www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Mother charged in murder of her autistic son”:

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09103010.html

“Child’s body found in Melbourne’s Yarra River”:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26286258-1243,00.html

“Family tell of anguish over son’s rail death”:

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Family-tell-of-anguish-over.5789007.jp

“Lancaster couple sentenced for endangering children”:

http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Lancaster-Couple-Sentenced-for-Endangering/Klm6-r6UmE6p-ctKNRi8vA.cspx?rss=50

“Care home driver jailed for abuse”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8345159.stm

“Ex-aide accused of abuse to face charges … A former middle school teacher’s aide who is accused of abusing an autistic boy by placing his head under water after he dozed off in class has returned to Great Falls to face charges.”:

http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/article_e9a488e8-cf55-11de-9f56-001cc4c002e0.html

“Parents losing children in loaded system”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8344410.stm

“Woman reportedly jailed over clerical error”:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/21490130/detail.html

“Deported mum flees homeland for Ghana”:

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=171691

“Council to appeal over ex-teacher’s court award”:

http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/10878/Council_to_appeal_over_ex-teacher_s_court_award.html

“Charges dropped against man accused of hitting boy”:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/updates/story/944238.html

“Support for disabled Carlisle man that social worker wanted arrested”:

http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/news/support_for_disabled_carlisle_man_that_social_worker_wanted_arrested_1_624592?referrerPath=home

“Court: Video clears coach in autistic child assault”:

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/yahoonews/story/777603.html

“Judge denies mom’s bid to exempt girl from school vaccine requirement”:

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/11/vaccine-suit/6137/

“Judge’s ruling allows autism helper dog in class”:

http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2009/11/11/ap/regional/us/us_autism_dogs_schools.txt

“Disability Community Letter to The House of Representatives”:

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

“Come help us protest against Autism Speaks in NYC ~ Tuesday November 17”:

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

“San Jose mom and 2-year-old kicked off Southwest Airlines flight”:

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/10/30/san_jose_mom_and_2yearold_kicked.htm

“The Government has Got to Get it Right”: A NAS response to the Public Accounts Committee Report on autistic adults, UK”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167539.php

“MPs answer to children at special Question Time”:

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

Gary McKinnon Updates “Gary McKinnon’s mother in tears after snub from Alan Johnson”:

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

“Gary McKinnon: amendment to law by peers could prevent repeat of extradition attempt”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/6510150/Gary-McKinnon-amendment–to-law-by-peers-could-prevent-repeat-of-extradition-attempt.html

“The disability paradox”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/nov/07/disabled-people-survey-discrimination

“Blind, autistic woman rakes yards to help pay for dental work”:

http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_0d0d3038-c9ce-11de-b586-001cc4c03286.html

“I’m blind, but I love the night/Blind Art Exhibition launched”:

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

RESEARCH & HEALTH

“Clinical tests begin on medication to correct Fragile X defect”:

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1778968/clinical_tests_begin_on_medication_to_correct_fragile_x_defect/index.html?source=r_health

“Study shows autistic kids have slower pupil responses”:

http://www.healthcarendiet.com/2009/11/11/study-shows-autistic-kids-have-slower-pupil-responses/

“Gene that ‘switches on’ ability to speak found by scientists”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6545295/Gene-that-switches-on-ability-to-speak-found-by-scientists.html

“One gene prevents chimps talking … The findings, reported in the journal Nature, may also help scientists understand how certain brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia disrupt speech.”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20091111/tsc-one-gene-prevents-chimps-talking-4b158bc.html

“Possible triggers for Pica”:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=107180

Pica “Kilo of metal found in Peruvian’s stomach: surgeon”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091111/tod-kilo-of-metal-found-in-peruvian-s-st-7f81b96.html

“Counting Sheep ~ Sleep Issues on the Spectrum”:

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

“Happy in the Land of Nod”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/happy-in-the-land-of-nod/story-e6frg8y6-1225795723029

“Sights and sounds of emotion trigger big brain responses”:

http://www.physorg.com/news176398397.html

“Sula Wolff: Child psychiatrist who made pioneering advances in her field”:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/sula-wolff-child-psychiatrist-who-made-pioneering-advances-in-her-field-1813213.html

“Asperger’s may be dropped from Diagnostic Manual”:

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

“Virtual game therapy helps child victims”:

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

“Fun learning for children – Health Education through Comics”:

http://www.medindia.net/news/Fun-Learning-for-ChildrenHealth-Education-through-Comics-60016-1.htm#at

Letters: “Failing the incapacity test”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/16/incapacity-benefit-autism-mental-illness

“National Stress Awareness Day: A professional approach to mental health at work”:

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

“In Honor of Veterans, 2009”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/in_honor_of_veterans_2009.htm

“PTSD: Genes & Environment may interact toinfluence risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Associated conditions of PTSD”:

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

“PTSD: Forget all about it: Erasing traumatic memories”:

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

“Synthetic cannabinoids may help PTSD patients”:

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

“Research tackles teen depression”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/research-tackles-teen-depression/story-e6frg8y6-1225794051756

“Coping with Emotions: Treating Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use”:

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

“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotter”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bps_research_digest_the_special_issue_spotter_3.htm

“5 emotional vampires and how to combat them”:

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

“First Impressions: When first impressions count/First impressions are important for trusting relationship”:

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

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

Will Hadcroft “My visit to More House School”:

http://www.willhadcroft.com/

“Parents tell Hellgate board bullying of special needs students must stop”:

http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_0db93d3a-c846-11de-b226-001cc4c03286.html

“Fla. Teacher suspended for autism vote reinstated”:

http://www.abc-7.com/Global/story.asp?S=11482953

Cambridgeshire “Special needs day school to open”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/8353390.stm

“All-boys schools are not the solution”:

http://www.chathamthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2157369

“FACT agency advocates for children with disabilities”:

http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2009/10/31/stcharles/news/1028stc-fact0.txt

“A haven for Bristol children lost in the system”:

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/homepage/haven-Bristol-children-lost/article-1480416-detail/article.html

“3D program helps autistic communicate(includes video[2:18]:

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/5895/1173328?cpt=8&title=health&wpid=2057

“The importance of Language Support for autistic children”:

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

“Study: Children on the autism spectrum have problem with handwriting”:

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

“Check out assistive devices”:

http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20091103/Lives/911039935/-1/XML

“Musical fun at school”:

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Musical-fun-at-school.5802586.jp

 

EMPLOYMENT

[UK] “Tackle work stress, bosses told”:

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

Glencraft “Disability firm into liquidation”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8344471.stm

“Workers with disabilities make up 22% of workforce”:

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/localnews/ci_13682727

“Client of the year: They helped me to find my own voice”:

http://www.gaffneyledger.com/news/2009-11-02/Front_Page/CLIENT_OF_THE_YEAR_001.html

“Give autistic teen a chance”:

http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/4711085._Give_autistic_teen_a_chance_/?ref=rss

“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.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

“Philip Greenall”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/nov/02/philip-greenall-obituary

“Robotics technology future is here”:

http://www.gazette.net/stories/11042009/busimlo184410_32544.shtml

“Secret millionnaire saves special needs project”:

http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/worthing-news/39Secret-Millionnaire39-saves-special-needs.5801783.jp

“Independent living: A disabled man and his personal assistants”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/nov/04/independent-living-disabled-personal-assistants

“Ian Birrell: Mind your language: words can cause terrible damage”:

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/ian-birrell-mind-your-language-words-can-cause-terrible-damage-1815641.html

“Weighted blankets – Full instructions”:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2265.asp

“Bonfire Night”:

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

Christmas Cards “Support the NAS this Christmas”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=20447

MACEDONIA

Macedonian Flag ~Learn more …  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Macedonia

Macedonian Scientific Society for Autism
Institute of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Faculty of Philosophy, Bull. Krste Misirkov b.b.,
1000 Skopje
REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
Tel: 389-2-3116520 (Ext.234)
Fax: 389-2-3118143
Email: vladotra@fzf.ukim.edu.mk
Website: http://mssa.org.mk/en/index.php

Skopje – Macedonia’s Capital

PORAKA “Republic Center for Support of Persons with Intellectual Disability”:

http://www.poraka.org.mk/en/declaration.htm

Samuil’s Fortress is in the old part of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, called the Ohrid Kale. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire, during the rule of Samuil in the middle-ages. Today, this historical monument is a major tourist attraction. It was renovated in 2003. According to recent excavations by Macedonian archaeologists, it was alleged that this fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification, dated to 4th century B.C., which was probably built by king Phillip II of Macedon.

SHARE-SEE “Self-Help & Advocacy for Rights and Equal Opportunities ~ South East Europe”:

http://www.share-see.org/infocus.htm

Located in Ohrid’s old town, Plaosnik is an utterly unique phenomenon: it was recently reconstructed, with loving attention to detail, precisely in the style of a Byzantine church, right down to the red bricks and mortar.  An early Christian sacral building dating from the 5th century was discovered here, built over the remains of an older antique building whose cistern was found in the atrium of the newly built temple. Today, Plaosnik is one of the most exhilarating Byzantine-style churches in Macedonia. Its floor is covered with mosaics of twenty wave-shaped tassel interspersed with the figures of flowers, birds and animals. The very fact of its reconstruction is evidence of the strong affection Macedonians still feel for their Byzantine heritage.  There are ongoing excavations. You’ll find lots of old mosaics with the figures of flowers, birds and animals from the 4th to 6th century. On October 10, 2007, a depot of approximately 2,383 Venetian coins was discovered by archaeologists while excavating the monastery. A prominent archaeologist of the Republic of Macedonian, Pasko Kuzman, stated that the coins are of special significance because they indicate that Ohrid and Venice were commercially linked.

The history of Plaosnik is really interesting:
plaosnik.com/

Heraclea Mosaic – 600 AD

“Macedonia – Facts, Information & History”:

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

Alexander III of Macedon (356–323 BC), popularly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: Μέγας Ἀλέξανδρος, Mégas Aléxandros), was a Greek king (basileus) of Macedon who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
Learn More …http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great

“Map of Macedonia”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/maps/map_country_macedonia.html

Stobi – Roman Ruins:
Beautiful mosaics at the ancient Roman site of Stobi in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).  There are many Roman ruins with beautiful mosaics throughout Macedonia, as well as in Bulgaria. “Stobi” is about 10 km north of Negotino, Macedonia.

Official Tourism Sites …

“Overview of Macedonia’s cities, cuisines, accommodations, restaurants, and more.”:

http://www.exploringmacedonia.com/

Macedonian Desert

“Information on music, theater, film, the performing arts, visual arts, and more in Macedonia.”:

http://www.culture.in.mk/

The town of Kastoria is a wonderful small town on a peninsula of a lake, with beautiful old othodox churches. It is Macedonia’s most picturesque town. Built on an isthmus on the shores of lake Orestiada and surrounded by mountains, it is a city of old neighbourhoods, narrow lanes, stately mansions and Byzantine churches. The city flourished, both culturally and economically, during the Turkish occupation, particularly in the 17th century. Later, large numbers of Jewish furriers came to the area because of the abundance of beavers. Unfortunately the beaver population was wiped out in the nineteenth century and the Jews not long after that during the Nazi occupation. Since that time, the people of Kastoria have dedicated themselves to working with furs and embroidery. Even today, the city boasts a large number of luxury fur and textile shops and factories. Kastoria has more than 70 Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches, dating from as far back as the 9th century up to the 19th. Most of them are as small as a family house and ttheir walls are filled with beautiful frescoes. Very typical is the architecture of the mansions, dating from the 18th and 19th century, usually three-story edifices with large windows, enclosed balconies and projecting ‘sahnisia’. Their interiors are spacious and sumptuously decorated with woodcarving and wall paintings.

Kastoria Village Home

“Entry requirements for Macedonia, tourist contacts, and more.”:

http://www.macedonianembassy.org/

Lake Ohrid

“Flight schedules and deals from Macedonia’s national airline.“:

http://www.mat.com.mk/

Tree talk ~ Yankovi, Aliakmon River

Further Macedonian Sites of Interest …

“Photographs of Macedonia’s places and people.”:

http://photo.macedonia.org/

Music in Macedonia ~ Macedonian dance is a favorite with folk-dancers, with the colourful costumes and lively traditional music creating a festive social atmosphere. This party was held at a local school’s graduation celebration.

“Overview of the history, cultural traditions, politics, cuisines, and religions of Macedonia.”:

http://bw.balkanweb.com/bw_pasqyra_kryesore.php?IDCategoria=1

Red Fox Pup, Macedonia

“A comprehensive history of Macedonia, including major political events and issues.”:

http://www.historyofmacedonia.org/

Matka

“Examples of antique Macedonian icons, including the Annunciation and the Crucifixion.”:

http://faq.macedonia.org/the.arts/mk.icons.html

Peacock, Macedonia

“News and current events in Macedonia from a Macedonian news provider.”:

http://www.idividi.com.mk/English/

First Snow, Klisoura

ADD/ADHD

“ADHD and Girls”:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2377836/adhd_and_girls.html

“Exploring the Upside of ADHD”:

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=33765&cn=3

“Schools turn a blind eye to ADD”:

http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Schools+turn+a+blind+eye+to+ADD&artid=XuCadT9SSkM=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY|6QYp3kQ=

“Forum focuses on ADHD worries”:

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=128291&d=10&m=11&y=2009&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom

“Campaign launches to sound alarm about the misuse of prescription drugs among teens”:

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/558330/?sc=rsmn

“New data on attention in children with ADHD”:

http://www.drugs.com/clinical_trials/new-data-attention-children-adhd-8381.html

“ADHD Medications: Neurotransmitters to the Rescue”:

http://www.corepsychblog.com/2009/11/adhd-medications-neurotransmitters-to-the-rescue/

“Flint Township college student recognized for overcoming learning disability and ADHD”:

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/10/flint_township_student_overcom.html

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

“Yoga for kids: New York’s latest trend”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/6454947/Yoga-for-kids-New-Yorks-latest-trend.html

“10-kilometre runs”:

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

“Trek to Everest Base Camp- 5-21 November 2010”:

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

“Trek Snowdon – Date TBA”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2524

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

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

“Trek the Inca Trail – 22-31 May 2010”:

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

“Trek Mount Kilimanjaro – 29 Sept-10 Oct 2010”:

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

“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 Oct 2010”:

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

“Trek to Everest Base Camp – 5-21 November 2010”:

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

“Cycle India – 27 November – 6 December, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1832

“Cycle Cuba – 14-22 March 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2357

“London to Paris 2010 – 5-8 June”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2407

“L’Etape du Tour 2010 – 18 July 2010”

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2404

“Sky Diving – All Year Round”:

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

MUSIC

“DiS meets Gary Numan”:

http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4138262-dis-meets-gary-numan

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“Autistic artist draws 18ft picture of New York skyline from memory”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223790/Autistic-artist-draws-18ft-picture-New-York-skyline-memory.html

“Autistic artist finds inspiration in New York city”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20091103/ten-uk-art-wiltshire-3334b85.html

“An eye on autism and art”

Art pieces will be sold to raise money to fund two projects the community-funded television and radio station KVCR hopes to have up and running in 2010. “We are hoping to raise enough money to fund a traveling art exhibit for the Inland Empire and to create a video presentation to take into local law enforcement agencies to help officers recognize (autism) on patrol,” said Lillian Vasquez, marketing coordinator for KVCR.”:

http://www.sbsun.com/living/ci_13687463

This year’s NAS Christmas Cards are now on sale. There’s a selection of cards, two of which are designed by our competition winners. For fans of Thomas and Friends, there’s also a festive Thomas card. For more information, visit http://www.autism.org.uk/christmascards

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

“Theater and education in Autistic License”:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091101-LIFE-911010305

“BBC to focus on modern family life with docs … The Autistic Me, directed by Matt Rudge, was one of the highest rating single documentaries ever on the channel. A follow-up to The Autistic Me has now been commissioned from Matt.”:

http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/nov/nov69.php

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

BOOKS

“Tim Page on Asperger’s and why he was so absent-minded”:

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

“Part 1: Look Me in the Eye; My Life with Asperger’s”:

http://www.enotalone.com/article/19932.html

“Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals: recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders”

Author: Dennis Debbaudt

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781853029806

“Sing, Move, Learn”

Author: Jenny Clark rack, OTR/L, BCP, AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9735.htm

“The Autism Spectrum in the 21^st Century: Exploring Psychology, Biology and Practice”

Author: Ilona Roth

With Chris Barson, Rosa Hoekstra, Greg Pasco and Terry Whatson

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050876

“Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Professionals and Carers”

Author: Robin Grey

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050203

“Successful School Change and Transition for the Child with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents”

Author: Clare Lawrence

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050524

“Writers on the Spectrum: How Autism and Asperger Syndrome have Influenced Literary Writing”

Author: Julie Brown

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109136

“The Feeling’s Unmutual: Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed)”

Author: Will Hadcroft

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

“Anne Droyd and Century Lodge”

Author: Will Hadcroft

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

“Anne Droyd and the House of Shadows”

Author: Will Hadcroft

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

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

Author: Eileen Miller

Foreword by Robert Nickel MD

Illustrated by Kim Miller

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

“Life and Learning with Autism Spectrum Diffability”

Author: Wendy Lawson

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109563

MOVIE

Disney’s A Christmas Carol (3D)

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/d/Disneys-A-Christmas-Carol-in-Disney-Digital-3D/index-6649094.html

Official Site:

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/achristmascarol/

VIDEO GAME

Invizimals – with Camera and Trap (PSP) 7+

Release Date: Nov 13 2009

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Invizimals-Camera-Trap-PSP/dp/B002L6GP5U/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__21?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

LIFE

“Clever Fools: Why A High IQ Doesn’t Mean You’re Smart”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427321.000-clever-fools-why-a-high-iq-doesnt-mean-youre-smart.html

ENVIRONMENT

“Plan To Pierce Heart Of Urban Monster Volcano”

Next month, geologists will begin to drill into a huge volcano in Italy that has towns on top of it: is that a good idea?

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427333.600-plan-to-pierce-heart-of-urban-monster-volcano.html

Take care,

Julie