www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Father held on $1 million bond in son’s shooting death … A father allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son with a pistol inside the family’s home … The boy had a neurobiological disorder similar to autism called Asperger’s syndrome.”:

http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/09/12/091308_1a_shooting_death_folo.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7

“Neighbors try to help family after autistic girl, 5, found drowned”:

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/west/epaper/2008/09/21/0921missinggirl.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=73

“Autistic kids allegedly cuffed, told to fight”:

http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=5825945&page=1

“Parents cleared in sex case file suit”:

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080912/NEWS03/809120414

“UK lawmaker seeks to deny education to children who aren’t vaccinated”:

http://www.naturalnews.com/024291.html

“Is this any way to treat our nation of carers?”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/14/socialcare.socialexclusion

Seizures “Dog saves owner’s life by dialling 911”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080915/twl-dog-saves-owner-by-dialling911-3fd0ae9.html

“Sherwoods enters into partnership with Dubai Centre for Special Needs”:

http://www.ameinfo.com/168994.html

NAS Cymru Project Ty Mynydd “New home in Neath is a first for autism”:

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/news/New-home-autism/article-337663-detail/article.html

“Mother raises son’s care concern”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7617120.stm

“Rights for the disabled – Congress approves landmark protections for disabled workers”:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/21/AR2008092101645_pf.html

“No rise in MMR jab uptake”:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/no-rise-in-mmr-jab-uptake-941144.html

“Businesses win equality awards”:

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/3695230.Businesses_win_equality_awards/

“McKinnon on the edge as home secretary mulls plea”:

http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/09/15/232305/mckinnon-on-the-edge-as-home-secretary-mulls-plea.htm

“Autism convention in Kettering gives a personal persepctive of late diagnosis”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17498

“Take part in a NAO survey into service provision for adults on the spectrum”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1895&a=17525

“TalkTalk’s Forever Story receives over 3,800 entries in a month”:

http://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2008-09-24-TalkTalk-s-Forever-Story-receives-over-3-800-entries-in-a-month

RESEARCH

“Autism is caused by a ‘supercharged’ mind, scientists claim”:

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=2&ContentID=98377

“Autism may be missed in girls”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7616555.stm

“Girls with mild autism less likely to be identified than boys, Royal College of Psychiatrists”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121516.php

“Creative thinking nets Stanford researchers two NIH Pioneer Awards, Three New Innovator Awards”:

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/creative-thinking-nets-stanford-researchers/story.aspx?dist=hppr&guid=%7B8CD963ED%2DACB5%2D40F3%2DB68B%2DE945104CE1E5%7D

“Using the theory of mind to diagnose autism”:

http://www.helium.com/items/697390-using-the-theory-of-mind-to-diagnose-autism

“How autism affects a child’s development”:

http://www.helium.com/items/1147534-autistic-children-and-their-development

“Free event to explore autism, addiction and schizophrenia”:

http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/1233130.html

“Suicide attempt a depressing drug side effect”:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24371631-23289,00.html

“Fearless mice are neglectful mothers but social butterflies”:

http://scienceblogs.com/notrocketscience/2008/09/fearless_mice_are_neglectful_mothers_but_social_butterflies.php?utm_source=sbhomepage&utm_medium=link&utm_content=channellink

“Critical early step of memory formation discovered by John Hopkins neuroscientists”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121543.php

“Do supercharged brains give rise to autism?”:

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19926741.700-welcome-to-my-world.html?feedId=health_rss20

“A new window on mental disorders”:

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=eyes-mental-disorders

“The Global Learning Series to raise understanding and awareness of autism and autism spectrum disorders”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121723.php

“Study finds people with Fragile X, carriers likely to have additional conditions”:

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/544414/?sc=rsmn

“More NHS/University research deals announced”:

http://www.pharmatimes.com/UKNews/article.aspx?id=14358

EDUCATION

“Postgraduate certificate in Asperger syndrome – last chance to apply”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=456&a=5441

“Q & A: Prepping kids with disabilities for College”:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94728606&ft=1&f=1007

“TreeHouse report reveals inconsistencies in educational provision for autistic children”:

http://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2008-09-11-TreeHouse-report-reveals-inconsistencies-in-educational-provision-for-children-with-autism

“What big shake-up spells for Bristol schools”:

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/big-shake-spells-Bristol-schools/article-317770-detail/article.html

“Charter School only teaches autistic students”:

http://wcco.com/local/lionsgate.academy.autism.2.816600.html

“Harvey raises £2,500 for Corbets Tey School PFA … The school caters for children aged from four to 16 years who have many different syndromes and other learning needs (including Autism and communication difficulties).”:

http://www.info4security.com/story.asp?sectioncode=16&storycode=4120653&c=1

“Hairdresser to support Hazel Court School”:

http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/Hairdresser-to-support-Hazel-Court.4495140.jp

EMPLOYMENT

“Lynn’s SPED seeks 2 new teachers”:

http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2008/09/12/news/news10.txt

“Expressions of interest – Able Autism Specialist …”:

http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/09/18/109461/expressions-of-interest-able-autism-specialist-health-service-a-multi-disciplinary-specialist.html

“Lead Nurse Specialist – This is your opportunity to provide a genuinely nurse-led service at a highly regarded specialist school for children with autistic spectrum disorders.”:

http://www.nursingtimes.net/jobs/jobdetails.html?id=269920

UK: NAS Prospects Employment Service “Employment training courses for autistic adults”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1342&a=17008

“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

BANGLADESH Autism Welfare Foundation(AWF) “Eid fair of autistic children … The scenario of autistic children of Bangladesh is very dismal. Most of the children are not diagnosed. Many diagnosed cases are totally ignorant of any training or education programme to educate autistic children. The AWF established on April 4, 2004 with the aim to give training and education to the autistic children to perform their maximum strengths and interests to making them able to support themselves.”:

http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/09/17/news0682.htm

“NAS opens new branch in Bexhill”:

http://www.bexhillobserver.net/news/New-help-for-autism.4477583.jp

“ASAN in Salon.com”:

http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/09/18/lynn_harris/index.html

“Open Day at Police Headquarters for local disabled communities”:

http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/LocalPages/NewsDetails.aspx?nsid=14110&t=1&lid=5

“Community to help autistic triplets”:

http://www.capitalcentral.com/site/news.cfm?dept_id=68844&BRD=1709&rfi=6&newsid=20126255

“Charity aims to fulfill ‘Star Trek’ dream”:

http://www.trektoday.com/news/220908_03.shtml

Temple Grandin “Horizon: The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow”:

http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/125248/detail/

“Autistic women: a life more ordinary”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2008/09/21/st_autism.xml

“Missing the cues”:

http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080915/ART/831222737/-1/NEWS

Emma Noble “Why are the Majors ignoring my autistic son?”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1054730/Emma-Noble-Why-Majors-ignoring-autistic-son.html

“Noble Vs Major: Sir John and Lady Major deny claims they are ignoring their autistic grandchild”:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/noble-vs-major-sir-john-and-lady-major-deny-claims-they-are-ignoring-their-autistic-grandchild-929875.html

“Why a grandparent’s love is so to be treasured”:

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/featuresopinon/display.var.2446976.0.Why_a_grandparents_love_is_so_to_be_treasured.php

“Family Travel – Bypassing the roadblocks …”:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/travel/14heads.html?em

“Consider the Ninetendo Wii for autistic kids”:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58580.asp

“Water(for Work and Home) wins wellbeing business”:

http://foodbev.com/ArticleDetail.aspx?contentId=1487

“Picking through the landfill”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/15/digitalmedia.sciencenews?gusrc=rss&feed=science

“OCD and the WWW”:

http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/personal_tech/article4742344.ece

Dyspraxia “Daniel Radcliffe: breaking dyspraxia’s spell”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2008/09/15/hdyspraxia115.xml

ISRAEL

“Sulam Israel”:

http://sulamisrael.org/index.htm

“Alei Siach – Changing Lives for Young Autistic People in Israel”:

http://www.alei-siach.org.il/index.html

“Ami Oach – “Who says autism’s a disease?”:

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/876283.html

Haifa, Israel “The BioHug – a new invention …”:

http://autismconnect.org/news.asp?section=00010001&itemtype=news&id=6251

“Israel Facts, travel videos, flags & photos”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_israel.html

“Photo Gallery: Life in Jerusalem”:

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

“Fun Things to do with Kids in Israel”:

http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/Israel/israel.htm

“Israel on Wikipedia”:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel

Israeli Society for Autistic Children (ALUT)
3 Habonim Street, Ramat-Gan 52462
ISRAEL
tel: +972 (0)3 612 6120
fax: +972 (0)3 612 6123
e-mail: Alut_il@netvision.net.il
Website: http://www.alut.org.il

ADD/ADHD

“Doctors urged to stop use of Ritalin for under-fives”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/24/children.health

“Ty Pennington on ADHD”:

http://www.13wham.com/content/news/thismorning/story.aspx?content_id=304f3946-d0a3-420e-ba47-a13a25166dbd

“Teens in pill-popping frenzy”:

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,24347101-23272,00.html?from=public_rss

“More attention needed on ADHD in school – over 80% of the teachers surveyed wanted more ADHD training, UK”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122171.php

“Majority of teachers have difficulty understanding and managing ADHD”:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=121519

“Addrenex Pharmaceuticals announces positive Phase III clinical results for Clonicel to treat ADHD”:

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=109349&full=1

“European project to study relationship between ADHD and substance abuse”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122167.php

“ADHD a challenge for spouses too … But John Capel says there are numerous “positives” about being married to someone with ADHD.

Cass Brown Capel “She’s a stimulus seeker,” he says. “So there’s constantly new (adventures) to do.”:http://www.sacbee.com/health/story/1229847.html

Cass Brown Capel “The moment of focus”:http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/1229884.html

“Boys as socially aggressive as girls: Study”:

http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=9042007

“Adult ADHD study underway in KS”:

http://www.kansascw.com/Global/story.asp?S=9014846

“ADHD parenting class comes to Stevens Point”:

http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080910/SPJ0101/80910123/1657&located=RSS

“What challenges do children with ADD/ADHD experience in groups?”:

http://add.about.com/b/2008/09/01/what-challenges-do-children-with-add-adhd-experience-in-groups.htm

“Dallas forum will focus on autism, ADHD”:

http://www.star-telegram.com/dallas_news/story/905944.html

“Author, psychiatrist to speak on ADD/ADHD”:

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/1159041,6_1_NA12_SPEAKER_S1.article

“Depression, ADHD, and cocaine”:

http://scienceblogs.com/neurotopia/2008/09/depression_adhd_and_cocaine.php

“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

“Lego’s royal run for autism”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17476

“Jane set her sights on Machu Picchu fund-raising trek”:

http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/Jane-set-her-sights-on.4468902.jp

“The 5k Santa run – 7^th December”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=17187

“Flora London Marathon 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16315

“It’s back! The London to Paris Bike Ride 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=17061

“Cycle India 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16806

“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

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

Savoy Theatre, London ~ October 5, 2008 ~ 6pm “Jools Holland duets with Derek Paravacini in London West End autism benefit concert”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17478

ART

Artist: Dylan Scott Pierce

Dylan Scott Pierce(born ca. 1986) is an American child prodigy who excels at painting.
His work consists primarily of animal and natural imagery.

Pierce’s work has been compared to Henri Rousseau’s in its illustration of the absurdity of man’s self-imprisonment in the menagerie of form. His work has been featured on QVC, profiled by a publication of the National Geographic Society, and he has a partnership with SeaWorld. He is also a photographer who did work in that field during safaris in Africa.

He is currently active in both conservation and autism issues.
[www.dylanpierce.com]
[www.artmeister.com]
[www.wallarthere.com]

http://www.123soho.com/artists/featured/f_artist_index_artist.phtml?artnum=artidv00616&initial=P

“NAS Christmas cards”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/christmascards

NAS “Enter our Creativity Competition – closing date for entries Tuesday 30^th September”:

http://www.think-differently.org.uk/Whats%20going%20on/Latest%20news/Events/Enter%20our%20Creativity%20%20Competition.aspx

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“And the Emmy goes to …”:

http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/local/article/and_the_emmy_goes_to/21554/

“NAS helps ‘Rain Man’ open in West End”:

http://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2008-09-19-Play-version-of-Rain-Man-opens-in-west-End

“Rain Man, with Josh Hartnett and Adam Godley, opens in London Sept. 19”:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121492.html

“Playbill News: An August Autumn: A Preview of the Fall 2008 London Season – One of the most talked-about West End commercial productions is the stage reworking of the Dustin Hoffman-Tom Cruise film Rain Man, about young hotshot Charlie Babbitt and his autistic savant older brother Raymond. The show stars film actor Josh Harnett (making his West End debut) as Charlie and Adam Godley as Raymond, and has already experienced its share of bumps. Original director David Grindley left during early rehearsals, and his duties were taken over by director/playwright Terry Johnson. Recently, it delayed its opening date from Sept. 9 to Sept. 19.”:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121150.html

“True Stories: Her Name Is Sabine – Watch Online”:

http://www.channel4.com/video/brandless-catchup.jsp?vodBrand=true-stories-her-name-is-sabine&brand=True%20Stories:%20Her%20Name%20Is%20Sabine

Stephen Wiltshire “The Human Camera”:

http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=304831

“Chocolate (UK BD) in November”:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=68949

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

BOOKS

“Staying in the Game”

Author: James W. Loomis, Ph. D.

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9007.htm

“Asperger Syndrome and Employment: Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome”

Edited by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106487

“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

“What’s That Look on Your Face? All About Faces and Feelings”:

Author: Catherine S. Snodgrass

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9012.htm

“A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome: Solution Focused Approaches”

Authors: E. Veronica Bliss and Genevieve Edmonds

Foreword by Bill O’Connell

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105138

“DVD helps autistic kids read emotions – Working with UK actor Stephen Fry, the researchers and media experts have created a remarkable series of 15 short animated stories that are transporting autistic children into a world where they can explore simple emotions such as happy, sad, angry and afraid, as well as more complex ones like sorry, tired, joking and unfriendly.”:

http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20082209-18188.html

“Toy faces teach emotion to autistic kids”:

http://www.livenews.com.au/Articles/2008/09/22/Toy_faces_teach_emotion_to_autistic_kids

Robotics

Pedal Power

A Japanese company has unveiled its latest robot which is well-balanced enough to ride a unicycle.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/itn/20080924/twl-japanese-robot-has-peddle-power-41f21e0.html

Video game

“Pedal-Powered Japanese Roller Coaster”

The skycycle at Washuzan Highland Park in Okayama … these are dotted around Japan and also found in LegoLand California

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/strange-pedal-powered-japanese-roller-coaster

“Bizarre pedal powered things”:

http://www.oobject.com/category/bizarre-pedal-powered-things/

In closing, we take a look at the site “Israel Around You” which offers creative kits, projects and products catering for the early childhood to adult age ranges, that serve to bring an experience of Israel to people throughout the world in simple and meaningful ways.

http://www.israelaroundyou.com/

Hope you enjoyed the read.

Take Care,