Photo: CARE/David Rochkind, Design: Kim Conger
Summary of Secretary-General's Ban Ki-moon's Message for 2012
Let us all continue to join hands to enable people with autism and other neurological differences to realise their potential and enjoy the opportunities and well-being that are their birthright.
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As highlighted by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, people with autism are equal citizens who should enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to learn more about the neurological condition which affects one in every hundred Australians.
Your school or local library may have some of these resources to raise people's awareness of autism and Asperger's Syndrome Disorder (ASD).
All Cat's Have Asperger's Syndrome
Sue Larkey has provided teaching activities from the author, Kathy Hoopman.
Sue Larkey has provided teaching activities from the author, Kathy Hoopman.
"This looks like one of those cute gift books, but it's got a serious purpose: to provide a description of Asperger syndrome behaviors in the context of a creature for whom independence and aloofness is a point of pride. It's a clever, charming package." Book Review
John Elder Robison has narrated the abridged version. He has a flat voice and cadence that suits autistic kids.
"Look me in the eye: My life with Asperger's" by John Elder Robinson. This is a non-fiction and very well written. Maybe suitable for older teen or adult.
A book about what autistic and ASD kids CAN do!! 
Learning To Love, And Be Loved, With Autism talks about coming of age, love, autism and finding their place in the adult world.This is a very difficult area and one that many professionals and parents feel ill-equipped to deal with.
http://www.nellefrances.com/ - this lady is fantastic. She's a mum of an asperger boy, a teacher & the auther of the Ben & His Helmet books.
"Marcelo in the Real World'' by Francisco X. Stork (asperger's and bordering on autism) a Scholastic Press book suitable for 12-14 year olds
Picture book call 'The Red Beast Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome'. It is written by K.I.Al-Ghani.
The Jill Sherlock Memorial Learning Assistance Library. This library is managed by Disability Programs and has a large collection of resources aimed at assisting students with learning difficulties.
Library services are available to an anyone in NSW, with free delivery across the state.
They have numerous resources on Asperger's and autism spectrum disorders that are suitable for teachers, parents and allied professionals. We also cover literacy, numeracy, behaviour and a wide range of related areas.
A beautiful book Pedro's Whale about a boy who has autism - the word is never used but shows children how some of us need a little more time to adjust to change and how they can with the special item such as a toy whale.
By Paula Kluth, Ph.D., & Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D. Illustrated by Justin Canha
A beautiful book Pedro's Whale about a boy who has autism - the word is never used but shows children how some of us need a little more time to adjust to change and how they can with the special item such as a toy whale.
By Paula Kluth, Ph.D., & Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D. Illustrated by Justin Canha
My Brother Has Asperger's -short reflection of an eleven year old boy.
The Best Asperger's Books list Check out the sections in the left sidebar for further support.
ASPERGER READING LIST: a list of some of the most popular books about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Thanks to the NSWTL listserv for sharing these
United Nations AUTISM AWARENESS
Stamps Announced
The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue stamps and first day covers on 2 April 2012 in recognition of World Autism Day. The stamps, and the artists who designed them, will together raise awareness about this important global
To purchase these stamps when they go on sale on 2 April 2012 and find out more about their release, please visit http://unstamps.un.org.
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