Aut2Communicate
                Contacts & Resources:  


                                                        Send Letterboard inquiries to
                                                        Lisa Edmond at:
                                                        Letterboards@yahoo.com  
                                                        or via postal service to:
                                                        Aut 2 Communicate
                                                        29605 Solana Way
                                                        # T-16
                                                        Temecula, CA 92591-3757



Resources:

1.   Website for Information about
Rapid Prompting Method (R.P.M.)
and Soma & Tito Mukhopadhyay
c/o H.A.L.O. (Helping Autism
through Learning & Outreach
)
P.O. Box 303399
Austin, Texas 78703
Toll-free: (866)465-9595
www.halo-soma.org

                            2.  Information about Facilitated Communication
                            
Facilitated Communication Institute (New York)
                            
soeweb.syr.edu/thefci/  
                           
 DEAL Communication Center, Inc. (Australia)
                            
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dealcc/facil.htm
                                                                                                                                    
                              3.  D
arlene Hanson, MA, CCC, Speech Pathologist
                             Facilitated Communication Practitioner,
                             Therapist, Consultant and Advocate

                             practicing in Whittier, California
                             Email: darlenehanson@me.com              
                             website:
www.darlenehanson.com

4.  Excellent work desk when using
Letterboards, stencils, or Dynawriter;
also ideal for presenting any materials.
Made by
Ameriwood Industries
(1-800-489-3351)
and sold at Staples:  
Deluxe Lap Top Desk, Model No. 06596.
Sells for approximately $50.00.


5.  I have received many requests for
information about where to obtain
a Slantboard as shown in this photo of my daughter, Sydney.  I don't have      
                    source info for this particular board but you can                              
                    find other models that are similar at the following                           
                    sites on the Internet:
     
www.theraproducts.com
     www.attainmentcompany.com
     www.superslantboard.com
     www.healthydesign.com (or health by design)
     www.askergoworks.com    

6.  Donna Williams' Website
      www.donnawilliams.net
Donna is the author of 9 (at last count) books about autism; everything
from her own experience living with autism, sensory processing issues,
and how parents and professionals can understand and assist those who
struggle with various symptoms.  She has been an invaluable resource and
friend to us through her writing and her consultation services.
Donna is located in Australia.

7.  Peggy Schaefer @ Metric Music Therapy
   Service:  Neurological Music Therapy
Currently located in Whittier, CA with new locations on the horizon in
Orange County, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
   
www.metricmusictherapy.com
   peggy@metricmusictherapy.com
We & many others have found this
to be a very effective therapy for
organizing the body and opening
up neural pathways that will allow
vocalizations and speech to occur.
And I don't know of a single client
who doesn't LOVE their sessions!!