Archive for December 15th, 2010
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“We killed Matthew: parentsâ€:
[www.smh.com.au]
“At airports, autism too is a threat!â€:
[www.ibnlive.com]
“Osborne in ‘autistic’ jibe shameâ€:
[www.dailyrecord.co.uk]
“Derogatory use of the term ‘autismâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Autism – help for fathersâ€:
[www.newsshopper.co.uk]
Did You Know?
(Courtesy of the NAS) The NAS leads national and international initiatives, including campaigning and lobbying the government, providing a strong voice for autism. Work includes involvement in many areas in order to help autistic people live their lives with as much independence as possible, as well as raising awareness.
• 40% of all autistic children wait more than three years for a clear diagnosis.
• 4 in 10 GPs do not have enough information about autism to make an informed assessment.
• Autistic children are 20 times more likely to be excluded from school than other children. The main reason being that the school was unable to cope with the child.
• 49% of autistic adults are still living at home with their parents. Although 70% of parents felt that their son or daughter would be able to live independently without support.
• 65% of these autistic adults had not had an official care assessment and are therefore unlikely to be known by any supporting bodies.
• Only 1 in 4 local authorities are sufficiently preparing to meet the needs of autistic people when their parents are too old to cope or have died.
• Only 6% of autistic adults are in full-time paid employment.
• Only 20% of autistic adults are in any employment.
• Autistic adults say that finding a suitable job would improve their lives more than anything else.
• 21% of people with learning differences(including autism) surveyed had been subject to physical attacks in the past year.
“help! Programme: post diagnostic supportâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities Projectâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
RESEARCH
“New drugs should carry warningsâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“Successful futures for autistic adultsâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Drinking surveyâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
ADD/ADHD
“hi2uâ€:
[www.hi2u.org.uk]
“ADDISâ€
Includes 2 new books “Everything A Child Needs To Know About ADHD†by Dr C R Yemula and “Do You Know About ADHD Sir†by Josh Jones, aged 11 years
[www.addiss.co.uk]
“Thom Hartman’s Complete Guide to ADHD: Help for Your family at Home, School and Workâ€
[www.amazon.co.uk]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Parents on respect and acceptanceâ€:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]
“Being heard – advocacy and autism conferenceâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“WJCS offers autism support programs beginning October 2â€:
[www.whiteplainscnr.com]
“Heart of Virginia report – Katie Wallaceâ€:
[new.wset.com]
“Program helps autistic students develop workplace skillsâ€:
[www.bgdailynews.com]
“Teen Issuesâ€:
[www.bellaonline.com]
“Prosopagnosiaâ€:
[home.earthlink.net]
“Christmas cards and gift wrapâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Thomas and friends zip pulls and book marksâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
EDUCATION
“Genuine inclusive education makes everyone a winnerâ€:
[www.thnt.com]
“Parents give special-ed failing gradeâ€:
[www.detnews.com]
“State’s failing nation’s schoolsâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“Japanese educators turn to U.S. experts in special educationâ€:
[www.prweb.com]
“Teachers learn more on autismâ€:
[www.brudirect.com]
“Virtual school beats real thingâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
MUSIC
“Derek Paraviciniâ€
Derek (b. 1979) is an extraordinarily talented pianist, despite being blind and having severe learning difficulties.
He plays entirely by ear, and has a repertoire of many thousands of pieces that he has memorised – jazz, pop and light classical – and he is a great improviser.
Derek has played in venues across the UK, including Ronnie Scott’s and the Barbican Halls in London, and he has appeared in the news media across the world.
His first commercial CD is now available for purchase, and a biography and documentary about his life are due to appear in the US and the UK in the near future.
[www.derekparavicini.net]
“Stars Shine For Autism this Christmasâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
ART
“Savant artist’s remarkable list-like drawings are winning recognitionâ€:
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]
“Eric Jianiâ€:
[www.outsiderart.co.uk]
“Edvard Munchâ€:
[www.answers.com]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“The Musical Geniusâ€:
[www.five.tv]
“Autism in the Houseâ€:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“Auties.orgâ€
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]
“Autism Jobsâ€:
[www.autismjobs.org]
“Community support workerâ€:
[www.newsshopper.co.uk]
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Transitions Project – new graduates soughtâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“Alex and Dennis Debbaudt – The Eastern Graphicâ€:
[irunman.blogspot.com]
“League goes to bat for those with special needsâ€:
[www.orlandosentinel.com]
“Trek Brazil 2006 – 6th Octoberâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“The BUPA Great South Run 2006 – Sun 22nd Octoberâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Cycle the Nile 2007â€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Trek the Inca Trail 2007â€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
BOOKS
“Disability Voiceâ€
Towards An Enabling Education
Author: Mal Leicester
[www.jkp.com]
October 2006 “Special Stories for Disability Awarenessâ€
Author: Mal Leicester
[www.jkp.com]
“Asperger Syndrome – What Teachers Need To Knowâ€
Author: Matt Winter
[www.jkp.com]
“Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndromeâ€
Real Help for Parents Anywhere and On Any Budget
Author: Lise Pyles
[www.jkp.com]
“My Social Stories Bookâ€
Edited by Carol Gray and Abbie Leigh White
[www.jkp.com]
“Your Life Is Not A Labelâ€
Author: Jerry Newport
[www.amazon.co.uk]
NEW “All Cats Have Asperger Syndromeâ€
Author: Kathy Hoopmann
[www.jkp.com]
“Blue Bottle Mysteryâ€
An Asperger Adventure
Author: Kathy Hoopman
[www.jkp.com]
“Of Mice and Aliensâ€
An Asperger Adventure
Author: Kathy Hoopman
[www.jkp.com]
“Lisa and the Lacemakerâ€
An Asperger Adventure
Author: Kathy Hoopman
[www.jkp.com]
“Hazeâ€
Runner up in the NASEN Children’s Book Award
Author: Kathy Hoopman
[www.jkp.com]
October 2006 “How To Be Yourself In A World That’s Differentâ€
An Asperger’s Syndrome Study Guide For Adolescents
Author: Yuko Yoshida M.D.
Foreword by Lorna Wing
[www.jkp.com]
Mark Haddon “Inside a curious mindâ€:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
Hope you enjoyed the read. Will leave you with Jean-Paul Bovee’s “I Have a Dream…†[www.asw4autism.org]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Tales of abuse land DOCS in federal courtâ€:
[www.greensburgdailynews.com]
“Man charged with assaulting child in publicâ€:
[www.kare11.com]
“Suit: Autistic teen abused in schoolâ€:
[www.indystar.com]
“Autistic man left at wrong care centreâ€:
[www.thisisnottingham.co.uk]
“Church enters euthanasia debateâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Stars shine for autism this Christmasâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
RESEARCH
“Successful futures for autistic adultsâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Drinking Survey ~ thankyou to participantsâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
ADD/ADHD
“adders.orgâ€:
[www.adders.org]
“ADHD Pagesâ€:
[www.adhd.org.uk]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“When two minds think alikeâ€:
[www.isegoria.net]
“Autism Diva: Hubris: Dr Roy Kerry and Abubakarâ€:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]
“Mild autism has selective advantagesâ€:
[msnbc.msn.com]
“Autistic boy to receive assistance animalâ€:
[news.cincinnati.com]
“Weighted quilts offer comfort to those with special needsâ€:
[www.herald-journal.com]
“How do you handle Thanksgiving?â€:
[autism.about.com]
“NAS Christmas cardsâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
EDUCATION
“NAS ‘make school make sense’ campaign comes to Exeterâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Special school for autistic childrenâ€:
[www.shns.com]
“Students on the spectrumâ€:
[www.freerepublic.com]
“Autistic pupils need support that suits themâ€:
[www.sundayherald.com]
“Ex-school converted to help autistic childrenâ€:
[www.cantonrep.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“Auties.orgâ€:
[www.auties.org]
“Who will hire the autistic?â€:
[www.chron.com]
“Want To Work? ~ Work Preparation Program ~ Prospects Londonâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
UK “Support Officer(North East)
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“Special forces challengeâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“The Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon 2007â€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Bravo to Trek Brazil teamâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
MUSIC
“Music and Autismâ€:
[eqsq.com]
“Music For Autismâ€:
[www.musicforautism.org]
ART
“Arts opportunities for autistic childrenâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“Mixed blood takes another bold stepâ€:
[www.twincities.com]
“Autism gets a new frame in family filmâ€:
[www.nydailynews.com]
“Autistic girl’s remarkable tv roleâ€:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]
“Autism inspires a dramatic comedyâ€:
[www.startribune.com]
“Short film about autism shortlisted for DepicT! 2006â€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
BOOKS
“A Special Kind Of Brainâ€
Living with Nonverbal Learning Disability
Author: Nancy Russell Burger
Foreword by Byron P. Rourke
[www.jkp.com]
“Communicating Partnersâ€
Author: James D. MacDonald
[www.jkp.com]
“Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilityâ€
Stories and Strategies
Author: Yvona Fast
“Tics and Tourette Syndromeâ€
A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
Author: Uttom Chowdhury
COMING SOON “Talking Teenagersâ€
Author: Ann Boushey
[www.jkp.com]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Severely disabled girl kept smallâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“Pa. files disciplinary charges in autistic boy’s deathâ€:
[kdka.com]
“State charges doctor in chelation caseâ€:
[www.post-gazette.com]
“Parents of autistic boy locked in school warehouse file damages lawsuitâ€:
[mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp]
“Bathroom attacker had bullied victimâ€:
[www.newsday.com]
“Teacher arrested for child abuseâ€:
[www.news-journalonline.com]
“Mansfield teacher accused of abuseâ€:
[www.wfaa.com]
“Attacker who threw autistic man down store escalator jailedâ€:
[thescotsman.scotsman.com]
“Attack victim was intimidatedâ€:
[www.buxtontoday.co.uk]
“High Court to hear autism lawsuit caseâ€:
[www.baltimoresun.com]
“Missing man found alive in Economyâ€:
[kdka.com]
“Beaver County officials find missing autistic manâ€:
[www.whptv.com]
“Disabled people to call on federal MPs to end exclusion”:
[www.cbc.ca]
Jim Sinclair “American Jim hosts autism talks for Beechwood Collegeâ€:
[www.cowbridge-today.co.uk]
RESEARCH
“More evidence to clear MMR vaccine as risk factor for autismâ€:
[www.scienceblog.com]
“Autism group voices concern over Risperdalâ€:
[adventuresinautism.blogspot.com]
“Sarcasm brain areas discoveredâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
ADD/ADHD
“Hi2Uâ€:
[www.hi2u.org]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
Temple Grandin “Speaker shines light on autismâ€:
[www.dailycamera.com]
“Autism and the Lawâ€:
[blogs.wsj.com]
“8 year old twin makes a wish and the S.A. zoo helps it come trueâ€:
[www.mysanantonio.com]
“An intellectual emerges…â€:
[www.tennessean.com]
“What frustrates you: your autistic child or the system that judges him?â€:
[autism.about.com]
EDUCATION
“Autistic pupils underachievingâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Autistic pupils let down by failures in mainstream education servicesâ€:
[thescotsman.scotsman.com]
“2 schools struggling to stay openâ€:
[www.jacksonville.com]
“Autism still mistaken for indisciplineâ€:
[www.theherald.co.uk]
“Understanding autistic peopleâ€:
[www.brudirect.com]
“Educational autism tips for familiesâ€:
[www.bellaonline.com]
“Respite room provides relief fro special needs childrenâ€:
[dailyamerican.com]
“Autistic boy wins spelling beeâ€:
[adventuresinautism.blogspot.com]
“Student spotlightâ€:
[www.poughkeepsiejournal.com]
“5 year old’s achievement thrills momâ€:
[www.azcentral.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“Auties.orgâ€
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Autism Jobsâ€
[www.autismjobs.org]
“Only certain disabilities need app
SPORT
“Special Olympics at CSUFâ€:
[www.dailytitan.com]
“Football lights autistic boy’s athletic fireâ€:
[www.billingsgazette.net]
“In the runningâ€:
[www.pe.com]
“On second try, autistic Idaho boy makes football teamâ€:
[www.kxly.com]
“Autistic hoops star going Hollywoodâ€:
[www.msnbc.msn.com]
MUSIC
“Music brings out the best in autistic manâ€:
[www.northjersey.com]
“Student band lures People magazineâ€:
[chicoer.com]
“Musician’s disabilities no barrier to performingâ€:
[www.tennessean.com]
ART
“Autistic man with prodigious eye for art opens own galleryâ€:
[news.independent.co.uk]
“Lower Delaware Autism Foundation Fall Fling Art Show: flamingoes, mermaids and artâ€:
[www.capegazette.com]
“Charity foundation on the cards thanks to artistâ€:
[news.scotsman.com]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“Things That Hang From Treesâ€:
[www.newtimesbpb.com]
BOOKS
“Natural Geniusâ€
The Gifts of Asperger’s Syndrome
Author: Susan Rubinyi
[www.jkp.com]
COMING SOON “Sensory Stimulationâ€
Sensory-Focused Activities for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities
Author: Susan Fowler
Foreword by Hilary Johnson
[www.jkp.com]
COMING SOON DVD “Autism and Meâ€
Rory Hoy
[www.jkp.com]
“Demystifying the autistic experienceâ€
A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Author: William Stillman
[www.jkp.com]
“Playing It Rightâ€
Author: Rachael Bareket
[www.asperger.net]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Are drugs being misused on foster kids?â€:
[www.cbsnews.com]
“Volunteers join search for missing autistic boyâ€:
[580wdbo.com]
“Autistic children feared trapped in fireâ€:
[www.kolnkgin.com]
“Is autism a threat at airport?â€:
[www.hindustantimes.com]
“Autistic boy prevented from boarding flight, probe orderedâ€:
[in.rediff.com]
“Father’s anger at housing chiefsâ€:
[www.prestontoday.net]
“Residents’ anger at care centre planâ€:
[www.prestontoday.net]
“Autism Advocacy Conference, Oct 27, NYCâ€:
[www.autismvox.com]
RESEARCH
“Eli Lilly Zyprexa news updateâ€:
[www.associatedcontent.com]
“Time to give up on a single explanation for autismâ€:
[www.mindhacks.com]
“Head circumference and height in autismâ€:
[dienekes.blogspot.com]
“Adult autism shock in storeâ€:
[www.smh.com.au]
“Study of girls links autism to an ‘extreme male brainâ€:
[www.thewest.com.au]
“Facial expressions hereditaryâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“No, your tv set did not cause your child’s autism – but really bad science can make your brain explode!â€:
[autism.about.com]
“New vest offers wearer a portable hugâ€:
[www.boston.com]
ADD/ADHD
“ADHD drug risk for kidsâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“ADDAâ€:
[www.add.org]
“Can you help?â€:
[add.about.com]
“The difference between ADD and ADHDâ€:
[add.about.com]
“Personal stories and anecdotesâ€:
[add.about.com]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Accepting autismâ€:
[joyofautism.blogspot.com]
Measure of a man: Seismologist Charles Richterâ€:
[www.ocregister.com]
“Seeing the world through autistic eyes…understanding not eradicatingâ€:
[www.insidetoronto.ca]
“And Jonathon Lerman yelled: “SELF-ESTEEM!â€:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]
“New name needed for schizophreniaâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“Innovative surgery corrects visionâ€:
[www.eurekalert.org]
“A sniggering for the chattering classesâ€:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
“Emily bounces back after mystery illnessâ€:
[www.canada.com]
“How should parents teach their autistic teen about sexuality?â€:
[autism.about.com]
“Working mothers of autistic childrenâ€:
[www.autismvox.com]
“Newly qualified expert bath runnerâ€:
[www.americanchronicle.com]
“ASD Shopâ€:
[www.bellaonline.com]
“Stars shine for autism this Christmasâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“NAS Christmas cardsâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
EDUCATION
“Landon’s world: living and learning with autismâ€:
[www.journalpilot.com]
“A tireless advocate for her 3 sonsâ€:
[www.silive.com]
“Skits aim to teach students toleranceâ€:
[www.delawareonline.com]
“Has state school system outlived its usefulness?â€:
[www.news-leader.com]
“Specialist status for Ipswich schoolâ€:
[www.eveningstar.co.uk]
“Learning lab serves special needsâ€
Lights, color, water beds make class unique:
[www.thedesertsun.com]
“TeachTown a service for autistic childrenâ€:
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“Auties.orgâ€
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]
“Autism Jobsâ€
[www.autismjobs.org]
“Project Leader: 14-18 clubâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Current Job Vacancies within the NASâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Transitions Project – new graduates soughtâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Welcome to Prospectsâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
NEW DVD “Asperger Syndrome and Employmentâ€
A Personal Guide To Succeeding At Work Author: Nick Dubin with Gail Hawkins
“Thames path challenge to raise funds for NAS employment serviceâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“Golden Eagle football player redefines autismâ€:
[www.enewscourier.com]
“The BUPA Great South Run – Sun 22nd October, 2006â€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“London to Paris Bike Ride 2007â€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Help makes it a different ball game for blindâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
MUSIC
“Song captures autistic sister’s essenceâ€:
[www.app.com]
ART
“ARTViewâ€:
[www.wusa9.com]
“Artist paints picture of lifeâ€:
[www.senews.com.au]
“Submit your artâ€:
[www.kindtree.org]
“Autism Artism 2006â€:
[www.kindtree.org]
“Autism Rocks notecardsâ€:
[www.kindtree.org]
“Children’s artworkâ€:
[www.autism-pdd.net]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“Posautiveâ€
Positive videos about autism – currently hosts 75 videosâ€:
[www.youtube.com]
“Special needs entertainment newsâ€:
[specialchildren.about.com]
BOOKS
“Simple Strategies that Work! Helpful Hints for all Educators of Students with Asperger-Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Related Disabilitiesâ€
Author: Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon, and Dena Gitlitz
“Prescription For Success: Supporting ASD children in the Medical Environmentâ€
Author: Jill Hudson, M. S., CCLS
[www.asperger.net]
“Recipe Handbook of Easy To Use Activities For Teaching Autistic Children – and ASD children, other learning differencesâ€
Author: Barbara Bazeghi
[www.asperger.net]
“Unfolding The Tent: Advocating For Your One-Of-A-Kind Childâ€
Author: Anne Addison
[www.asperger.net]
“The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities For Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Author: Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.
[www.asperger.net]
NEW “Gifted Childrenâ€
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Edited by Kate Distin
[www.jkp.com]
“Teaching At Homeâ€
A New Approach To Tutoring AS/Autistic Children
Author: Olga Holland
[www.jkp.com]
“Build Your Own Lifeâ€
A Self-Help Guide For Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Wendy Lawson
[www.jkp.com]
“How To Help Your Autistic Spectrum Child: Practical ways to make life run more smoothlyâ€
Authors: Jacki Brealy and Beverly Davies
[www.nas.org.uk]
“You’re invited to contribute to a book on girls and autismâ€:
[autism.about.com]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Woman charged in death of autistic boy, 12â€:
[www.thestar.com]
“Judge says state agency lacks ‘compassion’ for childrenâ€:
[www.miami.com]
“New service launched on autismâ€:
[www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk]
“Volunteers sought for autism schemeâ€:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Jim Sinclair in Cardiff and Wrexhamâ€:
[www.autismcymru.org]
RESEARCH
“A qualitative investigation of changes in the belief systems of families of children with autism or Down Syndromeâ€:
[www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
“Antidepressant raises risk of violenceâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“Autistic children have low cholesterol levelsâ€:
[www.nlm.nih.gov]
ADD/ADHD
National ADHD Awareness Week – 18th 24th September
“CHADDâ€:
[www.chadd.org]
PRESS RELEASE – “Over a third of ADHD children officially excluded from school.
New findings mark start of first ever National ADHD Awareness Weekâ€
[www.adders.org]
“Children believe ADHD is contagiousâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Autism news in hyper-drive!â€:
[autism.about.com]
“Disability must not consign the young to nursing homesâ€:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“A gift from Mary Margaret Yearwoodâ€:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]
“Nerds†set subway recordâ€:
[www.news.com.au]
Multi-tasking “Juggling too many tasks could make you stupidâ€:
[www.careerjournal.com]
“Author demystifies the minds of animalsâ€:
[www.news-press.com]
“Mom thanks service dogâ€:
[www.winnipegsun.com]
“NAS Sudokuthon challengeâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
EDUCATION
“Schooling for autistics condemnedâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Minister’s pledge over autistic childrenâ€:
[www.guardian.co.uk]
“Minister vows autism cash reviewâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Autism gains attention of lawmakersâ€:
[www.theacorn.com]
“Bullying charged in special ed suitâ€:
[www.cumberlink.com]
“Judge rules against school district in autism caseâ€:
[www.cknw.com]
“Council ‘failed’ autistic boyâ€:
[iccroydon.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Positive environment helps autistic children flourishâ€:
[www.chillicothegazette.com]
“Volunteers prepare school for autistic childrenâ€:
[www.ksl.com]
“Hometown Hero – Phillip Proctorâ€:
[www.wbko.com]
World’s Leading Anti-Bullying Charity
“Bullying Onlineâ€:
[www.bullying.co.uk]
“Poster pushes case for special careâ€:
[www.senews.com.au]
EMPLOYMENT
“Auties.orgâ€
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]
“Transitions project – new graduates soughtâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Autism Jobsâ€:
[www.autismjobs.org]
“Volunteer at an Out of School Clubâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“T-Ball coach allegedly has boy hurtâ€:
[www.whiotv.com]
MUSIC
“Autistic savant shares his geniusâ€:
[www.theage.com.au]
“Music flows from disabilityâ€:
[www.heraldnet.com]
“Jools Holland to play at autism concert in Cambridgeâ€:
[www.admin.cam.ac.uk]
ART
PROFILE: Dylan Scott Pierce
Dylan Scott Pierce(born ca. 1986) is an American child prodigy who excels at painting.
His work consists primarily of animal and natural imagery.
Pierce’s work has been compared to Henri Rousseau’s in its illustration of the absurdity of man’s self-imprisonment in the menagerie of form. His work has been featured on QVC, profiled by a publication of the National Geographic Society, and he has a partnership with SeaWorld. He is also a photographer who did work in that field during safaris in Africa.
He is currently active in both conservation and autism issues.
[www.dylanpierce.com]
[www.artmeister.com]
[www.wallarthere.com]
“Autistic teen finds strength – and blue ribbon in artâ€:
[www.mlive.com]
“Free parent-child arts workshops availableâ€:
[www.thnt.com]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“AUTTV broadcast 10 now availableâ€
Inc. Insight autism programme from Australia, Aspies on a plane, Asperger’s types
[www.aspiesforfreedom.com]
“After Maeveâ€:
Dealing with the death of a daughter
Australian screening Thursday September 21 at 8.30pm on SBS
[www.theage.com.au]
“Planet Creatureâ€:
[www.planetcreature.com.au]
“Free autism-friendly screenings during National Schools Film Weekâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Film-making course for young autistic people in Londonâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
BOOKS
“The Feeling’s Unmutual: Growing up with Asperger Syndrome(Undiagnosed)
Author: Will Hadcroft
[www.amazon.co.uk]
[www.amazon.com]
“Anne Droyd and Century Lodgeâ€
Author: Will Hadcroft
[www.amazon.com]
[www.amazon.co.uk]
The following site is a ‘must visit’ for all who all who have had the pleasure of reading “Century Lodgeâ€. It contains a virtual treasure trove of background information as well as some fabulous photographs, artwork etc that are sure to be of interest to the many adults and children who’ve enjoyed this delightful story. The highly awaited sequel, “Anne Droyd and the House of Shadows†is currently a work in progress.
Yahoo community “Friends of Anne Droydâ€
[uk.groups.yahoo.com]
“Understanding Autism For Dummiesâ€
Authors: Stephen Shore and Linda Rastelli
“Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence and Identityâ€
Looking Beyond The Label
Authors: Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil
[www.jkp.com]
“Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionalsâ€
Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with ASD
Author: Dennis Debbaudt
[www.jkp.com]
National ADHD Awareness Week 18th-24th September
2 New Books Launched
[www.adders.org]
“The Hidden Curriculum 2007
One-A-Day Calendar: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules In Social Situations
Brenda Smith Myles
[www.asperger.net]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2006 07:29PM by Julie.
Many thanks, Julie, for alerting your readers to the existence of my books! And thank you for your kind remarks.
Will Hadcroft.
You’re very welcome Will. Thankyou for sharing your wonderful books and sites with us!
Julie
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well and that life is treating you kindly. I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to all new members/visitors of “AI”. Wonderful to have you with us. Speaking of new beginnings, this week marks the start of the new school year here in the UK. May the transition be a smooth and happy one for all undertaking new endeavours wherever you may be.
Time for the latest…
HEADLINES
“Autism Cymru to hold online conferenceâ€:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Measles, mumps and rubella can and do killâ€:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“The death of Marcus Fieselâ€:
[www.wcpo.com]
“Timeline of Marcus Fiesel’s disappearanceâ€:
[feeds.cincinnatinews.net]
“Share your thoughts on Marcus Fieselâ€:
[frontier.cincinnati.com]
“Teen charged with rape of autistic boyâ€:
[www.nj.com]
“Board to review autistic boy’s death a year laterâ€:
[kdka.com]
“Missing 17 year old autistic girl foundâ€:
[www.fayettevillenc.com]
“Missing autistic boy foundâ€:
[www.waow.com]
“Autistic boy found after spending two nights in woodsâ€:
[www.wcfcourier.com]
RESEARCH
“Study: Autism more likely when Dad is olderâ€:
[www.msnbc.msn.com]
“Study: Vaccines not linked to autismâ€:
[www.foxnews.com]
ADD/ADHD
“ADHD Pages/Infoâ€
[www.adhd.org.uk]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Caring partnersâ€:
[society.guardian.co.uk]
“Don’t call me stupidâ€:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
“Support the NAS this Christmasâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Jordan and Peter worry about 7 stone sonâ€:
[www.digitalspy.co.uk]
“No regrets over my autistic son – but I still want answersâ€:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
EDUCATION
“Joshua’s exam successâ€:
[www.cumberland-news.co.uk]
“Autistic child’s parents prevailâ€:
[www.timesdispatch.com]
“Learning together for the betterâ€:
[www.disabilitynow.org.uk]
“Mainstreaming a personal decision for parents, childâ€:
[www.courierpostonline.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“Auties.orgâ€
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievementâ€:
[www.auties.org]
Autism Family and Community Officer:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“Autism and Sportâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
MUSIC
The Raventones “For T R Kelley, her autistic world rocksâ€:
[www.registerguard.com]
ART
“Autistic child’s gift on displayâ€:
[www.gallatinnewsexaminer.com]
“Artistic eminence in the service of a causeâ€:
[www.thehindu.com]
“Stephen Wiltshireâ€:
[www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“AUTTV Broadcast 9 Now Availableâ€:
[www.aspiesforfreedom.com]
“FocusFilm Festival geared to open mindsâ€:
[chicoer.com]
“Seeing the world through Rory’s eyesâ€:
[www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk]
“One of Irrfan Khan’s finest performancesâ€:
[www.naachgaana.com]
BOOKS
“The Autism Spectrum Condition and Further Educationâ€
A Guide to Good Practice
Author: Christine Breakey
[www.jkp.com]
“An Introduction To Dyslexia for Parents and Professionalsâ€
Author: Alan M. Hultquist
[www.jkp.com]
“Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndromeâ€
Author: Lise Pyles
[www.jkp.com]
“Succeeding with Autism
Hear My Voiceâ€
Author: Judith H. Cohen
“Through the Eyes of Aliensâ€
A Book About Autistic People
Author: Jasmine Lee O’Neill
[www.jkp.com]
“Acting Anticsâ€
Author: Cindy B. Schneider
Foreword by Tony Attwood
[www.jkp.com]
“Building a Joyful Life with your Child who has Special Needsâ€
Authors: Nancy J. Whiteman and Linda Roan-Yager
[www.jkp.com]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Body of 6-year-old found in lake”:
[www.wsbtv.com]
“Fencing ponds impractical”:
[www.macon.com]
“Conviction upheld for man who suffocated boy at prayer service”:
[wfrv.com]
“Special panel to review autistic boy’s death”:
[www.post-gazette.com]
“Police scale back search for autistic 3 year old boy”:
[www.daytondailynews.com]
“Autistic boy found safe”:
[www.ketv.com]
“Police search for missing autistic teen”:
[wjz.com]
“Missing Howard Co. teen found in Virginia”:
[www.baltimoresun.com]
“Autistic kids abused by clueless parents”:
[thestar.com.my]
“Parents charged after boy found in street”:
[www.vindy.com]
“Parents file lawsuit against boy scout troop”:
[cbs2.com]
“Dog dispute leaves autistic boy caught in middle”:
[kdka.com]
“Pilot’s legacy: Peaceful skies”:
[www.nj.com]
“Building site noise tortures autistic neighbour”:
[www.kilkennypeople.ie]
RESEARCH
“Recent study confirms previous research about autism”:
[www.wndu.com]
“Study provides evidence that autism affects functioning of entire brain”:
[www.eurekalert.org]
“Prestigious Fields medals for mathematics awarded”:
[www.newscientist.com]
ADD/ADHD
“Deaths force GSK to add warning to attention disorder drug”:
[news.independent.co.uk]
“US FDA calls for new warnings on ADHD drugs”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“He’s got the numbers”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“NAS Christmas cards for your company”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Mother envisions interactive museum”:
[www.contracostatimes.com]
“Sail: Temple’s trip of a lifetime”:
[www.thisiscornwall.co.uk]
Phil Shwarz “The Three C’s”:
[www.autismvox.com]
“Group lends a helping paw to autistic triplets”:
[www.thedesertsun.com]
“Search and prosper”:
[money.cnn.com]
EDUCATION
“Autistic children deliver new NAS report to Children’s Commissioner”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Terfel supports autism support call”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Local students learn to empathize with peers”:
[www.winktv.com]
“Autistic helpers in question”:
[www.jsonline.com]
“Coleg Gwent chairman retires”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Jupiter mom loses funding to educate her autistic children”:
[www.wptv.com]
“Confused? Could be dyspraxia”:
[www.stuff.co.nz]
EMPLOYMENT
SPORT
“ING New York City Marathon 2006”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“13 year old autistic host of pro wrestling radio show for kids”:
[www.24-7pressrelease.com]
MUSIC
“Rock for autism”:
[www.nj.com]
ART
“Young artist paints a vision for the ages”:
[www.canyoncourier.com]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
NEW “Aut TV Broadcast 7”
includes:
Kids On The Spectrum
autBlogs
Aspie Interests
Autism Eye – investigates Cure Autism Now
[www.aspiesforfreedom.com]
“Aut TV designer black t-shirt”:
[www.cafepress.com]
“Daniel Tammet on Australian radio”:
[www.abc.net.au]
“Man videotaping autism in adulthood”:
[www.newstribune.com]
“Film camp shares Hollywood magic”:
[www.detnews.com]
“A woman of substance”:
[observer.guardian.co.uk]
“Weaver film to offer autism insight”:
[uk.news.yahoo.com]
“Snowcake presents new view of autism”:
[www.politicalgateway.com]
BOOKS
“Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community For the Asperger Syndrome Family”
Author: Kristi Sakai
[www.asperger.net]
“Making Sense of Art”
Author: Sandra R. Davalos
[www.asperger.net]
“Raising a Sensory Smart Child”
Author: Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
[www.asperger.net]
“My Best Friend Will”
Author: Jamie Lowell and Tara Tuchel
[www.asperger.net]
“Activity Schedules for Autistic Children”
Teaching Independent Behavior
Author: Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz
[www.asperger.net]
“Alphabet Jam: Songs and Rhymes to build early reading skills!”
Author: Cathy Bollinger
[www.asperger.net]
In closing, a reminder of the “Declaration of Interdependence”:
The Declaration of Interdependence
by Norman Kunc, an American disability rights advocate
Do not see my disability as the problem.
Recognise that the real problem confronting disabled people is
social devaluation, prejudice and oppression.
Do not try to fix me because I am not broken.
Support me so I can make my contribution to the community in my way.
Do not see me as your client because I am your fellow citizen.
See me as your neighbour who, in this time of flourishing urban
isolation, is reminding you of how interdependent all of us are on
each other.
Do not try to change me. You have no right.
Help me learn what I want to know
Do not try to be a competent professional. You will invariably do
harm to me.
Be a person who cares, who takes the time to listen, and does not
take my struggle away from me by trying to make it all better.
Do not use “pedagogical approaches” on me. To abdicate personal
responsibility for your actions behind theories and strategies is
pure cowardice.
Be with me, and when we struggle with each other, let that be the
impetus of self-reflection.
Do not try to control me. I have a right to my power as a person.
What you see as non-compliance and manipulation, is actually me
being in conflict with you.
Help me learn how to negotiate at times of conflict. This is
assuming, of course, that you can do this for yourself at times of
anger.
Do not teach me to be obedient, submissive and polite. You do me no
favour.
I need to feel entitled to say “No” if I am to protect myself.
Do not try to be my friend. I deserve more than that.
Get to know me. We may become friends.
Do not be charitable towards me. The last thing this world needs are
more [celebrities begging for money for us].
Be my ally as I fight against those who exploit me for their own
gratification.
Do not help me, even if it does make you feel good.
Ask me if I need your help. Respect my ”no” or let me show you how
you can best assist me.
Do not admire me. A desire to live a full life does not warrant
admiration.
Respect me because respect presumes equality.
Do not tell; teach and lead.
Listen, support and follow.
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all doing well. We’re having a wonderful time here in Cornwall in what Matthew calls ‘our fairytale cottage’. It lay in ruins not so long ago, in fact 3 elderly ladies tell us they used to play in ‘the ruins’ as children and returned for a stay after its complete reconstruction less than a year ago. It’s in an idyllic setting, with field ownership that includes a river of brown trout, sea trout and salmon. We’ve seen some otters, deer, wallabies and plenty of kingfishers and dippers along the river. The beaches are beautiful with care needed as there’s risk of being cutoff on the east at hightide. The neighbouring roads though two-way, are single lane winding paths, high hedges either side – a little on the dangerous side! Love the accent in these parts…think Hobbits!
Time for the latest…
HEADLINES
“Star swimmer died in school pool”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Police searching for missing 29 year-old-man”:
[www.katu.com]
“Autistic boy found at Rouge facility”:
[www.freep.com]
“Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise”:
[today.reuters.co.uk]
“Government launches appeal on Red Arrows deafness ruling”:
[www.cyprus-mail.com]
“Benefit rules threaten second teen’s pension”:
[www.abc.net.au]
“2 recruiters disciplined for signing autistic teen”:
[www.oregonlive.com]
“Thieves stole my new bike”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]
“Pensioner gives his bike to autistic boy”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]
“Autism in Wales”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Charity for children may have to close”:
[www.boltoneveningnews.co.uk]
“Service dogs still not welcome”:
[www.topix.net]
RESEARCH
“Autism link to male sex hormones”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
EDUCATION
“US child expert quits Britain over ‘hidden crisis’ in special needs”:
[observer.guardian.co.uk]
“Services failing needy children”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Back our campaign on autism”:
[www.thisisbristol.co.uk]
“Esteddfod hosts launch of campaign to ensure autistic children don’t lose out”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“New programme helps spot key signs of autism”:
[www.surreycomet.co.uk]
“Beach resorts to trailers for most severely disabled youths”:
[home.hamptonroads.com]
“Autistic teenager finds his voice”:
[www.syracuse.com]
“Springboard to success”:
[www.nwherald.com]
“Autistic students, those with learning differences can reach new heights”:
[www.airdrieecho.com]
“Program to help teachers of autistic children is returning”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
“School district appeals latest MEAP scores”:
[www.hometownlife.com]
“Autistic students take next step”:
[www.phillyburbs.com]
“Passed/Failed: An education in the life of the autistic savant Daniel Tammet”:
[education.independent.co.uk]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“People don’t understand autism”:
[www.sltrib.com]
Bram Cohen “Founder of BitTorrent unlocks the secret of online filesharing”:
[www.sfgate.com]
“An autistic genius saves the world: The Alan Turing Story”:
[autism.about.com]
“Homo aspergerus: evolution stumbles forward”:
[www.locusmag.com]
Daniel Tammet “What is 82 x 82 x 82 x 82?”:
[www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk]
“A case of hyperlexia in an autistic boy”:
[bps-research-digest.blogspot.com]
“What Asperger’s syndrome has done for us”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Walking to help autistic children”:
[www.brunet.bn]
“A closer look at autism”:
[www.wbir.com]
“Autistic Leanne can’t wait for her Blue day”:
[www.newsandstar.co.uk]
“Criminality, autism incomparable”:
[www.rockymountainnews.com]
ADD/ADHD
“Cephalon to drop Sparlon after FDA rejection”:
[today.reuters.com]
“Greater risk of accidents in young adult ADHD drivers”:
[www.prnewswire.com]
“Software is key in computers for kids”:
[www.redorbit.com]
EMPLOYMENT
SPORT
“Autism and Sport”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS
“Autistic Culture – AutTV”:
[www.autisticculture.com]
New Sci-Fi series “Small town eccentrics populate Eureka”:
[www.scrippsnews.com]
“Down to Earth”:
[www.sundayherald.com]
MUSIC
“Autistic and blind – Derek is a piano genius”:
[icsurreyonline.icnetwork.co.uk]
ART
“Jessica Park”:
[www.jessicapark.com]
BOOKS
“Eye Contact”:
[themonitor.com]
COMING SOON “Natural Genius”
Author: Susan Rubinyi
[www.jkp.com]
COMING SOON “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome”
Author: Tony Attwood
[www.jkp.com]
“Autistic Authors Booklist and Facts”:
[www.autistics.org]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Ex-Bush aide fatally shoots son, himselfâ€:
[www.washingtonpost.com]
“Autistic boy dies in hit-and-runâ€:
[www.thestate.com]
“Autistic man dies after clash with deputiesâ€:
[www.pe.com]
“Sheriff: Deadly fight provokedâ€:
[www.pe.com]
“Autistic girl points out possible molester on sex offender siteâ€:
[www.theindychannel.com]
“Joy as autistic Frances free at lastâ€:
[www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk]
“Moorhead parents suing school for autistic sonâ€:
[www.startribune.com]
“Anger as child-shock doctor avoids scrutinyâ€:
[www.theage.com.au]
“Aversive therapy unethical, outmodedâ€:
[www.timesunion.com]
“Unlearn shocking behavioursâ€:
[www.timesunion.com]
“Autistic Hub man missingâ€:
[news.bostonherald.com]
“Autistic Hub man found, reunited with his familyâ€:
[news.bostonherald.com]
“Missing autistic boy foundâ€:
[www.king5.com]
“Autistic boy, 9, found after going missing overnight in Pompano Beachâ€:
[www.sun-sentinel.com]
“Autistic boy who wandered from home foundâ€:
[www.local10.com]
“Man’s cash pledge to mugging victim Samâ€:
[www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk]
“Youth village in central Israel absorbs 150 from the northâ€:
[www.ynetnews.com]
“Park thieves’ take had value only to autistic victimâ€:
[www.chicoer.com]
“Claims denied over MMR probeâ€:
[www.thisisbath.co.uk]
“MMR single jab doctor arrestedâ€:
[www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk]
“Sign targeting autistic teen taken downâ€:
[www.heraldextra.com]
“McCarron back in courtâ€:
[www.wmbd.com]
RESEARCH
“Autism Speaks: Don’t Speak For Us Petitionâ€:
[www.autism-hub.co.uk]
“An alternate view of Autism Every Dayâ€:
[momnos.blogspot.com]
“Autism in UK: Autism more widespread than previously thoughtâ€:
[www.medicalnewstoday.com]
“Inside the autistic brainâ€:
[www.palmbeachpost.com]
ADD/ADHD
“Attention deficit no longer a boy’s clubâ€:
[www.thehawkeye.com]
“New book is a rollicking tale of one man’s life story with Attention Deficit Disorderâ€:
[www.primezone.com]
“Teen Drivers with AD/HD: Realities and Risk Factorsâ€:
[www.schwablearning.org]
“On the Right Track: Teaching Your Teen To Manage Travel and Transportationâ€:
[www.schwablearning.org]
“The Push and Pull of Fostering Teen Independenceâ€:
[www.schwablearning.org]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“LFA and HFAâ€:
[www.autismvox.com]
Stephen Shore “Inside autism: Shattering mythsâ€:
[www.eagletribune.com]
“Speaking to autistic kidsâ€:
[www.buffalonews.com]
Daniel Tammet “Lucky Numbersâ€:
[living.scotsman.com]
“Paving the wayâ€:
[www.theherald.co.uk]
“New device helps autistic children communicateâ€:
[ksdk.com]
“One Door At A Timeâ€
[www.onedooratatime.com]
“Quiet Quiltâ€:
[www.quietquilt.com]
EDUCATION
“My son needs a proper educationâ€:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]
“Specialist help brings remarkable changesâ€:
[www.blyth-wansbecktoday.co.uk]
“My son has to travel 150 miles to schoolâ€:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]
“Inspirational teacherâ€:
[www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk]
“Jungle Book fun for allâ€:
[www.thisisbristol.co.uk]
EMPLOYMENT
“The Undiscovered Workforce: The NAS Employment Campaignâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“Mission accomplished – Alex Bain first autistic to run PEI tip to tipâ€:
[irunman.blogspot.com]
“Class gives special-needs students a chance to get movingâ€:
[www.cnn.com]
“Autistic hoops hero gets his own bobblehead dollâ€:
[www.wfmynews2.com]
MUSIC
“Music Therapy helps develop communicationâ€:
[www.examiner.com]
“The Raventonesâ€
[www.raventones.com]
ART
“Mother, autistic son share autistic talentsâ€:
[www.htrnews.com]
“Autism: Art & Musicâ€:
[www.joolsholland.com]
MOVIE NEWS
“Autism taken to UKâ€:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]
BOOKS
“Mum’s book puts autism in the spotlightâ€:
[www.thisislocallondon.co.uk]
“Taut mystery brings into focus autism, power of relationshipsâ€:
[www.venturacountystar.com]
“Being Bulliedâ€
Author: Nick Dubin
[www.jkp.com]
“Understanding how Asperger children and adolescents think and learnâ€
Creating manageable environments for AS studentsâ€
Author: Paula Jacobsen
[www.jkp.com]
“Stepping Outâ€
Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child with Special Needsâ€
Author: Sarah Newman
[www.jkp.com]
“Asperger Syndrome Video
Diagnosis and Supportâ€
Tony Attwood
[www.jkp.com]
“Crystalline Lifetimeâ€
Author: Luke Jackson
[www.jkp.com]
Hope you enjoyed the read.
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
HEADLINES
“Terror of autistic boy, 13â€:
[www.dailyrecord.co.uk]
“Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shootingâ€:
[www.nydailynews.com]
“School counselor charged with sexual misconductâ€:
[www.fortwayne.com]
“Patients with learning disabilities suffer abuse and neglectâ€:
[www.dailymail.co.uk]
“Beating death suspect will stay in state custodyâ€:
[news.enquirer.com]
“Massechusetts measure to ban electric shocks at Rotenberg center dies in committeeâ€:
[www.raggededgemagazine.com]
“Autistic boy found wandering as Dad sleeps in carâ€:
[www.nbc5.com]
“Garner man missingâ€:
[www.newsobserver.com]
“Police find missing autistic manâ€:
[www.newsobserver.com]
“Missing autistic Gaithersburg teen found safeâ€:
[www.gazette.net]
“New safeguards for the most vulnerable peopleâ€:
[www.wired-gov.net]
“Teacher banned, accused of slapping autistic 5 year oldâ€:
[www.duluthsuperior.com]
“Bus matron accused of taunting autistic boy gets legal breakâ€:
[www.silive.com]
Settlement Approved “Family commended for care given to autistic manâ€:
[www.waterford-news.com]
“Ruling clarify rights for special-needs caregiversâ€:
[www.newspress.com]
“Accused T-Ball coach goes to courtâ€:
[kdka.com]
“Why has autistic William fallen ill?â€:
[www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk]
“Autism trailblazer Schopler dies at 79â€:
[www.newsobserver.com]
RESEARCH
“New study shows no MMR link to autism confirming Japanese studyâ€:
[www.guardian.co.uk]
“Measles, mumps, rubella and mercury-based immunizations cleared as causes of autismâ€:
[www.ascribe.org]
Temple Grandin “Autism reveals social roots of languageâ€:
[www.npr.org]
ADD/ADHD
“Housing complex snubbed worker with ADD: lawsuitâ€:
[www.nydailynews.com]
“Reader encourages parent of ADD child to get help from school districtâ€:
[www.clarionledger.com]
“ADHD and Sleepâ€:
[sleepdisorders.about.com]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Living with Autismâ€:
[www.whbf.com]
“Daniel Tammet “A life that is beginning to add upâ€:
[www.telegraph.co.uk]
“Autistic man first to receive house from Habitat for Humanityâ€:
[www.nashvillecitypaper.com]
“Help! Programme: post-diagnostic supportâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Autistic centre needs your helpâ€:
[thestar.com.my]
“Fast talker sets world straight on autismâ€:
[www.dmregister.com]
“Quiet time for special kidsâ€:
[www.suburbanchicagonews.com]
Sensory Integration Disorder: Putting on weightâ€:
[www.chicagotribune.com]
“Children enjoy a fishy, arty day out at Porthtowanâ€:
[www.thisiscornwall.co.uk]
“Mom and Dad need to find a loving balanceâ€:
[www.azcentral.com]
“New NAS Thomas and Friends zip pulls available nowâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
EDUCATION
“Kim for Vice President!â€:
[www.connectionnewspapers.com]
“NAS Chief Executive visits ground-breaking university and college support service in Leicesterâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“1.5 million children with special needs ‘failed by systemâ€:
[www.24dash.com]
“Special needs education ‘not fitâ€:
[news.bbc.co.uk]
“Every school ‘autism friendlyâ€:
[www.wandsworth.gov.uk]
“Mom’s dream: A school for autistic kidsâ€:
[www.sptimes.com]
“Nonprofit seeks funding to open a private schoolâ€:
[www.theolympian.com]
“Autistic boy with service dog turned away from schoolâ€:
[nsnlb.us.publicus.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“help! Family Support Administration Officerâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
“Woman and son run to raise awareness about autismâ€: [www.journalpioneer.com]
“Alex’s ‘Inspiration in Motion’ award as presented at halfway mark by Mayor of Kensingtonâ€:
[www.isn.net]
Excerpt from Day 7 Tip To Tip: “At Town Hall we signed the guestbook and a most incredible presentation took place. Don Smeltzer (know his name because I have his card) read the framed certificate before giving it to Alex. It was a wonderful moment. It was so beautifully written, whoever wrote it truly understood what we are advocating. Alex, as you’ll notice, is usually quite straight faced but started beaming as it was being read (Roger got it on video). I was probably beaming too, they say “Kensington has heart” being in the heart of PEI, we got a real demonstration of that today.â€
“Alex Bain is on the run because we made him goâ€:
[www.isn.net]
“J-Mac wins best sports momentâ€:
[www.10nbc.com]
“Chattanooga autistic kid qualifies for karate nationalsâ€:
[www.wdef.com]
“Single-mindedness pushes autistic runnerâ€:
[www.mlive.com]
“Bourgeois aims to dominate on Mount Marathonâ€:
[www.adn.com]
MUSIC
“Summer gala concert in aid of Autism Suffolkâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Music for Autismâ€:
[musicforautism.com]
ART
“Zoe’s Worldâ€:
[www.zoes-world.co.uk]
“Children’s Artâ€:
[www.autism-pdd.net]
[www.autismlink.com]
“Artisancamâ€:
[www.artisancam.com]
MOVIE NEWS
NPR: “Joseph Shapiro’s piece on autistic people who wish to be accepted as they areâ€:
[www.npr.org]
“Autism in the Moviesâ€:
An outstanding article written by an autistic woman
[www.autistic-people.com]
BOOKS
“Exploring Feelings: cognitive behaviour therapy to manage angerâ€
Author: Tony Attwood
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Why Does Chris Do That?â€
Author: Tony Attwood
[www.nas.org.uk]
NEW “Creating an autism friendly environmentâ€
Author: Anh Nguyen
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Going to the Dentistâ€
A guide for Parents
Author: Kate Wilkes
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Going to the Shopsâ€
A guide for Parents
Author: Catriona Hauser
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Inclusion in the primary classroom: support materials…â€
Author: Joy Beaney and Penny Kershaw
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Asperger Syndrome – practical strategies for the classroom: a teacher’s guideâ€
Author: Leicester City Council and Leicestershire City Council
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Autism with severe learning disabilitiesâ€:
Author: Rita Jordan
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Different croaks for different folks: all about children with special learning needsâ€
Author: Midori Ochiai
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Different Like Me: my book of autism heroesâ€:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Connectionsâ€
Author: Jessica Curry
[www.nas.org.uk]
Hope you enjoyed the read. Will leave you with what’s recognized as one of the world’s leading websites. “Artisancamâ€(aimed at school-aged children, parents/teachers) is an interactive website that gives an insight into the lives of contemporary visual artists:
[www.artisancam.com]
Take Care,
Julie
xx