Jan
22
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HEADLINES
“Burnley park murder worst detective has seen in 23 year careerâ€:
“Murder conviction against mother in drowning of autistic daughter overturnedâ€:
“Five-year-old found alone on Forsytheâ€:
http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20091228/NEWS01/912280313
“Man allegedly shot boy with pellet gunâ€:
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/crime/man-allegedly-shot-boy-with-pellet-gun
“Disabled man near death after co-workers restrained him?â€:
“Woman’s son on life support after being restrainedâ€:
http://wcco.com/local/mentally.disabled.restrained.2.1407486.html
“Secret film uncovers ‘disabled hate crime’ in Walesâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8437523.stm
“Lotto funding for study into autism hate crimeâ€:
India “Centre to bring amendments in legislation for disabledâ€:
http://www.zeenews.com/news592993.html
“Gary McKinnon Updatesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/gary_mckinnon_updates_new_hope_on_extradition.htm
“Hacker pleads guilty in Mass. to fraud caseâ€:
“With new technologies, do blind people lose more than they gain?â€:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/magazine/03Braille-t.html?ref=health
HEALTH & RESEARCH
“No evidence of digestive problems for autistic childrenâ€:
“New standard for Autism Spectrum Disordersâ€:
http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/01/05/new-standard-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/10549.html
“A uniform method to interpret Autism Spectrum Disorders is defined at BGUâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175168.php
Pediatrics “Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Individuals with ASDs: A Consensus Reportâ€:
Click here for entire report in a PDF file from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The online version of this article, along with updated information and services: http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/125/Supplement_1/S1
“Before or after birth, gene linked to mental health has different effectsâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175144.php
“Autism may cluster among highly educatedâ€:
http://news.health.com/2010/01/05/autism-may-cluster-among-highly-educated/
“Scientists discover a controller of brain circuitryâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174920.php
“Five key facts every parent should know about MMRâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/mmr-nhs/mmr-five-key-facts
“New Polish study provides further evidence that MMR jab is not associated with an increased risk of autismâ€:
http://www.awares.org/pkgs/news/news.asp?showItemID=1021&board=&bbcode=&profileCode=§ion=
http://www.theprovince.com/health/Another+study+finds+autism+link/2408084/story.html
“Autism and Medication: the good news vs. side effectsâ€:
“Without chickenpox shot, kids’ risk rises ninefoldâ€:
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=11769917
Spotlight on Attention Difficulties in NewStudy “Seeing without lookingâ€:
“Homeless need mental health supportâ€:
“What is Tourette Syndrome? What causes Tourette Syndrome?â€:
CFS “Fighting Fatigueâ€:
http://www.mindhacks.com/blog/2010/01/fighting_fatigue.html
“Two Sides of the Same Coin: Speech and Gesture Mutually Interact to Enhance Comprehensionâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175250.php
“What is St. John’s Wort? How effective is St. John’s Wort?â€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174928.php
“Milder depressions don’t appear to benefit from antidepressant treatmentâ€:
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=34964&cn=5
“An enemy of the good life: Happiness and Personalityâ€:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-delay/201001/enemy-the-good-life-happiness-and-personality
“FDA rejects Lyrica as stand-alone anxiety treatmentâ€:
http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/news-449800-98.html
“The psychology of ‘super-human’ strengthâ€:
http://www.mindhacks.com/blog/2010/01/the_psychology_of_s.html
“Dyslexia Defined: New Yale study ‘uncouples’ reading and IQ over timeâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174466.php
“Synaesthesia: Color my numbersâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174475.php
“Music therapy helps suppress Tinnitus, researchers findâ€:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/science/05obhear.html?ref=health
DSM-V “Psychiatry’s civil warâ€:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427381.300-psychiatrys-civil-war.html
“5 Ways to Make Your Resolutions Stickâ€:
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/01/04/5-ways-to-make-your-resolutions-stick/
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/
EDUCATION
Blind/AS “A major success in any languageâ€:
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks-ignore/a-major-success-in-any-language-1.996466
“They call this grad ‘Mr. Information’ on The Murfreesboro Postâ€:
http://www.murfreesboropost.com/they-call-this-grad-mr-information-cms-21170
“Coming, change in Right to Education Actâ€:
“Fight to save Ewing School failsâ€:
http://www.southmanchesterreporter.co.uk/news/s/1187286_fight_to_save_ewing_school_fails
“Update: Family living apart after autistic son was bullied at Hellgate Middle Schoolâ€:
http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_68cbd470-f826-11de-943b-001cc4c002e0.html
“Mum takes school closure fight to votersâ€:
http://www.southmanchesterreporter.co.uk/news/s/1187426_mum_takes_school_closure_fight_to_voters
“Parents say GHS fails in special educationâ€:
EMPLOYMENT
“Life’s WORC named ‘best place to workâ€:
http://queenscourier.com/articles/2009/12/28/news/top_stories/doc4b313e6f5cd4a378253508.txt
“Vocational programâ€:
http://www.albertalocalnews.com/news/local/Vocational_program_80213207.html
“What the new Equality Bill means for employersâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8411725.stm
“Retreat on ‘draconian’ testing for disability benefitâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jan/03/retreat-on-draconian-disability-testing
“Creative Support Ltdâ€:
http://www.creativesupport.co.uk/
“Autelligent Laboratories
We believe all people have a contribution to make and deserve an opportunity to be productive.
With your caring and excellent help, we are creating jobs for the 40 million people worldwide who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Today less than one in five of us are currently employed. We are motivated and competent and we deserve equal employment. Help make this a reality.
Autelligent Laboratories is dedicated to creating a space where autistic software engineers can more than contribute, we can excel.â€:
Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Companyâ€:
http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.html
“Auties.orgâ€:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
Auties..org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers.
“Prospectsâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=473&a=2348
“AutismJobsâ€:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=170
For further employment information, please viewâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Free I-Pod app prepares autistic kids for visit to doctor, dentist & other ‘scary’ placesâ€:
“Autistic boy feeds needyâ€:
http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/jerseycity/index.ssf?/base/news-9/1262589924160580.xml&coll=3
“Don’t baby autistic kidsâ€:
“Smart home technology for disabled peopleâ€:
http://hiddenwires.co.uk/resourcesarticles2010/articles20100104-10.html
New Campaign “Henry Winkler speaks about dyslexiaâ€:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/6941619/Henry-Winkler-speaks-about-dyslexia.html
GERMANY
Bundesverband Hilfe für das autistische Kind, Vereinigung zur Förderung autistischer Menschen e.V.
Bebelallee 141
22297 Hamburg
GERMANY
tel: +49 40 511 5604
fax: +49 40 511 0813
e-mail: autismus-bv-hak@t-online.de
Website: http://www.autismus.de/
The historic street Weissgerbergasse in Nuremberg, GermanyÂ
“ANED – Germany: Facts & Figures, Reports on Social Inclusion & Protection etc, Organisations of Disabled People & Moreâ€:
http://www.disability-europe.net/en/countries/Germany?jsEnabled=1
Brandenberg Gate, Berlin
“German: Facts, Information & Historyâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_germany.html
Berlin Cathedral http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Dom
YouTube – Herbert von Karajan conducts The Blue Danube Waltz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTqlLKBKFhg
YouTube – German dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddy4LJCC7bk
YouTube - Ludwig van Beethoven – Fur Elise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o5baA0Z9g4
YouTube – Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQVeaIHWWck&feature=related
Skyline of Frankfurt
“German Disability Councilâ€:
http://www.deutscher-behindertenrat.de/ID25032
Frankfurt Architecture – Half Timbered Houses
“Map of Germanyâ€:
German Lederhosen
The Hamburg Rathaus is located in the Altstadt quarter in the centre of Hamburg, Germany, near the lake Binnenalster and the central station. It is the seat of the government of Hamburg. Constructed from 1886 to 1897, the city hall still houses its original governmental functions with the office of the First Mayor of Hamburg and the meeting rooms for the parliament and the senate of Hamburg.Â
Munich
Dramatic Sunset in Munich
Stuttgart Palace
“WorldWise Quiz: Berlinâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/berlin-quiz.html
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Petersberg, near Bonn
Hannover Townhall
Spitzhauschen or “Pointed House(dates back to 1416)
Bernkastel-Kues (German pronunciation: [ËŒbÉ›É̯nkastÉ™lˈkuËs]) is a town over 700 years old, located on the Middle Moselle river in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Bernkastel-Kues is very famous for its wines and the medieval market square. The square is surrounded by many well preserved half-timbered houses as well as the Renaissance city hall built in 1608. Especially well-known is the very small and narrow so-called “Spitzhäuschen” (the “Pointed House”) which dates back to 1416.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernkastel-KuesÂ
Dresden – The buildings in this image are from left to right:
The academy of art (Kunstakademie), behind the Sekundogenitur is the Church of our Lady (Frauenkirche), the Ständehaus (with small tower), the church Hofkirche, the tower of the Dresden castle and the Dresden opera called Semperoper.Â
Neuschwanstein Castle, royal palace in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, the most famous of three royal palaces built for Louis II of Bavaria, sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, who grew up nearby at Hohenschwangau Castle. Begun in 1869 and left unfinished at Louis’s death in 1886, the castle is the embodiment of 19th century romanticism. In a fantastical imitation of a medieval castle, Neuschwanstein is set with towers and spires and is spectacularly sited on a high point over the Pöllat River gorge. The king worked with three different architects in succession: Eduard Riedel, Georg Dollmann, and Julius Hofmann, all Germans who based their designs largely on a scheme produced by German stage designer Christoph Jank. Learn more … http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuschwanstein
A view from the town hall at the houses to the east …
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in Middle Franconia (Germany, Bavaria), well known for its well-preserved medieval old town and a destination for tourists from around the world.
As to the name “Rothenburg”, some say it comes from the German words Rot (Red) and Burg (burg, medieval fortified town), referring to the red colour of the roofs of the houses which overlook the river Tauber. (en.Wikipedia)
German Cuckoo Clock
 Burg Eltz is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of the same family that lived there in the 12th century, 33 generations ago. The Rübenach and Rodendorf families’ homes in the castle are open to the public, while the Kempenich branch of the family uses the other third of the castle. Some consider Burg Eltz to be Germany’s most impressive castle.
Albrecht Durer (1471 – 1528)was a German painter, printmaker and theorist from Nuremberg. His prints established his reputation across Europe when he was still in his twenties, and he has been conventionally regarded as the greatest artist of the Northern Renaissance ever since. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albrecht_Durer
The Complete Works …Â http://www.albrecht-durer.org/
Martin Luther’s room in Wartburg Castle. Martin Luther was a German Christian theologian and Augustinian monk who translated the “New Testament” into German language in order to make it more accessible to people. He translated the bible in just 10 weeks here at Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Thueringen, Germany. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_(resources)
“Photo Gallery: Germanyâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/gallery/germany_bavarian-castle.html
“Ludwig van Beethovenâ€
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was born in Bonn. His family originated from Belgium. His father was musician at the Court of Bonn, with a definite weakness for drink. His mother was always described as a gentle, retiring woman, with a warm heart. Beethoven referred to her as his “best friend”. At an early age, Beethoven took an interest in music, and his father taught him day and night, on returning to the house from music practice or the tavern. Without doubt, the child was gifted, and his father Johann envisaged creating a new Mozart, a child prodigy.
Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most acclaimed and influential composers of all time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven
ADD/ADHD
“The new ADHD treatments: What are they and how do they workâ€:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2555179/the_new_adhd_treatments_what_are_they.html
“Navigating ADHD; free teleconference Jan 12thâ€:
“New ADHD/ADD online screening real time test technologyâ€:
“Stimulants may offer protection in ADHDâ€:
ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)â€- This website provides patients, doctors, and other medical professionals with a comprehensive examination of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), side effects, and other safety information for both prescription and over-the-counter medications.. Our goal is to allow users of our website make informed decisions when taking (patients) or prescribing (doctors) drugs. We are providing unmatched information and analysis tools.
http://www.adverse-drug-reaction.net/
“adders.orgâ€:
Our objective is to promote awareness to AD/HD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
“ADDISS†The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
“ADDAâ€:
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
“CHADDâ€:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562
SPORT
“Young autistic hydroplane driver, 14, is going fast-forwardâ€:
Tae Kwon Do “Kicks for autism kicks off for special ed kidsâ€:
http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2010/01/07/sparta_independent/news/13.txt
“A league of their ownâ€:
http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/article.asp?t=1&m=1&c=30&s=481&ai=90421
“Swimming Challenges ~ Includes Great Swim Series 2010(June – September 2010)â€:
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 runsâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1816
“Trek to Everest Base Camp- 5-21 November 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354
“Trek the Sahara – 5-25 March 2010 or 29 Oct-8 Nov 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2542
“Trek the Inca Trail – 22-31 May 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863
“Trek Snowdon – 11– 3 June 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2524
“Trek the Jurassic Coast – 16-18 July 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2525
“Trek Mount Kilimanjaro – 29 Sept-10 Oct 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2200
“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 Oct 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2356
“Trek to Everest Base Camp – 5-21 November 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354
“Cycle Cuba – 14-22 March 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2357
“London to Paris 2010 – 5-8 Juneâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2407
“L’Etape du Tour 2010 – 18 July 2010â€
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
“The Jazz of Matt Savage(Including Latest Tour Schedule)â€
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
“Design a NAS card for Christmas 2010! ~ Deadline 15th February 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=20944
GLIMPSE – the talents of the autism community
They are painters, sculptors and photographers; poets and storytellers; musicians and creators of amazing video games. They are kids, teens and adults. Last year, a new online publication arose to celebrate the talents of autistic individuals and other developmental disabilities: GLIMPSE, offered by ICDL (The Interdisciplinary Council of Developmental and Learning Disorders). In late 2008, Volume 2 of GLIMPSE was released, and was expanded into a print book and notecards. The works are serious, humourous, deeply personal and illuminating. See it for yourself, share it with others, submit your own/your child’s work for inclusion in Volume 3, to release later this year. Find information and ordering details at www.icdl.com
“ARTROOM ………where under 17s can make and display art onlineâ€:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Teen scoops award … A north Belfast teenager has won an international award for best documentary of the year for a film exploring the support available for young people with autism. : http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/community-telegraph/north-belfast/news/teen-scoops-award-14615713.html#ixzz0bBJNoDS1
My Name Is Khan “SRK can be humbleâ€:
“Danes to play autism heroine Grandin in new biopicâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/1/20100105/ten-danes-to-play-autism-heroine-grandin-c60bd6d.html
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
“Autism in fiction and autobiographyâ€:
http://apt.rcpsych.org/cgi/content/abstract/16/1/47
Graham Farmelo “Restaurant critic’s biography of autistic physicist wins Costa biography awardâ€:
“Tintin inspires a new comic creationâ€:
http://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=48928
“Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilitiesâ€
Author: David B. Wiegan
Foreword by Ron Rush
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/aspergerautism?next=16
“Helping Children with Complex Needs Bounce Backâ€
Authors: Kim Aumann and Angie Hart
Illustrated by Chloe gerhardt
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109488
“Multisensory Rooms and Environments: Controlled Sensory Experiences for people with Profound and Multiple Disabilitiesâ€
Author: Susan Fowler
Foreword by Paul Pagliano
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109488
“Making Sense of Children’s Thinking and Behavior: A Step-by-Step Tool for Understanding Children with NLD,Asperger’s, HFA, PDD-Nos, and other Neurological Differencesâ€
Author: Leslie Holzhauser-Peters and Leslie True
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109488
“Let’s All Listen: Songs for Group Work in Settings that Include Students with Learning Difficulties and Autismâ€
Author: Pat Lloyd
Foreword by Adam Ockelford
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843105831
MOVIE
“Tron Legacyâ€
Release Date: December 17, 2010
Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AwvuirSEAA
Synopsis: The Master Control Program is booted back up in this revamped TRON continuation that sees the return of original star Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, the brilliant computer programmer whose disappearance leads his son, Sam (Garrett Hedlund), to search for him in and out of the computer world. Original director and co-writer Steven Lisberger produces the new film, which is helmed by commercial director Joseph Kosinski. James Frain, Olivia Wilde, Beau Garrett, and Michael Sheen also star, with Bruce Boxleitner returning as Alan Bradley/Tron, the heroic protagonist of the original film.
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/10011582-TRON_legacy/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_2.0_%28film%29
“Films Released In 2010 – Photo Galleryâ€
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/features/big-in-2010/photos/
VIDEO GAME
“Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep†(PSP)
Release Date (Jp) Jan 9, 2010
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts_Birth_by_Sleep
Natal “Microsoft’s body-sensing, button-busting controllerâ€:
HEALTH
“Let’s Get Physical: Nine Facts About Fitnessâ€
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527421.100-lets-get-physical-nine-facts-about-fitness.html
ENVIRONMENT
“Top Scientists Share Their Future Predictionsâ€
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/earth-environment/article6968250.ece
TECH
“Technology Predictions For 2010â€Â The rise of the tablet and augmented reality as well as broadband-enabled TV – our technology team predicts the hot trends for 2010.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6874009/Technology-predictions-for-2010.html
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“Google set to reveal its rival to the Iphoneâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100104/twl-google-set-to-reveal-its-rival-to-th-3fd0ae9.html
Happy New Year!
Julie
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Carriage in the forest below Castle Neuschwanstein