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HEADLINES
“Parents of girl, 8, found hanged in her bedroom are arrested over her deathâ€:
“Friends say slain man was a ‘really good kidâ€:
“Fla. To seek death for 4 accused of killing coupleâ€:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/apheadlines/nation/story/913898.html
“Officer resigns after alleged beating of special needs student caught on tapeâ€:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/08/special.needs.student.beating/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
“Man despaired over moving autistic son, wife saysâ€:
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/10/09/edmonton-wife-speaks-lack-of-support-autistic-boy.html
“Controversy over custody of mentally challenged rape victim in Chandigarhâ€:
“Chandigarh rejects aid for mentally challenged rape victimâ€:
http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-129725.html
“Lawsuit: Ind. Teacher gave autistic boy peanuts, hoped allergy would make him too ill for tripâ€:
http://www.startribune.com/nation/63888747.html
“No jail time over hot sauce incident … A special education teacher in Miami Lakes, Fla., will serve two years probation for slipping hot sauce in an autistic student’s soda, the child’s parents say.â€:
http://www.postchronicle.com/news/breakingnews/article_212260881.shtml?ref=rss
“Police dog attack on child inspires lawsuitâ€:
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091015/ARTICLE/910151081/-1/NEWSSITEMAP
“Judge: Autistic boy, 3, can return to parents after he was lost for 9 hours, wandering West Palm Beach streetâ€:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/westpalm/content/local_news/epaper/2009/10/13/1013wanderingboy.html
“Child, 9, found wandering neighborhoodâ€:
http://www.wsmv.com/news/21272758/detail.html
High Meadows “Sick businessâ€:
http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15099
“Pilot dispute over landing angle caused killer Saskatchewan crash: federal reportâ€:
“Fight to save Adur Special Needs project starts wellâ€:
http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/worthing-news/Fight-to-save-Adur-Special.5726995.jp
“Gary McKinnon Updates: Computer hacker Gary McKinnon loses fight to stand trial in UKâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gary_mckinnon_updates_mother_of_scots_computer_hacker_to_sp.htm
“Please Distribute: Letters to the Sponsors, Donors and Supporters of Autism Speaksâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/fwd_please_distribute_letter_to_the_sponsors_donors_and_s.htm
“ASAN-Central Ohio protests Autism Speaks in Columbusâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/this_sunday_asancentral_ohio_protests_autism_speaks_in_col.htm
“Guide dog age limit to be droppedâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8287631.stm
“Blind boy uses his ears to see (Includes Video)â€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/8291573.stm
“You don’t need sight to have visionâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/oct/12/sight-vision-gordon-brown
“Blind woman conquers Great Wallâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8294488.stm
“Blind man thankful for new companionâ€:
http://www.thewesternstar.com/index.cfm?sid=294318&sc=25
“Henshaws Society for Blind Peopleâ€:
http://henshaws.live.rss-hosting.co.uk/
Carers “The Mirror launches new campaign to give 6 million carers proper earningsâ€:
RESEARCH & HEALTH
“Study: 1 in 91 children diagnosed with autismâ€:
http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=122821
“Autism associated with single-letter change in genetic codeâ€:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007131210.htm
“Stanford scientist’s new findings of autism-associated synapse alterations lead to coveted NIH grantâ€:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Stanford-Scientists-New-bw-751718194.html?x=0&.v=1
“Center for Autism and Related Disorders Research Study finds chewing gum an effective treatment for rumination in autistic childrenâ€:
“Evaluations shows Kidsmatter a success, Australiaâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/evaluation_shows_kidsmatter_a_success_australia.htm
“$50 million for kids’ mental health care in limboâ€:
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/million+kids+mental+health+care+limbo/2081016/story.html
“Long term effects of bullying in boys and girlsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/long_term_effects_of_bullying_in_boys_and_girls.htm
“Leading Psychologists share latest research with students in London … New research into autistic spectrum disorder and special abilities in arts, music and poetry is just one of the fascinating topics that will be presented at the British Psychological Society’s student lecture in London on 8th December 2009.â€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166807.php
“Lincoln and his depressions/Free online depression screening effective in connecting at risk people with treatment resourcesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/lincoln_and_his_depressionsfree_online_depression_screening.htm
“Blues Begone, Therapy Dependency, Epilepsy & Depression, Childhood Trauma, Pregnancy & More …â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/blues_begone_therapy_dependency_epilepsy__depression_chi.htm
“Mental illness diagnosis in just one hourâ€:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26211923-23289,00.html
“PTSD: Scientists find new research on the brain and fear that could help victims of PTSD & further researchâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ptsd_scientists_find_new_research_on_the_brain_and_fear_tha.htm
“Epilepsy & Behavior: Stairway to Lovingâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/epilepsy__behavior_stairway_to_loving.htm
“Abstract: Panic disorder and social anxiety disorder subtypes in a caffeine challenge testâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/abstract_panic_disorder_and_social_anxiety_disorder_subtype.htm
“Studies explore the health benefits of petsâ€:
http://www.reflector.com/features/studies-explore-the-health-benefits-of-pets-883380.html
“5 ways highly sensitive people can live in an insensitive world/Emotions & Sensitivity: An interview with Michael Jawerâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/5_ways_highly_sensitive_can_live_in_an_insensitive_worldemo.htm
“The Relationship Danceâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/the_relationship_dance.htm
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/
EDUCATION
“Tasering: The new terror in our schools/Cases of taser use relevant to the Autism Communityâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/education_tasering_the_new_terror_in_our_schoolscases_of_.htm
“Outdoors essential for kids’ learningâ€:
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/148980/
“South Florida autistic students are outsiders no moreâ€:
http://www.miamiherald.com/295/story/1281784.html
“Parents call for special ed reformâ€:
http://www.yumasun.com/news/parents-53494-yuma-appealed.html
“Wandsworth-run Bradstow autism school wins European prizeâ€:
http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/4667281.Wandsworth_autism_school_wins_European_prize/
“Film tackles SEN bullyingâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/film_tackles_sen_bullying.htm
“A Student’s Perspective: Common problems of learning disabled college studentsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/a_students_perspective_common_problems_of_learning_disable.htm
“Ed Balls officially opens Treehouse’s Pears National Centre for Autism Educationâ€:
“Bursary helps her finish degreeâ€:
http://www2.canada.com/chilliwacktimes/news/story.html?id=332fa062-2db8-4462-8776-7f23d867d913
Bosnia “Speech pathologists, other educators bring autism expertise to Bosniaâ€:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_13472998?source=rss
EMPLOYMENT
“NAS ‘Don’t Write Me Off Campaign’/Autistic people condemned to povertyâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_nas_dont_write_me_off_campaignautistic_peopl.htm
“Autistic adults cast adriftâ€:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6327978/Adult-autism-sufferers-cast-adrift.html
Northern Ireland “Some autistic missed out on jobsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/northern_ireland__some_autistic_missed_out_on_jobs.htm
“The company that turned disability into an assetâ€:
“Penelope Trunk: Asperger Syndrome in the Office: How I deal with Sensory Integration Dysfunctionâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/penelope_trunk_asperger_syndrome_in_the_office_how_i_deal_.htm
“Student turns passion for art into a vocationâ€:
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20091015/BUSINESS/910150327/1003
Bangladeshi delegation to visit … Their trip has been organised by the University of Manchester and Manchester City Council, The National Autistic Society, The Fertilizer Association and Greater Manchester Police will be hosting the delegates so they can learn about UK working environments.â€:
http://www.asianimage.co.uk/northwest/4667164.Bangladeshi_delegation_to_visit_Manchester/
“Gender discrimination in the workplaceâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gender_discrimination_in_the_workplace.htm
“Creative Support Ltdâ€:
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.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
“Teen earns kudos dispelling myths about autismâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/teen_earns_kudos_dispelling_myths_about_autism.htm
Diagnosis “Teenager in 70 week wait for autism testâ€:
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/06/teenager-in-70-week-wait-for-autism-test/
“Man with Asperger’s looks to help othersâ€:
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20091013/NEWS01/110130007/1009
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Clay Marzo “Wave hello to the surf genius with Asperger’sâ€:
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/wave-hello-to-the-surf-genius-with-aspergers-1797025.html
“Scott James’ childhood hellâ€:
http://www.teenfi.com/tv/reality/Scott+James-55806.html
Bulgaria’s Karin Dom Foundation “Hand and heartâ€:
http://www.sofiaecho.com/2009/10/02/793053_hand-and-heart/1
Disneyland “Attraction fears: What to do?â€:
http://www.mouseplanet.com/9008/Attraction_Fears_Children_and_Parents_What_to_Do
“Pet dog helps autistic childâ€:
http://www.animalfriends.org.uk/dog_news/pet_dog_helps_autistic_child_19395451.html
Christmas Cards “Support the NAS this Christmasâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=20447
UKRAINE
Ukraine Flag in L’viv
Learn more about L’viv via the following blog. There are two pages of information and pictures – www.irish-guy.com/2006_01_29_archive.html and www.irish-guy.com/2006_01_30_archive.htmlÂ
Autism Society of Ukraine
P.O. Box 47
Gorlovka 26
UKR – 338026
UKRAINE
tel: +380 6242 53009
Kiev Opera
“Life in Ukraine with Asperger Syndromeâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=120&a=17657
Pechersk Lavra Monastery, Nightfall in KievÂ
REACHOUT, UK: Autism Society, Gorlovka, Ukraine
“Olga Bogdashina speaks out on Autism issues in the Ukraineâ€
Since 1994, she has been the director of the first day centre for children with autism in Ukraine and is the president of the Autism Society, Ukraine. Olga is author of Theory of mind and the triad of perspectives on autism and Asperger syndrome and Sensory perceptual issues in autism and Asperger syndrome, both also available from NAS Publications.
http://www.freewebs.com/autismukraine/
http://www.autism.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=542&a=6526
Bohdan Zynovii Mykhailovych Khmel’nyts’kyi (born c. 1595 — died August 6, 1657) was a hetman of the Zaporozhian Cossack Hetmanate of Ukraine. He led the uprising against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth magnates (1648 – 1654) with the goal of creating an independent Cossack state. In 1654 he concluded the Treaty of Pereyaslav with the Tsardom of Russia, which led to the eventual loss of Ukrainian independence first in the Russian Empire and later in the Soviet Union.Â
“Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Ukraineâ€:
http://www.education-inclusive.com/en/index.php
Cossacks were Russian and Ukrainian peasants who had fled from serfdom in Poland, Lithuania, and Muscovy, and established free self-governing military communities in Ukraine and southern Russia. Learn more …http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cossacks
Cossack, ZaporizhyaÂ
“Impressions of Disability Awareness in Ukraineâ€:
http://www.fulbright.org.ua/allday.html
Orthodox Church Architecture, ZaporizhyaÂ
“United Nations in Ukraineâ€:
Playing Bandara at Zaporizhya(Historical Base of the Cossacks)Â
The Cossacks, Ukrainian ArtÂ
“Ukraine Facts, Information & Historyâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_ukraine.html
“Map of Ukraineâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/maps/map_country_ukraine.html
Massandra Palace, near Yalta, Crimea
Learn More … http://www.blacksea-crimea.com/Places/MassandraPalace1.html
“Ukraine Newsâ€:
Weaving Master Class – Folk Art Festival “Karpats’ky Vernisazh”
“Mirjam’s Photoblog – Daily Photography from Life in Ukraine and Finlandâ€:
Ukrainian Homes
The Ukraine has some unique architecture. Some homes look like they came right out of Smurfville or Disneyworld. In other parts of Ukraine, the buildings are all concrete, blocky, and throwbacks to Soviet government-mandated design, so it is nice to see a reminiscent style of architecture that seems to blend the olde world and the modern.
“Kiev Daily Photoâ€:
http://www.kievdailyphoto.blogspot.com/
Squirrel, Striyskiy Park, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
ADD/ADHD
Australia “ADHD medications ‘making kids suicidalâ€:
http://www.australiannews.net/story/553767
“Help Group Summit 2009 on autism, learning disabilities and ADHDâ€:
“Mother claims prescription mix-up sickened sonâ€:
http://www.kfvs.com/Global/story.asp?S=11233624
“Academic doping set to rise, warns journalâ€:
“Parenting Checklist: What to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHDâ€:
http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/87951/parenting-checklist
“Teens with ADHD, depression risk internet addictionâ€:
http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=11265065
“ADHD – Not merely an infant condition – Part Iâ€:
http://www.simplehealthguide.com/adhd-not-merely-an-infant-condition-part-i/
“ADHD – Not merely an infant condition – Part IIâ€:
http://www.simplehealthguide.com/adhd-not-merely-an-infant-condition-part-ii/
“Personality Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorderâ€:
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=31347&cn=8
“Adolescents with ADHD and the Risk of Internet Addictionâ€:
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=31319&cn=3
“Mindful Approaches for Adult ADHDâ€:
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=31318&cn=3
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
“Father’s autism charity paybackâ€:
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burtonmail-news/displayarticle.asp?id=454528
“10-kilometre runsâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1816
“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 October 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2356
“Trek to Everest Base Camp- 5-21 November 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354
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“Cycle India – 27 November – 6 December, 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1832
“Cycle Cuba – 14-22 March 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2357
“Sky Diving”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1726
MUSIC
“Autistic teenager invited to sing alongside opera and jazz starsâ€:
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/edinburgh/Autistic-teenager-invited-to-sing.5694385.jp
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
“Brendan Keeley – Freelance Cartoonist & Illustrator’s Work To Go On Displayâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/brendan_keeley__freelance_cartoonist__illustrators_work_t.htm
Yvette Prefontaine “Autistic expression through artâ€:
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=9cea5a62-7eae-4f93-942c-52ef01f4487c
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 onlineâ€:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Autistic boy stars in children’s blockbusterâ€:
http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/4677667.Autistic_boy_stars_in_children_s_blockbuster/?ref=rss
“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom …â€:
“Personal captioning equipment now available at Houma movie theaterâ€:
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
“Nick Dubin: Man writes about life with Aspergersâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/nick_dubin_man_writes_about_life_with_aspergers.htm
2009 ASA Literary Work of the Year Award Winner
“Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educatorsâ€
Editors: Kari Dunn Buron and Pamela Wolfberg Ph.D.
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9504.htm
“Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Professionals and Carersâ€
Author: Robin Grey
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050203
“Deeno’s Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble: A Relaxation Programme to Help Children Manage their Emotionsâ€
Author: Julia Langensiepen
Illustrated by Gerry Turley
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050395
“Understanding Autism for Dummiesâ€
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Autism-Dummies-Temple-Grandin/dp/0764525476
“Joe: The Only Boy in the Worldâ€
Author: Michael Blastland
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joe-Only-World-Michael-Blastland/dp/1861979614
http://www.amazon.com/Joe-Only-World-Michael-Blastland/dp/1861979614
“Autistic Authors, Booklist & Factsâ€:
http://www.autistics.org/library/booklist.html
MOVIE
“The Princess and the Frogâ€
November 25, 2009[1] (limited)
December 11, 2009[2] (wide)
Official Teaser[1:02]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0j7EactM9s
Official Website: http://www2.disney.co.uk/the-princess-and-the-frog/
Synopsis: The classic tale of a princess, a kiss, and a frog gets an update (and a change of scenery) with this film in Disney’s grand tradition of animated classics. DREAMGIRLS’ Anika Noni Rose provides the voice of a beautiful young woman living in New Orleans who may just have to pucker up to an amphibian. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG arrives not only with Disney’s name attached, but also with THE LITTLE MERMAID directors Ron Clements and John Musker at the helm.
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196003-princess_and_the_frog/
VIDEO GAME
“New Super Mario Brothers (Wii)
Release Date: November 20, 2009.
“E3 ’09: New Super Mario Brothers Hitting Wii this Christmasâ€:
http://news.spong.com/article/18126/E3-09-New-Super-Mario-Brothers-Hitting-Wii-this-Christmas
“First Look At State-Of-The-Art 3D Gameâ€:
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/6564/
SPACE
“New Saturn Ring Is Largest Known; May Solve Moon Puzzleâ€
A newly discovered, dark ring around Saturn is the largest known planetary ring in the solar system, a new study says.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/091007-new-saturn-ring-largest.html
ENVIRONMENT
“Alien Giant Snakes Threaten To Invade Up To 1/3 Of USâ€
Nine species of giant snakes—none of them native to North America and all popular pets among reptile lovers—could wreak havoc on U.S. ecosystems if the snakes become established in the wild, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/091014-giant-snakes-invasion-us.html
Take Care,
Julie
Balaklava Sevastopol(Sunset at “Lost World” Beach near Ai Ya, Crimea)