Jan
19
HEADLINES
“Starved girl weighed 9kg at death: courtâ€:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/815506/jurors-to-hear-confronting-evidence
“Outrage and action over autistic child’s alleged abuseâ€:
http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=130355
“Coroner hears Connah’s Quay man’s death was due to heart disease … AN autistic man who appeared fit and active died from heart failure just over an hour after he was admitted to A&E at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and a bed could not be found on a ward for him. Christopher Bithell, 49, was timid and frightened at being examined and hospital staff recorded a massive increase in his heart rate.â€:
“UPDATE Devon,UK: Search launched for autistic youth/Found safe & wellâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/devon_uk__search_launched_for_autistic_youth.htm
“Plea to parents on measles as numbers hit a North East highâ€:
“Why the NHS is facing measles fightâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8057508.stm
“Police and prosecutors apologise to disabled victims of crimeâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/may/10/police-disabled-victims-apology
“Care worker could face jail after stealing cash from disabled and autistic clientâ€:
“Man with cerebral palsy can sue … A man with cerebral palsy who won a scholarship to Eton and went on to study at Cambridge has won the right to sue a health authority.â€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8038714.stm
“Ari Ne’eman in Newsweek on Eugenics and Neurodiversityâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ari_neeman_in_newsweek_on_eugenics_and_neurodiversity.htm
“Advocacy Progress: Senate Finance Committee includes LTSS in Proposed Benefits Coverageâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/fwd__advocacy_progress_senate_finance_committee_includes_l.htm
“Bullying Bill passes IL & NY Housesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/fwd__bullying_bill_passes_il__ny_houses.htm
UK “Key politicians attend autism seminar in the run up to the Autism Bill’s third readingâ€:
“Majority of families with disabled children face prejudiceâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/may/19/disability-children-prejudice-family-support
“John Bercow MP: Progress on special educational needsâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/11/20090514/tpl-john-bercow-mp-progress-on-special-e-0a1c1a1.html
TEXAS â€Speech, hearing workers could use legislative hand … For more than 75 years, May has been recognized as “Better Hearing and Speech Month†by the dedicated professionals who work to provide critical, life-changing help for the 49 million Americans of all ages and from all walks of life who struggle with some type of speech, language or hearing disorder. In Texas alone, it’s an estimated two million people.â€:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6423033.html
NAS “Gary McKinnon Update: Sign Our Petition Todayâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gary_mckinnon_update_sign_our_petition_today.htm
RESEARCH & HEALTH
“Asperger’s theory does about-face… A groundbreaking study suggests people with autism-spectrum disorders such as Asperger’s do not lack empathy – rather, they feel others’ emotions too intensely to cope.â€:
http://www.thestar.com/article/633688
“Blue-skies’ research finds proteins underlying Epilepsy, Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, I.D., Alzheimer’s & Huntingtonsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/blueskies_research_finds_proteins_underlying_epilepsy_de.htm
“New research under way to study treatment for older adults with Bipolar Disorderâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149292.php
“Omega-3 fatty acids and mood disorders: Integrative treatment strategies/Panic Attacks & Mood Disordersâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/omega3_fatty_acids_and_mood_disorders_integrative_treatmen.htm
“Most depressed adolescents go untreatedâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/most_depressed_adolescents_go_untreated.htm
“Online treatment for depression: Depresisâ€:
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/05/16/online-treatment-for-depression-deprexis/
“The internet helps teenagers with social relationshipsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/the_internet_helps_teenagers_with_social_relationships.htm
“Imaging study finds evidence of social orienting ability associated with brain abnormalities in autistic toddlersâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149858.php
“Researchers identify pathway to reactivate myelin repairâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149799.php
“Community-Based mental health programs improve youth performance and save millions in school costsâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149371.php
“West Virginia Gov. Manchin vetoes Medicaid Mental health reimbursement hike, promises $12.7M to improve systemâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149692.php
Tuberous Sclerosis & Epilepsy “Reigate boy, 4, on life changing ketogenic dietâ€:
UK National Epilepsy Week – May 17 “Apprentice star Katie Hopkins: Why I kept Sandhurst in the dark about my epilepsyâ€:
Seizures “Man goes to US over memory lossâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8041182.stm
“A Guy, a Car, Beyond Schizophreniaâ€:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/health/05case.html?ref=health
“Impaired brain plasticity linked to Angelman Syndrome Learning Deficitsâ€:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090510142547.htm
Angelman Syndrome “Disrupted gene causes mental retardationâ€:
University of Qld “Traditional kava extract eases anxiety and moderate depressionâ€:
OCD “WSO researcher finds connection between brain chemical and anxiety disorderâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ocd__wsu_researcher_finds_connection_between_brain_chemical.htm
“The study of a lifetime: What Makes Us Happy? … The project has followed two groups of men for almost seventy years, tracking physical and emotional health, opinions and attitudes, successes and failures, all in the hope of understanding what makes us happy.â€:
city.com/the_study_of_a_lifetime_what_makes_us_happy.htm
“Is happiness inheritable?â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/is_happines_inheritable.htm
“Sunlight linked to summer suicidesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/sunlight_linked_to_summer_suicides.htm
“Abstract: Drinking when feeling down can be harbinger of co-occuring depression and alcohol dependenceâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/abstract__drinking_when_feeling_down_can_be_harbinger_of_co.htm
Free Online Handbook “Rethinking Drinkingâ€/Recognizing an alcohol problem in yourselfâ€:
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=weblog&id=704&wlid=5&cn=14
“Cognition already seriously impaired in first episode of schizophrenia … Washington — Significant and widespread cognitive problems appear to exist in schizophrenia in its earliest phase, making it very hard for people with the disorder to work, study or be social, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.â€:
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/
EDUCATION
“GAO Report: Widespread Special Needs abuse in US schoolsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gao_report_widespread_special_needs_abuse_in_us_schools.htm
“Duncan to ask state school chiefs about the restraints used by teachers on disabled kids … In one case, a 4-year-old autistic girl born with cerebral palsy was strapped to a chair for throwing tantrums when she needed to use the bathroom, according to findings by the Government Accountability Office. She came home with bruises on her chest, calves and wrists, her mother told investigators.
At least 20 deaths since 1990 were attributed to restricted breathing tactics used as school discipline, the GAO report said.â€:
http://www.startribune.com/nation/45492502.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
“Autistic Davis boy left alone on school bus … A 3-year-old autistic boy sent by bus to his Davis preschool instead ended up alone Tuesday in a Woodland bus yard.â€:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30727566/
“Anger after incident with autistic boyâ€:
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/anger-after-incident-with-autistic-boy-26169.aspx
“School isn’t taking my son’s needs seriouslyâ€:
http://www.berrowsjournal.co.uk/news/4354878.School_isn_t_taking_my_son_s_needs_seriously/?ref=rss
“Ruane’s anger after Republic pulls plug on autism schoolâ€:
“Autistic children hit by fund cutsâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090519/tuk-autistic-children-hit-by-fund-cuts-f858358.html
Wales “Schools worry over autism supportâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8056043.stm
“John Bercow MP: Progress on Special Educational Needsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/john_bercow_mp_progress_on_special_educational_needs.htm
“Tuscaloosa teacher values autistic studentsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/tuscaloosa_teacher_values_autistic_students.htm
“Autistic pupil who was expelled becomes Malmesbury’s Young Citizen of the Yearâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/autistic_pupil_who_was_expelled_becomes_malmesburys_young_c.htm
“Special playground translates to success at school … NEW ORLEANS — One out of every 150 kids is born with autism, including 8-year-old Cole Cantrell. His mother, LeAnne Cantrell, knew kids with autism learned differently than other kids.â€:
http://www.wdsu.com/news/19465911/detail.html
“Jack Taylor launches sensory gardenâ€:
http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/press/2009/may/jack-taylor-launches-sensory-garden.en;jsessionid=4812F3064632CEA56DF0DE3F8B8096C0.node2
“Study: Multiplication is vexationâ€:
“School burnout suffered by one in five girls in Upper Secondary Schoolâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150284.php
“California homeschoolers need to pay attention to Prop 1A and 1B … We need to pay attention to 1A and 1B, and vote in a way that we think will benefit the community, so that homeschoolers, and everyone else, wins.â€:
“Graduation for home schoolersâ€:
Homeschooling “Focus on your child’s strengths and manage their weaknessesâ€:
“Green Dot founder’s startling new parent power proposal: Close down this school!â€:
EMPLOYMENT
“Goldsmiths, University of London – Unique Event held to discuss Autism & Employmentâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/goldsmiths_university_of_london__unique_event_held_to_disc.htm
“Voice for a new age … The young, relative unknown Scott Watkin, who has gone from supermarket shelf-stacker to learning disabilities co-tsar, tells David Brindle that his advisory role on developing strong advocacy is anything but tokenisticâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/may/20/interview-scott-watkin
Cambridgeshire, UK “SEN Teacherâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/jobDetailsGold.aspx?ac=2774586
“Job Vacancy: Head Teacherâ€:
Bradford Communication & interaction School This unique opportunity comes at a significant point of change in Bradford that will see 6 generic special schools and this specialist city wide school for 80 pupils aged 3-19 opening in April 2010. This specialist school will cater for children with severe and complex communication and interaction difficulties, most of whom will have a formal diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The children will also have severe learning difficulties. Governors wish to appoint a head teacher with appropriate experience to lead this newly established school, who will: * provide strong professional leadership and management * ensure high quality education and personalised learning for all pupils * deliver high standards of achievement in all areas of the school’s work * successfully manage change and develop a unique and inspirational environment. Closing date: 3 June 2009. Selection process: 2 & 3 July 2009. An enhanced disclosure check with the Criminal Record Bureau will be undertaken for this post. — For the detailed job vacancy description & application details see this link
http://www.publictechnology.net/article_avantgo.php?sid=20066
“Autelligent Laboratories
We believe all people have a contribution to make and deserve an opportunity to be productive.
With your caring and excellent help, we are creating jobs for the 40 million people worldwide who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Today less than one in five of us are currently employed. We are motivated and competent and we deserve equal employment. Help make this a reality.
Autelligent Laboratories is dedicated to creating a space where autistic software engineers can more than contribute, we can excel.â€:
Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Companyâ€:
http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.html
“Auties.orgâ€:
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.
“Prospectsâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=473&a=2348
“AutismJobsâ€:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=170
For further employment information, please viewâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Orange chief thrives on challenges … Phillipe Luxcey must be French slang for incurable adventurer… “In Cameroon, we sponsor the national soccer team. We are also helping the disadvantaged people in society; securing teachers for them, buying braille machines for the visually impaired and looking after orphans. Through the France Telecom Foundation, we have a programme targeted at diagnosing autism and helping autistic children,†he said.â€:
http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/220/680518
“Twin brothers worlds apartâ€:
http://www.bloggernews.net/120812
“DNA father James Watson’s ‘holy grail’ request … He is the scientific genius who jointly discovered the “secret of life”, the double helix structure of DNA, at the Cavendish laboratory in Cambridge. â€:
Foster Care “The most gratifying experience of our livesâ€:
SPAIN
Asociación de Padres de Niños Autistas (APNA)
C/ Navaleno 9
28033 Madrid
SPAIN
tel: +34 91 766 22 22
fax: +34 91 767 00 38
e-mail: apna@apna.es
Website: http://www.apna.es/
Associación Autismo Ciudad Real
Ronda del Carmen s/n
13003 Ciudad Real
SPAIN
tel: 34-(9) 26-256258
fax: 34-(9) 26-256258
Associacio de Pares amb Fills Autistes
3, Carrer Puigblanc
SP- Mataro (Catalunya)
SPAIN
tel: 34-3-790-3155
Associacio de Pares amb Fills autistes I caracterials de catalunya (APAFACC)
Ave. San Antonio 282 A 2n 2a
SP- 08026 Barcelona
SPAIN
tel: 34-3-43-51679, 34-3-43-51404
Associacio Del Centre Especializat de Reeducation d’autistes I caracteials (CERAC)
Av. San Antonio-Maria Claret 282 A 2n 2a
SP – 08026 Barcelona
SPAIN
tel: 34-3-435-1679
Associacio Nuevo Horizonte
Avda de la Communidad de Madrid, 43
SP- 28230 Las Rozas de Madrid
SPAIN
tel: 34-1-637-7455-7762
Associacion de Padres de Affectados de Autismo I Otras Psicosis Infantiles de Biskaia Apnabi
C/. Pintor Guezala 1-2
SP- 48015 Bilboa
SPAIN
tel: 34-4-475-5704
Associación de Padres de Niños Autistas de Cádiz (APNA-Cádiz)
Pintor Zuloaga, 19
11010 Cádiz
SPAIN
tel: 34-(9) 56-251420
fax: 34-(9) 56-251420
e-mail: madmac@tnet.es
Associacion Espanola de Padres de Ninos Autistos de Burgos
Calle Las Torres, s/n
SP- 09007 Burgos
SPAIN
tel: 34-23-91-42
Associacion Guipuzuoana de Autismo y Psychosis infantiles (GAUTENA)
P de Oriamendi, 3
Apartado 1000
SP- 20080 San Sebastian
SPAIN
tel: 34-43-215-344
Association de Padres de Personas Con Autismo-Autismo-Burgos
Calle Las Torres, s/n
SP-09007 Burgos
SPAIN
tel: 34-47-239-182
Centro Español del Autismo
Avda. Comunidad de Madrid, 43
28230 Las Rozas, Madrid
SPAIN
tel: 34(9)1-6377455
fax: 34(9)1-6377762
Federation of Parents’ Associations for the Protection of Autistic People in Spain
(Autismo-Espana)
Avda. Cumunidad de Madrid n 43
Ciudad de las Rozas
Madrid
SPAIN
tel: 91-637-7455 or 93-435-1404
Fundacio Tutelar Congost Autisme
C/Sant Antoni
Ma Claret 282, A, 2n, 2a
SP- 08041 Barcelona
SPAIN
tel: 34 (9) 3-435-1679
Fundacion Menela
Avda Marques de Alcedo, 19
SP-36203 VIGO
SPAIN
tel: 34-86-42-3433
Gautena
Apartado 1000
SP- 20080 San Sebastian
SPAIN
tel: 34-43-215-344
“Spain: Facts, Maps, Music, Photos etcâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_spain.html
“WorldWise Quiz: How well do you know Madrid?â€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/madrid-quiz.html
“Photo Galleries: Perrenial & Modern Madridâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/photos/places-madrid-gallery-1.html
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/photos/places-madrid-gallery-2.html
ADD/ADHD
“Paying attention to ADHD … What do German composer Ludwig van Beethoven and American Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps have in common?
These driven and highly focused individuals suffer from Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But what exactly is ADHD?â€:
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2009/may/20/yehey/life/20090520lif1.html
“Miss Wyoming 2008 and her struggles with AD/HD … Courtney says the best thing about having AD/HD is “the creativity, and the thinking outside the box–being able to take a problem and a situation and think about it in a totally separate way than anybody else would, I think, is a big asset to me.â€:
“Stress and alcohol – A marriage made in misery … Other studies suggest that chronic drinkers have symptoms similar to those seen in children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Children of those drinkers, this research concludes, have a higher incidence of actual ADHD.â€:
http://www.y95radio.com/marriage/0,4825,345761,00.html
“Health Q & A on Summer and ADHDâ€:
http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009905160579
New Educational DVD “Children warned over playing with fireâ€:
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/news/Children-warned-playing/article-979396-detail/article.html
“Actor recognized for talking about disorderâ€:
http://www.mississauganews.com/article/27182
ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)â€- This website provides patients, doctors, and other medical professionals with a comprehensive examination of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), side effects, and other safety information for both prescription and over-the-counter medications.. Our goal is to allow users of our website make informed decisions when taking (patients) or prescribing (doctors) drugs. We are providing unmatched information and analysis tools.
http://www.adverse-drug-reaction.net/
“adders.orgâ€
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 those affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
“ADDISS†The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
“ADDAâ€:
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
“CHADDâ€:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562
SPORT
“Judo expert selected for Special Olympics … A 17-year-old judo competitor from Brentry has been selected to represent his country at the Special Olympics in Leicester.
David Woodland, who has autism, first discovered the sport when he was eight and, despite numerous serious injuries, lives and breathes the sport.â€:http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Judo-expert-selected-Special-Olympics/article-963465-detail/article.html
“Marathon effort pays off for uncleâ€:
http://www.linlithgowgazette.co.uk/news/Marathon-effort-pays-off-for.5249336.jp
“Trek the Inca Trail – 22-31 May, 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863
“Trek Ben Nevis – 19-21 June, 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1971
“Flora London Marathon 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1823
“It’s back! The London to Paris Bike Ride 2009 – 15-18 Mayâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1860
5-8 June, 2009 “Five Countries Bike Ride – England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1970
“Racecourse Bike Ride – 12 July, 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2116
“Trek Hadrian’s Wall – 7-9 August, 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2088
“Trek Jordan 2009 – 10-14 Septemberâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1833
“Cycle India – 27 November – 6 December, 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1832
“Sky Diving”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1726
MUSIC
“Ladyhawke: Kiwi and proud of itâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ladyhawke_kiwi_and_proud_of_it.htm
Griffith Lodge(Residential home for autistic/deaf children) “Deaf students enjoy music lessons thanks to Children In Needâ€:
http://www.communitynewswire.press.net/article.jsp?id=5781390
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
Video [4:14] “Ping Lian Yeak, Autistic Savant Artist at age 12â€:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buktflGp0GE
“Bart Powersâ€
http://www.outsiderart.co.uk/bart.htm
GLIMPSE – the talents of the autism community
They are painters, sculptors and photographers; poets and storytellers; musicians and creators of amazing video games. They are kids, teens and adults. Last year, a new online publication arose to celebrate the talents of autistic individuals and other developmental disabilities: GLIMPSE, offered by ICDL (The Interdisciplinary Council of Developmental and Learning Disorders). In late 2008, Volume 2 of GLIMPSE was released, and was expanded into a print book and notecards. The works are serious, humourous, deeply personal and illuminating. See it for yourself, share it with others, submit your own/your child’s work for inclusion in Volume 3, to release later this year. Find information and ordering details at www.icdl.com
“ARTROOM ………where under 17s can make and display art onlineâ€:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Angelique Chrisafis meets actor Sandrine Bonnaire(My Sister Sabine)â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/angelique_chrisafis_meets_actor_sandrine_bonnairemy_sister_.htm
“Borough’s talent on show in short filmsâ€
Storage (a trailer) by David Lea
Jason is an autistic 19-year-old who obsessively boxes up everyday objects as a means of controlling his experiences. In a desperate attempt to communicate, the father uses these items to convey a message to his son.
http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/leisure/4364977.Film__Wandsworth_Film_Festival/
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
“NAS to benefit from children’s murder mysteryâ€:
http://www.pr.com/press-release/151511
“Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Dealing with Sensory Overloadâ€
Author & Illustrator: Jennifer Veenendall
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9037.htm
“Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilitiesâ€
Author: David B. Wiegan Foreword by Ron Rush
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843109228
“Amazingly … Alphie: Understanding and Accepting Different Ways of Beingâ€
Author: Roz Espin Illustrated by Beverley Ransom
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9927.htm
“Running on Dreamsâ€
Author: Herb Heiman
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9972.htm
“The New Social Story Bookâ€
Illustrated Edition by Carol Gray
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_T108_V102.htm
MOVIE
Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is a 2009 American adventure comedy film and the sequel to the American adventure comedy film Night at the Museum. The film stars Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Rami Malek, Hank Azaria, Alain Chabat, Bill Hader, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest and Steve Coogan. It is set for release on May 22, 2009, and is rated PG for mild action and brief language. It will be released in theaters and IMAX.
Synopsis:
When the Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the Smithsonian Institution, which comes to life. The museum houses the world’s largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams) flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone’s (Jon Bernthal) rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Fonzie’s jacket from Happy Days, the still from M*A*S*H and Archie Bunker’s lounge chair from All in the Family. When the museum pieces from the first film are attacked by Kahmunrah, an evil Pharaoh, Larry (Ben Stiller) breaks into the Smithsonian to save the old exhibits from New York (Such as Theodore Roosevelt and Dexter) from new exhibits (like General Custer, Napoleon Bonaparte, Al Capone, and even Darth Vader). Larry enlists the help of Amelia Earhart, whom he develops a romantic interest in, and together they try to put everything back in order.
http://www.nightatthemuseummovie.com/
VIDEO GAME
Ghostbusters: The Video Game (12+)
Release Dates
Release date(s) NA June 16, 2009[5]
EU June 19, 2009 (PS2, PS3), Late 2009 (Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP)[3]
Ghostbusters: The Video Game is an action game in development for the Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, and Xbox 360.[1] The PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions are being developed by Terminal Reality, while the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions are being developed by Red Fly Studio (developers of Mushroom Men) and the Nintendo DS version will be handled by Zen Studios.[6] In North America, all versions of the game will be published by Atari.[2] In Europe, Sony Computer Entertainment will publish the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 versions, while Atari will publish the other versions later in the year. [3]
The game is based on the Ghostbusters film franchise. Ghostbusters creator Dan Aykroyd has confirmed that the game is essentially Ghostbusters 3.[7]
The game’s storyline was written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the writers of the original films.[4][8] They, along with Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson, will also lend their voices and likenesses to the game. Several supporting cast members, such as William Atherton (Walter Peck), Brian Doyle-Murray (as the new mayor of New York, Jock Mulligan) and Annie Potts (Janine) have also signed on. However, Rick Moranis (Louis Tully) declined to end his retirement from acting to be a part of the game.[9] In addition, Sigourney Weaver will not be reprising her role of Dana Barrett.[10] Instead, Alyssa Milano will be playing the role of the new love interest in the game, Dr. Ilyssa Selwyn.[11]
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