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Business Technology Basics Week One CRM’s

We are starting a new feature each week on  aspect of technology related to an industry, this week it is CRM’s.

A CRM is a tool for companies, especially their sales people to keep track of activity with customers. When I first started in outside sales in 1993, it was a card box and 3 by 5 cards. Over the years it developed into software and technology. I find that using a CRM is valuable, especially as I have aged. A CRM helps a person to keep track of who they talked with which company, and what was talked about. The CRM also can remind you when to call them back, and what to talk about as wellsalesman_knocking_on_door_md_wm

 

Small businesses are adopting CRM strategies for much the same reason as are larger businesses: In an effort to make their sales efforts more efficient and ultimately more productive. In its essence, CRM technology broadens the act of selling, connecting the individual salesperson into a broad information-gathering mechanism within the company. That data then is used to build customer loyalty and increase customer value over time.

The CRM Solution can keep a sales person productive, and also helps a company keep track of what the sales people did with their day and it also keeps track of all the customers and potential customers that the sales person obtained for the company. It also allows marketing, other sales people and management have a database of potential customers to draw from and market too. There are a variety of solutions available for crm’s or customer relationship managers this one example.

 

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Why would any #Autism organization want to utilize the Adult Autistic community?

Why would any #Autism organization want to utilize the Adult Autistic community?
Why would any #Autism organization want to utilize the Adult Autistic community? (via www.lostandtired.com)

As a father to 3 boys with Autism, I have a vested interest in seeing the Autism Community succeed in supporting each other, spreading Autism Awareness and not only preparing our kids for the world, but also preparing the world for our kids.  I’ve…

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KitKat: Google’s Weapon Against Apple

KitKat: Google’s Weapon Against Apple
KitKat: Google’s Weapon Against Apple (via slashdot)

For years, Google’s critics railed that the Android operating system had a fragmentation problem, with too many manufacturers installing too many versions of the software on too many phones. As a result, they argued, the Android ecosystem was a mess…

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Space ‘graveyard’ reveals bits of an Earth-like planet

Space ‘graveyard’ reveals bits of an Earth-like planet
Space ‘graveyard’ reveals bits of an Earth-like planet (via AFP)

Astronomers have autopsied a distant, broken apart planet and revealed signs of water and a rocky surface together for the first time, delighting scientists on the hunt for alien life. In a planetary system some 150 light years away, the right conditions…

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Award-Winning Razer Blade, Edge Pro, Now Available at Best Buy

One-of-a-kind Razer systems exclusively available for in-store purchase at renowned retailer

 

For Immediate Release:

CARLSBAD, Calif. – October 7, 2013 – Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced that two of its prizewinning PC systems, the Razer Blade and Razer Edge Pro, are available for in-store purchase at Best Buy.

Both the Blade and Edge Pro will be featured in approximately 100 Best Buy locations nationally, including most major markets.

 

“Two years ago, Razer was known as a niche company that made the world’s best gaming peripherals,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “Today, we are leading the charge in tablet and laptop innovation with systems available at Best Buy stores across the country. This is truly a gratifying day for our company and for gamers and computer aficionados alike.”

 

The Blade is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in history and it captured an Editor’s Choice award from PC Mag this summer. Measuring just 0.66-inches thin, the Razer Blade packs more power-per-cubic-inch than any other laptop in the world.

 

The Razer Edge Pro, the world’s most powerful tablet and the first designed for PC gamers, bested all comers at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), winning CNET’s “Best of Show” and “People’s Voice” awards amidst a competitive field of approximately 20,000 products. It also won several highly competitive distinctions from Popular Science, TechRadar and LAPTOP Magazine, among others.

 

Best Buy, one of the largest and most respected retail chains in the United States, will be the first U.S. retailer to sell Razer’s award-winning computers, and the chain is an exclusive partner to sell the Blade and Edge Pro in-store nationwide.

 

About the Razer Blade 14-inch Gaming Laptop

 

Designed from the ground up, the new Razer™ Blade 14-inch gaming laptop is designed and engineered to fit both form and function. With a 0.66-inch ultra-thin profile crafted from aluminum, along with the best performance in the 14-inch laptop class, the Razer Blade sets a new benchmark for gaming laptops.

 

A 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7-4702HQ, quad core processor, the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M graphics processor and groundbreaking storage performance are engineered into the world’s thinnest gaming laptop.

 

The Razer Blade is designed for gaming with essential gaming grade peripherals built-in. The laptop features Razer Synapse 2.0 pre-installed, a fully programmable anti-ghosting backlit keyboard, adjustable ultra-sensitive track pad and plenty of green USB 3.0 ports that are ready to plug and play. Do more, game more, anywhere, anytime.

 

Price:

$1,999

 

Availability:

Best Buy – For a complete list of locations in your area, visit www.razerzone.com/pages/razer-resellers

Razerzone.com – Available Now

 

Product features:

 

•      Intel® Core™ i7-4702HQ, quad core processor with Hyper-Threading 2.2 GHz / 3.2 GHz (Base/Turbo)

•      8 GB Onboard Memory (DDR3L – 1600 MHz)

•      NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M (2 GB GDDR5) & Intel HD4600

•      Windows® 8 64 Bit

•      256 GB SSD (mSATA)

•      Qualcomm® Killer™ NIC N1202 (802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth® 4.0)

•      14.0 in. HD+ 16:9 Ratio, 1600 x 900, with LED backlight

•      Built-in stereo speakers

•      3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack

•      Array microphone

•      (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)

•      HDMI 1.4a audio and video output

•      Dolby® Home Theater® v4

•      7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)

•      Built-in full HD webcam (1.3 MP)

•      Compact 150 W Power Adapter

•      Built-in 70 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery

•      Razer™ Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)

•      Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled

•      Kensington Lock

•      13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 0.66 in. / 16.8 mm (Height) x 9.3 in. / 235 mm (Depth)

•      4.135 lbs. / 1.876 kg

 

For more information about the Razer Blade, please visit www.razerzone.com/blade.

 

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•      (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)

•      HDMI 1.4a audio and video output

•      Dolby® Home Theater® v4

•      7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)

•      Built-in full HD webcam (1.3 MP)

•      Compact 150 W Power Adapter

•      Built-in 70 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery

•      Razer™ Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)

•      Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled

•      Kensington Lock

•      13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 0.66 in. / 16.8 mm (Height) x 9.3 in. / 235 mm (Depth)

•      4.135 lbs. / 1.876 kg

 

For more information about the Razer Blade, please visit www.razerzone.com/blade.

 

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http://www.razerzone.com/blade/images

 

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www.razerzone.com/blade/video

 

About the Razer Edge Pro:

 

It’s a tablet. It’s a PC. It’s a console. It’s all of the above: a full-feature PC and the most powerful tablet in the world. What’s more, it has four modes specially designed for gamers and is able to run all PC games and applications.
PC gamers ended up helping to design the most powerful tablet in the world today, the only system of its kind utilizing technology from both Intel and NVIDIA. Powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors will help ensure even the most advanced, full-fledged PC games will function at full capacity, and NVIDIA GeForce graphics will offer striking visual clarity—a first for tablet gaming and a godsend for the world’s 300 million-plus PC gamers.

 

For more information about the Razer Edge Pro, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/edgepro.

 

Price:

$1,449

 

Availability:

Best Buy – For a complete list of locations in your area, visit www.razerzone.com/pages/razer-resellers

Razerzone.com – Available Now

 

Product features:

 

•      Intel® Core™ i7 dual core processor with Hyper-Threading 1.9 GHz / 3.0 GHz (Base/Turbo)

•      8 GB Onboard Memory (DDR3 – 1600 MHz)

•      NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M  LE & Intel HD4000

•      Windows® 8 64 Bit

•      256 GB SSD (SATA-III)

•      Intel WLAN (802.11b/g/n + BT4)

•      10.1 in. display, 1366 x 768, 10-point capacitive touch

•      3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack

•      Array microphone

•      (1x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)

•      Dolby® Home Theater® v4

•      7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)

•      Built-in full HD webcam (2.0 MP)

•      Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled

•      10.9 in. / 277 mm (Width) x 0.8 in. / 20.3 mm (Height) x 7.0 in. / 178 mm (Depth)

•      2.1 lbs. / 0.95 kg

 

Images

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Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTjBqiFr1Q4&feature=youtu.be

 

About Razer:

 

Razer™ is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.™

 

For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/.

 

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My recent review of the Powerock’s Magic Cube

I recently had the opportunity to test and review the Powerocks Magic Cube. They are available in 4 colors and 3 capacities. In this day and age of carrying many devices and not always being near a power source, these devices are great to have available. The one I am testing has worked very well. Please check out other reviews from the aspie tech guy, https://technewszone.com

Magic cube

Capacitance：5200mah / 7800mah / 10400mah
Input：5V / 2.1A (max)
Output：Micro USB:5V/1A、USB:5V/1A
Color：dreaming pink, flowery blue, classic black and faddish silver!
Dimension：52.4 * 24 * 86.5mm / 71.6 * 24 * 86.5mm / 90.8 * 24 * 86.5mm
Net weight：150g / 220g / 290g
Certification：MFI、CE、FCC、ROSH
Standard Configuration：One black Micro to 30 pin apple connector、Storage Bag
Applicable products：compatible for most USB charging mobile phones, all digital products and apple products.

Products description：
1.Classic built in USB input and output design makes you free from taking USB cables trouble.
2.Duel outputs, one Micro USB cable output and one USB port output, can charge two devices simultaneously.
3.Standard package includes one Micro to apple 30 pin connector, which could work with all apple products, most USB charging mobiles and electronic devices.
4.High capacity and it takes only 2 hours to fully charge iPhone5.
5.Intelligent charging and discharging protection design and intelligent low self-consuming in dormant status design. It can save the power more than half year without using.
6.4 LED power indicator blinks when charging. Knowing the remaining power by pressing at any time.
7.Green energy product, self-consuming lower than 50uA, recyclable.

Package：Apple authorized professional MFI package ( packages has MFI logo )
I was impressed with the design and ease of use of the Magic Cube. It was able to charge 3 of my devices, 2 smart phones and an Ipad Mini with an adapter that I bought at the electronics store.
The one I tested was the blue colored one, which I found to be a excellent product that was very impressive in its’ simple design and high level of utility as far as its capability to recharge ones electronic devices.
I recommend the Power Rock Magic Cube to anyone who needs to recharge devices on the go.
Here is a brief YouTube video that I did in regards to the device that I had the opportunity to test and evaluate.
Watch this video on YouTube.

For more information on the Power Rock’s Magic Cube and their interesting products go to–>
Your Editor,
David J. Berkowitz
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mophie juice pack® – Samsung Galaxy S® III battery case and Powerstation– A Technewszone Overview

Recently I had the opportunity to test and review the mophie juice pack® – Samsung Galaxy S® III battery case. I was quite impressed to say the least. I also had the opportunity to test the powerstation battery pack as well.

The design and construction of both  were very nice. I tested the black juice pack with my Samsung Galaxy S3 and really like how it felt in the hand as well as the radical increase in battery life and its’ ability ability to let the phone be used for a long duration. I also tested the mophie juice pack powerstation® and it is also a solid device that really improves the life of products for people that need to charge their devices when away from a convenient power plus or usb port. It would be great on a train, bus, ship or airplane or for use while camping.

Samsung Galaxy s3 Juice pack 1
Samsung Galaxy s3 Juice pack 1

Mophie Juice Pack

And images of the powerstation:–>

Mophie Juice Pack Samsung Galaxy s3
Mophie Juice Pack Samsung Galaxy s3

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A review from our Friends at ubergizomo, http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/a-mophie-juice-pack-for-the-samsung-galaxy-s3/ too.

Our brief Youtube overview videos #1, the juicepack for Samsung Galaxy s3–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

Our second brief overview video on the Mophie Powerstation power pack–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

Here is a simple video with regards to juice pack as well from Mobile Nations Gear!!–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

In regards to the Juice Pack Mophie states that it offers the following specifications:

Additional Battery Hours:

Galaxy S III:
Talk Time: Up to 9 hours on 3G | Up to 7 hours on 4G
Internet Use: Up to 9 hours on 4G | Up to 11 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback: Up to 32 hours
Video Playback: Up to 8 hours

 

Specifications

Product Dimensions: 5.91 in x 2.97 in x 0.67 in
Battery Capacity: 2300 mAh
Estimated Shipping Weight: 1lbs
Item model number: 2200_JP-SSG-BLK, 2245_JP-SSG-WHT
Shipping: This product ships world wide

Product Category: Cell Phone External Battery
Product Compatibility: Galaxy S III not included
Package Content Included: mophie juice pack®, USB-micro cable, User’s Manual
Patent: Pending

as far as the Powerstation

Specifications

Product Dimensions: 2.28 in x 4.09 in x 0.53 in
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh
Estimated Shipping Weight: 1lbs
Item model number: 2027_JPU-PWRSTION-2
Shipping: This product ships world wide

Product Category: USB Battery Charger
Product Compatibility: Smart phones, tablets & gaming devices
Package Content Included: mophie juice pack powerstation®, USB charging cable, User Manual
Patent Pending: iPhone, iPad, iPod not included

In summary I was impressed with real world testing of both products, their quality of build, the increased battery life for my devices, and their ease of use as well.

Please check these products out on Mophies website as well–> http://www.mophie.com!!

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Give Your Old Tablet to Arts4Autism and Help an Autistic Child by Vickie Ewell!!!

Give Your Old Tablet to Arts4Autism and Help an Autistic Child by Vickie Ewell!!!

 

Technology News Zone aka Arts4autism wants to give the gift of technology to autistic children. If replacing your iPad or other tech equipment, why not donate your old one?

A new Nevada nonprofit corporation, Autism Advocacy and Technology News Zone, Inc., appeared on the scene last January. Their mission? To give the gift of technology, educational assistance, music, and the arts to autistic individuals and families in need. Run by David J. Berkowitz, a tech-savvy brainiac with Asperger’s Syndrome and father to three children on the spectrum, Berkowitz wants to “pay it forward” by making a difference in the lives of those affected by autism.

Do you have a microphone or DVD player gathering dust in the closet? Are you thinking about replacing your current tablet or laptop? Do you want to update your digital camera to a newer, better model? Why not take a moment and consider how many autistic families can’t afford what you’re not using, or are about to throw away.

Cost of Raising a Child with Autism Hinders Their Future Employment Possibilities

With autism affecting at least 1 in 110 individuals, the direct and indirect costs of raising autistic children in an atmosphere of continued recession here in the United States is hitting Medicaid programs hard. According to The Autism Society, because of declining tax revenues and drained budget reserves, “the vast majority of states are proposing deep and sweeping budget cuts that will hurt families by reducing necessary and proven services.”

Reductions and cuts in health insurance, support services, sensory integration therapy, specialized school programs, family training, and employment support programs means families will either be put on a long waiting list or have to pay for their child’s needs themselves. The less funding families receive in meeting these needs, the less likely they will have money to expose their child to the world’s technological advances that could help prepare them to hold down a job – and therefore benefit society – in the future.

Autism Advocacy and Technology News Zone, Inc. Wants to Take Up the Slack

David Berkowitz, President of Autism Advocacy and Technology News Zone, Inc. and regional sales manager for a technical software company, has a passion for technology, education, music, and the arts. When researching how he could personally help his fellow autistics, he found articles and studies that showed tablets were an excellent tool to replace Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. “There is a kindergarten class here in Nevada that is using them for education,” Berkowitz says. “I live, die, and breathe technology. Love it, as do my kids.”

Many children on the spectrum are attracted to technological devices. By capitalizing on that strong interest and obsession, it’s possible to give these kids a strong enough tech foundation to make a real difference in their lives, and the lives of their families. For example, last March, Fox News reported that an Apple iPad could help autistic kids deal with sensory overload.

Many children with autism have trouble communicating their basic needs, making a tablet extremely useful. With the help of apps, tablets provide these kids a way to unlock their “closed state” and communicate their desires and feelings, as well as educate.

Berkowitz shared that “One of my sons, 15-years old, has Asperger’s and is in tech theatre at his high school.” However, educational funding in Nevada is quite low. Berkowitz hopes to be able to receive enough donations that he can gain a 501c status, which will then enable him to help buy things like iPads that schools, families, and other organizations need.

What Can You Do to Help?

While Tech News Zone hopes to receive monetary donations that they plan to put towards buying tablets and other new tech devices for autistic individuals, schools, and other organizations – depending on their need – they also accept used equipment. “It doesn’t have to be the newest technology,” Berkowitz says. “If you don’t know what to do with your old stuff, you can donate it to Tech News Zone.” Examples might include:

Tablet PCs and iPads
musical instruments
microphones for band, choir, and drama clubs
all types of computer equipment
computer software like older Photoshop versions
PC and video games equipment
portable gaming systems
VCRs and DVD players
radios, stereos, and disc players
E-book readers
digital cameras

Basically, anything that deals with electronics, music, or the arts – including corporate sponsorships, name exposure, and anything that will help build autism awareness for their cause. Berkowitz would also like to help give autistic families tickets to plays, concerts, sporting events, or movies; and would appreciate gift cards for various electronic and tech devices.

Giving the Gift of Technology Can Change Lives

Over the past four years, each of the four houses Berkowitz rented went into foreclosure. “I have been downsized, right-sized, and left-sized,” he says. “These foreclosures have harmed our credit. My kids’ lives at times were not as fun as their peers, since we could not afford things like plays, and Disneyland.” While Berkowitz wants to reach out to everyone, his dream is to “help autistic people, their families, and Special Ed classrooms and programs.”

Before you toss away that older laptop, digital camera, tablet, or other technological device, take a minute to think about the difference you can make in someone’s life. “I have always wanted to make a difference,” Berkowitz says, “and decided to finally do it.” Like Berkowitz, you too can decide to give the gift of technology to an autistic child.

Sources

Autism Society, “The Budget Crisis,” (accessed June 14, 2011).

Fox News, John Brandon, “Is the iPad a ‘Miracle Device’ for Autism?” March 9, 2011 (accessed June 15, 2011).

Interview with the President of Autism Advocacy Technology News Zone, Inc., David Joseph Berkowitz

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Help for an Arts Foundation for Autism as seen on www.specialneeds.com

Help for an Arts Foundation for Autism as seen on www.specialneeds.com

We were recently written about on specialneeds.com–>http://www.specialneeds.com/products-and-services/autism/help-arts-foundation-autism Please check them out, they are a simply great website with tons of special needs resources and articles.

Help for an Arts Foundation for Autism
Help for an Arts Foundation for Autism

This guest piece is written by a man passionate about his vision. David Berkowitz lives in Las Vegas, is an honorably discharged veteran and spent the last 20 years in sales and marketing. David lives with Asperger Syndrome and is raising three kids also on the spectrum. Looking to improve the lives of individuals with autism through technology and the arts, David wants to share a bit about his vision with our readers. He is trying to make a difference for autism, please help him in his efforts.

AUTISM ADVOCACY AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS ZONE
By David Joseph Berkowitz

As an individual with high functioning Asperger syndrome, a kind of autism, and the father of three kids who are also on the spectrum for this disorder, I have always felt a need to make a difference for the people with autism. I dream of establishing a national organization like the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society to make living on the spectrum better for those with autism related disorders. Utilizing my knowledge and passion for technology with my personal experience and interest in autism, I launched https://technewszone.com, on January 11, 2011. We are a state nonprofit seeking our 501c3. Our intent is to become a national Arts and Technology Foundation within the autism community.

We are a tech-focused state nonprofit. As we get funded we intend to help those on the autism spectrum by giving the gift of the arts and technology to make the lives of people with autism better, and to support their families and the educational facilities that serve them.

We are determined to make a difference in the lives of people with autism and their families.

Our Plan:

Our intent is to give the gift of the arts and technology through donated musical instruments, arts supplies, and tablets and along with proper training to children and young adults with autism, their families, and the educational programs and schools that could make use of them. We also plan to fund applications to use with the technology. We plan to help the arts in schools as well as promote inclusion of people on the spectrum.

Tablets and musical instruments are a very kinesthetic devices and they make learning easier for many people with autism. Tablets like Apple iPads aid in education and improve the level of involvement in many aspects of their lives. However, a decent tablet runs $400-$800 which is very expensive for most families of people with autism. In addition, musical instruments, the arts such as dance classes are very costly to the individual.

We also give the gift of music and the arts, and to save the music especially for people with autism and special needs. Schools are very short on funding especially for the arts and music. Most parents of kids with autism cannot afford instruments, band trips, choir events and other arts materials. We want to help.

We will donate musical instruments to people with autism and education to improve quality of life. In addition, we will give the resources to provide help to theatre programs in both private and in public schools, as well as other arts that accept people with autism in their programs. We strive to promote inclusion and acceptance.

In order to further the quality of life for people with autism we want to expose them to cultural events. We will donate tickets, to musical events, theater, and other arts to enrich their lives.

I feel that many people with autism are talented in the arts and music. Even if not talented in the arts, I feel they can definitely benefit from the exposure to arts, music and technology.

The first help we need is funding for our 501c3, as well as a lawyer or cpa to do the paperwork properly. We also need exposure such as on TV, in the newspaper, magazines, and web based as well. We can not do it alone and need support to make a real difference.

Please help us help others for the next school year.

We need your help to donate of tech, music and the arts for the school year starting in September. We want to give tablets to people with autism, as well as gift cards and tickets to concerts to make their holidays happier. Please go to our website now and make a donation today to help us make a difference for people with autism and their families. Even a $ 5.00 gift card or a donation on our website will make a huge difference in the quality of life for people on the autism spectrum.

We are also seeking corporate sponsors who can help us in the future as well.

In addition we need media exposure so please put a link to this article on your website as well.

Our tech and autism blog is https://technewszone.com, and we will soon have our autism nonprofit site up as well at http://www.autismhelpusa.com as well soon.

To make a donation–> https://technewszone.com/tech-news-zone-and-paying-it-forward-for-autism-zone/donate-today-autism-technology-music-arts/

I am smart, different, and am going about it on my own; I am not rich and need support so that I can help other people with autism. If you are interested in helping our organization, Autism Advocacy and Technology News Zone, Please do not hesitate to contact me.

About the Author:
Autism Advocacy andTechnology News Zone, Inc. A Nevada Nonprofit Corporation

www.technewszone.com
Twitter: itechnewszone

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-Advocacy-and-Technology-News-Zone-Inc

Email: davidb@technewszone.com

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I was on Special Needs Talk Radio, Autism As They Grow with Bobbi Sheahan!!

I was on Special Needs Talk Radio, Autism As They Grow with Bobbi Sheahan!!
Autism Help USA/Technewszone
Autism Help USA/Technewszone

I had the opportunity to speak on Bobbi Sheahan and Amalia Starr’s Special Needs Talk Radio, Autism As They Grow’s Second to last show. I really appreciate it.

We are trying to make a difference for people with autism for quality of life, education, vocation and to help them find enjoyment in their lives, and promote inclusion as possible in schools. We are trying to do this by giving the gift of music, the arts and technology and by partnering with tech like Android, Blackberry and Apple Ipad Tablets to schools and individuals, music, and arts related organizations and people to help us get funding and reach people.

We would love to be on more shows, to gain support and make a difference.

Here is a link to the show–>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialneedstalkradio/2012/05/24/autism-as-they-grow-1

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialneedstalkradio/2012/05/24/autism-as-they-grow-1

A bio on Bobbi Sheahan–>

Catch my new show, Autism As They Grow, on Special Needs Talk Radio, Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. EST!

Do people suggest that your child is different – really different? Are you wondering how to make sense of your child’s behavior (or your spouse’s – or your own)? Don’t despair; help is on the way! Bobbi Sheahan and psychologist Kathy DeOrnellas, Ph.D., offer themselves as your scouts in the field. They have valuable information to share – from the moment you realize your kid is different (“My, what a quiet baby I have!”), to the self-righteous moms on the playground, to holding your marriage together in the realm of routines, they candidly tackle autism spectrum issues such as picky eating, bedtime battles, potty training, speech delays, discipline, early intervention, sibling rivalry, and much more!

Bobbi Sheahan is the mother of four children; Grace, her second-born, has been diagnosed with autism. Her new book, What I Wish I’d Known About Raising a Child With Autism: A Mom and a Psychologist Offer Heartfelt Guidance for the First Five Years, has been published by Future Horizons, the world’s largest and most authoritative autism publisher. Bobbi says, “Dr. Kathy DeOrnellas, my co-author, knows more about autism than anyone you will ever meet. Since I can’t bring you to her office – and I would if I could – this book is my way of bringing her to you.” In Chapter 2 (entitled Autism 101), Dr. DeOrnellas brings you more than 20 years of experience, teaching, and research in the field of autism in a readable, conversational manner.

Autism is not only a challenge to a family’s emotions; it can also be a financial drain. Bobbi says, “With families routinely spending thousands of dollars out of pocket each year, we are here to help to point families in the direction of meaningful, affordable help.”

For her part, Bobbi pulls no punches in telling the story of her family’s road to discovering Grace’s autism. “The entire family comes along on this journey, believe me,” she says. “There is a reason that my favorite chapter heading is: Fun and Folly With Self-Diagnosis: Is Asperger’s German for Engineer?”

The book is also enriched by quotes from more than two dozen families who have been breathtakingly honest about everything, from speech delays to potty training, from doing battle with professionals who are supposed to be on your family’s side; this book is an indispensable resource for families. From reading lists to guidance about building a personal and professional support system, the authors offer a crash course to families who don’t have time to waste. The wit and humor with which the information is conveyed is a much-needed breath of fresh air for families who desperately need a break – and a friend.

Available now at Future Horizons, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and wherever books are sold!

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