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Clay Marzo's movie: Just Add Water

Clay Marzos, an 18 year old surfer from Maui, was recently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (Dec. 2007) and many of you may have read his story. Quicksilver has produced his movie, Just Add Water due out in October. For more information and the trailer (which includes a spot with Tony Attwood explaining Asperger's Syndrome) go to

Click here to view a Clip of Just Add Water

Expected Book Release: August 2009

 

QUIRKY, YES—HOPELESS, NO

Help Your Child with Asperger’s Syndrome Achieve Social Acceptance
 
By Cynthia La Brie Norall, Ph.D., with Beth Wagner Brust
St. Martin’s Press
***To Be Released August 2009***
 
This practical, A-Z guide to understanding the most common struggles of children with Asperger’s Syndrome will give parents and teachers hope and help kids cope
 
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every 150 American children has some form of autism. It is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, and there is no single definitive treatment or cure. 
            In QUIRKY, YES—HOPELESS, NO, Dr. Cynthia La Brie Norall presents over 80 social challenges faced by Asperger’s children and teens in a handy, alphabetical order, along with specific, useful suggestions on how to help these kids overcome their social difficulties. Since everyday “people skills” do not come naturally to children with Asperger’s, they need training in such simple activities as:
 
  •  How to greet others and make eye contact
  •  How to let go and move on to new things
  •  How to ask for help and cooperate
  •  How to pay compliments 
  •  How to discern someone’s true intention
  •  How to handle teasing and bullying
  •  How not to be rude
 
            Based on Dr. Norall’s 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating thousands of Asperger’s individuals, this book will share her insights and firsthand knowledge learned from helping so many friendless Asperger’s children become more approachable, less stuck, and finally able to make, and keep, a friend or two.
 
Beth Wagner Brust, book editor, is an award-winning author of 13 children's books and a graduate of Stanford University. Her teenage son has attended the Friends' Club since fourth grade.
 
**For more information on how to obtain Dr. Norall's book, please call our offices to be put on a waiting list.
 
 
 
 

Michelle Shields

           Michelle began with CASE in July, 2008, after relocating from Florida. Michelle grew up in Florida and completed a B.A. in Psychology at the University of West Florida. After graduation Michelle decided to take a job working in the community with Americorps. During her time with Americorps she worked as a reading tutor with small groups of children, and one-on-one, in a classroom setting. Americorps gave Michelle experience in utilizing reading programs and coming up with creative and alternative methods for teaching. Americorps also helped her gain experience volunteering in the community. After Americorps Michelle took a job with FamiliesFirst Network working as a Family Services Counselor. As a counselor Michelle worked toward unifying children and families in their homes.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, spending time with friends, and watching movies.

A Message from Cynthia Norall, Ph.D:

Are you on the Autism Hub?

 

In the world of autism there seems to be two camps. Those who celebrate the individuals that we are lucky enough to work with by translating and facilitating in social settings and those that want to treat with a biomedical model. CASE is definitely in the first camp.

 

I am proud to have begun posting on some sites within the Autism Hub. There is one specific site I like to blog on.  One Dads Opinion webpage at click here to go to Onedadsopinion.com  is in line with our beliefs at CASE, Inc.

 

I have finally found a positive media report about autism and bloggers from the Autism Hub are featured. Please check out the ABC news article from Good Morning America click here to view the article.

 

Cynthia

Maria Lyon

Maria Lyon began working at CASE in January 2001 as an assistant to the office manager. Since then, she has grown into such roles as an ABA interventionist,  Friends' Club group facilitator, Friends' Club Coordinator, Marketing Director,  Event Coordinator and now Insurance Liaison and Personal Assistant to Dr. Cynthia LaBrie Norall, Ph.D.

Maria left CASE in August 2005 to pursue her degree in Psychology but instead, entered the mortgage world. Now that real estate has cooled down in California, she has come back to CASE in pursuits to help market and plan wonderful CASE events as well as help clientèle with their insurance problems.

In her spare time, she likes to ride her beach cruiser along the Carlsbad coast, skateboard Mission Beach with her boyfriend, decorate homes, and spend time with her awesome family and friends.

Kristin Riggs-Black

Kristin Riggs-Black joined C.A.S.E., Inc. in 2008 with a Masters degree and California teaching credential in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix. She received her B.A. in Social Science from Point Loma Nazarene University. Kristin has worked with Dr. Cynthia Norall since 2006. During that time she was working on her degree in education and Cynthia inspired her to take another path down the road of education.  

Kristin was born in Michigan, but moved to California when she was 10 years old and has been living here ever since.  She went to high school in Orange County, but moved to San Diego to attend college.  Kristin enjoys the outdoors and will play just about any sport.  However, her favorites are softball, football, and tennis.   She enjoys traveling and was lucky enough to study abroad in China and in Italy over her college years.  

Choose Your Closest Location

To download flyers, forms, and information please choose the location of the C.A.S.E., Inc. office closest to you:

Carlsbad, CA
 

Vancouver, B.C.
 

Napa, CA

Kaneohe, Hawaii

 

Dr. Norall on KUSI

Cynthia Norall will be interviewed on Friends' Club during the morning news on San Diego's Channel 9. To preview the interview, please go to www.KUSI.com and click on "Inside San Diego."

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