[asaphilly] New Children's Book and Autism Awareness Mdse Avail from GrPhila ASA

Check out the info below about a children's book authored by ASA, Gr.
Phila Ch board member, Deborah Moore, Ethan and Phoebe: A Child's
Book About Autism. Congratulations, Deb! Ordering information for
this book, Autism Buttons, Autism Pins, and Brie the Bear are below.
Please share this info with others. Barb

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Press Release
Source: Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America

Greater Philadelphia Chapter- ASA Announces Release of Ethan and
Phoebe: A Child's Book About Autism

Sunday October 26, 2003 12:01 pm ET

Lafayette Hill, PA Oct. 26 / -- The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of
the Autism Society of America announced today the release of Ethan and
Phoebe, A Child's Book About Autism.

The book, is now available on the Chapter's website: www.asaphilly.org

In the book, big sister Phoebe shares a glimpse into her world and
that of her little brother Ethan who has autism. Her simple
explanations provide insight into autism and the special challenges
that it brings. Through Phoebe's innocent eyes, she reveals her
acceptance of and love for her brother. Not only children, but
parents, family members and teachers will gain a better understanding
of autism from this book.

"This book, with its engaging characters and charming illustrations,
is sure to appeal to young children" said Sally Linder, Co-President,
Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America. "It
does an exceptional job of entertaining while at the same time
increasing knowledge and awareness of many aspects of autism spectrum
disorders. We hope that this early education will lead to a greater
acceptance of those with the disorder."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deborah Ann Moore is a board member of the Autism Society of America,
Greater Philadelphia Chapter. She has two teenage nephews who have
autism. Deborah earned a B.A. in English and Communications from
Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She, her husband and
two preschool daughters reside in suburban Philadelphia.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Marlene D'Orazio Adler is a native Philadelphian residing in Glenside,
Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. She is a graduate of
the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has a master's degree
from the University of the Arts- both located in Philadelphia. She
presently teaches high school art and is active as a professional
artist working primarily in papermaking and printmaking.

The Purposes of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society
of America a

· To support and advocate for the general welfare of persons with
autism and related disorders;

· To support the advancement of all ameliorative and preventive
therapy, research, care, and cure of persons with autism;

· To increase public awareness of autism throughout the greater
Philadelphia area and the support public awareness throughout
Pennsylvania and the United States of America;

· To support the education and training of persons with autism, and
to foster the development of integrated care on their behalf;

· To support the establishment of diagnostic, therapeutic,
educational, recreational, employment, and residential services for
persons with autism;

· To serve as a hub for information networking among the five-county
area.

Source: Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America