autism |
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks |
6/2/18 |
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* AARC sponsored event
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Books of the Month:
The books of the month are available in the Special Education Service Agency (SESA) Library. Search for books on the
SESA website, or contact the librarian, Anne Freitag, at
[email protected] or 907-334-1301
Electronic books may be accessed from anywhere in the state. If you've used our ebooks before,
go to the login page here.
If you haven't, please contact Anne so she can set up a username and password for you.
Learn more about ebooks here.
You can also look for additional articles in a variety of databases by using SLED, which is available for free for all Alaskans:
http://lam.alaska.gov/sled
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By: Ron Suskind, winner of the Pulitzer Prize
Kingswell, 2016.
Description: The author describes how his autistic son, Owen, learned to cope with his handicap from a young age by memorizing the dialogue of Disney movies and having his family play the roles of the animated characters.
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No More Victims: Protecting those with autism from cyber bullying, Internet predators, & scams
By: Dr. Jed Baker
Additional material provided by: Jennifer McIlwee Myers
Future Horizons Inc, 2013
ISBN:
9781935274926
Description: The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate with others, but is also rife with the dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders are especially vulnerable to online predators. Baker shows kids-- and their parents-- what to look out for, and how to protect themselves when they're communicating online.
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Smart but Scattered: The revolutionary "executive skills" approach to helping kids reach their potential
By: Peg Dawson, EdD, Richard Guare, PhD
ISBN:
9781593859879
Description: Designed to help teen and adult employees with Asperger Syndrome find and keep a job and to increase understanding by supervisors and coworkers of employees with Asperger Syndrome. The video includes segments for job seekers and employers. It would also be helpful to job coaches, schools, and supported employment programs.
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By: Mary Wrobel
Publication Consultants, 2012.
ISBN:
9781941765302
Description: "Written for teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this instructional book is also for parents, instructors, and therapists to help teens on the autism spectrum. The information is written in an easy-to-understand manner with simple how-to lists. This book is geared for use in an instructional or home setting for any teenager or young adult with ASD. Topics covered include: dressing for different events, feeling anxious in social situations, public versus private behaviors, staying healthy, anxiety, depression, and feeling suicidal, social media issues, sexual harassment, finding and keeping friends (including a boyfriend or girlfriend), safe and responsible sex, and deciding to have sex with a partner, and more." - Amazon.
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