www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Search for missing autistic man hits critical stage”:
http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_9612477?source=rss

“Time short in search for autistic man, 25”:
http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_9617265?nclick_check=1

“Missing 8 year old autistic boy found by police”:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local&id=6213421

VIDEO “Man may be reunited with son”:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1127733498?bclid=1127701735&bctid=1606795082

Youtube video(as above) “North Carolina ordered to return Texas child, Joshua Smith”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNNKvY6nfJ8

VIDEO Ari Ne’eman and Kristina Chew on Neurodiversity – Good Morning America segment “Autistic and proud of it”:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=5036816

“Letter: Parents of autistic boy know difficult behaviour”:
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080608/OPINION/106080043/-1/RSSOPINION

“Abuse claim probed based on psychic’s report”:
http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/article/329416

AUTREAT 2008 “IRC (Online Chat) Enabled Sessions”:
http://ani.autistics.org/aut08irc.html

“Autreach – New Video Project”:
http://autreach.backpackit.com/pub/1382191

“China sorry for insensitive Olympics guide, Manual for volunteers contained stereotypes of the disabled; Organizers blame translation”:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/02/world/main4145995.shtml?source=RSSattr=World_4145995

“Church shuts out autistic teenager”:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-autismjun02,0,2711383.story

“Skate park neighbors: Restore our privacy”:
http://www.indianagazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30259&Itemid=2

RESEARCH

“Study looks at link between sleep apnea, autism”:
http://www.nbc4.com/health/15742672/detail.html

“Missing protein in Fragile X is key to transporting signals with neurons”:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-06/eu-mpi060308.php

“Spontaneous mutations rife in nonfamilial schizophrenia”:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-05/niom-smr052808.php

“New scanning technology offers better picture of critical brain functions”:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111699.php

“The APCs of nerve cell function”:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111612.php

EDUCATION

“Youths rally for disabled rights in schools”:
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1213418109274090.xml&coll=1

“Parents demand new plan”:
http://www.somdnews.com/stories/06182008/rectop143026_32164.shtml

“Autism school to open in Fall”:
http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/yd/local/ci_9601497?source=rss

“Big investment in school”:
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/northdevongazette/news/story.aspx?brand=NDGOnline&category=news&tBrand=devon24&tCategory=newsndga&itemid=DEED18%20Jun%202008%2009%3A07%3A39%3A410

“Disproportionality in Special Needs Education in England”:
http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1432372/disproportionality_in_special_needs_education_in_england/

“Why youngsters with ASD remain underrepresented in Special Education”:
http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1432389/why_youngsters_with_autistic_spectrum_disorders_remain_underrepresented_in_special/

“School leaves autistic kids out of Yearbook”:
http://www.kptv.com/education/16639257/detail.html

“Phoenix autism school holds 1^st graduation”:
http://news.ktar.com/?nid=6&sid=859575

“Schools’ finish signals beginnings, endings”:
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008806100337

“Finally at the summit”:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ny-skhirsch105721515jun10,0,4437004.story

“Jennifer Lopez – Lopez treats school kids to private concert”:
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/lopez%20treats%20school%20kids%20to%20private%20concert_1071806

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

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

Joanna Moorhead asks why do we hear so little of girls being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome? “It’s not just boys who are autistic”:
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/women/story/0,,2283569,00.html

“Bible program caters to special needs kids”:
http://www.powhatantoday.com/index.php/news/article/bible-program-caters-to-special-needs-kids/15730/

New Oklahoma Website “Website offers information on autism”:
http://newsok.com/web-site-offers-information-on-autism/article/3253789

TARC – New Support Group(Links) “Finding support by supporting others”:
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080610_11_A9_Anwspo208645

“Stressed military family finds haven in Oregon”:
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1212816313274810.xml&coll=7

“Help with autism under one roof”:
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/06/08/20080608edautism0608.html

Speech & Communication “Dubai autism center conducts 3-day workshop”:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2008/June/theuae_June205.xml&section=theuae&col=

Speech & Language Disorders “Speech block a parental nightmare”:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23854505-23289,00.html

“Grandfather builds browser to assist autistic grandson”:
http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=95620

“Time to say hurray!”:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2008/June/theuae_June424.xml&section=theuae

“Unique fishing event helps those with disabilities enjoy the outdoors”:
http://www.reporterherald.com/news_story.asp?ID=17274

“A-OK means fun for autistic campers”:
http://www.thestar.com/FreshAirFund/article/440164

“Autism support dogs”:
http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6705756&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

“Child expert on board for Zenith tower”:
http://www.ameinfo.com/159873.html

“You’re never too old to be a Dad”:
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.2333889.0.youre_never_too_old_to_be_a_dad.php

“Concept media releases AD/HD, autism, and LD programs”:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080616/20080616006210.html?.v=1

“Transition Information Network”:
http://www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk/page/1

ADD/ADHD

“Computer games to help kids with ADHD”:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23869261-23289,00.html

St John’s Wort “Extract doesn’t help ADHD, study says”:
http://www.wdsu.com/health/16561565/detail.html

“The value of hyperactive curiosity”:
http://confectionerynews.com/news/ng.asp?n=85921-st-john-s-wort-adhd-disclosure

“Hyperactivity gene helps nomadic tribesmen?”:
http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/005263.html

“ADHD treatment company in liquidation”:
http://news.smh.com.au/national/adhd-treatment-company-in-liquidation-20080617-2s4d.html

“Personal Stories and Anecdotes from Adults with ADD/ADHD”:
http://add.about.com/od/personalstorie1/Personal_Stories_and_Anecdotes.htm

“ADHD and Sleep”:
http://sleepdisorders.about.com/od/sleepandchildren/a/adhdrelax.htm

“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

BOOK  “ADD and Me: Forty Years in a Fog”

Author: Ken Patterson
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107774

SPORT

“Billerica Little League gives kids with disabilities a chance to swing away”:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/08/their_turn_at_the_plate/

NAS “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

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

Donna Williams “Donna and the Aspinauts, set to launch”:
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/64941

“Teen from Hampton lends her voice for autism”:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08162/888635-114.stm?cmpid=news.xml

ART

Jessica Park

A primarily self-taught artist, Jessica employs unique painting techniques to create art that both exemplifies and overcomes the obstacles she faces in daily life. Her work is well known and sought after. Jessica is represented by Pure Vision Arts, a division of the Shield Institute in New York City, and works primarily on commission. Her list of individual and group shows is impressive, and she has received numerous awards and recognition for her art.
http://www.jessicapark.com/

“Painting the world with a rainbow”:
http://www.folkart.org/mag/park/park.html

“Paint by magic: Jessica Park is known for her “Pop Architectural” works – not her disability”:
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-7782716_ITM

“The Jessica Park Project”:
http://campus.mcla.edu/park_project/exhibition.php

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

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“Saving Sabine”:
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/wellbeing/story/0,,2285062,00.html

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

BOOKS

“Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disiabilities: A Guide for Parents and Professionals”

Author: Lisa A. Kurtz
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108269

“All Dogs Have ADHD”

Author: Kathy Hoopmann
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106517

“Providing Practical Support for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supported Living in the Community”

Author: Denise Edwards

Foreword by E. Veronica Bliss
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105770

“Autism, Discrimination and the Law”

Author: James Graham
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106272

“Asperger Syndrome and Social Relationships: Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome”

Edited by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106470

“Dasha’s Journal: A Cat Reflects on Life, Catness and Autism”

Author: T.O. Daria
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105862

“Art Therapy and Anger”

Edited by Marian Liebmann
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843104254

“Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying; Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World”

Author: Rebekah Heinrichs
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9918.htm

“Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth”

Author: Jackie Marquette, Ph.D.
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9992.htm

“Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between”

Edited by Liane Holliday Willey

Foreword by Luke Jackson
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107422

“Adam’s Alternative Sports Day: An Asperger Story”

Author: Jude Welton
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843103004

“Mozart and the Whale: An Asperger’s Love Story”

Authors: Jerry Newport, Mary Newport

Contributor: Johnny Dodd
http://www.amazon.com/Mozart-Whale-Aspergers-Love-Story/dp/074327282X

“Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant”

Author: Daniel Tammet
http://www.amazon.com/Born-Blue-Day-Extraordinary-Autistic/dp/B0018SY6KI/ref=pd_sim_b_title_1

“Women From Another Planet?: Our Lives in the Universe of Autism”:

Editor: Jean Kearns Miller
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=16210

In closing, for the animal lovers among  us…
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080515-pandas-quake.html

“How well do you know your cities?”

As part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveller magazine, you’re invited to enjoy a fun, interactive WorldWise Quiz. Challenge yourself and friends, learn interesting facts, and have some fun! 20 cities and a series of 10 multiple choice questions:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/london-quiz.html

Till next time,

Take Care,

Julie