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<p>Families, world experts, and persons on the autism spectrum share their experiences in this collection of stories. With a focus on the positive aspects of autism and the importance of community involvement and early intervention, <em>Autism: The Gift That Needs to Be Opened</em> is a resource whose aim is to improve the lives of parents, educators, and persons who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).<br /><br />Awareness and advocacy for early diagnosis and treatment of autism have grown substantially over the past decade. According to Stephen W. Scherer, Ph.D., D.Sc., FRSC,</p>
<p>There are new studies that show that every child who undergoes intensive behavioural intervention therapy improves in some way. In fact, I have heard rare stories of some children having full or near-full recoveries. The most important factor leading to positive outcomes, however, is to start such interventions early and, in the best-case scenario, even before the first signs of autism appear.</p>
<p><br /><br />These stories are inspirational and informative, while also serving as a reminder—indeed, as a rallying cry—that individuals who have autism can, with the proper care and attention, lead full and productive lives and change the way we see the world.<br /><br />All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Autism Society, Newfoundland and Labrador.<br /><br />Contributors:<br /><br />B. T. Hall<br />Bridget Ricketts<br />Dawn Haire-Butt<br />Doug McCreary<br />Dwayne LaFitte<br />Heather Warner<br />Jessica Butt<br />Katrina Bajzak<br />Krista Preuss-Goudreault<br />Laura Hamlyn<br />Michael McCreary<br />Nicole Parsons<br />Roseanne Hickey-Hatchett<br />Sarah MacAulay<br />Stephen W. Scherer<br />Temple Grandin<br />Tom Jackman<br />Tori Oliver<br />Tricia Teeft</p>