Jan
22
HEADLINES
“Mum of Pudsey teenager kicked in head appeals for witnessesâ€:
http://www.advertiserseries.co.uk/news/5495534._Who_would_do_this_to_my_special__son_Daniel__/
“Couple sues over school repeatedly restraining autistic childâ€:
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/apr/08/palm-beach-co-couple-sues-over-school-repeatedly-r/
“Chief questions use of Taser on 10 year-old boyâ€:
http://www.indystar.com/article/20100402/LOCAL/4020345/Use-of-Taser-on-boy-10-questioned
“New TV appeal by missing man’s parents failâ€:
http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/newshastings/New-TV-appeal-by-missing.6184278.jp
[Australia] “Bill Shorten MP: Disability eNewsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bill_shorten_mp_disability_enews.htm
“White House remains steadfast in support of Disability Council Nominee, Ari Ne’emanâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/white_house_remains_steadfast_in_support_of_ari_neeman.htm
[Australia] “Specialist Autism Services launched in Brisbane for childrenâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/australia_specialist_autism_services_launched_in_brisbane_.htm
“Support service to start in Devon city for older carersâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8590652.stm
Albert Gonzalez Case “Hackers high life brought to an end with 20-year sentenceâ€:
“Charity worker Jonathon Dibb dies aged 36 … From 2007, he worked as a welfare rights advisor with the National Autistic Society. In this role he helped families throughout the country gain access to benefits and allowances they were entitled to. “Jonathan loved his work, and got huge amounts of satisfaction from it,†said Jen. “He took it upon himself to learn a lot about autism for the role and really made it his own.â€:
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/5422429.Charity_worker_Jonathan_Dibb_dies_aged_36/
HEALTH & RESEARCH
“Autism susceptibility genes identifiedâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183602.php
“Songbird genome to treat speech disordersâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/songbird_genome_to_treat_speech_disorders.htm
“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotterâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bps_research_digest_the_special_issue_spotter_9.htm
“Widely used screening scale may misidentify Borderline Personality Disorder as Bipolar Disorderâ€:
“Disruption in Brain Connection Linked to Genetic Defect in Schizophreniaâ€:
“Picking our brains: What are mirror neurons?â€:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627541.400-picking-our-brains-what-are-mirror-neurons.html
“Persistent Migraine Aura: The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/persistent_migraine_aura_the_girl_with_kaleidoscope_eyes.htm
“PTSD: Cannabis Science Officially Begins its First Pre-IND FDA Application Process for PTSDâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ptsd_cannabis_science_officially_begins_its_first_preind_f.htm
“Latest on Depression: Long-Term Treatment of Depression with SSRIs & Newer Antidepressants, Top 10 Signs of Depression, Anesthesia Drugs May Relieve Depression & More …â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/latest_on_depression_longterm_treatment_of_depression_with.htm
“Latest Depression Research: Genetic Link for Stress Induced Depression?, 7 Strategies To Aid Relapse Recovery, Middle-Aged?, Adoptive Parents & PDD & More …â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/latest_depression_research_genetic_link_for_stressinduced_.htm
[Australia] “Psychologist uses Harry Potter books to treat Teen Depressionâ€:
“Exercise ‘Therapy’ for Depressionâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/exercise_therapy_for_depression.htm
“Pilots can take antidepressants while on duty; FAA lifts 70-year-old ban that many ignoredâ€:
“Treatment options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Massage & Simple Relaxationâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/treatment_options_for_generalized_anxiety_disordermassage_.htm
“Natural Remedies Ineffective for Anxietyâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/natural_remedies_ineffective_for_anxiety.htm
“Sleep/Anxiety Matters: A Boy and his Bad Dreamsâ€:
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/health_science/weekly/20100405_Ask_Dan__A_boy_and_his_bad_dreams.html
“Cardiac Health and Creative Engagementâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/cardiac_health_and_creative_engagement.htm
“Happiness: Reach for the Sky for Positive Thoughts, Who Killed Happiness?, Building Strong Internal Resourcesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/happiness_reach_for_the_sky_for_positive_thoughts_who_kill.htm
“Narcissists Who Cry: The Other Side of the Egoâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/narcissists_who_cry_the_other_side_of_the_ego.htm
“Is Narcissism a Leadership Trait?â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/is_narcissism_a_leadership_trait.htm
“Women face Inequality in Professional, Family Livesâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/women_face_inequality_in_professional_family_lives.htm
“Work Addiction Definedâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/work_addiction_defined.htm
“Teen Blogging: A Good Thing!â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/teen_blogging_a_good_thing.htm
“Introducing New Blog: Light, Laughter & Lifeâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/introducing_new_blog_light_laughter__life.htm
“Large, Longitudinal Study Finds Tentative Links Between Internet Use & Lonelinessâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/large_longitudinal_study_finds_tentative_links_between_inte.htm
“5 Gifts of Being Highly Sensitiveâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/5_gifts_of_being_highly_sensitive.htm
“Relationships: Controlling Men, Male & Misunderstood, Questions About Marriage, Monogomy, Multiple Relationships & More …â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/relationships_controlling_men_male__misunderstood_questi.htm
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/
EDUCATION
“The challenge of changeâ€:
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/249924/the-challenge-change
“Teenage bullying leads to 9 indictments/Bullies’ behavior driven by pursuit of status and affectionâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/teenage_bullying_leads_to_9_indictmentsbullies_behavior_dr.htm
“Bic Kids and the NAS … Bic has made a £15,000 donation to the NAS’s education support service, which helps teachers in mainstream schools who work with autistic pupils.â€:
http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/Article/992959/Bic-Kids-National-Autistic-Society/
“Parents raise concerns with Education Ministerâ€:
http://www.kildare-nationalist.ie/tabId/515/itemId/9862/Parents-raise-concerns-with-Education-Minister.aspx
“Education assistants essentialâ€:
http://www.leaderpost.com/opinion/letters/Education+assistants+essential/2719218/story.html
“Married with GPAs: Students juggle school, work, families … Dottie Fitzpatrick, a special education senior, 27, is married with two children. Her children have autism, Asperger’s syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Fitzpatrick said this led to her decision to go to school and study special education.â€:
http://www.statepress.com/2010/03/28/married-with-gpas-college-students-juggle-school-families/
“Young Stanwell boy re-accepted on course thanks to Staines News …â€:
http://staines.stainesnews.co.uk/2010/03/young-stanwell-boy-re-accepted.html
“Kids can be twice exceptionalâ€:
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100328/LIFESTYLES12/3280346/1026/news12
“Everyone’s an actor in this theater group for home-schooled studentsâ€:
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100328/ARTICLES/3281018/1101
EMPLOYMENT
[Australia] “Only autistic people need applyâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_only_autistic_people_need_apply.htm
“I beat trauma of blindness to build £1m firmâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/i_beat_trauma_of_blindness_to_build_1m_firm.htm
“Flawed benefit system classifies terminally ill man fit for workâ€:
“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
“Stereotypes don’t always apply when it comes to autismâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/stereotypes_dont_always_apply_when_it_comes_to_autism.htm
“Socialization skills crucial for autistic teensâ€:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36177369/ns/local_news-orange_county_ca/
“McNamara: Try to learn more about autism … What can we as a society do to change attitudes about people we may see as being different? First, it is most important to remember that people with ASD are people. Like all of us, there are things they are good at and things at which they are not so good. We all have to find where our particular talents lie and go with them. If Billy Joel, Albert Einstein, Lady GaGa or even Temple Grandin had spent their lives trying to be professional basketball players, they would probably be considered failures. Instead, we celebrate what their unique talents have achieved. Much too often we say “What’s wrong with that person?” when we ought to be saying, “What’s right?” Persons with ASD have made valuable contributions to society and we should focus on developing the different talents and abilities that lie in all of us. â€:
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100331/OPINION08/303319990/-1/RSS
“Vive le difference, we say!â€:
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/letters/Vive-le-difference-we-say.6184359.jp
“Heartbreak over care homeâ€:
http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/5198796._Heartbreak__over_care_home/?ref=rss
“Most adoptions from China now special-needs casesâ€:
http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_us_special_needs_adoptions.html
“The Autism Projectâ€:
http://impactnews.com/round-rock-pflugerville/148-nonprofit-profile/7735-the-autism-project
“How do you know when your child is ready to live independently? (Part 1)â€:
“How do you know when your child is ready to live independently? (part 2)â€:
ROMANIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania
Autism Romania – Association of Parents of Children with Autism
Postal address: OP9 CP95 Bucharest
Street address: Apele Vii Street, 28
6th district, Bucharest
ROMANIA
tel: +40 21 424 7388
fax: + 40 21 230 3614
e-mail: contact@autismromania.ro or president@autismromani.ro
Website: http://www.autismromania.ro
Romanian Sunset
Asociatia Romana pentru Copli Autisti (ARCA)
ROMANIA
contact Jules Janssen at the ICA in Germany
tel: 31-4493-4711
Alba, Romania
Foundation Pentru Voi
47 Ioan Slavici St.,
Timisoara, 300521
ROMAINIA
Tel: 0040.256.228.062, 0040.356.421.216,
Tel/Fax: 0040.356.421.215
Email: pentruvoi@pentruvoi.ro
Website: www.pentruvoi.ro
Bucharest
“ANED – Romania: Facts & Figures Re Disability, Reports on Employment, Social Inclusion & Protection, Resources, Organisations & Moreâ€:
http://www.disability-europe.net/en/countries/Romania?jsEnabled=1
Corvin Castle, Hunedoara, Romania
This castle is one of the most important well preserved Gothic castles in Europe. It was built on top of an old Roman fortress with an interesting history, having the known connection of Vlad the Impaler or the historical Dracula who was imprisoned for 7 years in this castle.
“Prospects – In Romaniaâ€:
http://www.prospects.org.uk/index.php/international_prospects/3/11
Orthodox Cathedral in Arad
“Save the Children Romaniaâ€:
http://www.savethechildren.net/romania_en/ce_facem/programe/dizabilitati_program.html
Town Hall, Oradea, Transylvania
“BAAF – The Opening Doors Disability Projectâ€:
http://www.baaf.org.uk/about/projects/openingdoors/
Small Village, Romania: This picture was taken in Romania, in a small village that only has a couple of houses and a little Church that is deeply buried into the autumn coloured trees…all at the bottom of the Carpathian mountains.
“AlertNet – Rights of children with disabilities left unfulfilled for too longâ€:
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/wvmeero/7bcfadc2b6d94ebf4a2e1010cbfcff38.htm
Sighisoara, Romania
“Hope and Homes for Children – Romaniaâ€:
http://www.hopeandhomes.org/wherewehelp/romania/index.html
The Buovina People wearing Traditional Costume, Romania
“FRODO – Foundation for the Relief of Disabled Orphansâ€:
Horses, Cavnic, Hija
“Romania Guideâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/romania-guide/
Fagaras Mountains
“Romania Factsâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/romania-facts/
Transfagarasan Road as featured on Top Gear. Probably one of the most amazing roads you’ll ever drive on. It´s also Romania´s highest mountain road, which was featured in BBC’s Topgear Romania Special.
“Romania Mapâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/romania-map/
Transfagarasan
“Romania: National Geographic World Musicâ€:
http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/country/content.country/romania_877/en_US
Statue: Mathias Rex , Cluj-Napoca , Romania
The statue was designed by Fadrusz Janos, whose work of art won the Great prize of the Paris World Exhibition, in 1900. Unveiled in 1902, it was inaugurated as the statue of “Mathias, king of Hungaryâ€. After the liberation of the country in 1944, its name was changed to “King Matei Corvinâ€, renamed by historian Daicoviciu, as “Mathias Rexâ€.
“Romania – Official Travel and Tourism Informationâ€:
http://www.romaniatourism.com/info.html
George Enescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈd​͡ʒe̯ord​͡ʒe eˈnesku]; known in France as Georges Enesco; 19 August 1881, Liveni – 4 May 1955, Paris) was a Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, conductor and teacher.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Enescu
George Enescu Museum, Bucharest
Traditional Dishes, Romania
ADD/ADHD
“Adult Psychiatric Outcomes of Girls With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: 11-Year Follow-Up in a Longitudinal Case-Control Studyâ€:
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/short/167/4/409?rss=1
“Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Associated with Attachment Insecurityâ€:
http://www.citeulike.org/user/dasvivash/article/6925532
“Synergy between behavioral and pharmacologic interventions for ADHDâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184625.php
“Health Tip: Managing ADHDâ€:
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=637397
“Meta-cognitive therapy more effective for adult ADHD patients: studyâ€:
http://www.physorg.com/news189179627.html
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
“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 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
“Derek Paravacini’s Blogâ€:
http://derekparavicinisblog.blogspot.com/
“Derek Paravacini’s Official Websiteâ€:
http://www.sonustech.com/paravicini/index.html
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
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
“Shah Rukh Khan MNIK in English, shorter for Germany, Poland, Franceâ€:
“The London Eye Mystery at the Unicorn, London SE1â€:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/theatre/article7085877.ece
“Film paints a colorful portrait of autistic artistâ€:
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100406/ENT03/304069985/1162
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
“Author Mark Haddon: ‘What I love about theatre is that it’s like being a kid againâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/mar/28/mark-haddon-interview-polar-bears
“Author Michael Lewis discusses Wall Street woes … The loner with a glass eye, a medical degree and Asperger’s who makes millions betting against the subprime mortgage-bond market is just one of the unlikely heroes in Michael Lewis’ The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine (Norton, $27.95). “:
“The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis reviewâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/review_the_big_short_inside_the_doomsday_machine_by_michae.htm
“My New School: A Workbook To Help Students Transition To A New Schoolâ€
by Melissa L. Trautman, MS. Ed.
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9054.htm
“Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About – A Teenage Girl With High-Functioning
Autism Shares Her Experiencesâ€
by Haley Moss
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9053.htm
Award Winning “Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educatorsâ€
Editors: Kari Dunn and Pamela Wolfberg Ph.D.
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9504.htm
Now Available on iTunes, iPhone & iTouch!
Apple® iPhone and iTouch Applications
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_iphone_HC.htm
“Transition or Transformation?â€
Helping young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives
John Clements, Julia Hardy and Stephanie Lord
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109648
“Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger’s Syndromeâ€
Sarita Freedman
Foreword by Tony Attwood
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109174
MOVIE
“Furry Vengeanceâ€
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CimpBqZoiQ
Synopsis: “FURRY VENGEANCE†is a live action family comedy in which an ambitious young real estate developer, Dan Sanders, faces off with a band of angry animals when his new housing subdivision pushes too far into a pristine part of the wilderness. Led by an incredibly clever raccoon, the animals stymie the development and teach our hero about the environmental consequences of man’s encroachment on nature.
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/1212891-furry_vengeance/
Toy Story 3 Coming June 18, 2010
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/toy_story_3/
“Toy Story 3: New Toys Galleryâ€:
http://techland.com/2010/03/16/toy-story-3-new-toys-gallery/
VIDEO GAME
“Super Mario Galaxy 2(Wii)
Release Date: June 11, 2010
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Galaxy_2.
“Puzzle game ‘Tetris’ eases long-term stressâ€:
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/10035/
TECH
“Look, no hands: Cars that drive better than you:â€
“Is This The End of Your Radio?â€:
http://new.uk.music.yahoo.com/blogs/touchingthevoid/28943/is-this-the-end-of-your-radio/
LIFE
“Picking Our Brains: Can We Regenerate The Brain?:
Take Care,
Julie