www.aspie-editorial.com

 
HEADLINES

“Police ignored tormented mother and daughter”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090918/tuk-cops-ignored-tormented-mum-and-daugh-45dbed5.html

“Police and social services under fire over failure to protect mother who killed herself and disabled daughter”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1216065/Police-social-services-failure-protect-mother-killed-disabled-daughter.html

“Family’s abusers still active”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/8269279.stm

“Trial set for father charged in son’s slaying”:

http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/09/30/100109_3a_Allen_Grabe_folo.html

“Medical Mistake: Teen dies from medication error, Seattle Children’s Hospital admits mistake”:

http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-092809-medication,0,5440437.story?track=rss

“Family ‘abandoned’ before tragedy”:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Lack+resources+autistic+murder+suicide+friend/2047622/story.html

“Death leaves workers rattled”:

http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/09/29/11180751-sun.html

“Authorities: 7-year-old autistic girl brutally raped”:

http://www.hbindependent.com/articles/2009/09/21/top_stories/hbi-autistic082709.txt

“Sexual assault suspect pleads not guilty”:

http://www.hbindependent.com/articles/2009/09/21/top_stories/hbi-flores091709.txt

“Trial opens in alleged sex abuse of autistic boy”:

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/trial-opens-in-alleged-sex-abuse-of-autistic-boy-1.1465946

“Beaten, robbed, a victim of hate”:

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/61452677.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

“Eagan woman charged with stealing $300,000 from vulnerable adult”:

http://mnsun.com/articles/2009/09/16/breaking_news/136ea24swindle.txt

“Autistic man languishing in prison”:

http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1771054

“Missing autistic teen located”:

http://www.nwcn.com/statenews/washington/stories/NW_092809WAB-stanwood-teen-missing-KC.1c6a79275.html

“PRESS RELEASE{Includes Updates}: Autistic Community condemns Autism Speaks “I Am Autism” Campaign”:

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

“Poetic autism film divides campaigners”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17878-poetic-autism-film-divides-campaigners.html

“Britain’s Erin Brockovich cleared of misconduct charge and vows to continue fighting”:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/09/20/britain-s-erin-brockovich-cleared-of-misconduct-charge-and-vows-to-continue-fighting-115875-21686589/

“Croydon man blasts police after being attacked by dog four times”:

http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/topstories/4646449.Man_blasts_cops_after_being_attacked_by_dog_four_times/

“Abercrombie’s appeal in MOA autism case thrown out on mail glitch”:

http://www.startribune.com/local/south/60090427.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU7DYaGEP7vDEh7P:DiUs

“Autism rates back MMR jab safety”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8268302.stm

“Appeals court sides with family in dog dispute”:

http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2009/09/21/news/doc4aa91689e7a8f284617465.txt

“RTE Bill to include all categories of disabilities”:

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rte-bill-to-include-all-categories-of-disabilities/519678/

“Shock over youngster’s mental health”:

http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/content/eveningstar/news/story.aspx?brand=ESTOnline&category=News&tBrand=ESTOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=IPED18%20Sep%202009%2015%3A34%3A34%3A890

“Police on Autism Alert”:

http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news.aspx?id=9545

“Airline trickster from York strikes again”:

http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4651875.Airline_trickster_from_York_strikes_again/?ref=rss

“Emergency text system goes live”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8254444.stm

“Dr. Leon Eisenberg, Pioneer in Autism Studies, dies at 87”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/health/research/24eisenberg.html?_r=1&ref=health

RESEARCH & HEALTH

“NYTimes: Dr. Leon Eisenberger, Pioneer in Autism Studies, Dies at 87”:

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

“Autism rates back MMR safety”:

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

“Study finds no evidence of autism surge in children”:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6844270.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084

“MMR jab has not raised autism”:

http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/nhshealth/MMR-jab-has-not-raised.5675639.jp

“Home Autism Detector worries some Doctors”:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-screening-home-detector-kit-worries-doctors/story?id=8634354

“Can autism really be detected by voice alone?”:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-10355261-247.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1040_3-0-5

“Selective Mutism: Big rise in children left mute outside the home”:

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

“Autism Care Provider welcomes publication of NHS Report into Prevalence of Autism in the Adult Population”:

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

“Study: Role of genetics and environment in autism spectrum disorders”:

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090929/Study-Role-of-genetics-and-environment-in-autism-spectrum-disorders.aspx

“Three-quarters of S.C. Toddlers receive vaccines; among teens, rates are lower”:

http://www.independentmail.com/news/2009/sep/26/three-quarters-sc-toddler-receive-vaccines-among-t/

“Sleep clinic for autistic children”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/sep/22/autism-sleep-problems-clinic

“What is rubella? What are German Measles? What causes Rubella or German Measles?”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164504.php

“Schizophrenia is like any other ailment”:

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_schizophrenia-is-like-any-other-ailment_1291856

“Bipolar Disorder: What’s in a Label?/Spotlight on a Live Journal – Comic Strips & Reducing Stigma”:

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

“The bright side of facing chronic sorrow”:

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090927/LIFE/909270306

“Latest Studies: Managing Depression in Pregnancy, Valdoxan, US Suicide Trends & Online Screening Interventions & More”:

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

“Latest Stress & Anxiety Studies: Adolescent Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Emotional Eating, Social Anxiety Disorder, Naturopathy & More”:

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

“Special Report: What Happens when Stress Doesn’t Go Away?”:

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

“Dealing with Stress and Anxiety? Take a walk in the park”:

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

“Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Phobia”:

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

“Treatment center helps people unplug from the computer”:

http://www.modbee.com/business/story/875977.html

The Brain Book “Why women cry more than men, why horror films are scary, and why pain is all in the mind …”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1216768/Why-women-men-horror-films-scary-pain-really-mind-.html

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

“Seclusion and Aversive methods are harmful to Special Needs kids”:

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

“Striking a student is never acceptable/Abuse, neglect claims not reported at 2 Miami schools”:

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

“An all-inclusive education”:

http://www.educationbusinessuk.net/content/view/1213/3/

“Bullied boy given stop sign”:

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26080747-952,00.html

“Hailey’s Comets: The pupils heading Down Under for the race of a lifetime”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1216438/Haileys-Comets-The-pupils-heading-Down-Under-race-lifetime.html?ITO=1490

“Special needs system shake-up to improve support of pupils”:

http://u.tv/News/Special-needs-system-shake-up-to-improve-support-of-pupils/4d96027f-5039-4d9b-985d-ebf935ade4a4

“Curriculum – A 21st-century approach to teaching autistic students”:

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/curriculum/?i=60490%3b_hbguid=53bd422e-6390-4fb6-9377-f7373100cee1

India “Using technology for special learning”:

http://www.thehindu.com/2009/09/21/stories/2009092151190200.htm

“Classroom Behavior: Why being good is so hard”:

http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1756045/classroom_behavior_why_being_good_is_so_hard/

“Plans to move pupils at school facing axe”:

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news2/Plans-to-move-pupils-at.5664961.jp

Life Skills “Kitchen facility to help autistic students”:

http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/4649670.Kitchen_facility_to_help_students_with_autism/?ref=rss

“Parents’ fears over home education plans”:

http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/default/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=NOED16%20Sep%202009%2018%3A25%3A33%3A010

“Cluster, inclusion or homeschooling: Education for children with special needs”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-23757-Broward-County-Special-Needs-Parents-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Cluster-Inclusion-or-Homeschooling-Educaton-for-children-with-special-needs

“Should homeschoolers get the swine flu vaccine?”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-22926-Phoenix-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Flu-Vaccine

“Continuing education opportunities for homeschoolers include some great freebies”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-22926-Phoenix-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Continuing-education-opportunities-for-homeschoolers-include-some-great-freebies

EMPLOYMENT

“Thorkil Sonne: Recruit Autistics”:

http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-10/ff_smartlist_sonne

“Job Place and Ticket To Work Program”:

http://baytownsun.com/story/47499

“Men with Mops employ autistic adults”:

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

“The right person for the job”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/sep/16/public-service-initiatives-disadvantaged-groups

“New Americans with Disbilities Act Rules mean big changes for employers(Requires free registration)”:

http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?article_id=86648&lk=1

“Tenders for the Provision of Specialist Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Severe Challenging Behaviour and Learning Disabilities/Autism in the City of Southampton”:

http://www.cypnow.co.uk/Tenders/Article/73649/tenders-provision-specialist-short-break-services-children-young-people-severe-challenging-behaviour-learning-disabilities-autism-city-southampton/

“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

Chris Goodchild “Meeting my father was a shock”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8274357.stm

Kenneth Hall “A World of Difference”:

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

“From lost to found”:

http://theworldlink.com/articles/2009/09/26/news/doc4abdb55e68d95214928316.txt

“We live in denial if we turn a blind eye to autistics”:

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/22/focus/4757593&sec=focus

“I’ve got Asperger syndrome – and I’m 47-years-old”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1214645/Ive-got-Asperger-syndrome–Im-47-years-old.html

“Diagnosis difficulties: Leyton mother speaks out”:

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

“Housing Options: Building Support”:

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

“Group looks to offer lifelong care”:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090916/NEWS01/909170310/1055/NEWS/Group%20looks%20to%20offer%20lifelong%20care

“How these guys helped my autistic child learn to talk”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-18125-Charlotte-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d21-How-these-guys-helped-my-autistic-child-learn-to-talk

“A safe haven for children with Asperger’s syndrome”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/sep/15/support-children-aspergers-syndrome

“Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce opens his heart about raising autistic son”:

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/showbiz-news/2009/09/07/radio-2-dj-ken-bruce-opens-his-heart-about-raising-son-with-autism-86908-21653987/

“A match made in heaven for Jon”:

http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/news/match-heaven-Jon/article-1370517-detail/article.html

“Bricks from James May’s Lego house to be salvaged”:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/09/24/bricks-from-james-may-s-lego-house-to-be-salvaged-115875-21698034/

Assistance Dogs “Organizations that can help”:

http://www.courant.com/business/custom/consumer/hc-servicedogslist0920.artsep20,0,5744462.story

“The Novelty Warehouse: Sensory Toy Shop”:

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

“LEGO® NAS charity calendar – on sale now”

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1673&a=20504

TURKEY

Turkish Flag by Night 

“Todev”

http://www.todev.org/

Istanbul – Birds in Flight 

TOHUM Türkiye Otizm Erken Tani ve Egitim Vakfi
Inönü Cad
Devres Han 96/3
Gümüssuyu/Taksim/Istanbul
TURKEY
Tel: (+90) (212) 244 7500
Fax:(+90) (212) 244 7504
Website: http://www.tohumotizm.org.tr/tohum/
e-mail: nurhayat.guven@tohumotizm.org.tr

The Ortakoy Mosque, Istanbul 

Türkiye Otistiklere Destek ve Egitim Vakfi (TODEV)
Erenköy Istasyon Cad. no 54
Kat 2, Daire 8
Erenk̦y Р81070 Istanbul
TURKEY
tel: +90 (0)216 363 8372/357 2623
fax: +90 (0)216 348 4432

Leander’s Tower: This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of Istanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th Century appearance.

Autistic Children Families Association
Nadia Aga Skoka No. 26
81060 Goztepe, Istanbul
TURKEY

Colourful Grand Bazaar Market, Istanbul 

Ilgi Society for the Protection of Autistic Children
17 Sokak, No. 47/2
Bahcelievler
Ankara
TURKEY
tel: 90-312 221 0694
fax: 90-312 212 1996
(Mr. M. Hilmi Angin)

Spice Shop of Istanbul 

Otizme Sevgiyle Blinicli Hizmet
Moda Dr. Esat Isik
Caddesi 116
Kadikoy-Istanbul
TURKEY
tel: 90-216-418-0395
fax: 90-216-302-5899

Exotic Sweets 

Turkish Autistic Society
Saf Fet Rrona Sk. 7/3
Kizlitoprak, 81040
Istanbul
TURKEY

The Mausoleum of Ataturk(Turkey’s Founder, First President & Leader in Turkish War of Independence) in Ankara.

“Turkish Information, History & Facts”

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

Cappadocia www.great-adventures.com/destinations/turkey/cappadocia.html 

“Istanbul(Part of The Places of a Lifetime Series):

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/istanbul.html

Architecture: Istanbul 

“WorldWise Quiz: Istanbul”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/istanbul-quiz.html

Sunset on Eminonu, Istanbul.  Eminönü is a district of Istanbul in Turkey. This is the heart of the walled city of Constantine, the focus of a history of incredible richness. Eminönü covers the point on which the Byzantine capital was built. The Galata Bridge crosses the Golden Horn into Eminönü and the mouth of the Bosphorus opens into the Marmara Sea. Wiki

“Best of Istanbul”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/istanbul-best-of.html

Making “Lavash” Bread in an Eastern Turkey Village, baked in an underground oven. Traditionally, it is the honour and the privilege of the eldest woman of the family (the grandmother, here) to make the bread, meaning that she is still in charge of her household.

“Istanbul: Daily Photo”:

http://www.istanbuldaily.blogspot.com/

Galata Tower was made by the Genovese when the Italians had started to gain more power in Constantinopolis, during the Byzantine Era. Later they started to govern trade. This tower was built by the Genovese around the year 1345.
Today it has a restaurant on the top of the tower providing a 360 degree wonderful view. 

Baglama – Turkish Folk Music Instrument 

ADD/ADHD

“Big drop in WA kids taking ADHD medication”:

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/6098847/big-drop-in-wa-kids-taking-adhd-medication/

“ADHD on the College Campus”:

http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/09/28/adhd-on-the-college-campus/8633.html

“ADHD drug abuse”:

http://www.centralillinoisnewscenter.com/news/local/61225732.html

“Phoenix ADHD Project offers vital lifeline”:

http://www.colerainetimes.co.uk/news/Phoenix-ADHD-Project-offers-39vital.5667473.jp

“Developmental Psychologists hold 2009 Annual Conference”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163880.php

“Alterations in brain dopamine pathway appears to be associated with certain symptoms of ADHD”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163864.php

“Results of Saskatchewan study on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder”:

http://www.canada.com/health/Results+Saskatchewan+study+attention+deficit+hyperactivity+disorder+ADHD/2001632/story.html

“Why ADHD kids have trouble doing homework: No payoff”:

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/09/09/why-adhd-kids-have-trouble-doing-homework-no-payoff/

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

“Three brothers under 10 run the Mini Great North Run for TreeHouse”:

http://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2009-09-18-Three-brothers-under-10-run-the-Mini-Great-North-Run-for-TreeHouse

NAS “Virgin London Marathon 2010 – applications now open”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/nas_virgin_london_marathon_2010__applications_now_open.htm

“10-kilometre runs”:

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

“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 October 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

“Just Bike – Wessex and the Ridgeway – 3 October 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2389

“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

“Sky Diving”:

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

MUSIC

“Sunnyvale woman from renowned family teaches classical Indian singing to students, young and old”:

http://www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_13342952?source=rss

“Singing star Scott James tells of X Factor panic attack … Despite his exit from the show, Scott has been chosen to sing a song currently being penned by an Australian songwriter, which will raise the profile of The Autistic Society.”:

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/09/28/singing-star-scott-james-tells-of-x-factor-panic-attack-84229-24798903/

“Simon Cowell praises Stockton singer Scott James on the X Factor”:

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/09/21/simon-cowell-praises-stockton-singer-scott-james-on-the-x-factor-84229-24742513/

“X Factor’s Scott James wants a normal life … He told the Daily Mirror: “I want a normal lifestyle. I’d like to get my own home and a girlfriend.”:

http://entertainment.stv.tv/the-x-factor/news/124681-x-factors-scott-james-wants-a-normal-life/

“Stars shine for Autism Christmas Concert”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1972&a=19766

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“Zoe’s World”:

http://www.zoes-world.co.uk/paintings.html

“Mayor urges high profile of disabled artists and performers in 2012”:

http://media-newswire.com/release_1100067.html

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

 

“Autism in the Movies”:

http://teachersol.blogspot.com/2007/09/autism-in-movies.html

 

“Actors for Autism”:

http://www.actorsforautism.com/

BOOKS

Brenda O’Bannion’s Crowbaby and Dawfie “Telling Dawfie’s Story”

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

DVD”Living Along the Autism Spectrum – What Does It Mean to Have Autism or Asperger Syndrome?”

Daniel Gottlieb, Ph.D., Robert Naseef, Ph.D. And Stephen Shore, Ed.D.

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9729.htm

“The Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA™ Curriculum: A Program for Emerging Self-Advocates with Autism Spectrum and Other Conditions”

Author: Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.; foreword by Stephen Shore, Ed.D.

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9028.htm

“Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilities”

Author: David B. Wiegan

Foreword by Ron Rush

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109228

“A Guide to Special Education Advocacy: What Parents, Clinicians and Advocates Need to Know”

Author: Matthew Cohen

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108931

“Challenges to the Human Rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities”

Edited by Francis Owen and Dorothy Griffiths

Foreword by Orville Endicott

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843105909

“Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and the Law”

Author: Michael Mandelstam

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843106920

“An A-Z of Community Care Law”

Author: Michael Mandelstam

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781853025600

“What is Dyslexia? A Book Explaining Dyslexia for Kids and Adults to Use Together”

Author: Alan M. Hultquist

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108825

“An Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals”

Author: Alan M. Hultquist

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108337

“Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn: Creating Manageable Environments for AS Students”

Author: Paula Jacobsen

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108047

MOVIE

“Toy Story” 3D Theatrical Release

2.10.2009

http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/toy_story/

VIDEO GAME

“Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box”EU (Nintendo DS) E10+

“Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box” US

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professor-Layton-Pandoras-Box-Nintendo/dp/B002AU0HZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1253787790&sr=1-1

Release dates:

^JP November 29, 2007
^NA August 24, 2009
^EU September 25, 2009
^AUS September 24, 2009

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (レイトン教授と悪魔の箱, Reiton-kyōju to Akuma no Hako, literally “Professor Layton and the Devil’s Box“), known in Europe as Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box, is the second game in the Professor Layton series by Level-5. It was followed by a third game, Professor Layton and The Last Time Travel which so far has only been released in Japan. The game follows Professor Layton and Luke traveling cross country by train to solve the mystery behind a strange box that is said to kill anyone who opens it.

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is a puzzle game, with the player controlling the movements of the eponymous Professor Layton and his young assistant Luke through various areas of the game, including the Molentary Express, Dropstone, and many other areas, unlike its predecessor, which is confined to just one town. Along with completing many different types of puzzles, players must explore different areas, solve mysteries, and aid the Professor on his quest.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor_Layton_and_Pandora’s_Box

Reviews:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/professor-layton-and-pandora-s-box-review

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/5d/professor-layton-and-pandora-s-box-284a5d.html

“Nintendo slashes Wii prices – but not in Britain”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/sep/24/wii-price-cut-britain-misses-out?CMP=AFCYAH

“Mini Ninjas Review”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2009/sep/01/mini-ninjas-game-review

“E3 2009: Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues(1:430”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJRxsQntBI8

“LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 E3 2009 Trailer (1:00)”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrF_bToBKfw

SPACE

“Rare Meteorite Found by Fireball Observatory[Australia]”

Robotic cameras that spotted a bright meteor, or fireball, in the night sky have led scientists to an unusual rock that holds clues to the early solar system.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17806-rare-meteorite-found-by-fireball-observatory.html

ENVIRONMENT

“Better World: Global Green Heroes”

It is no secret that the environment is facing some major challenges. Yet despite all the gloom there are some corners of the world where things are changing for the better. Here are a few examples to prove that when communities, city officials and governments put their minds to it they can move environmental mountains.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327271.900-better-world-global-green-heroes.html

Take Care,

Julie