Joey Travolta's Summer Short Film Camps for children with Autism 9-21 in Englewood, NJ
Have a view of what happens in Travolta's film camp with MarbleJam Kids
Let's Do It! In Staten Island. Contact www.newstride@verizon.net attn. George Nickel
Have a view of "Eeya's Story"
"Eeya's Rhythm" is a story for children. It tells the story of a young boy, Eeya who is autistic. He helps rescue his tribe the Weewoos from another tribe who wants to make them slaves.
Dani Bowman a 15 year old girl with ASD will received an, International Naturally Autistic People Award in the Children's Visual Arts Category for her animation of "Eeya's Rhythm".
Dani's PowerLight-Studios animation company in conjunction with Joey Travolta's Inclusion Films produced this animated movie. "Eeya's Rhythm" is a children's story written by George Nickel, Speech-Language Pathologist from Staten Island, New York.
Watch for the release of the book.
This is a great letter of introduction for the first day of school: Dear Teacher, I understand that you have many students to attend to. My intention is to give you some background on so that you can better understand him and his capabilities. Describe a little about your child. If you have any concerns or problems, please feel free to contact me at any time. I believe in working collaboratively with the school to help achieve all that he is capable of. Again, please do not hesitate to contact if you have any questions or concerns. My daytime number is and my evening number is. I thank you for your time, consideration and understanding. Sincerely, Pleae sign below that you have received and read the letter and return the slip to Thank you. _______________________________ I have read the attached letter regarding ______________________________ Teacher's signature
Find out what is new in helping autistic children. The results are fantastic http://www.denverneurofeedback.com/benefits/autism.html autism.html Here is an article from Time about Jenny McCarthy and the Autism Debate http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1967796-4,00.html
Dan Marino's website http://www.childnett.tv/
Here is a video story of an eleven year old girl diagnosed with Autism who has recently began communicating using a computer. Thanks, Joaasn.
SOS- Songs Of The Spectrum
A group of talented musicians (Jackson Browne, Marshal Crenshaw, etc.) came together to produce a CD Songs of the Spectrum. I am sure you can find at least one song that you can relate to on this very well thought through project. You may even want to go see them perform.
This is a Video by Dani from PowerLight-Studios "No Less"
Find out what is new in helping autistic children. The results are fantastic http://www.denverneurofeedback.com/benefits/autism.html autism.html Here is an article from Time about Jenny McCarthy and the Autism Debate http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1967796-4,00.html
Read this recent interview with Temple Grandin in the Wall Street Journal
Check out more about Temple Grandin in this uplifting, and hopeful and informative interview
Here is a story of a young girl, Dani who has Autism and is doing animation and graphic design at 14 years old!! So, we see many things are possible and there are wonderful angels in this world.
Please click on site below and Check out Discovering Hope which is about Dani.
Powerlight-Studios Home.htm Inclusion Films : Joey Travolta http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4uOiQod-vc&feature=related
Here is a short video of Dr. Greenspan discussing the DIR/FloorTime Approach http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrXGh9bT0Sw
Here are some tips on what to do when engaging with your child
Here is a poem written by a dad of a child with Asperger's Syndrome:
A Child's Battle by Jay Schneider @ Jscribe25@aol.com
Glorious granger once conceived,
plans and dreams commence.
Never thinking yours can be perceived,
others let you know 'it' as a pretense.
Let your child know your love,
showing more than saying.
Cause their battles in life outside are tough,
inside feeling left out when they should be playing.
A parents love and commitment can't be bought,
politics put in place try to resist ones plight.
Ones real battle waged wins only when taught,
never giving up on yours and others fuels that fight.
Children are innocent and never asked for this, we as parents can't let outside influences push them down. A smile is admired, need not more to be inspired.
Mary Ellen Barrett posted this poem on her blog, "Tales from The Bonny Blue House," for Autism Awareness Month in April.
Mother's Love
The face of autism lives in my home.
He is often confused. He is rarely smiling. He is dismayed by change. He makes odd food choices.
He often shows a lack of understanding for the feelings of others. He repeats things endlessly.
He has quirky habits. He can be downright surly.
He is lit up by music. He is gentle with babies. He shows great compassion for visible suffering.
He occasionally shows great intuition.
He will entertain toddlers for hours with silliness. He has a deep love of the Mass. He has an innate piety. He navigates a world he does not understand better that I could.
He is the child who made us parents. He taught us so much.
He is the face of autism in our home.
He is my joy.
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