www.aspie-editorial.com

 

HEADLINES

“Mother and disabled daughter found dead”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100802/tuk-mother-and-disabled-daughter-found-d-45dbed5.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1299665/Mother-disabled-daughter-dead-home.html?ITO=1708&referrer=yahoo

“Mother ‘determined’ to care for daughter alone”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-10884524

“Langhorne care center sanctioned after autistic man’s heat death”:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20100806_Langhorne_care_center_sanctioned_after_autistic_man_s_heat_death.html

“State official calls autistic man’s death totally avoidable”:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20100805_State_official_calls_autistic_man_s_death__totally_avoidable_.html

“Autistic man who died in hot van was mother’s ‘sweet little boy”:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20100730_Autistic_man_who_died_in_hot_van_was_mother_s__sweet_little_boy_.html

“Dad: Neglect caused autistic son’s death in van”:

http://www.examiner.com/a-2751634~Dad__Neglect_caused_autistic_son_s_death_in_van.html

“Disabled woman may have starved to death after carer mother died suddenly”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1299665/Disabled-woman-starved-death-carer-mother-died-suddenly.html?ITO=1708&referrer=yahoo

“Missing 3-year-old autistic boy found safe”:

http://www.myfoxmaine.com/news/Missing-3-Year-Old-Autistic-Boy-Found-Safe-99746844.html

“Officials seek cause of fatal Phila. Blaze”:

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100809/NEWS01/8090318/Officials-seek-cause-of-fatal-Phila.-blaze

“Council branded ‘barbaric’ by family of man wrongly taken by social workers”:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/council_branded_barbaric_by_family_of_man_wrongly_taken_by_s.htm

“Boy taken from family for being a fussy eater”:

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/192026/Boy-taken-from-family-for-being-a-fussy-eater

“Melbourne mum jailed for $15m fraud”:

http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/08/09/Melbourne_mum_jailed_for_15m_fraud_496815.html

“Autistic boy’s dad’s restaurant attack”:

http://www.newsradio610.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=122821&article=7457202

“Minister Molony announces 2.6m Euros in Innovation grants for Disability & Mental Health, Ireland”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/minister_moloney_announces_26m_euros_in_innovation_grants_f.htm

NAS “Autism charity raises the bar for legal campaigning, UK”:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=196152

“Families have chance to shape Autism Act”:

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8306395.Families_have_chance_to_shape_Autism_Act/?ref=rss

“Council chief’s passionate plea for re-think on special needs cuts”:

http://www.lisburntoday.co.uk/news/Council-chiefs-passionate-plea-for.6449174.jp

“PwC responded to illness with scepticism, tribunal told”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-10780911

“Grandfather David Godfrey plans to hand a petition to the Prime Minister at Downing Street within a month, calling for a specialised city children’s centre to be saved”:

http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Petition-PM/article-2478467-detail/article.html

“Jeremy Clarkson in ‘special needs’ row”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/jeremy_clarkson_in_special_needs_row.htm

“Autistic man faces losing the dog he’s bonded with”:

http://www.760kfmb.com/Global/story.asp?S=12887436

“Ivar Lovaas dies”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ivar_lovaas_dies.htm

HEALTH & RESEARCH

“Adult diagnosis by brain scan”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/adult_autism_diagnosis_by_brain_scan.htm

“Autism: Lack of evidence for antidepressants, study concludes”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/autism_lack_of_evidence_for_antidepressants_study_conclude.htm

“Unlocking the genetic secrets of autism”:

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20100730/autism-genetic-100731/

“Eye movement tests show family autism link”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/eye_movement_tests_show_family_autism_connection.htm

“Babies may show signs of autism”:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-08-09-autism-babies_N.htm

“Teaching autistic kids to read facial expressions”:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/sns-health-teaching-autistic-kids,0,2702417.story

“Cardiff study aims to uncover source of sensory problems in autism”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/cardiff_study_aims_to_uncover_source_of_sensory_problems_in_.htm

“Abnormal auditory forward masking pattern in the brainstream response of individuals with Asperger syndrome”:

http://www.citeulike.org/group/12655/article/7558988

“Mommy not always dearest during treatment for eating disorders”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/mommy_not_always_dearest_during_treatment_for_eating_disorde.htm

“Scientists identify new drug for Fragile X Syndrome”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/scientists_identify_new_drug_strategy_for_fragile_x_syndrome.htm

“AACAP announces release of Parents’ Medication Guide for Bipolar Disorder in Children & Adolescents”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/aacap_announces_release_of_parents_medication_guide_for_bip.htm

“Bipolar Disorder linked to other neurological disorders?”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bipolar_disorder_linked_to_other_neurological_disorders.htm

“High rate of eating disorders in Bipolar patients”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/high_rate_of_eating_disorders_in_bipolar_patients.htm

“Ketamine may give temporary relief for Bipolar patients”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ketamine_may_give_temporary_relief_for_bipolar_patients.htm

“EEG predicts success of medications used in Schizophrenia”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/eeg_predicts_success_of_medications_used_in_schizophrenia.htm

“The role of mentalization in Borderline Personality Disorder”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/the_role_of_mentalization_in_borderline_personality_disorder.htm

“Results of pilot study published in Journal Music and Medicine reveal the Listening Program helps children with Down Syndrome improve speech skills”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/results_of_pilot_study_published_in_journal_music_and_medici.htm

“Mental health: are we all sick now?”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10787342

“Mental health diagnoses mask the real problems”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jul/29/mental-health-diagnostic-manual

“Self-harm figures ‘set to rise’ in Manchester”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-10817395

“Depression – the illness that’s still taboo”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/aug/02/depression-mental-health-breakdown

“12 depression busters for divorce”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/12_depression_busters_for_divorce.htm

 

“12 depression busters for caregivers”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/12_depression_busters_for_caregivers.htm

 

“Sibling relationships strengthen mental and life skills”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/sibling_relationships_strengthen_mental_and_life_skills.htm

 

“Your take on others reflects your own emotional stability”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/your_take_on_others_reflects_your_own_emotional_stability.htm

 

“Seven hours sleep a night best for health/Tired on Mondays? Sleep more on weekends”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/seven_hours_sleep_a_night_best_for_healthtired_on_mondays_.htm

 

“Cumulative sleep deprivation harms brain and body”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/cumulative_sleep_deprivation_harms_brain_and_body.htm

 

“Thank your thalamus for a good night’s sleep”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19277-thank-your-thalamus-for-a-good-nights-sleep.html

 

“Antisocial behavior linked to genes and environment”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/antisocial_behavior_linked_to_genes_and_environment.htm

 

“Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS)”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/recovering_from_chronic_fatigue_syndromecfs.htm

 

“Name that Phobia: Fear of Balloons = Globophobia”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/name_that_phobia_fear_of_balloons__globophobia.htm

 

“Adult behavior follows childhood personality”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/adult_behavior_follows_childhood_personality.htm

 

“Gain and Loss in Optimistic Versus Pessimistic Brains”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gain_and_loss_in_optimistic_versus_pessimistic_brains.htm

 

“Personality traits linked to mental illness & hazardous alcohol usage in Doctors”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/personality_traits_linked_to_mental_illness__hazardous_alco.htm

 

“Redefining sexual discrimination”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/redining_sexual_discrimination.htm

 

“Inception and dangerous ideas in relationships”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/inception_and_dangerous_ideas_in_relationships.htm

 

“8 ways to stop holding a grudge”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/8_ways_to_stop_holding_a_grudge.htm

 

“Difficult pregnancy increases depression risk”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/difficult_pregnancy_increases_depression_risk.htm

 

“Can money buy happiness?”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/can_money_buy_happiness.htm

 

“5 tips to end the summer well”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/5_tips_to_end_the_summer_well.htm

 

“Is Big Pharma abandoning psychiatry?”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/is_big_pharma_abandoning_psychiatry.htm

 

“Online Tests for Inquisitive Minds: the Autism Spectrum Quotient”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-52399-Cleveland-Autism-Examiner~y2010m8d9-Online-Tests-for-Inquisitive-Minds-the-Autism-Spectrum-Quotient?cid=channel-rss-Health

 

“Internet counseling aids mental health”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/internet_counseling_aids_mental_health.htm

 

“New theory on humor”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/new_theory_on_humor.htm

 

“Virtual Hospital”:

http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/

EDUCATION

“Teachers head back to class this summer”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/teachers_head_back_to_class_this_summer.htm

“Rethink Autism helps schools serve more autistic students despite shrinking budgets”:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rethink-autism-helps-schools-serve-more-students-with-autism-despite-shrinking-budgets-99748079.html

“Decision to move Jackson Elementary autism class to be made today”:

http://www.ledger-dispatch.com/news/newsview.asp?c=272555

“Overcoming reading-comprehension difficulties in children: Training program can help”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/overcoming_readingcomprehension_difficulties_in_children_t.htm

“Special needs … For months now, a group of parents have been challenging the adequacy of services offered to students with autism in Redlands Unified School District.”:

http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/ci_15706057?source=most_emailed

“It’s that time again: For College”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/its_that_time_again_for_college.htm

EMPLOYMENT

“Jobs cash for autistic people in Scotland”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/jobs_cash_for_autistic_people_in_scotland.htm

“Hampton teen Bella Tommey takes pop-up cafe idea to 10 Downing Street”:

http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/8302180.Teen_wins_PM_s_support_for_autism_project/?ref=rss

“Single benefit payment among ‘radical’ welfare plans”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10807098

“Some standardized employment tests may be biased”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/some_standardized_employment_tests_may_be_biased.htm

 

“How to support someone who is unemployed: Seven steps to making a difference”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/how_to_support_someone_who_is_unemployed_seven_steps_to_mak.htm

 

“Creative Support Ltd”:

http://www.creativesupport.co.uk/

“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.”:

http://www.autlabs.com/

Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Company”:

http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.html

“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.autism.org.uk/our-services/employment-support/prospects-for-job-seekers.aspx

“AutismJobs”:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs

http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009

“Employment within the NAS”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/en-gb/working-with/a-career-in-autism/career-opportunities-with-the-nas.aspx

For further employment information, please view”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Reno Williams: Autistic Cape Coral boy, 12, advocate”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/reno_williams_autistic_cape_coral_boy_12_advocate.htm

“Washington Times Communities: “Autistic” or “Person with Autism”?:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/washington_times_communities_autistic_or_person_with_aut.htm

“Neurodiversity: An Interview with Dr. Thomas Armstrong”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/neurodiversity_an_interview_with_dr_thomas_armstrong.htm

“Celebrating females on the Autism Spectrum”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/celebrating_females_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm

“The medical labels bias, ctd”:

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2010/08/the-medical-labels-bias-ctd.html

“New store caters to caretakers of autistic children”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/new_store_caters_to_caretakers_of_autistic_children.htm

“Finding faith in technology”:

http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4367933

“Autistic teen competes with best”:

http://myarklamiss.com/fulltext?nxd_id=69015

“The importance of bed time routines with your autism spectrum child”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-42684-Newark-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2010m7d29-The-Importance-of-Bed-Time-Routines-with-your-Autism-Spectrum-Child

“Summer routines for autistic kids”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/summer_routines_for_autistic_kids.htm

“Dora the Explorer and the secret of getting an autistic/sensory kid to transition”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-7542-NY-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2010m8d5-Dora-the-Explorer-and-the-secret-of-getting-an-AutisticSensory-kid-to-transition

“Camp stresses social skills for autistic kids”:

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/28/2010/august/02/camp-stresses-social-skills-for-kids-with-autism.html

Sensory Processing Disorder “It’s all too much for them to handle”:

http://www.sacbee.com/2010/08/01/2924200/its-all-too-much-for-them-to-handle.html#mi_rss=Living%20Here

“New store caters to caretakers of autistic children”:

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20107310365

Blindness “Second sight”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jul/31/candia-mcwilliam-second-sight-blindness

“Blind bank manager fails in land speed record bid”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-10828619

“Celebrating females on the autism spectrum”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-26516-SF-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2010m7d30-Females-on-the-Autism-Spectrum-Need-Representation-and-Support

Temple Grandin “Autism isn’t everything”:

http://www.kansas.com/2010/08/05/1433591/array0xd5224bc.html

“Understanding and managing emotions are important life and social skills”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-43538-Autism-Examiner~y2010m8d9-Understanding-and-managing-emotions-are-important-life-and-social-skills-for-children-with-autism

WASHINGTON

“The Autism Society Washington Chapter”

http://209.200.89.252/search_site/chapter_detail.cfm?program_id=23481

Washington State Capital, Olympia

“Disability Rights Washington”:

http://disabilityrightswa.org/

Reflections: Sunrise over the Yakima River, Seattle

“Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council”:

http://www.ddc.wa.gov/

Seattle in motion at sunset ~ The serpentine flow of traffic in motion reflects the pulse of the city, as if it were living and breathing. The Puget Sound is the city’s important shipping waterway and is shadowed by the Olympic Mountain Range to the West.

“DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities”:

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/

Library From Another Dimension: the downtown Seattle public library. Built by Rem Koolhass, this piece of modern architectural art is as amazing on the inside as it is outside.

“Washington Autism Advocacy”:

http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/

Point Robinson Lighthouse is a twin of the Alki Point Lighthouse located in West Seattle

“ADC Pathways to Employment”:

http://adcpathways.org/index.html

 Fantasy Seattle: View from Discovery Park, Seattle, with Mt. Rainier in the distance.

“Aspergers Northwest”:

http://www.aspergersnw.org/

Paradise Valley, Mt Rainier

“Asperger’s Syndrome Meetups near Seattle, Washington”:

http://aspergers.meetup.com/cities/us/wa/seattle/

Cherry Blossoms, Latona, Seattle

Japanese Cherry Tree, Bremerton, Washington

“Washington Guide”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/washington-guide/

The Museum of Glass, Tacoma: the Museum of Glass is located on the Tacoma, Washington waterfront. It houses many fine works from the world renowned glass master, Dale Chihuly. The exterior of the museum has an interesting profile; a steel cone that rises at an angle 90 feet in the sky, offsetting the buildings horizontal thrusts. The structure overlooks the waterfront and Puget Sound. Ironically, you can also see a real volcano in Mt. Rainier just off in the distance. In this studio, or hot shop, visitors to the Museum of Glass can watch the glass artists at work performing glass blowing demonstrations. There are areas to walk around the studio, as well as 130 seats to relax and watch the process for a while. Next to the museum is the Bridge of Glass which connects to the University of Washington Tacoma. The museum was designed by Arthur Erickson and opened in 2002.

Glass ceiling, Tacoma: Chihuly Glass bridge that goes over the freeway in Tacoma, Wa.

“Washington Facts”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/washington-facts/

Owl in the Window, Ruston, Tacoma

“Washington Map”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/washington-map/

 Gig Harbor Village in the snow: a picturesque little fishing village with Mt. Rainier looming behind it.

NG Traveler “Free Things To Do In Seattle”:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/free-city/seattle-text

Moses Lake, Washington

“Seattle, Washington Guide”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/seattle-washington/

The “Sleepless in Seattle” Houseboat is located at the very end of the pier and is supposedly the largest on Lake Union. Houseboat was up for sale back in 2008 (Tom Hanks not included):
www.seattlepi.com/local/360788_sleepless27.html

“Seattle Must-Dos”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/seattle-must-dos/

Ritzville, Washington Farmland:  a little east of Moses Lake

“Photo Gallery: Seattle City Life”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/seattle-photos-2/

“In a Cloud of Dust” ~  Wild horses near Goldendale Washington

“Seattle Quiz”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/seattle-quiz/

A Mother’s Patience -Native American mother & daughter,  Ellensburg Rodeo, Washington

 Teapot Dome Gas Station: Built in 1922 as comment on a former US Presidential scandal, this closed gas station outside Zillah is on the National Register of Historic Places

Peppers to Spice Up Your Life ~  Pepper strung for decoration found at the seattle pikes market

Pier 66 ~  Bell Street Pier and Cruise Ship Terminal, operated by the Port of Seattle, is an 11 acre complex on the downtown waterfront with plazas, restaurants, a pleasure craft marina and an interactive maritime discovery center.

The Space Needle is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and the symbol of Seattle. Located in Seattle Center, it was built for the 1962 World’s Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators — 2.3 million visitors in all for the World Fair. The Space Needle is 605 feet (184 m) high and 138 feet (42 m) wide at its widest point and weighs 9,550 tons. When it was completed it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.[1] It is built to withstand winds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h) and earthquakes up to 9.5 magnitude (which would protect the structure against an earthquake as powerful as the 1700 Cascadia earthquake) and has 25 lightning rods on the roof to prevent lightning damage.The Space Needle features an observation deck at 520 feet (160 m), the SkyCity restaurant at 500 feet (152 m), and a gift shop.

ADD/ADHD

“Garrett speaks about ADHD”:

http://www.savagepacer.com/news/activities/garrett-speaks-about-adhd-108

“10 things you may not know about ADHD”:

http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/849319/117620/ten-things-adhd

 

“2010 International Conference on ADHD”:

http://add.about.com/b/2010/08/10/international-conference-on-adhd.htm

 

ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)”- 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.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 those 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/index.html

 

“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

“Swimming Challenges ~ Includes Great Swim Series 2010(June – September 2010)”:

The Great Swim series is taking place at various locations during summer 2010. There will be four televised one-mile outdoor swims, staged in lakes, lochs and docks around the UK.

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2551

 

“10-kilometre runs”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1816

 

“Trek the Sahara – 5-25 March 2010 or 29 Oct-8 Nov 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2542

 

“Big Fun Run (See Link For UK Location Dates):

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2169

 

“Trek Mont Blanc – 26-30 August 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2604

 

“Victory for Autism Bike Ride – 11 September 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2409

 

“Land’s End to John O’Groat’s Bike Ride – 28 Sept-10 Oct 2010/3-15 May 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2605

 

“Royal Parks Half Marathon – 10 October 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2208&a=19143

 

“Trek Mount Kilimanjaro – 8-19 Oct 2010/2-13 Feb 2011/13-24 July 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2200

 

“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 Oct 2010/8-16 October 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2356

 

“Trek to Everest Base Camp – 5-21 November 2010/25 March – 10 April 2011/4-20 Nov 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354

 

“Trek to the Home of the Dalai Lama – 17-28 March 2011 and 15-26 Sept 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2602

 

“Trek the Inca Trail – 14-23 May 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863

 

“Icelandic Lava Trek – 20-24 July 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2611

 

“Sky Diving – All Year Round”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1726

MUSIC

“Autism & Music”:

http://www.musicforautism.org/aandm.php

Stephen Shore: Music for the Autistic Child”:

http://www.autismasperger.net/writings_music_for_the_child_with_autism.htm

 

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“Autistic artist shares his blessings”:

http://www.cathnewsindia.com/2010/08/02/autistic-artist-shares-his-%E2%80%98blessings%E2%80%99/

“Autist Spotlight: Poetry, pictures and music from ‘Artists and Autism”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-10971-Education-Collaboration-Examiner~y2010m7d31-Autist-Spotlight–Poetry–pictures-and-music-from-Artists-and-Autism

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 online”:

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“Ocean Heaven more ‘statement’ than ‘entertainment”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ocean_heaven_more_statement_than_entertainment.htm

“Burns Court Cinemas to host special movie screening of Toy Story 3 for autistic children”:

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100730/ARTICLE/7301032

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

BOOKS

“Alice Ricciardi von Platen: Upcoming Biography”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/alice_ricciardi_von_platen_upcoming_biography.htm

“Yen Yen has read “Born On A Blue Day”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/yen_yen_has_read_born_on_a_blue_day.htm

“Sue Townsend: ‘I hate it when people call me a national treasure”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2010/aug/01/sue-townsend-kate-kellaway

“Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety”

A Guide to Successful Stress Management

Nick Dubin

Foreword by Valerie Gaus

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108955

“Asperger Syndrome and Employment: A Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work”

Nick Dubin

With Gail Hawkins

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108498

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

Edited by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon

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

“Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence”

Nancy Perry

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109044

“The Girl Who Spoke with Pictures: Autism Through Art”

Eileen Miller

Foreword by Robert Nickel MD

Illustrated by Kim Miller

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108894

“Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers”

2^nd Edition

Julia Moor

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843106081

CINEMA

“The Expendables”

Release date: August 13, 2010. Worldwide

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8f9y_M8OWc&feature=fvst

Synopsis: THE EXPENDABLES is a hard-hitting action/thriller about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone, THE EXPENDABLES brings together a dynamic cast including Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_expendables/

“The Refuge” (Le Refuge)

Release date: August 13, 2010. Worldwide

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asmB8seoCYE

Synopsis: Mousse and Louis are young, beautiful, rich and in love. But drugs have invaded their lives. One day, they overdose and Louis dies. Mousse survives, but soon learns she’s pregnant. Feeling lost, Mousse runs away to a house far from Paris. Several months later, Louis’ brother joins her in her refuge.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_refuge_2010/

VIDEO GAMES

“Gran Turismo 5 (PS3) 3+

Release Date: November 2, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Gran-Turismo-5-PS3/dp/B002BWONDK/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep – Special Edition (PSP)

Release Date: September 10, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingdom-Hearts-Birth-Sleep-Special/dp/B003WT2798/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__23?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (Nintendo DS)

Release Date: August 20, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Friends-Hero-Rails-Nintendo/dp/B003WIZRXC/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__82?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Nintendo 3DS games tested”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/14242/

“Amazing game technology coming soon”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/14297/

“Medical School education from video games?”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/medical_school_education_from_video_games.htm

TECH

“Future On Display: Technology You’ll Want To Stroke”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19250-future-on-display-technology-youll-want-to-stroke.html

SCIENCE

“Moonless Sky Sets Stage For Dazzling Meteor Show”

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2010/08/moonless-sky-paves-way-for-daz.html

Take Care,

Julie

Sunrise twilight at Alki Beach, looking out across Puget Sound