By Michael Boll | August 3, 2008
Shannon Johnson and I talk with Sean Barron, co-author of There?s a Boy in Here and The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism.
Sean co-wrote the first book with his mother and it describes, in much detail, his life as a young man with autism. He later leaves autism behind and no longer considers himself to have autism.
Websites: Amazon.com link to his books.
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Show Notes
Shannon Johnson and I talk with John Robison, author of Look Me In The Eyes. In this fantastic interview, we discuss life as an adult on the spectrum, his book and some of the current treatments John is participating (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).
How playing with water led to playing in Play Therapy!
I speak with Rick Rollens. We discuss his views on the causes of autism, the work he has done for the autistic community and the need to deal with the increasing numbers of children classified as autistic. Rick?s story was a cover for NEWSWEEK and a segment on the CBS news show 60 Minutes.
Websites
Episode 71: Shannon Johnson and I talk with Dennis Debbaudt, founder of Autism Risk and Safety Management. Dennis provides "Information and resources for law enforcement, first responders, parents, educators, and care providers." Dennis provides training to a wide group of people and is also an author.
Episode 70: Shannon Johnson and I talk with Patty Dobbs Gross of North Star Dogs, a provider of assistance dogs for children with autism. This wonderful program enables children of all ages to share their lives with a dog and constant companion.