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New Publications
Stress and Coping in Autism
Edited by M. Grace Baron, Ph.D., June Groden, Ph.D., Gerald Groden, Ph.D., Lewis P. Lipsitt, Ph.D.
Retail value is $49.50 (USD). Take advantage of our special 30% discount and buy for only $35!
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Exploring Nirvana: The Art of Jessica Park
Edited by Tony Gengarelly, Ph.D., and Adria A. Weatherbee
Published by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 2008
Retail value is $19.95, but copies are limited.
With 86 pictures in full color, Exploring Nirvana is the first major collection and explication of the work of Jessica Park, an artist with autism who lives and works in Williamstown, Massachusetts. A Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts book project, this 96-page volume features essays and commentary by students and faculty, including guest authors Clara Claiborne Park and Emmanuelle Delmas-Glass. Dr. Oliver Sacks has written the Foreword to this very unique and revealing study of Jessica’s art. Under the guidance of Professor Tony Gengarelly, Exploring Nirvana incorporates the work of many classes and a full generation of students from the MCLA Fine and Performing Arts Major. With the cooperation of Jessica, Clara and David Park the many ramifications of Jessica Park’s art and life have been researched and experienced first hand. The resulting volume is a testimony to a remarkable person’s ability to overcome the limits of a developmental disorder such as autism and indeed use aspects of it to good advantage in creating the remarkable images that mark Jessica Park’s particular Nirvana, a world we can all share in this very special edition. To order Exploring Nirvana, contact Professor Tony Gengarelly or visit the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Web site.
Overview of Publications and Research
Since our establishment in 1976, Groden Network professionals have made significant progress in understanding and assisting those with autism and behavioral disabilities. We have conducted considerable research and investigation in this challenging field, and have received numerous requests for our publications. In response, we have provided a list of the many articles that have been published in books and journals. In addition, we have produced videos that assist individuals in learning more about our relaxation and imagery procedures. Several books and manuals are also available to aid in understanding more about autism, behavioral disabilities, and behavior therapy techniques, all of which are integral components to the services we provide.
Research News
02/16/08 - Dr. June Groden was interviewed by Autism One Radio, an international station run by parents and dedicated to support and education. The interview premieres on February 16th at 1pm EST at www.autismone.org/radio. Or you can click here to download and listen to the interview.
12/15/07 - Mike Smith, Director of Vocational Services, was also a guest on Autism One Radio in December. Click here to download and listen to his interview.
The series premiere of "WIRED Science" on PBS (10/03/07) featured a story on MIT and the Groden Center's research on face reader technology for teens with Asperger's Syndrome. Click here to watch the segment!
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recent Advances in Infantile Origins, Early Childhood Detection, & Intervention
October 12 - 14, 2007 - Brown University
The conference was a tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Visit our conference web page for full details, including presenter bios and abstracts.
Groden Network and URI offer ABA continuing education program
Dr. Gerald Groden has developed an Applied Behavioral Psychology Certificate Program at the College of Continuing Education at the University of Rhode Island. This program will prepare someone for an associate degree in ABA procedures. Many of the Groden Network's clinical staff teach in this program. Dr. Groden is also in the process of developing a similar program at Rhode Island College.
Download the brochure for URI's Applied Behavioral Psychology Certificate Program.
The Relaxation Station
The Children's Hospital of Michigan has developed a new innovative video to help children relax. The Relaxation Station combines spectacular scenes of wildlife, gentle music and simple exercises in relaxation to teach children the basic techniques of breathing, imagination and meditation.
Dr. June Groden reviewed the video and had the following to say: "What a lovely program. As you know, much of my work focuses on reducing stress and anxiety. I am using The Relaxation Station to supplement the work that I do in relaxation and self-control with children and adults. It can be used in classrooms, at home, and in treatment programs for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. It's so soothing and beautiful. Many, many thanks."
You can learn more about The Relaxation Station by visiting their web site.
10/16/06 - Weekend America interviews Matthew Goodwin, Associate Director of Research at the Groden Center, about his work with Emotional Social Intelligence Prosthesis (ESP).
- Click here to see ESP in action on the Weekend America web site.
- Click here to listen to Weekend America's 12/16/06 segment on Autism. Matthew's interview begins at the 5:26 mark.
- Please note that you must have RealPlayer to listen to the audio clip. Click here to download it for free.