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That little boat upon the ocean waves, rocks gently in the sun.

And how ever much the paint peels, it still brings me delight.

Because once abroad I feel free and can escape into my world

within this world. As the sun makes the sea sprinkle, I feel the

heat, it rays and like a child want to dance, but must not rock the

boat, so I calmly smile inside and still live in hope. - Alyson Bradley

and for a copy request pdf and/or doc copy direct

from: Sharisa Kochmeister

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All my Articles for this magazine will be held here :

http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=167

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In the next issue I will write about  "the complexities of how we do

or do not connect, things often unsaid, especially relationship wise!"

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Panel of Advisors/Consultants:

Jay Kochmeister, M.S. Special Ed.

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Stephen Shore, Ed.D. Co-Creator, Author, Advocate,

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Brian R. King, LCSW

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Judy Endow, MSW

Author, Consultant, Advocate, Speaker

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Linda H. Rammler, M.Ed., Ph.D.

ASDI of New England Advocate & Consultant
http://www.autismdifferences.org/index_files/whoweare.htm

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Mark Romoser Cum Laude, Yale - Hawaii Centers for Independent

Living Legislative Advocate, Presenter,

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Alyson Bradley, New Zealand

Advocate - Aspergers Parallel Planet

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Robert L. Harriman, Ed.D. University of the Pacific Major:

School Administration Cognates: Curriculum, Research, Psychology,

Educational Administration & Teaching; 2007 -  President-Founder,

The Global Learning Co. http://www.segarama.com/index.html

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Travis Breeding; Author, Entrepreneur Pursuing a bachelor's with a

double major in music education and trombone performance

at Indiana University http://www.travisbreeding.webs.com

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Sharisa this is me, communicating via keyboard, an often but not always effective method for people without verbal speech to communicate their feelings and thoughts to an otherwise unknowing world.

About Me:

(For those who know me & don’t)

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Sharisa Joy Kochmeister, BA Psychology and Sociology Creator,

Publisher, Editor-In-Chief, Author, Advocate, Consultant 

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I used to be retarded. But now that's out of fashion,

So being a true genius. Is my only real passion! SJK

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I’m Sharisa Joy Kochmeister: professional author of poetry and essays; published and performed composer/lyricist; graduate of The University of Denver with a 3.6 GPA and a dual degree Bachelor’s (with honors) in Sociology and Psychology; professional speaker, consultant, award-winning trainer and advocate in the areas of disability rights, inclusion, and augmentative and alternative methods of communication; President of AutCom (The Autism National Committee); Executive Committee member for the C.D.D.C. (Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council); member of W.O.W. (Watch Our Words) Colorado; on the Panel of Spectrum Advisors of A.S.A. Autism Society of America and a member of the board of advisors of Autism Perspective Magazine (of which I am Editor-In-Chief) and several other advisory panels.

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I’m a future social psychologist and/or educator studying autism and other disabilities and continuing to advocate for children's rights as well as the rights of all people with and without so-called disabilities.

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Oh, and by the way, I have multiple disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, autism, epilepsy, being non-verbal and requiring a keyboard to communicate and a trusted assistant to ease my way.

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I’ve been to The White House and met President Clinton; received awards for advocacy and community service; written a fairytale about autism to help people understand; and writing my autobiography: "My Life As A Zero And My Life As A Hero."

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I’ve been a high school and college literary magazine writer and editor.  I have a list of other accomplishments too long to mention that I’d be more than glad to share with anyone interested who chooses to e-mail me at:   or

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Remember : Even the stars we think

we see are not what they appear to be!

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Thought is the blossom; language the bud;

action the fruit behind it. - Emerson

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Welcome to the premiere issue of

“The Voices and Choices of Autism”!

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Right now, I am the editor-in-chief, head writer and publisher; a few hats to be sure - with an assist from Jay Kochmeister, M.S.Ed., Stephen Shore, Ed.D. and a very esteemed and capable advisory panel!

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Our mission is to expand understanding and acceptance of autism, people on the spectrum, and the idea that this is not a disease to be cured; but rather a way of living and being that should be understood and supported as needed; and then only if the people being supported are active participants in the support they receive.

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It is our goal to give those on the spectrum and those who care and advocate for them an open and widely read forum in which to share, learn and feel free to express in a positive, open and hopeful manner.

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Authors/advisors/consultants include Stephen Shore, Brian King & others on & off the spectrum. Our mission is to expand understanding & acceptance of autism, people on the spectrum & the idea it is isn't a disease to be cured but a way of living & being that should be understood & supported as needed. It's our goal to give those on the spectrum & their carers & advocates an open, widely read forum in which to share, learn & feel free to express in a positive, open, hopeful manner.

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My comment:

I am so looking forward to this magazine Sharisa's strength and inspiration has made my journey that bit easier, she is a well loved and respected individual within the autism community and has managed to bring together many Autistic points of view on and off the autism spectrum and the magazine will include lead experts I feel we all can only learn from the journey this magazine may take us on. Alyson Bradley AsPlanet

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