Dec
15
Hi Everyone,
Hope you’re all well. Time for the latest…
HEADLINES
“Autistic boy dies in pool tragedy”:
[www.democratandchronicle.com]
“Child beating suspect in jail”:
[www.masslive.com]
“Companion accused of sexually assaulting his autistic client”:
[www.local10.com]
“Caretaker charged with sexually assaulting aut
“Autistic child returned after amber alert, stepfather in jail”:
[www.abc25.com]
“New York asks curb to shocks at school”:
[www.boston.com]
“Draw line under MMR scare, plead top Doctors”:
[society.guardian.co.uk]
“Child deaths warning over ‘groundless’ MMR fears”:
[thescotsman.scotsman.com]
“Don’t mess with measles”:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
“Misplaced autism worries fuel measles outbreak”:
[www.guardian.co.uk]
“Pre trial hearing pushed to July for accused killer”:
[week.com]
“Oakwood resident hurt three times this year”:
[www.kentucky.com]
“Doctors want to screen out embryos with autism”:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
“Ethical row erupts over designer babies”:
[www.dailymail.co.uk]
“We don’t need to wipe out autism…we need to care more”:
[www.dailymail.co.uk]
“New law calls for speech therapy for autistic children”:
[www.saukvalley.com]
“Charities alarmed as autistic man is hit by
“Cash pours in to save charity from closure”:
[www.theargus.co.uk]
“People power saved the day”:
[www.prestoncitizen.co.uk]
“DA drops wiretap charge filed against autistic man”:
[www.pennlive.com]
“NAS autism helpline achieves prestigious award”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
RESEARCH
Results of unique Quebec study “No link between mercury, autism”:
[www.canada.com]
“Rapid brain growth linked to autism”:
[paktribune.com]
“Diagnosing autism in the womb?”:
[www.winktv.com]
“Clue to development of autism found in placenta”:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]
“Key to early diagnosis of autism may be in the placenta”:
[www.eurekalert.org]
ADD/ADHD
“Omega-3 fish oil ‘can treat ADHD”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]
“Healthwatch”:
[www.nbc5.com]
“Signs of attention deficit disorder”:
[www.boston.com]
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Autism movement seeks acceptance, not cures”:
[www.npr.org]
“Differently Abled”:
[www.poughkeepsiejournal.com]
New Play Project “I felt like God was telling me”:
[icteesside.icnetwork.co.uk]
“Maria a friend as well as a Mum to her boys”:
[www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk]
“From lost soul to success”:
[www.king5.com]
Dad’s Mission…”He’s my best friend”:
[www.dallasnews.com]
“Getting the word out about Asperger’s (in Spanish) – The Boston Globe”:
[hispanictips.com]
“Hurdles overcome to celebrate Bar Mitzvah”:
[www.news-press.com]
“Duffy fights for autistic kids”:
[www.showbizireland.com]
“Donations buy dream dog for autistic child in N.C.”:
[www.myrtlebeachonline.com]
“Parents of autistic boy take fundraising seriously”:
[www.mlive.com]
Custom-made Sensory Therapy Items “Nana’s Sweeties”:
[www.nanassweeties.com]
Angleman Syndrome “Angels Among Us”:
[lpn.advanceweb.com]
EDUCATION
“Spelling Bee Champ”:
[www.dailynews.com]
“Assembly approves legislation to protect autistic students”:
[www.silive.com]
“Advocacy for education service launched in Scotland”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“Mum wins fight for autistic son”:
[www.herts-essex-news.co.uk]
“Parents fight teachers’ right to restrain students”:
[fox17.trb.com]
“Schools are failing autistic pupils”:
[edinburghnews.scotsman.com]
“School can be cruel for autistic children”:
[www.disabilitynow.org.uk]
“Alarm as number of autistic pupils excluded from schools soars 62%”:
[thescotsman.scotsman.com]
“Mum vows legal action to get autistic son back to school”:
[news.scotsman.com]
“Mother’s heartache”:
[www.northshropshirechronicle.com]
“School changes may be big setback for autistic”:
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]
“Parents decry special-ed inaction”:
[www.examiner.com]
“Schools to get more officers for special needs students”:
[www.channelnewsasia.com]
“Padded room at heart of autism controversy”:
[www.theolympian.com]
“Teachers seek new techniques”:
[www.kansas.com]
“Autism classroom opens”:
[www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk]
“School board OKs plan to move students”:
[www.herald-sun.com]
“Fresh approach to autism”:
[www.iwcp.co.uk]
“Why single-sex education is not the route to better results”:
[observer.guardian.co.uk]
“Parents see progress with their boys at CAIU”:
[www.cumberlink.com]
EMPLOYMENT
“Transitions Project – new graduates sought”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
SPORT
Alex Bain “Running for a reason”:
[www.theguardian.pe.ca]
“iRunman – Autistic Celebration Run”:
[irunman.blogspot.com]
“CBC Radio Interview”:
[irunman.blogspot.com]
“Ice cream for Autism – iRunman Day at Buzzie’s”:
[irunman.blogspot.com]
“Letters from Camp…Councillors”:
[irunman.blogspot.com]
“ING New York City Marathon 2006”:
[www.nas.org.uk]
“J-Mac forges ahead with hope”:
[www.rochesterdandc.com]
“J-Mac attends finals”:
[www.democratandchronicle.com]
“J-Mac nominated for Espy award”:
[www.wroctv.com]
“J-Mac to go up against Kobe Bryant”:
[www.democratandchronicle.com]
MUSIC
“The Jazz of Matt Savage”:
[www.savagerecords.com]
“Music for the Child on the Autism Spectrum”:
[www.autismtoday.com]
Jesters “Musical Instruments”:
[www.jesters.com]
WonderBrains “Musical Fun”:
[www.wonderbrains.com]
“Professional musicians wanted”:
[www.ejazznews.com]
ART
“Autism: Art & Music, hosted by Jools Holland
17th September, 2006.
[www.arc-conference.com]
Profile: Teixeira Mendes(also known as the Brazilian Picasso)
[www.aheadwithautism.com]
“Art for Autism”:
[www.aheadwithautism.com]
MOVIE NEWS
“Adults on the spectrum today on NPR”:
[autism.about.com];
“Actors for Autism”:
[www.actorsforautism.com]
BOOKS
“Urville”
Author: Gilles Trehin
Foreword by Uta Frith
[www.jkp.com]
“I Am Utterly Unique – Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism”
Author: Elaine Marie Larson Illustrated by Vivian Strand
[www.asperger.net]
“The Way To A: Empowering Children with Autism Spectrum and other Neurological Disorders to Monitor and Replace Aggression and Tantrum Behaviour”
Author: Hunter Minasco, M.S., C.C.C.-SLP
[www.asperger.net]
“Bright Splinters of the Mind”
A Personal Story of Research with Autistic Savants
Author: Beate Hermelin Foreword by Sir Michael Rutter
[www.jkp.com]
“Sleep Better!”
A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs
Author: V. Mark Durand
[www.jkp.com]
“Art Therapy and AD/HD”
Author: Diane Stein Safran
Forewords by Myra Levick and Gerald D. Oster
[www.jkp.com]
“Constructive Campaigning for Autism Services”
The PACE Parents’ Handbook
Author: Armorer Wason, PACE
Foreword by Virginia Bovell and Su Thomas
[www.jkp.com]
“How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome”
Author: Gail Hawkins
[www.jkp.com]
“Career Training and Personal Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders”
A Practical Resource for Schools
Authors: Vicki Lundine and Catherine Smith
Foreword by Jo-Anne Seip
[www.jkp.com]
“Everyday Education”
Visual Support for Autistic Children
Authors: Pernille Dyrbjerg and Maria Vedel
Foreword by Lennart Pedersen
[www.jkp.com]
Hope you enjoyed the read. Time for another look at the “Astronomy Picture of the Day” [antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov] and a great new find on a site that’s home to many an interesting gadget…[mpr.gadgets.co.uk]
Take Care,
Julie
xx
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