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

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 30, 2004 --

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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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