Innovative, Educational CD on Autism and Asperger’s Offers Optimism and Hope

Released by:Mindscape Productions, L.L.C.

Summary:
Innovative, Educational audio CD about Autism & Asperger\'s by Mindscape Productions, L.L.C. contains interviews, music & poetry from those in the Autism spectrum as well as interviews from professionals and parents.

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July 30, 2004, Royal Oak, MI — Many people have heard of autism, but few are familiar with its close relative: Asperger Syndrome. Actually, most people know very little about both conditions or have misconceptions about persons with Autism and Asperger’s. That’s precisely why Mindscape Productions, L.L.C. developed an audio CD to educate people about autism and Asperger’s in an interesting, engaging and inspirational way. The CD, entitled “Living In The Spectrum: Autism & Asperger’s” is filled with valuable nuggets of insight from researchers, parents and actual individuals who are affected by the disorders. It takes a unique, optimistic approach to covering both conditions, featuring captivating music, poetry and interviews.

“The CD offers a practical, informative, user-friendly way to learn about autism and Asperger’s,” says Lecia Macryn, who co-created the CD with Jeff LaDuke of Mindscape Productions. “You don’t have to sit and crack open a book. You can pop it in a CD player and listen to it at your convenience, while you’re doing other things like driving or working on the computer.”

“Living In The Spectrum” is an ideal primer for parents, relatives, teachers, employers and anyone wanting to learn about autism and Asperger's. Not the typical dry lecture, the 55-minute CD delivers a captivating and easy introduction to the subject matter. “It offers hope and encouragement,” Macryn says. “It puts a whole new light and perspective on autism and Asperger's.”

So far, parents and professionals have responded positively to the CD, which was officially released July 16.

“This CD is a breath of fresh air because it adds a new dimension to the total picture where doom and gloom is often the first emotion parents feel when their child has received a diagnosis of Autism,” says, Laurence A Becker, PhD, Creative Learning Environments.
Parent, Suzanne Rossi says: “This positive approach left me with renewed hope that someday autism might be viewed less often as a disability and more often as human diversity. Great Job!
Karen Simmons, CEO and founder of Autism Today and the author of “Little Rainman,” is equally impressed. “What a fabulous resource you have put together! I sure wish I had this available 10 years ago.”

“Living In The Spectrum – Autism & Asperger’s” is available for $16.95 online at www.mindscapeproductions.com or by phone via CDFreedom: 1-800-937-3397
Audio samples of the CD are also available on the website.
For more information or a press/media review copy, contact Lecia Macryn at (248) 288-2242.

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