Saw an incredible concert in Prospect Park, Brooklyn last night... sitting outside the bandshell in the still night air - Bonnie Raitt, legendary blues and folk artist and guitarist. Anyone know her music? Queen of slide guitar! She is such an inspiration - a strong woman with a beautiful soul, talented and full of positive, calm energy - has overcome personal challenges and emerged insightful and ready to face what comes next. Made me think of all the young women with whom i work... and the importance of role models in their lives.
Who are your daughter's role models? It would be so great to put our girls in touch with each other...
"Make me an angel, that flies from Montgomery..."
good morning.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
20/20 program on Carly Fleishman
A wonderful story about a remarkable young woman who has found her voice.
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/MindMoodNews/Story?id=8258204&page=1
ABC News 20/20 program Aug 6, 2009:
Teen Locked in Autistic Body Finds Inner Voice
Unable to Speak or Connect to the World Until Age 11, Carly Fleishman Types: 'I Am Autistic But That Is Not Who I Am'
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/MindMoodNews/Story?id=8258204&page=1
ABC News 20/20 program Aug 6, 2009:
Teen Locked in Autistic Body Finds Inner Voice
Unable to Speak or Connect to the World Until Age 11, Carly Fleishman Types: 'I Am Autistic But That Is Not Who I Am'
Friday, August 7, 2009
Seeking contributions from girls for our f-up book "The Girl's Guide"!
Hi again!
Day off today so I'm trying to catch up on correspondence including actually posting to the blog.
It has been great hearing everyone's response to Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum and in particular, requests for a guide for the girls themselves. So, we've started!
We are seeking advice, suggestions, comments etc. from girls, teens, and women with ASDs on all the topics in our first book including:
1. what it's like being a female with AS
2. strengths and interests
3. handling adolescence and puberty
4. menstruation
5. fashion
6. hygiene and grooming
7. social skills and frienships and bullying
8. sexuality and dating
9. mental health, self-esteem
10. personal safety
11. gender, media, culture, society expectations
Also, poetry or drawings!
I can be reached through email if you are interested: drshananichols@gmail.com
Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you,
Shana.
Day off today so I'm trying to catch up on correspondence including actually posting to the blog.
It has been great hearing everyone's response to Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum and in particular, requests for a guide for the girls themselves. So, we've started!
We are seeking advice, suggestions, comments etc. from girls, teens, and women with ASDs on all the topics in our first book including:
1. what it's like being a female with AS
2. strengths and interests
3. handling adolescence and puberty
4. menstruation
5. fashion
6. hygiene and grooming
7. social skills and frienships and bullying
8. sexuality and dating
9. mental health, self-esteem
10. personal safety
11. gender, media, culture, society expectations
Also, poetry or drawings!
I can be reached through email if you are interested: drshananichols@gmail.com
Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you,
Shana.
Our Autism Society of America meeting 2009 girls presentation
Hi everyone,
Got back a week or so ago from St. Charles where we gave a number of presentations - one of which was on girls with ASDs. I was so pleased that it was to a "standing room only" crowd. Finally everyone is starting to see the importance of issues facing females with ASDs, and are interested in understanding these more. Was anyone at the ASA meeting?
I was so fortunate to meet Sondra Williams in person finally after corresponding through email. She is such an incredible woman with AS, a great speaker, a brilliant mind. If you haven't read her book Reflections of Self published by The Gray Center, i strongly recommend it.
The annual women's panel was wonderful as always, moderated by ever dynamic Dena Gassner and Brigid Rankowski, a college student with AS, gave a wonderful talk about her experiences. What a cool gal! Very inspiring!
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer - what are your girls up to this summer to have fun and keep learning and relaxing?
Would love to hear about it!
Shana.
Got back a week or so ago from St. Charles where we gave a number of presentations - one of which was on girls with ASDs. I was so pleased that it was to a "standing room only" crowd. Finally everyone is starting to see the importance of issues facing females with ASDs, and are interested in understanding these more. Was anyone at the ASA meeting?
I was so fortunate to meet Sondra Williams in person finally after corresponding through email. She is such an incredible woman with AS, a great speaker, a brilliant mind. If you haven't read her book Reflections of Self published by The Gray Center, i strongly recommend it.
The annual women's panel was wonderful as always, moderated by ever dynamic Dena Gassner and Brigid Rankowski, a college student with AS, gave a wonderful talk about her experiences. What a cool gal! Very inspiring!
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer - what are your girls up to this summer to have fun and keep learning and relaxing?
Would love to hear about it!
Shana.
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