www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Texas mom told 911 operator she killed 2 children”:

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=160390&catid=6

“Uncle: Mom accused in kids’ chokings had been depressed”:

http://www.bnd.com/2010/07/20/1335535/texas-mom-accused-of-strangling.html

“Accused killer delusional: Doc”:

http://www.canada.com/Accused+killer+delusional/3295245/story.html

“Police: Autistic man, 20, found dead in hot van after trip to suburban Philly theme park”:

http://www.kdvr.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-autistic-man-death,0,2296559.story

“Second employee suspended in death of Oceanside autistic man”:

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/second-employee-suspended-in-death-of-autistic-oceanside-man-1.2147168

“Prosecutors: Coach raped autistic teen at Ll hoops tourney”:

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/prosecutors-coach-raped-autistic-teen-at-li-hoops-tourney-1.2118521

“Parents of Mansfield neglect death girl lose appeals”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-10785531

“Autistic child gets electrocuted by switch box near playground”:

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

“Search on after hit-and-run of Minn. Autistic boy”:

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/38184085/ns/health

“3 year old autistic boy left in hot bus”:

http://www.wfmz.com/lehighvalleynews/24332522/detail.html

“Family worried as autistic boy goes missing”:

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2010/July/theuae_July388.xml&section=theuae&col=

“Disturbing guide to restraining jailed kids”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100718/tuk-disturbing-guide-to-restraining-jail-45dbed5.html

Gary McKinnon Updates “UK hacker could serve time in British jail/Gary McKinnon’s mother praises Cameron-Obama talks”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100721/tuk-uk-hacker-could-serve-time-in-britis-dba1618.html

“Poll reveals widespread discrimination against people with learning disabilities”:

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

“Little protection: cloak of secrecy can work against the vulnerable”:

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

Australia “Bill Shorten MP: Disability eNews – Election 2010 Announcement”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bill_shorten_mp_disability_enews__election_2010_announceme.htm

Australia “Bill Shorten MP: Disability eNews – Election 2010 – Breaking News!”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bill_shorten_mp_disability_enews__election_2010__breaking.htm

Australia “Gillard announces Labor’s mental health policy with $277m plan to tackle suicide”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/gillard-announces-labors-mental-health-policy-with-plan-to-tackle-suicide/story-fn59niix-1225897375540

“MP backs autism campaign”:

http://www.wigantoday.net/news/mp_backs_autism_campaign_1_880863

“Dyslexic postman dumped letters as he struggled to read addresses”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7887513/Dyslexic-postman-dumped-letters-as-he-struggled-to-read-addresses.html

“Would the ADA pass today?”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/michaeltomasky/2010/jul/26/congress-usdomesticpolicy-would-ada-pass-today

“NYTimes: Clara Claiborne Park, 86, dies – Wrote about autistic child”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/nytimes_clara_claiborne_park_86_dies__wrote_about_autis.htm

HEALTH & RESEARCH

“Voice technology could help detect autism”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10686912

“Abstract: A twin study of autism symptoms in Sweden”:

http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/mp201082a.html

“Autistic kids grow normally despite limited diet”:

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/health/article_212313309.shtml?ref=rss

“Autistic kids often fussier eaters, but nutrition OK”:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20100719/hl_hsn/autistickidsoftenfussiereatersbutnutritionok

“Autism: What’s sex got to do with it?”:

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

“Screening vital for Fragile X gene”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/screening-test-vital-for-fragile-x-gene/story-e6frg6nf-1225895303245

“Only some epilepsy drugs increase risk of suicide”:

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

“New investments in Mental Health Care will pay dividends, say psychologists”:

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

“Young people shape mental health for their peers”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jul/21/young-people-mental-health-support

“Identifying youth at high risk for Bipolar Disorder”:

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

“Gene protects cognitive function in Schizophrenia”:

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

“Different effects of marijuana in Bipolar and Schizophrenic patients”:

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

“Cutting edge perspective on causes of Schizophrenia; Related disorders – New Book”:

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

“Age of onset influences prognosis in Bipolar”:

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

“Mel Gibson, Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol”:

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

“Withdrawing from psychiatric medications”:

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

“Link between childhood physical abuse and heart disease”:

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

“Trichotillomania: The Girls Tearing Their Hair Out (Literally)”:

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

“Children and sleeping pills”:

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

“To dream, perchance to sleep”:

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

“Sleep Case Study: There’s A Party In My Dream And Everyone’s Invited”:

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

“Circadian rhythms, their role and dysfunction in Affective Disorders”:

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

“A blood test for depression?”:

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

“Serotonin cell discoveries mean rethink of depression”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20727703.300-serotonin-cell-discoveries-mean-rethink-of-depression.html

“The Neural Basis of the Depressive Self”:

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

“Why does everything look gray when you feel blue?”

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

“Did Abraham Lincoln use faith to overcome depression?”:

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

“People with severe depression find it harder to judge facial expressions”:

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

“NICE consults on draft recommendations for Generalized Anxiety Disorder”:

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

“Stressed out? Visit a forest”:

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

“Afraid to leave the house? TV documentary wants you”:

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

“Therapy plus Ecstasy for PTSD”:

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

“Women in their 50s more prone to PTSD than men”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/women_in_their_50s_more_prone_to_ptsd_than_men.htm

“PTSD Study: Kids also vulnerable to stress, depression”:

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

“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotter”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bps_research_digest_the_special_issue_spotter_15.htm

“The Neurosciences and Music: IV Learning and Memory”:

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

“Are negative emotions more important than positive emotions”:

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

“An eccentric history of headache treatments”:

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

“Asperger’s Syndrome in Women: A Different Set of Challenges?”:

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

“Relationships” Others Influence Our Choice Of Mates, Concerned From Tunbridge Wells, Have A Happy Marriage …”:

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

“Relationships: Speaking Male, Speaking Female, Broken Hearts Hurt Men More Than Women, Relationship Insecurity Ups Health Risks”:

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

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

“BBC – Democracy Live – Debate on autism/Patchy provision for autistic children”:

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

(Vic, Australia) “Autistic children failed by education system”:

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

“Parents a anger at threat to Newport school”:

http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/8284666.Parents__anger_at_threat_to_Newport_school/?ref=rss

“Mum’s campaign to save Coventry’s special needs school”:

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2010/07/15/mum-s-campaign-to-save-coventry-s-special-needs-schools-92746-26858796/

“Parents say RUSD must develop a classroom for autistic students”:

http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_15526902

“PM for psychologists at schools for autistic children”:

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/latest_news.php?nid=24821

“Autism in the classroom: The benefits and drawbacks of inclusion”:

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

“Should homeschooling parents have college degrees?”:

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

“Learning activities for autistic children”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-59948-LA-Special-Education-Examiner~y2010m7d22-Learning-activities-for-preschool-children-with-autism

“Debra Kaplan returns from China with increased global outlook”:

http://hastings.patch.com/articles/debra-kaplan-educator-with-a-global-outlook-2

“Green Initiative gives new meaning to educational environment for students”:

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/niles/news/2478892,park-ridge-YPgreen-071510-s1.article

“Teaching autistic children how to handle classroom”:

http://www.ocregister.com/news/children-259057-preschool-autistic.html

“Harmful stereotypes hinder learning and performance”:

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

EMPLOYMENT

“Do disabled people fare better in the open labour market?”:

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

“Benefits health test to face urgent review”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/jul/27/benefits-health-test-review

“Creative Support Ltd”:

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

“Autelligent Laboratories

We believe all people have a contribution to make and deserve an opportunity to be productive.

With your caring and excellent help, we are creating jobs for the 40 million people worldwide who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Today less than one in five of us are currently employed. We are motivated and competent and we deserve equal employment. Help make this a reality.

Autelligent Laboratories is dedicated to creating a space where autistic software engineers can more than contribute, we can excel.”:

http://www.autlabs.com/

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

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

“Auties.org”:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement

Auties..org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers.

http://www.auties.org/

“Prospects”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/employment-support/prospects-for-job-seekers.aspx

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

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

“Employment within the NAS”:

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

For further employment information, please view”:

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

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Renowned speaker coming to Austin”:

http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2010/jul/19/renowned-speaker-coming-austin/

“Autism: A Perspective”:

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

“Asking Ann about Autism: Occupational therapy and sensory integration(includes slideshow)”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-10971-Education-Collaboration-Examiner~y2010m7d15-Asking-Ann-About-Autism-Occuptaional-therapy-and-sensory-integration

“Teaching a child social skills”:

http://www.grossepointenews.com/Articles-i-2010-07-15-243105.114135_Teaching_a_child_social_skills.html

“Ribble Valley boy, 9, praised for cheering up autistic pal”:

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/blackburndarwenhyndburnribble/8273777.Ribble_Valley_boy__9__praised_for_cheering_up_autistic_pal/

“South Lake Tahoe autistic boy learns to love horses”:

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

“Communities for autistic adults: Camphill California”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-26516-SF-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2010m7d14-Communities-for-adults-with-autism-Camphill-California

“Businesses working to understand autism are great; Effort needed”:

http://www.theledger.com/article/20100722/EDIT02/7225039/1398

“Houston: Circus clowns, acrobats entertain autistic children”:

http://www.khou.com/entertainment/Houston-Circus-clowns-acrobats-entertain-autistic-children-98458189.html

“The Help Group offers innovative Summer Day Camps for autistic/AS and other special needs children”:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20100722/pl_usnw/DC39023

“Jokes computer programme launched online … A joke-generating computer programme created to help children with disabilities develop language skills is launched online.”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-10714802

OREGON

“Autism Society Oregon Chapter”:

http://209.200.89.252/search_site/chapter_detail.cfm?program_id=872

Rogue River Gorge, Prospect, Oregon

“Autism Oregon”:

http://autismoregon.org/

Mount Hood

“Autism Links Oregon”:

http://www.ohsu.edu/cdrc/clinical/portland/autism_links_oregon.html

Crater Lake

Benson Footbridge, Multnomah Falls, Oregon: Bridgepixing the very famous and frequently photographed Benson Footbridge, built 1914 at Multnomah Falls. Spanning the lower of two falls on a pedestrian trail leading from the Multnomah Falls Lodge to the top of the falls, near the Historic Columbia River Highway, at milepost 32, Multnomah County, Oregon, east of Portland. 

“Portland Aspergers Network”:

http://www.aspergersnet.org/

Oregon State Capitol, Salem

“ASD Oregon – Camps”:

http://www.asdoregon.org/

Portland, Oregon skyline

“Welcome to Oregon: Your Oregon Gateway”:

http://www.el.com/to/oregon/

Portland at Sunset

“Oregon Guide”:

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

Kwanza Cherry Tree on Mount Tabor, Portland

“Travel Oregon”:

http://www.traveloregon.com/

Streetcar in Portland

“Oregon Facts”:

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

Craving Waffles?  Visit The Waffle Window, Portland Oregon:

Strawberry Key Lime Pie Waffle

Fresh strawberries, lime curd, our special cheesecake pudding and whipped cream

The Waffle Window
SE 36th Ave & SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97214
(503) 239-4756

“Oregon Map”:

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

Blue Skies in Eugene, Oregon(King Estates Winery & Vineyard)

Video[2:31] Author of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”: Ken Kesey’s Oregon:

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/countries-places/united-states/us_keseysoregon.html

Architecture – House in Eugene

“Portland, Oregon”:

In this Oregon city, eating, drinking, and getting around are at least three things you can do especially well.

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/11/feature/portland-text

 Waves of sand: Light & shadow play through the dunes along Agate Beach at sunset. In the distance, the Yaquina Lighthouse near Depoe Bay, Oregon coast.

“Cascade Lakes, Oregon Drive”:

Step back in time as the volcanic landscape of central Oregon’s desert plains conjure up prehistoric visions.

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/drives/cascade-oregon.html

Seal Rock, Oregon Coast

“Pacific Coast Highway Drive”:

Strap in and get ready for an exhilarating driving experience along this twisting, cliff-hugging route.

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/drives/pacific-coast-highway

Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda, Oregon Coast

Starfish and barnacles decorate a tidal pool on the Oregon Coast.

Southern Oregon Coast

Cooks Chasm, Oregon Coast

 

John Day Fossil Bed Painted Hills: On the very edge of the 16 million year old massive layers of basalt that came from near where Oregon, Idaho, and Washington meet, and cover much of Oregon and Washington – – is this area of soft, rounded claystone hills. The colors of the clay range from reds, yellows, and greens – – to every color of earth tones you can imagine.

John Day River Overlook

Redmond, Oregon

 Western fence Lizard, Redmond. (Note his brilliant blue underside)

Yellow-bellied Marmot, Redmond -  There was an entire family of Marmota flaviventris, or Rock Chucks in the rocks along the Dry Canyon Trail.

Oregon Trail, Covered Wagon – An actual “Prairie Schooner” (though immigrants simply referred to them as wagons) sitting on the Oregon Trail east of Baker City, Oregon. It was very cool to hike the short ways on the Oregon Trail. It’s so desolate out here, though over 250,000 people have passed through.

Oregon Trail Mural Detail in Vale, Oregon: Murals featured on buildings in Vale, Oregon depict the trials and tribulations of pioneers , traders, and prospectors who sought a new life in the Oregon Territory. These murals were designed to commemorate the 150th year of the Oregon Trail and are a community effort developed by The Vale Heritage Reflections Mural Society.

 Siletz Indian Pow Wow.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon: http://ctsi.nsn.us/

The Siletz Indian Pow Wow is held annually each August.

“Little Dancer” -  Even the little ones partake in the dancing at the Nesika Illahee Pow Wow at Siletz Oregon.

Siletz Pow Wow

 Teepees, Siletz Indian Pow Wow

American Pronghorn Antelope

 

ADD/ADHD

“Mission Hospital doctor publishes ADHD study in Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics … A study published by Dr. Adrian Sandler has been generating quite a stir in the medical community. The study published in the June 14 edition of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can do just as well on half their medication.”:

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

“Overdiagnosis, Mental Disorders and the DSM-5”:

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/07/26/overdiagnosis-mental-disorders-and-the-dsm-5/

“Teen ADHD linked to delayed High School graduation”:

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

“Children with Attention Deficits concentrate better after walk in the park”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/susanswanger/article/4343994

“Five tips to help children with ADHD manage with Back to School”:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5591084/five_tips_to_help_children_with_adhd.html?cat=25

“UNH professor to study impacts of ADHD treatment”:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100726-NEWS-7260326

Review “Challenged Kids, Challenged Teachers: Teaching Students with Tourette’s Bipolar Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, OCD, ADHD, and More”:

http://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/challenging-kids-challenged-teachers-teaching-students-with-tourette-s-bipolar-disorder-executive-dysfunction-ocd-adhd-and-more/

“Wooden rocker is potentially therapeutic”:

http://www.i-newswire.com/wooden-rocker-is-potentially-therapeutic/50350

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

“Ways to help an autistic child learn to ride a bike”:

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

“Canadian squad beckons Nanaimo swimmer”:

http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/sports/story.html?id=2e0cb17f-123e-446f-b1f0-a22281b9e3fc

“Hadrian’s Wall trek after son diagnosed as autistic”:

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2074547_hadrians_wall_trek_after_son_diagnosed_as_autistic

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

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

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

 

“10-kilometre runs”:

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

“Royal Parks Half Marathon – 10 October 2010”:

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

“Sky Diving – All Year Round”:

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

MUSIC

“Long-term benefits from musical training”:

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

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“Views of Stephen Wiltshire’s London”:

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

“Autistic children’s painting exhibition begins”:

http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2010/07/18/news0697.htm

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

DVD “Temple Grandin”

http://store.fhautism.com/p-604-temple-grandin-dvd.aspx

“Hollywood’s mental block”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/jul/22/hollywood-mental-block

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

BOOKS

“Maria & I: Award winning Spanish illustrator Miguel Gillardo releases comic on everyday life with autistic daughter”:

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

“Savoring ‘Islands of Genius’ is a true no-brainer”:

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

“Summer reading is key to maintaining or improving students’ reading skills”:

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

“The Passionate Mind: How People with Autism Learn”

Wendy Lawson

Foreword by Rita Jordan

Illustrated by Lisa Simone

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849051217

“Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome”

Rudy Simone

Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058261

“Bubble Riding”

by Lori Lite

Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

A Relaxation Story, designed to help children increase creativity while lowering stress and anxiety levels

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_B401.htm

“Sea Otter Cove”

by Lori Lite,
Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

A Relaxation Story, introducing deep breathing to decrease stress and anger while promoting peaceful sleep

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_S401.htm

“Affirmation Weaver”

by Lori Lite
Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

A Believe in Yourself Story, designed to help children boost self-esteem while decreasing stress and anxiety
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_A401.htm

“Future Horizons: New Releases”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-208-new-releases.aspx

“Future Horizons: Children’s Books”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-187-Childrens-Books.aspx

“Future Horizons: Communication”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-188-Communication.aspx

“Future Horizons: Art & Music”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-183-Art-and-Music.aspx

“Future Horizons: First Person Accounts”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-194-First-Person-Accounts.aspx

“Future Horizons: Foreign Language Books”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-195-Foreign-Language-Books.aspx

“Future Horizons: Recently Added”:

http://store.fhautism.com/c-210-recently-added.aspx

CINEMA

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”

Release Date: July 14, 2010.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VZllR44gdA

Synopsis: Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the “National Treasure” franchise, present THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE — an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.

Balthazar Blake (NICOLAS CAGE) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (ALFRED MOLINA). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (JAY BARUCHEL), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protege. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE.

Consensus: It has a likable cast and loads of CGI spectacle, but for all but the least demanding viewers, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice will be less than spellbinding.

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

“SALT”

Release Date: July 23, 2010.

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ40WlshNwU

Synopsis: As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt’s efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: “Who Is Salt?”

Consensus: Angelina Jolie gives it her all in the title role, and her seasoned performance is almost enough to save Salt from its predictable and ludicrous plot.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1213717-salt/

VIDEO GAMES

“Art Academy” (Nintendo DS)

Release Date: August 6, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Academy-Techniques-Step-Step/dp/B003UVA4KC/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__28?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Metroid: Other M” (Wii)

Release Date: September 3, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-RVLPR3OE-Metroid-Other-Wii/dp/B002BSC4ZS/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__58?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

Australia “Whiz Kids awarded for special games”:

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

“Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Review”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/f5/lego-harry-potter–years-1-4-d234f5.html

“Toy Story 3 Review”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/51/toy-story-3-9e4f51.html

“Kinect pricing announced”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/14028/

“E3: Who came out top?”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/13892/

HEALTH

“Brain Origins Of ‘Blindsight’ Revealed”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627664.600-brain-origins-of-blindsight-revealed.html

SPACE

Zooming in on the most massive stars ever found. Star R136a1 (far right) is in a dense cluster of stars 165,000 light years from earth.

“Monster Star Is Master Of The Universe”

A huge star a staggering 320 times the size of the Sun has been found by scientists – and quickly labelled the biggest ever discovered.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100721/tod-monster-star-is-master-of-the-univer-870a197.html

“Biggest Star Ever Found May Be Ticking Antimatter Bomb”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19201-biggest-star-ever-found-may-be-ticking-antimatter-bomb.html

Take Care,

Julie

Mt Washington on Big Lake, Oregon Cascades