L.A. Jones's Blog, page 20

Smashwords gets more self-published ebooks into libraries | paidContent

http://paidcontent.org/2012/08/10/sma...

Digital self-publishing site Smashwords has launched a new service, Library Direct, that lets some libraries acquire large collections of Smashwords ebooks.
To start, the three library systems using the program are Colorado’s Douglas County libraries, California-based library network Califa and Internet

Volume Five is now available for purchase!

Continuing the adventures of Aradia Preston Volume Five is now available. Yes it is the unedited version so you can expect to find poor grammar and punctuation which is why I am only selling it for 99 cents. Samples of the book are also available so you can see if it is something you would like to risk reading.

here are the links:
 https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

http://

Gaming With Asperger’s Syndrome

Gaming With Asperger’s Syndrome: Asperger’s Syndrome is often thought of as a mild form of Autism by many, the distinction actually comes more down to language and intellectual development. Often a child with Autism will likely struggle with verbal communication for a long time compared to a child with Aspergers who will often start speaking very early, and often seem to be developing very

Artwork by Ashtead teen exhibited in national gallery | This is Surrey

Artwork by Ashtead teen exhibited in national gallery | This is Surrey: Tommy, who has Asperger syndrome, is a student at Sunnydown School in Caterham, which caters for pupils with special educational needs.

Speaking about his work being chosen for the display, he said: "It does feel amazing. I feel proud to know that my art has been seen by a lot of people who work in the field professionally.

Gifted artist showcases at Nipawin Ex - Nipawin Journal - Saskatchewan, CA

Gifted artist showcases at Nipawin Ex - Nipawin Journal - Saskatchewan, CA: April Griffin is an artist living with Asperger Syndrome. She and her husband and four children are currently living in Arborfield, where she creates her art out of her home-based studio.

A Champion for the Developmentally Disabled – The Sisterhood – Forward.com

A Champion for the Developmentally Disabled – The Sisterhood – Forward.com: It’s not every day that Tina Brown describes someone in her column in The Daily Beast and Newsweek as “an amazing woman.”
Fredda Rosen

But Brown, who has a 26-year-old son with Aspergers Syndrome, described Fredda Rosen just this way. Rosen is executive director of Job Path, a not-for-profit organization helping adults

Ahwatukee teen dancer focus of fundraising, documentary effort

Ahwatukee teen dancer focus of fundraising, documentary effort: Dancers and Health Together Inc., a Southeast Valley non-profit that attempts to improve lives through the language of movement, is fundraising to offset costs of producing a documentary on Zach Robertin, 16, of Ahwatukee, who has Asperger's syndrome.

Preparing Your Child with Autism for The First Day of School

Preparing Your Child with Autism for The First Day of School: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need routine, predictability, and a set schedule. After summer break, getting back into a school routine can be difficult for some children. Ron Ekstrand, President and COO of Life Skills, offers tips for easing children with ASD back into school:

Y.A.L.E. students raise $1K for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford - Life - South Jersey Local News

Y.A.L.E. students raise $1K for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford - Life - South Jersey Local News: One group of determined youngsters recently raised $1,000 to give to the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. What makes this remarkable is these eighth graders are in a program at Memorial Middle School in Medford for students with Asperger’s syndrome.

Mom's gear: A book of helpful information for parents of children with Asperger's - KansasCity.com

Mom's gear: A book of helpful information for parents of children with Asperger's - KansasCity.com: People with Asperger's syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum, if left undiagnosed, will have difficulties in school, trouble making friends, and can become depressed or develop other behavioral problems. "The Essential Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" by Eileen Bailey and Robert W. Montgomery,