www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“National MMR Catch Up Campaign launched”:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=117545

“London bracing itself for a potential measles epidemic”:

http://www.thelondondailynews.com/london-bracing-itself-potential-measles-epidemic-p-1076.html

“Measles epidemic fears prompt new MMR jab drive by Department of Health”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/07/health.children

Matthew Brook Update “Sister forced to abandon brother after care cut”:

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/3575197.WOODFORD_GRN__Sister_forced_to_abandon_brother_after_care_cut/

“I rubbed dirty nappy in autistic boy’s face”:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24107738-421,00.html

“National Autism Association receives generous donation to fund more counties with Project Lifesaver equipment”:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20080806/pl_usnw/national_autism_association_receives_generous_donation_to_fund_more_counties_with_project_lifesaver_equipment

“Disability groups protest ‘Tropic Thunder”:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i586iSEdbKoVJV6tXZYDyPgPz7IwD92GKK300

“Autistic kids’ outbursts stir furor and guilt”:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26182016/

Keith Kennedy meets St. Paul firefighters who rescued him”:

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6944792&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

“Kennedys can’t thank people enough”:

http://www.burnettcountysentinel.com/read/detail/29181.html

“Mediaset sues Google over YouTube clips…

Last week, Italian prosecutors said that they would charge four Google executives for failing to monitor content, including a video of youths taunting an autistic classmate.”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/cwire/20080804/ttc-mediaset-sues-google-over-youtube-cl-78e70a2.html

“AM’s new role with autism campaigners”:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/2008/07/29/am-s-new-role-with-autism-campaigners-91466-21421604/

“Critics call for Savage to step down”:

http://www.nbc11.com/news/17016164/detail.html

“By their Savagery ye shall know them”:

http://www.indeonline.com/opinion/x1470916607/By-their-Savagery-ye-shall-know-them

“Small protest, big impact”:

http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1218023116129290.xml&coll=1

“$33K bill after dogs banned from flight”:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=113&objectid=10526107&ref=rss

“I Exist: help us make a difference in your local area”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1736&a=16754

“Autism in the media: new workshop at our international conference”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17058

RESEARCH

“Why real and imagined disgust have the same effect…

…The next step will be to study IFO activation in autism. It is generally assumed that autistic people can’t identify the emotions of others, but clinical studies alternatively suggest that perhaps they feel others’ emotions too well, to the point that they are overwhelmed. “These experiments can help tease these options apart,” says Keyser.”

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/dn14511-why-real-and-imagined-disgust-have-the-same-effect.html?feedId=online-news_rss20

“Autistic children make limited eye contact”:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20080806/hl_hsn/autisticchildrenmakelimitedeyecontact

CDC: New data on epilepsy from multiple states”:

http://www.emaxhealth.com/37/23811.html

“Researchers find differences in swallowing mechanism of Rett syndrome patients”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117201.php

“Robot playmates help autistic kids with social skills”:

http://www.drkoop.com/newsdetail/93/259404-31.html

“Scientists to study link between gluten, dairy products and autism in kids”:

http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-8859.html

“Misconceptions about Bipolar Disorder”:

http://www.emaxhealth.com/112/17615.html

“New treatments for Bipolar Disorder found”:

http://www.emaxhealth.com/112/23026.html

“Medications for Bipolar Disorder’s manic phase may be feasible”:

http://www.emaxhealth.com/112/20835.html

“Bipolar youths misreading of faces may be risk marker for illness”:

http://www.emaxhealth.com/112/21113.html

EDUCATION

“It’s a question of restraint for teachers of autistic kids”:

http://www.buffalonews.com/101/story/406013.html

“Autistic boy in tears after he was denied help in exam”:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article4460621.ece

“School apologises to autistic boy”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/7542948.stm

“State-of-the-art Armaugh autism centre unveiled”:

http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=80198

“Autism in schools”:

http://www2.basehorinfo.com/news/2008/aug/07/autism_schools/

“New video modeling software helps autistic children”:

http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080806/0422516.html

“Assistance dog bonds with Decatur girl just in time for school”:

http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=8823755

“Preparing for school and the bus”:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58147.asp

EMPLOYMENT

“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. http://www.auties.org/

“Prospects”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=473&a=2348

“AutismJobs”:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009

“Current job vacancies within the NAS”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=170

For further employment information, please view”:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“The media’s addiction to controversy can seriously damage your health”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/13/pressandpublishing.health?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront

“Autism diagnosis shakes family…”He is who he is because he is autistic,” she said. “It’s so much part of his personality that I don’t want to take that away from him because then I won’t know him.”:

http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/08/05/news/local/33-autism.txt

“Dog a perfect companion for autistic St. Paul boy”:

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7153627&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

From the Archives “Clay Aiken idolizes kids with developmental disabilities”:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlighthealth/2004-01-20-aiken_x.htm

“American Idol crooner Clay Aiken now a father”:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080809/ap_en_ce/people_clay_aiken;_ylt=Au7SD.Nuoadp2fBi80M96t6mG78C

“Aresenal raises £500,000 for autism charity, Treehouse”:

http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/Channels/Fundraising/login/836666/

“UK model Jordan to adopt a disabled Bulgarian orphan”:

http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=95803

“A robot with emotions”:

http://www.wctv.tv/APNews/headlines/26321739.html

“Expert advice on choosing a dog for your autistic child”:

http://autism.about.com/b/2008/08/07/expert-advice-on-choosing-a-dog-for-your-child-with-autism.htm

VCFS “Girl struggling with health challenges finds others like her”:

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local/story/510823.html

From the Archives “A Mind Apart: Travels in a Neurodiverse World”

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=20065&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29868

“Sylvia Plath”:

http://www.answers.com/topic/sylvia-plath

“The Life and Works of Sylvia Plath”:

http://sylviaplath.org.uk/

“Sylvia – the movie”:

http://www.sylviamovie.com/

“Enter the LEGO Club charity challenge”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1673&a=16865

“Autism in China: A mother’s Journey”:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/31/china.autism/index.html

“NAS information in Chinese”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/languages/chinese

“Photo Gallery: China”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/gallery/china_wong-tai-sin-temple.html

China’s Journey “China: Inside the Dragon”:

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/05/china/journey/hessler-text/1

“Photo Gallery: Beijing Sights”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/photos/beijing-gallery-1.html

“Best of Beijing”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/beijing-best-of.html

Beijing Association for Rehabilitation of Autistic Children (BARAC)
No. 6 Hospital attached to Beijing University
No 51 Huayuan Bei Road
Haidian District
Beijing
100083 PR
CHINA
Tel: +86 (0) 10 6207 8248
Fax: +86 (0) 10 8280 1905
Email: xiehui@autism.com.cn
Website: www.autism.com.cn
(confirmed 10/08)

Stars and Rain Education Institute for Autism
Dongxu Xincun 4Qu No. 57
Chaoyang District
10024 Beijing
CHINA
Tel: 0086-10-85373236
Fax: 0086-10-85373486
Email: sunzk@autismchina.org
Website: www.autismchina.org
(updated 3/09)

Shenzhen Autism Association
Tel: (86 755) 26936888 Ext 8722
Fax: (86 755) 26936988
Email: melody.xu@cpsz.com
Website: www.sas.org.cn/
(added 2/09)

ADD/ADHD

Michael Phelps ~ ADHD and the road to Beijing “Q & A with Deborah Phelps, mom of swimmer Michael Phelps”:

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/names/real/deborah-phelps-interview

“ADHD – The Essential Guide, New Book”:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=117744

“Kaplan University graduates 2.278 online students”:

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/kaplan-university-graduates-2278-online-students,490928.shtml

“More adults than children taking ADHD medication”:

http://www.emaxhealth.com/37/23509.html

“Shire relaunches ADHDSupport.com, a virtual road map providing information, tools and practical tips”:

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/Shire_Re-Launches_ADHDSupport_com_a_Virtual_Road_Map_Providing_Information_Tools_and_Practical_Tips.shtml

“Pediatricians nix heart tests before ADHD drugs”:

http://www.masslive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/national-9/12173636676530.xml&storylist=health

“Why is ADHD treated with stimulants?”:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/910293/why_is_adhd_treated_with_stimulants.html

“ADD/ADHD medications: News and more tips for Vyvanse”:

http://www.corepsychblog.com/2008/08/addadhd-medicat.html

Sleep Disorders “Are tonsils causing ADHD?”:

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/17163443/detail.html

“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 affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
http://www.adders.org/

“ADDISS” The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html

“ADDA”:
http://www.add.org/

“hi2u ADHD Pages”:
http://www.adhd..org.uk/

“CHADD”:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562

SPORT

“Wishaw man runs Half marathon for autism charity”

To sponsor Andrew you can go to www.justgiving.com/coisty09 or, alternatively, Andrew has put sponsor forms behind the bar in The Yard, Main Street, Wishaw.

http://iclanarkshire.icnetwork.co.uk/wishawpress/news/tm_headline=wishaw-man-runs-half-marathon-run-for-autism-charity&method=full&objectid=21517112&siteid=50144-name_page.html

“Universe of Gymnastics’ gym brings ‘family’ philosophy to area”:

http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_47702.shtml

“Grab a ‘Pisa’ the action: trek Tuscany this September!”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16690

“Sky diving: take the plunge for the NAS”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16319

“Support NAS Scotland … by eating Sunday lunch”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16282

“The London Triathlon 2008 – 9th-10^th August”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16295

“Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge – 7^th September, 2008”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16296

“Derry, Northern Ireland – Waterside Half Marathon – 13^th September, 2008”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16853

“Donegal ‘Mooathon’ 2008 – 28^th September – ‘the wildest, most fun half-marathon you will ever do! It’s also an excellent warm-up race for the adidas Dublin Marathon in October.’:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16852

“Dublin Marathon – 27^th October, 2008”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16851

Newcastle & Portsmouth “BUPA Great North Run 2008 – World’s Biggest Half Marathon – 5^th October”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16132

“Sahara Desert Trek – 8^th-15^th November, 2008”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16303

“Cycle China 2009 – 19th-29^th March”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16305

“Trek the Inca Trail 2009 – 14th-23^rd May”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16310

“Trek Jordan 2009 – 10^th-14^th September”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16314

MUSIC

Australian band set for first World Tour – “Rudely Interrupted”

“Help the Rudies rock out at UN!”:

http://blogs.abc.net.au/articulate/2008/08/help-the-rudies.html

“Pianist Tony DeBlois to appear at Hilton-Winn Farm Aug. 9”:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080807/ENTERTAIN/808070355/-1/rss51

“Play time that can change a child’s world”:

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/features/Play-time-that-can-change.4360903.jp

ART

“Autism Rocks notecards”:

http://www.kindtree.org/notecardgroupmoods.html#humorous

“Children’s Artwork”:

http://www.autism-pdd.net/artboard.html

“Autism Art” Featured Artist – Charles Burns

Charles Burns was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome relatively late in life, in his early forties, soon after his son was diagnosed with the same condition. In his youth he attended a boarding school in Yorkshire before going on to study art at Exteter and Wolverhampton Art Colleges. On leaving college in the mid 1980s he recognised that it would be quite impossible for him to survive in the conventional workplace, and that if he was to work at all it would have to be for himself. He spent the next 12 years working as a street artist in London’s Covent Garden, drawing portraits and later cutting silhouettes for visitors to London at the weekend craft market, where he soon developed a reputation for the speed and accuracy of his work. It was during these years that he developed his passion for silhouettes, which is today his main means of earning a living; his skill with a pair of scissors being much in demand for corporate events, weddings, and the like. Charles’ success with his silhouettes meant that he was able to leave Covent Garden (not without some regrets) in 1997, and devote himself full-time to his present work as “artist/entertainer”. Life drawing has also been a continuing interest for Charles, which began during his years at art college. The present series of torn paper collages was begun around the year 2000 and is a continuing source of experimentation today. Charles presently lives with his wife and 2 children in Reading, and works from an old barn which he uses as a studio. These works are exhibited very rarely.

http://www.autismart.org/

NAS “Take part in our creativity competition”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1665&a=16597

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“NeoClassics Films lands “The Black Balloon”:

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/neoclassics-films-lands-the-black-balloon,492744.shtml

“Actors for Autism”:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/

BOOKS

“Born on A Blue Day, Daniel Tammet a Childhood Autistic Savant Shares Inspirational Story”:

http://www.circlesoflight.com/blog/daniel-tammet/

VIDEO(PAL Format) 30mins “Asperger’s Syndrome – Crossing the Bridge”

One of the world’s leading authorities on Asperger’s Syndrome, Dr. Tony Attwood, interviews Dr. Liane Willey as they discuss her life-time experiences, struggles, and triumphs over this syndrome.

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781853029882

“Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence, and Identity:

Looking Beyong the Label”

Authors: Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843101260

“Congratulations! It’s Asperger Syndrome”

Author: Jen Birch

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843101123

“Succeeding with Autism: Hear my Voice”

Author: Judith H. Cohen

Foreword by Temple Grandin

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107934

“The Feeling’s Unmutual”

Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed)

Author: Will Hadcroft

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843102649

“Anne Droyd and Century Lodge”

Author: Will Hadcroft

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843102823

“Anne Droyd And The House Of Shadows”

Author: Will Hadcroft

The eagerly awaited and unmissable sequel to Anne Droyd and Century Lodge is set for release this September. For further information and to view the stunning cover art courtesy of Laura Diehl…

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/friendsofanne/

http://www.willhadcroft.com/

To view Laura Diehl’s award-winning artwork:

http://www.ldiehl.com./

In closing, a look at the latest from the Beijing Olympics…

“Beijing Olympics, 2008 – Events, Highlights, Medal Tally and more”:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/beijing_olympics/

“2008 Summer Olympic Games, Beijing, Facts, News, Photos”:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/summergames/

Something for the children…Some wonderful Chinese crafts – from a handprint dragon to terracotta warriors, there’s something for every child over at Activity Village!

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/china_crafts.htm

Till next time,

Take Care,

Julie