



May
30
Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts
HEADLINES
“Former welfare care home caretaker jailed for 6 years for causing death of autistic youth … Two years ago a former welfare home caretaker slapped, punched and hurled an autistic youth to the floor for refusing to eat his breakfast. As a result of S. Tirupathi’s action, the youth met his death.”:
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/news.php?cat=ct&id=664548
“Missing autistic boy killed on US 60”:
http://www.kltv.com/story/18565417/missing-autistic-boy-killed-on-us-60
“Memorial service set for girl who drowned in lake … Relatives say Hannah was autistic and had left home upset. Fort Gordon public affairs spokesman Buz Yarnell says that whenever Hannah was distressed, she had to touch water, which is believed to have led to her death. ”:
http://www.montereyherald.com/state/ci_20547760/memorial-service-set-girl-who-drowned-lake
“Mom sues school over shocking of autistic son – Judge Rotenberg shocked boy 31 times that day … After the shocks, the teen was “essentially in what we would call a catatonic condition,” an expert witness testified. “That means a condition that occurs with people who are acutely psychotically disturbed, and they let him stay in the facility basically sitting still, not eating, refusing fluids for the most part for days. They’re lucky he didn’t die.”:
http://www.newser.com/story/143979/mom-sues-over-shocking-of-autistic-son.html
“Wesleyan students mourn for disabled with vigil(includes video)”:
http://middletownpress.com/articles/2012/04/03/news/doc4f7a04421e059702143571.txt
“Jonesville Police Chief placed on leave … The boy’s mother says the chief told her he dragged the boy into police car. She says she was told her son kept kicking the back seat of the patrol car, so Chief Corbett struck the child on the legs with a baton. The mother says her son was then taken back to the school in handcuffs. The police chief told News 10 over the phone that had he known the boy was autistic, he would have responded differently.”:
http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/Jonesville_Police_Chief_Placed_on_Leave_146092965.html?ref=965
“Portland police identify boy found alone on train”:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/apr/27/portland-police-identify-boy-found-alone-on-train/
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-identify-autistic-boy-found-alone-on-train-149356065.html
“Portland authorities want family of autistic boy to explain why he was alone on TriMet train”:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2012/04/portland_authorities_want_fami.html
“Carlisle state police find missing autistic boy, 4, near pond … The boy was reported missing about 10:45 a.m. after he opened a locked door inside his Upper Frankford Township home, troopers said. … About 12:30 p.m., a trooper found the boy near the pond. He was uninjured and returned to his family.”:
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/04/carlisle_state_police_find_mis.html
“Trial opens for Wash. Couple in caged kids case”:
“Maghull family traumatised after doubled hate crime attack”:
http://www.champnews.com/newsstory.aspx?story=3026271
“Mum of disabled son claims angry Liberal MP told her ‘Don’t bug me”:
Student Loan Debt “One woman’s asperger syndrome got her out of $340K debt … Todd’s condition qualifies her for a federal exemption for discharging student loan debt, federal bankruptcy judge Robert Gordon ruled.”:
http://www.businessinsider.com/340k-in-student-loan-debt-try-telling-a-judge-youre-autistic-2012-5
“Landmark pilot project to ‘better protect’ autistic Glaswegians … A first-of-its-kind initiative launches in Glasgow today, to help address the unique challenges faced by people with autism who are victims of crime and accidents. ”:
“Gary McKinnon and Richard O’Dwyer: Extradition and an appalling affront to British justice”:
ASAN “Talking Points for DSM-5 – Autism Criteria Public Comments”:
http://www.aspie-editorial.com/2012/05/25/talking-points-for-dsm-5-autism-criteria-public-comments/
NAS “82% of autistic adults experience isolation”:
NAS “Isolation and bullying colours the lives of too many young autistic people”:
http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/isolation-and-bullying-50th-report.aspx
HEALTH & RESEARCH
NAS “Girls and women with Asperger syndrome face battle for diagnosis and support”:
“Girls, boys differ when it comes to autism”:
“Biomarker an important step toward objective diagnostic test for autism”:
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/biomarker-important-step-toward-objective-diagnostic-test-autism
“Kinect cameras watch for autism”:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428636.400-kinect-cameras-watch-for-autism.html
“Clues to autism’s gender bias”:
http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/04/13/clues-into-the-gender-bias-in-autism/37328.html
“Gene glitch could explain gender bias in autism”:
http://www.canada.com/Gene+glitch+could+explain+gender+bias+autism/6453178/story.html
“Study of half siblings provides genetic clues to autism”:
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-siblings-genetic-clues-autism.html
“Zebrafish study helps ID genes linked to autism, schizophrenia”:
“French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy”:
“Study says Utah tops U.S. in rate of autism cases”:
http://fox13now.com/2012/03/29/study-says-utah-tops-u-s-in-rate-of-autism-cases/
“Acid in the brain linked to panic disorders, depression”:
“10 simple solutions to improve your mental health”:
http://www.aspie-editorial.com/2012/05/25/10-simple-solutions-to-improve-your-mental-health/
“Life satisfaction linked to resiliency”:
http://www.aspie-editorial.com/2012/05/25/life-satisfaction-linked-to-resiliency/
“Total Recall: The man who can remember every detail of his life in detail”:
“Virtual Hospital”:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/

“Autism and the Ethics of Inclusion: A Matter of Civil Rights … Obama’s appointee to the National Council on DisAbility, Ari Ne’eman spoke to the Bloomfield community about what it means to be “different” in an America built on equality and “justice for all.” ”:
“Autism advocate questions ‘extreme’ inclusion model”:
“Failings in the education system letting down children in NI”:
New NAS Anderson School “School for autistic pupils to open in Pilning … The Anderson School, run by the National Austistic Society (NAS), will welcome 20 boys and girls aged between ten and 16 years old from June.”:
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/9652571.School_for_autistic_pupils_to_open_in_Pilning/
“Families welcome autism school plan”:
“Touched by technology”:
http://www.theenterprisebulletin.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3552372
“Cross-party councillors unite over threat to special needs school”:
Home Education “Agnieszka Runa-Ann Kolaczynska, 9, of Llidiartywaun becomes spelling champion”:
“National Trust Super Rangers to teach children 50 things to do outdoors”:
“Echos Education – Noticeboard”:
EMPLOYMENT
“Opportunities grow for autistic adults … Since its opening in December, the response from both employees and customers has been encouraging, Dastou says.
Karen Carlisle, vice president of corporate communications and development at Nobis Works, says it is common to hear such positive feedback from employers.
“They say, ‘These are the best employees I have because they want to work.’ They come in on time. They don’t call in sick, and they have such a positive attitude that it’s contagious to other employees,” she says.”:
NAS “Autistic adults left out in the cold by supported employment programmes”:
NAS “Over a third of autistic adults experience bullying or discrimination at work”:
“Five careers that DON’T require a degree”:
Asperger Informatik AG “Professionelles Webdesign und Software Testing in Zurich”:
http://www.asperger-informatik.ch/
“Creative Support Ltd”:
http://www.creativesupport.co.uk/
“Autelligent Laboratories
We believe all people have a contribution to make and deserve an opportunity to be productive.
With your caring and excellent help, we are creating jobs for the 40 million people worldwide who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Today less than one in five of us are currently employed. We are motivated and competent and we deserve equal employment. Help make this a reality.
Autelligent Laboratories is dedicated to creating a space where autistic software engineers can more than contribute, we can excel.”:
Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Company”:
http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.html
“Auties.org”:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
Auties..org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers.
“Prospects”:
http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/employment-support/prospects-for-job-seekers.aspx
“AutismJobs”:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009
“Employment within the NAS”:
“For further employment information, please view”:
http://www.aspie-editorial.com/employment-on-the-autism-spectrum/
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Technology accessibility is improving, but big challenges lie ahead”:
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/CPT-DIGITALSAVANT_8022280/CPT-DIGITALSAVANT_8022280/
Technology Benefits & Challenges Revealed in Survey “Autism and Mobile Communication … For people with autism who have not yet developed speech, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems can be very helpful in developing communication, language and other skills.”:
http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/04/17/autism-and-mobile-communication-speaks
“Co-op helps autistic kids get iPads”:
http://www.ect.coop/newsmakers/co-op-news-newsmakers/co-op-helps-get-autistic-kids-ipads/43592
Communication “How Speech Language Therapy can help your autistic child(Includes Dos and Don’ts)”:
http://ca.shine.yahoo.com/speech-language-therapy-help-child-autism-144401026.html
“appsbar.com recognizes “Social Stories” as the appsbar App of the Day”:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/04/28/prweb9446697.DTL
“An Independent Me” opens doors and opportunities for Austin autistic adults in Summer 2012”:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/663590
“Illinois firefighters to get autism awareness training”:
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2012/apr/17/illinois-firefighters-get-autism-awareness-trainin/
Autism for a Lifetime: Finding Joy in the Journey “New blog inspires adults living with autism spectrum disorders”:
“Ariane Zurcher: Sensory Overload, Awareness and Autism”:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ariane-zurcher/autism_b_1399457.html
“10 Things Not to Say to Parents of Autistic Children”:
“Katie Price worried for her son”:
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/katie-price-worried-for-her-son_111642.htm
MASSACHUSETTS
(More photos to follow at later date)
Massachusetts State Flag
Autism Society Massachusetts Chapter
47 Walnut St
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481-2108
(781) 237-0272
asamasschapter@hotmail.com
Boston, Capital and Largest City of Massachusetts
Community Resources for People on the Autism Spectrum
Community Resources for People with Autism provides support, information and practical help for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families living in western Massachusetts.
http://www.communityresourcesforautism.org/matriarch/default_crpa.asp
Long Island Head Lighthouse, Boston Harbor
http://lighthouse.cc/longislandhead/
Family Ties
Family TIES of Massachusetts is a statewide information and parent-to-parent support project for families of children with special needs and chronic illness. It is administered by parent coordinators housed in each of the regional offices of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
http://massfamilyties.org/index.php
Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by William Halsall (1882)
New England Index – Information on Disabilities Exchange
Contained within this site is a wealth of information for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them. Information within this site focuses on Massachusetts.
http://www.disabilityinfo.org/
Mayflower II – Sailing into Plymouth Harbor 52 years ago, the Mayflower II ship is a replica of the original passenger ship that bore the Pilgrims (Separatists) in 1620 to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Department of Education
Massachusetts State House
Institute for Community Inclusion
ICI offers training, clinical and employment services; conducts research; and provides assistance to organizations to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in school, work and community activities.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/
Harvard University, regarded as in the top handful of universities worldwide for academic research in a myriad of disciplines.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Waivers/Waivers.html
North Adams
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Councillors
The mission of the MDDC is to provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion.
http://www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/oversight-agencies/mddc/
Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts
Advocates for Autism
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts strives to ensure the human and civil rights of individuals of all ages across the entire autism spectrum and promote the availability of essential supports so that they may live fully and enjoy the same opportunities as other citizens of the Commonwealth. We educate individuals with ASD, their families and other AFAM members/supporters to be effective, vigorous agents of change.
Rockport
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network
The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network is a collaborative of four organizations that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of community life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Network partners accomplish this mission through advocacy, education, research and dissemination of information.
Sunrise in Nahant
Disabilities Law Center, Inc.
Architecture: MIT’s Stata Center – The Ray and Maria Stata Center, or Building 32, was designed by Frank Gehry for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Opened 2004. Lensbaby Composer with Glass Optic.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Massachusetts Advocates for Children is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to being an independent and effective voice for children who face significant barriers to equal educational and life opportunities. MAC works to overcome these barriers by changing conditions for many children, while also helping one child at a time.
*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an “advocate” differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an “advocate” is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an “attorney” is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney’s fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).
Cape Cod
Interactive Map of the United States(Includes Educational Resources):
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm
A Free United States Map:
http://www.50states.com/us.htm
Massachusetts Guide:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/massachusetts-guide/
Massachusetts Facts:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/massachusetts-facts/
48 Hours in Boston:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/48-hours-boston/
Best Massachusetts Restaurants
http://bestrestaurantsinma.com/
http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/205/best-restaurants-Massachusetts
http://www.10best.com/destinations/massachusetts/boston/restaurants/
ADD/ADHD
“FDA warns of fake version of ADHD drug Adderall”:
http://www.newsday.com/news/health/fda-warns-of-fake-version-of-adhd-drug-adderall-1.3749854
“ADHD and Depression, Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Learning Disabilities”:
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/not-just-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC
“Colleges for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and LD”:
http://www.examiner.com/article/colleges-for-students-with-learning-disabilities-adhd-asd-and-ld
“Mother of son with ADHD challenges decision to deny her carer’s allowance”:
http://news.eircom.net/topstories/20467004/
“Urban Outfitters Android app helps children diagnosed with ADHD achieve academic success without medication”:
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-775978?ref=feeds%2Flatest
“Children’s snoring linked to ADHD and emotional problems”:
“Synaptol: Can its ingredients relieve symptoms of ADHD”:
http://lifewithadhd.com/adhd-research/synaptol-can-its-ingredients-relieve-symptoms-of-adhd.php
“Natural remedies for ADHD children and lifestyle changes are an alternative to medications”:
“TotallyADD.com: Award winning ADD site seeking user feedback for improvements”:
“ADHD campaigners will stop at nothing”:
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/9653132.ADHD_campaigners_will__stop_at_nothing_/?ref=nt
“Finding natural alternatives Adhd children can use”:
http://lifewithadhd.com/adhd-research/finding-natural-alternatives-adhd-children-can-use.php
“Generation Rx? Review of ‘Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up”:
“ADHD and the best of intentions”:
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-man/2012/05/adhd-and-the-best-of-intentions/
“Focus on hyperfocus, a positive view of ADHD”:
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-man/2012/05/focus-on-hyperfocus-a-positive-view-of-adhd/
“Questions on ADHD meds answered! Part I”:
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-man/2012/05/questions-and-answers-about-adhd-meds-part-i/
“Questions and answers about ADHD meds! Part II”:
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-man/2012/05/questions-and-answers-about-adhd-meds-part-ii/
Toronto “TotallyADD”:
ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)”- This website provides patients, doctors, and other medical professionals with a comprehensive examination of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), side effects, and other safety information for both prescription and over-the-counter medications.. Our goal is to allow users of our website make informed decisions when taking (patients) or prescribing (doctors) drugs. We are providing unmatched information and analysis tools.
http://www.adverse-drug-reaction.net/
“adders.org”:
Our objective is to promote awareness to AD/HD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
“ADDISS” The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
“ADDA”:
“hi2u ADHD Pages”:
“CHADD”:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562
MUSIC
China “Boy finds voice in music”:
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7811205.html
“James Durbin’s Yosemite honeymoon”:
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/04/17/james-durbin-hits-road/
“Music4ASD”:
http://www.autism.org.uk/directory/resources/7923.aspx
“The AutisMusic Project”:

“Seth Chwast Paintings, Drawings, 3D Art”:
GLIMPSE – the talents of the autism community
They are painters, sculptors and photographers; poets and storytellers; musicians and creators of amazing video games. They are kids, teens and adults. Last year, a new online publication arose to celebrate the talents of autistic individuals and other developmental disabilities: GLIMPSE, offered by ICDL (The Interdisciplinary Council of Developmental and Learning Disorders). In late 2008, Volume 2 of GLIMPSE was released, and was expanded into a print book and notecards. The works are serious, humourous, deeply personal and illuminating. See it for yourself, share it with others, submit your own/your child’s work for inclusion. Find information and ordering details at http://www.icdl.com/bookstore/glimpse/index.shtml
“Artisancam: an award winning interactive website that gives an insight into the lives of contemporary visual artists(aimed at school-aged children, parents/teachers)”:
“ARTROOM ………where under 17s can make and display art online”:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Fringe’ star Jasika Nicole on alternate world twist”:
“The most cynical TV show I’ve ever seen: The father of an autistic teenager attacks Ricky Gervais’ new comedy”:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130277/Ricky-Gervais-new-comedy-Derek-criticised.html
“Gervais hits back at Derek critics”:
http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/news/gervais-hits-back-derek-critics-152813205.html
“Louis Theroux on autism: A very different sort of school”:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17755247
“Actors for Autism”:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
Aaron Likens “Finding Kansas”: Man with Asperger’s signs memoir Saturday”:
Coming Soon “Inside “Asperger’s Looking Out”
Kathy Hoopmann
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849053341
Coming Soon “The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome”
Jennifer Cook O’Toole
Illustrated by Brian Bojanowski
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849059152
Coming Soon “Video Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Watch and Learn at Home, School and in the Community”
Sarah Murray and Brenna Noland
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849059008
Coming Soon “Flying to See Janet: A Fun Guide to the Airport Experience”
Laura Vickers
Illustrated by Peggy Wargelin
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849059138
“Teaching Your Child with Love and Skill”
Joyce Show
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058766
“The Asperger Children’s Toolkit”
Francis Musgrave
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849052931
“Helping Students Take Control of Everyday Executive Functions: The Attention Fix”
Paula Moraine
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058841
“Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions: Small Changes – Big Challenges”
John Smith, Jane Donlan and Bob Smith
http://jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849052757
Take Care,
Julie
xx
Cape Cod National Seashore
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