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