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Plovdiv, Bulgaria`s second largest city.
It is one of the oldest still living European cities – contemporary to Troy (Turkey), older than Rome (Italy) and Athens (Greece). It keeps thousands of monuments from prehistoric times – 8 000 years ago, from the time when Alexander the Great called it Philipopolis – in memory of his father Philip – 4 c.B.C., from the days it was capital of the Thracian Kingdom – till 45 A.D.
Roman theatre, stadium, odeon, mosaics, Renaissance houses and islamic, orthodox, catholic and Jewish temples adorn the city, which is geological, botanical, archaeological, historical and architectural reserve. Many travellers, for example Evliya Cheleby from the 17 c. call it the most beautiful of all Balkan cities…

HEADLINES

“NYC to pay $340k to autistic man jailed after interrogation led to false murder confession”:

http://www.startribune.com/nation/73804847.html

“PSL parents arrested for child neglect”:

http://www.cbs12.com/news/psl-4722738-arrested-spotted.html

“Anti-bullying efforts gain in Mass.”:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/anti-bullying-efforts-gain-mass/story?id=9103058

“Forestdale mom appeals for Bullying Law”:

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

“Young boy found behind the wheel of damaged car”:

http://www.eastbayri.com/detail/132500.html

“5-year-old autistic boy missing in Douglas State Forest found safe”:

http://wbztv.com/local/missing.boy.douglas.2.1326228.html

“13 year-old runaway boy(AS) rides subway for 11 days”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/13_yearold_runaway_boyas_rides_subway_for_11_days.htm

“Police ‘tracker’ program to begin in January in Schaumburg”:

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=339132&src=1

“Something better than a patchwork of services for the disabled”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/something-better-than-a-patchwork-of-services-for-the-disabled/story-e6frg6zo-1225802514927

“Message from Australian MP Bill Shorten: Disability e-news”:

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

Australia “PM calls for national disability reforms”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/pm-calls-for-national-disability-reforms/story-e6frg8y6-1225802698071

Australia “Disability rates rise as population ages”:

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/disability-rates-rise-as-population-ages-20091117-ik9s.html

New York “Developmentally disabled object to cuts”:

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2009-11-23-64064.113122_Developmentally_disabled_object_to_cuts.html

“Autism Act”:

http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/30897

“Dorchester housing scheme is saved”:

http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/tidnews/4748028.Dorchester_housing_scheme_is_saved/

“NAS welcomes new guidelines on diagnosing autistic adults”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2294&a=20897

“David Cameron responds to UKAF’s call on public services”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171060.php

“Government’s Social Care Green Paper overlooks mental health, UK”:

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

“Children needing mental health care are victims of postcode lottery say experts”:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/11/24/children-needing-mental-health-care-are-victims-of-postcode-lottery-say-experts-91466-25235642/

P.E.I. “Parents desperate for autism strategy”:

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/20/pei-autism-strategy-584.html

“Entrepreneur of the Year award for Saudi woman”:

http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093283899

“Mum’s fight to save Chipping Sodbury day centre”:

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Mum-s-fight-save-Chipping-Sodbury-day-centre/article-1524967-detail/article.html

“Gary McKinnon Updates”:

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

“GMC resumes inquiry into Dr Wakefield”:

http://www.ethioplanet.com/vybes/2009/11/21/gmc-resumes-inquiry-into-dr-wakefield/

“The disgrace of Britain’s jails

… Martin Foreman was in and out of prison six times before he died of a drug overdose two years ago, aged 23. He suffered from Asperger’s syndrome, and from the age of 18 his difficulties fitting in led him into trouble with the law. Each short prison sentence for minor affray left him in a worse state, and, according to his mother Sue Foreman, he was left to fend for himself with no support from social services or mental health teams.”:

 

“In need of dental work, blind, autistic woman receives outpouring of help”:

http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_95dad056-d594-11de-90dd-001cc4c03286.html

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

“Abuse of blind people on the rise”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8309006.stm

“Blind woman tells of horror as pitbull mauls her guide dog”:

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23772137-blind-woman-tells-of-horror-as-terrier-mauls-her-guide-dog.do

“Brian Negus: Amazing photographs prove you don’t need sharp eyesight to produce stunning shots”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1228852/Brian-Negus-amazing-photographs-prove-dont-need-sharp-eyesight-produce-stunning-shots.html

“Art exhibition caters for blind”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/8365987.stm

STL today “Cases 12-14 Families Require Help …”:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/special/100neediestcases.nsf/0/7DE161459BB802638625767300154609?OpenDocument

RESEARCH & HEALTH

“Safety of alternative autism treatments questioned”:

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/23/autism-alternative-treatment/6259/

“Parent training key to improved treatment of behavior problems in autistic children”:

http://opa.yale.edu/news/article.aspx?id=7107

“Study links genetic variation to individual empathy, stress levels”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171166.php

“Scientific link to autism identified”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171457.php

“Now, a cap that scans the brain in an hour”:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Now-a-cap-that-scans-the-brain-in-an-hour/articleshow/5258958.cms

“The chemical coshing of sexuality … Disabled people, including patients with dementia, are often given libido-suppressing antipsychotics without informed consent”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/nov/13/disability-sexuality

“Picking out speech from background noise is easy

for musical brains”:

http://www.medindia.net/news/Picking-Out-Speech-from-Background-Noise-is-Easy-for-Musical-Brains-60948-1.htm

“Long-term depression treatment provides sustained recovery for Teens/At-risk college students reduce BP, anxiety, depression through Transcendental Meditation”:

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

“Latest on Depression: Includes 10 Common Myths, Evolution of Depression, Deep Brain Stimulation, Medication “Poop Out”, SSRIs & Under 18s, Depression After Stroke, CBT Guide & Emotional Resilience”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/latest_on_depression_includes_10_common_myths_evolution_of.htm

“Latest Stress & Anxiety Studies: Chocolate for an Emotional Release, Banishing Monsters, Impact of Stress Upon Children, Stressful in Seattle Etc”:

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

“The Special Issue Spotter”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/the_special_issue_spotter_1.htm

“Relationships: Includes Remarriage, Respect & Communication, Reducing Divorce Rates, Friendships Etc”:

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

“Surviving the Suicide of Someone You Love/Dealing With Grief & Loss(Post Fort Hood)”:

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

“How do I know if I have bipolar disorder?”:

http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_thompson_nicola/kamloopsthisweek/opinion/72843262.html

“5 clues you should be letting go of something”:

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

“Easing needle anxiety”:

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

“Studying ways to use robots to encourage people to be active”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171729.php

“Introverts: Party Survival Tactics, The Party Predicament, Introverts & Health”:

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

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

“Disabled students restrained, injured in public schools”:

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

“Part 1: Family on mission to stop school bullying”:

http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/Education/local_story_325235752.html?keyword=topstory

“Part 2: Professionals on bullying”:

http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/local/local_story_325235508.html

“Support swells for anti-bully legislation”:

http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2009/11/15/support_swells_for_anti_bully_legislation/

“Teacher who let boy be voted out of class starts new job”:

http://www.wpbf.com/news/21665950/detail.html

“Dad speaks out on autism issue …

A Father has spoken out about how he feels local education services failed his autistic son after he claims teachers locked him in a classroom.”:

http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/Dad-speaks-out-on-autism.5822978.jp

Hong Kong “Autism school needed”:

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=9&art_id=91083&sid=26221158&con_type=1&d_str=20091126&fc=4

Autism Tasmania “More funding for autistic students”:

http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=28503

“Mandelson slashes adult education spending … Courses for people with learning disabilities and evening classes for the elderly are being cut and funds redirected to reskill the unemployed”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/nov/19/mandelson-slashes-adult-eduction-spending

“Special-needs school program faces cuts”:

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/26355/

“City College Norwich wins impressive national award”:

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=News&itemid=NOED18%20Nov%202009%2011%3A48%3A26%3A087

“Project Spectrum – Strengths of Autism shine through in 3D”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/project_spectrum__strengths_of_autism_shine_through_in_3d.htm

“Callier Asperger Program gives students confidence”:

http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2009/11/23-001.php

“Here for the holidays? Not when there are 28 other reasons to be a teacher”:

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/education/2009/1124/1224259332656.html

“Hillsborough: Institute puts teachers in the classroom seats”:

http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2009/11/22/hillsborough_beacon/news/doc4b04611ba074c247051418.txt

TreeHouse “The X Factor’s Jamie Archer performs live at TreeHouse!”:

http://www.24dash.com/news/Education/2009-11-20-The-X-Factors-Jamie-Archer-performs-live-at-TreeHouse

“Marian Hope Center focuses on individual needs”:

http://www.examiner.net/news/x1755557711/Marian-Hope-Center-focuses-on-individual-needs

School Psychologists “Jordan provides hands-on help”:

http://www.sltrib.com/valleywest/ci_13795474

“Setting up the kitchen for an autistic child … Charlie’s teacher had been visiting the student’s home periodically during his first year in her classroom.”:

http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/autistic-105415-child-kitchen.html

“New Altadena preschool designed to accommodate autistic children”:

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_13847328

“Schools secretary visits Tottenham special school”:

http://www.haringeyindependent.co.uk/news/topstories/4749981.Schools_secretary_visits_Tottenham_special_school/

“Parents pleased with school district’s approach to autism”:

http://www.tooeletranscript.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Parents+pleased+with+school+district%E2%80%99s+approach+to+autism%20&id=4874015-Parents+pleased+with+school+district%E2%80%99s+approach+to+autism&instance=home_news_left

“Unique technology aids students in musical production”:

http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/Front-Page/111820093153/Unique-technology-aids-students-in-musical-product

“Teen mental health linked to educational success/Focused education for Autism, ADHD”:

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

“Autism 101: Communication with your child’s teacher is key”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-26516-SF-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Autism-101-Communication-with-your-childs-teacher-is-key

Courses of Action Available to those starting in the Teaching Industry: “An ongoing process of learning before, during and after they qualify”:

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Courses-of-action-available-to.5845689.jp

EMPLOYMENT

“MP backs drive for autism rights”:

http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/32689/mp-backs-drive-for-autism-rights

“Third of those on the autism spectrum ‘lack income”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8365214.stm

“Desperate need for people in specialist speech therapy jobs”:

http://www.mediplacements.com/article-19470123-desperate_need_for_people_in.html

“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

Australia “Livvi’s Place – Jay Laga’aia celebrates the opening of Australia’s first truly all abilities playground”:

http://www.newsmaker.com.au/news/1919

“Devotion to OAPs wins Polly award …

A woman with epilepsy and learning difficulties has been honoured for looking after elderly people for more than 10 years.”:

http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/4757492.Devotion_to_OAPs_wins_Polly_award/?ref=rss

“LEP reader donates birds to heartbroken child”:

http://www.lep.co.uk/news/LEP-reader-donates-birds-to.5852905.jp

“Tracy Lee, son find niche in Scouting”:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20091126/LIVING01/911260309/1083/LIVING01/Tracy-Lee-son-find-niche-in-Scouting

“Symposium speaker provides insight on living with autism”:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091115/NEWS/911150334/-1/news

“Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson speaks of son’s suicide”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6573910/Gruffalo-author-Julia-Donaldson-speaks-of-sons-suicide.html

Project Lifesaver “Device helps find missing girl”:

http://www.easternwakenews.com/front/story/5382.html

“Matthew counts the days ’til a fuzzy friend arrives”:

http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/matthew-counts-the-days-til-a-fuzzy-friend-arrives/1680099.aspx?src=rss

“Boy to receive service dog”:

http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2009/11/15/news/us/doc4affa68054f1b501454546.txt

“High hopes for future camp”:

http://www.kmeg.com/Global/story.asp?S=11512142

“Retardation’ terms not supported by Ohioans”:

http://www.newsrecord.org/sections/news/retardation-terms-not-supported-by-ohioans-1.2083427

Veronica Zysk Interview “A 10 Year Milestone for Autism”:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575617,00.html

“Lego people star in their own 2010 Calendar from the UK”:

http://www.geeksugar.com/6202225

“LEGO NAS Charity Calendar 2010 & New LEGO Games”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/lego_nas_charity_calendar_2010__new_lego_games.htm

“NAS: Real life stories: people with an ASD”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=120

THANKSGIVING

“Thanksgiving Articles ~ On Coping, Inclusion Tips, History, Art, Craft & Recipes”:

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

“Holiday Pieces: Getting Through The Holidays, Family Ties, Doing Right For Others & Holiday Blues”:

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

BULGARIA

Parents Association Autistic Child Sofia
Medical Academy
Department of Child Psychiatry
33 Prochlada Str.
BG-1619 Sofia
BULGARIA
Tel: (359) 2-57-3013

Sofia, Bulgarian Capital

“ANED – Reports on Implementation of Policies Supporting Independent Living, Social Inclusion and Social Protection, Facts, Figures, Resources & More … [Compiled April 2009]”:

http://www.disability-europe.net/en/countries/Bulgaria?jsEnabled=1

Gasse in Nessebar, Bulgaria

“FIMITIC: Promoting the equalisation of opportunities for disabled persons and fights against their discrimination.”:

http://www.fimitic.org/node/58

Press Release “Persons with Mental Disabilities Discriminated Against”:

http://www.disabilitynet.net/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=919

“Bulgaria: Facts, Information & History”:

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

Kaliakria Beach is on the North Bulgarian Coast in the heart of the Bulgarian Gulf Riviera.

Beautiful Rila Mountain
Rila is a mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria and the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkans, with its highest peak being Musala at 2,925 m. The name Rila is allegedly of Thracian origin and is thought to mean “well-watered mountain”, owing to Rila’s abundance of glacial lakes (about 200) and hot springs in fault areas at the base of the mountain. Some of the Balkans’ longest and deepest rivers originate from Rila, including the Maritsa, the Iskar and the Mesta. Culturally, Rila is famous for the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s largest and most important monastery founded in the 10th century by Saint John of Rila.

“Map of Bulgaria”:

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

Monastery of Saint John of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery (Bulgarian: Рилски манастир, Rilski manastir) is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km south of the capital Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River at an elevation of 1,147 m above sea level. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments.
whc.unesco.org/en/list/216

“Photo: Thracian Tomb, Tarnovo, Bulgaria”:

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/enlarge/thracian-tomb-garrett_pod_image.html

“Bulgaria’s Gold Rush: The lure of such fabulous artifacts as the solid gold mask of a fifth-century B.C. Thracian king inspires both legal and illegal excavators.”:

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2006/12/gold-rush/garrett-photography

Every year, on 26 July, at the archaeological site of Preslav (the second ancient Bulgarian Capital) takes place a kind of representation of the Battle of Pliska (the first ancient Bulgarian capital) when the Bulgarian Khan Krum defeated the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I who had seiged and burned Pliska.
The Battle of Pliska…

“Bulgaria News”:

http://www.topix.net/world/bulgaria

Baba Vida Fortress(along the Danube) ~ medieval fortress built in the 10th Century. Said to be the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country. The fortress played a significant role during the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria, serving as a weapon warehouse and a prison, as it has been no longer used for defensive purposes since the end of the 18th century. Today, Baba Vida is a fortress-museum, where finds and intelligence about its history are kept. Being a popular tourist attraction, the fortress was restored to its former appearance. Learn more … http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Vida

Battle of Nicopolis ~ often referred to as the Crusade of Nicopolis and was the last large-scale crusade of the Middle Ages. Learn more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Nicopolis

“Sofia News Agency”:

http://www.novinite.com/

ADD/ADHD

“Urgent review to be undertaken of ‘tainted’ ADHD guidelines”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/urgent-review-to-be-undertaken-of-tainted-adhd-guidelines/story-e6frg6n6-1225802595063

“Ritalin? But my son’s only 2”:

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article6923471.ece

“Adult AD/HD: Effects on Relationships and Self-Esteem”:

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=33855&cn=3

“The Brain, Nutrition and ADHD”:

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=33850&cn=3

“Shire reports analysis examining Emotional Lability in children with ADHD taking Vyvanse”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170933.php

“ADHD Across the Lifespan on ADVANCE for Nurses”:

http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Article/ADHD-Across-the-Lifespan.aspx

“Medical Marijuana – No longer just for adults”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/health/22sfmedical.html?_r=2&partner=TOPIXNEWS&ei=5099

“Site of the Day: ADHD Coaches Organization”:

http://specialchildren.about.com/b/2009/11/16/site-of-the-day-adhd-coaches-organization.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

Alex Bain “Runman: My Olympic Torch Run”:

http://therunman.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-olympic-torch-run.html

“Olympic torch lights autistic boy’s dream”:

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2187980

“Intellectual disability ban ends”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/disability_sport/8323369.stm

“Exercises tailored for autistic kids”:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09329/1016099-114.stm

“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

Derek Paravicini “The Inner World of Music, Radio 4”:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-inner-world-of-music-radio-4-1825241.html

“Mary Brown: Singing and dancing helps give your child a good start … Mary Brown is executive director of Nordoff-Robbins, a charity transforming the lives of sick or disabled children and adults through music. See www.playtalkread.com :

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/education/Mary-Brown-Singing-and-dancing.5846154.jp

“Gary Numan is still electric”:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/2009/11/16/gary-numan-is-still-electric-91466-25178247/

“X Factor: Jedward are Autistic, says Louis Walsh”:

http://www.anorak.co.uk/231206/celebrities/x-factor-jedward-are-autistic-says-louis-walsh.html

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

Mustafa Al-Rahman “Painting for Postage”:

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

“Autism doesn’t limit Rehoboth artists’ palettes”:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20091116/NEWS01/911160304/1002/Autism-doesn-t-limit-Rehoboth-artists–palettes

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

“Mary and Max engaging for all”:

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

“Encountering creative films at Bristol festival”:

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Encountering-creative-films-Bristol-festival/article-1522231-detail/article.html

“Mentally disabled actors are victims of modern ‘blacking-up’, says campaigner”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/nov/15/disabled-actors-television-campaign#history-byline

“A new Mayberry comes to life in Apex”:

http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/story/190430.html

“Screenings: Upstate Films, Route 9, Rhinebeck, is showing “The Asperger’s Difference,” a 30-minute documentary for and about young people with Asperger’s syndrome. It’s at 11 a.m. Saturday, and it’s free. For more information, visit www.upstatefilms.org.”:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091120/ENTERTAIN/911200325/-1/ENTERTAIN08

“European Affairs – The EU Film Festival starts today”

Ben X (Belgium): Mildly autistic and a sitting duck for the school bullies, Ben wants to cry out his hurt to his tormentors and all the silent bystanders. Inspired by a mysterious girl he meets on the web and fuelled by his signature video game, he takes revenge.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/entertainment/movie/27799/european-affairs

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

BOOKS

Author David George “Be Unique, Be You and Live!”:

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

“Choosing a School for a Child With Special Needs”

Author: Ruth Birnbaum

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109877

“Learning To Listen: Positive Approaches and People with Difficult Behaviour”

Author: Herbert Lovett:

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781853023743

“Conduct Disorder and Behavioral Parent Training: Research and Practice”

Author: Dermot O’Reilly

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843101635

“Encouraging Appropriate Behavior for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Frequently Asked Questions”

Author: Shira Richman

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108252

“Achieving Best Behavior for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Parents and Carers”

Author: Pamela Lewis

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108092

“Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned”

Authors: Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108078

“Stepping Out: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child with Special Needs”

Author: Sarah Newman

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843101109

“Small Steps Forward: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs”

Author: Sarah Newman

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781853026430

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843106937

“Through the Eyes of Aliens”

Author: Jasmine Lee O’Neill

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781853027109

MOVIE

“Nativity”

Release Date: 27 November 2009

A nativity play gets the Hollywood treatment in this heart-warming Christmas comedy.

http://www.cineworld.co.uk/films/2987

“9”

Rated 12A

Released 28.10.09

Synopsis: A new era in animated storytelling begins on 9.9.09. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Corpse Bride, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Nightwatch) join forces to produce wunderkind director Shane Acker’s distinctively original and thrilling tale. 9 stars Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer and Crispin Glover and features the music of Danny Elfman. Read more … http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/1205483_nine/

Consensus: Although its story is perhaps too familiar and less complex than some might wish, 9 is visually spectacular, and director Shane Acker’s attention to detail succeeds in drawing viewers into the film’s universe.

VIDEO GAME

“Science Papa” (Wii, Nintendo DS)

Release Date 30 October 2009

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ACTIVISION-Science-Papa-Wii/dp/B002MUAFJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1259167255&sr=1-2

“LEGO Rockband” (Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, Nintendo DS)

Release Date: 27 November 2009

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lego-Rock-Band-Xbox-360/dp/B002J9G9KA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1259167692&sr=1-2

Drew Taylor “Depraved videogames get serious … Being the father of three-year-old triplets, two of whom are autistic, the use of gaming technology to reach into their ‘private’ world offers yet another avenue of hope.”:

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

HEALTH

“Medibots: The World’s Smallest Surgeons”

Surgery just got smaller …

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427351.100-medibots-the-worlds-smallest-surgeons.html

PHYSICS & MATH

“The Eye Catching Best Of Fluid Dynamics”

This week, physicists at the Division of Fluid Dynamics meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, exhibited their best experimental images in a “gallery of fluid motion”.

http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/aps-physics-fluid-dynamics

Take Care,

Julie

Rila Mountain