www.aspie-editorial.com

 

HEADLINES

“Mass. Mom pleads not guilty to denying son meds”:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=1711086

“Autistic boy in Tulsa dies after being hit by car”:

http://newsok.com/autistic-boy-in-tulsa-dies-after-being-hit-by-car/article/3383495?custom_click=headlines_widget

“Rwanda denies sterilisation plans”:

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

“HOPE welcomes Autism Bill’s progress following first reading in The Lords, UK”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155778.php

“Teenager with learning difficulties is victim of police inadequacy”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrightsandwrongs/teenager-learning-difficulties-victim

“Disability hate crimes unseen”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/8135066.stm

“Criminals with a mental illness need a prison break … As the first specialist mental health court opens its doors, Sean Duggan says it could provide a valuable solution to the often senseless incarceration of those with a mental illness”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2009/jul/02/prisons-mental-health-illness

“NAS announces major new strategy”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=19987

“NAS – What do you think about the special educational needs system?”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1380&a=19738

“Those affected by autism can have their say”:

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/4473379.Those_affected_by_autism_can_have_their_say/

“Fears autism staff will go in cash cuts”:

http://www.yourswale.co.uk/kent-news/Fears-autism-support-staff-will-go-in-cash-cuts–newsinkent25057.aspx?news=local

“Gary McKinnon Updates: In the name of compassion, Britain must reverse this shameful decision”:

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

“Terror law boss backs Gary McKinnon’s fight”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1197702/Terror-law-boss-backs-Gary-McKinnons-fight-New-support-Aspergers-victim-facing-extradition.html

“In England, girls vulnerable to Islamic law … In March of last year a severely autistic man with the mental age of three married a woman in Bangladesh, via the telephone. Three of Britain’s most senior judges intervened, ruling the marriage could not be legal under English law, as the man was unable to give his consent.”:

http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/3998

“Ten people banned from Britain”:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124586719017648795.html

“Clear vision to tackle sight problems among disabled … According to NHS figures 30% of people with a learning disability have a diagnosed visual impairment. But astonishingly, a further 50% of people with learning disabilities have undiagnosed sight problems, according to the RNIB, and may be losing their sight unnecessarily.”:

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/features/display.var.2518486.0.Clear_vision_to_tackle_sight_problems_among_disabled.php

RESEARCH & HEALTH

Fragile X “Measuring intellectual disability”:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090624093309.htm

“Single test can identify any genetic disorder in utero … Parents who have children with special needs have often mentioned the blessing that their children have been to them and the life lessons they have learned from raising a child who does not fit the societal norm.”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Single-test-can-identify-any-genetic-disorder-in-utero

“Scientists uncover patterns of genetic changes in MR/Learning Difficulties”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156115.php

“Autistic kids learn new behaviours differently than others”:

http://www.thelondonnews.net/story/516090

“Catastrophic Epilepsy caused by single gene mutation”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156783.php

“Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder share many common genetic variants says International Research Consortium”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156114.php

“Brain’s immune system may cause chronic seizures”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156611.php

“A combination of common genetic variations can lead to schizophrenia”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156095.php

“Treating sleep disorders may ease anxiety & mood disorders”:

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

“Abstract: Antidepressants and Sleep: A review”:

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

“Depression, anxiety bad for the heart”:

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

“How adolescent girls manage stress”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155060.php

“Finding Fear: Neuroscientists locate fear encoding neurons”:

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

“Anxiety-prone people find distractions hard to ignore”:

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

“Gambling is male stress release”:

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

“Trichotillomania: Amino acid may curb compulsive hair pulling”:

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

“Abstract: A pilot study of telephone CBT for OCD in young people”:

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

“The Special Issue spotter”:

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

“Children’s Hospital launches health blog”:

http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/07/06/daily22.html

“Sign O’ the neuro times”:

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

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

“Court requires districts to pay for special education”:

http://www.columbian.com/article/20090623/NEWS02/706239946/Court+requires+districts+to+pay+for+special+education

“U.S. Supreme Court rejects autism school appeal”:

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/onnnews/stories/2009/06/30/autism_supco.html?

“The curious incident of the straight-A student with Asperger’s syndrome”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jul/04/autism-asperger-s-education-society

“Berkeley students find bridge to college”:

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

“Exam pass in jeopardy claims college student”:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2009/06/12/exam-pass-in-jeopardy-claims-college-student-91466-23851225/

“There’s no education like home schooling”:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article6492580.ece

“Facts about Home Schooling: Information for those considering teaching their children at home”:

http://homeschooling.suite101.com/article.cfm/facts_about_home_schooling

“First steps to homeschool your child”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d29-First-steps-to-homeschool-your-child

“Autistic kids should be taught in smaller groups, say experts”:

http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-67005.html

“A computerised learning tool helps boost study effectiveness”:

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

EMPLOYMENT

“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

“The Voices & Choices of Autism”:

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

“Beware the misconceptions, discriminations, and rhetoric bombarding the autism community”:

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

“Mother’s appeal to help little Millie, 7”:

http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/Mother39s-appeal-to-help-little.5425352.jp

“Josh Muggleton and Year Dot”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2122&a=17583

“Family go on dream hol thanks to airport”:

http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/free/Family-go-on-dream-hol.5361046.jp

“Plan to extend Nelson home for autistic child gets go ahead”:

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/4433745.Plan_to_extend_Nelson_home_for_child_with_autism_gets_go_ahead/

NAS “Raising awareness of autism on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=20015

“NAS restructures”:

http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/Channels/Management/login/916882/

“In the saddle with Hoofbeats”:

http://www.dnj.com/article/20090707/LIFESTYLE/907070303/In+the+saddle++Special+kids+riding+tall+with+Hoofbeats

“Daniel Radcliffe: Dyspraxia”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-6955-Nashville-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Celebrities-with-special-needs-Daniel-Radcilffe-Dyspraxia

SOUTH AFRICA

Autism South Africa
P.O. Box 84209
Greenside. 2034
JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 11 486 3696 / 0122
Fax: + 27 11 486 2619
e-mail: autismsa@iafrica.com
Website: http://www.autismsouthafrica.org

 

Autism Western Cape
P.O Box 60375,
Tableview, 7439,
Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 21 557-3573
Fax: +27 21 557-3573
Mobile: 083 707 1611
e-mail: julie@autismwesterncape.org.za
Website: www.autismwesterncape.org.za

 

Association for Autism (Pretoria)
P.O. Box 35182
Menlo Park.0102
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 12 46 6539
Fax: +27 12 46 6324
e-mail: autism@mweb.co.za

 

Association for Autism (Pretoria)
P.O. Box 35833
Menlo Park. 0102
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel and fax: +27 12 346 2376
e-mail: autism@mweb.co.za

 

Society for Children and Adults with Autism (Johannesburg)
P.O. Box 84611
Greenside. 2034
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 11 726 2445
Fax: +2711 726 7901
e-mail: keyschool@iafrica.com

 

Parents of Autistic Children Kwazulu Natal (P.A.C.K)
P.O. Box 535
New Germany. 3620
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 31 701 0355
Fax: +27 31 701 7830
e-mail: nphuntpp@kaymac.co.za

 

Eastern Cape Association for Autism (E.C.A.A)
P.O. BOX 2948
Riebeekhoogte.
Uitenhage. 6231
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 41 463 1166 (w)
Fax: +27 41 463 1326 (w)
Home: +27 41 73 3190
E-mail: (ECAA) ecaasa@hotmail.com

Eastern Cape Association for Autism (E.C.A.A)
P.O. Box 2948
Riebeekhoogte. Uitenhage. 6231
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel & Fax: +27 41 922 9347
E-mail: quest@netactive.co.za

“Cape Town, Places of a Lifetime, Travel, Photography”:

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

 

“Cape Town Quiz”:

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

 

“South Africa – A Photo A Day”:

http://www.travelphoto.net/a-photo-a-day/wordpress/category/photos/south-africa/

 

“South Africa Tourism: Official Website”:

http://www.southafrica.net/sat/content/en/za/home

 

“The South Africa Website – The aim of the site is to act as a guide for visitors of South Africa”:

http://www.south-africa.me.uk/

ADD/ADHD

“Genes that may play a role in etiology of ADHD identified – The suspect genes already have been implicated in autism, schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome”:

http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pathology/Genes-That-May-Play-a-Role-in-Etiology-of-ADHD-Ide/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/606821?contextCategoryId=40133

“Blue and green Smarties purged”:

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/life/food/Blue+green+Smarties+purged/1743805/story.html

“Placebo effects in caregivers may change behavior of children with ADHD”:

http://www.physorg.com/news165514095.html

“Hypofrontality in Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder during Higher-Order Motor Control: A Study with Functional MRI”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/Whyking/article/2857707

“Council cuts: The true cost … A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl with severe learning difficulties has been told funding is no longer available for her to attend a holiday club.”:

http://www.berrowsjournal.co.uk/news/4474903.Council_cuts__The_true_cost/?ref=rss

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

“Beale beats off adversity to become first female ‘master’ in the UK … Sandra has been practising karate for 18 years. As well as being the national director of operations to NAKMAS she is the joint chief instructor to the Kent Karate Schools (www.kentkarateschools.co.uk), teaching her classes in Ashford and Canterbury, specialising in teaching children, including those with Asperger Syndrome and those with other special needs.”:

http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=48816

 

“Worthing seafront train walk”:

http://www.bognor.co.uk/worthing-news/PICTURE-Worthing-seafront-train-walk.5345291.jp

“Eating to fuel exercise”:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/eating-to-fuel-exercise/?em

“Turning exercise into data”:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/06/running-by-the-numbers/

“Join our Racecourse Bike Ride this summer”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2116&a=18586

“Racecourse Bike Ride – 12 July, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2116

“Trek Hadrian’s Wall – 7-9 August, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2088

“Trek Jordan 2009 – 10-14 September”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1833

“Cycle India – 27 November – 6 December, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1832

“Sky Diving”:

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

MUSIC

“Children and music”:

http://www.examiner.com/x-6955-Nashville-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Children-and-music

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“James Henry Pullen (1835-1916)”:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Henry_Pullen

http://www.spamula.net/blog/archives/000267.html

http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/savant_syndrome/savant_profiles/james_pullen

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

“Theatre review: Something in the Air … Long before the vogue for site-responsive theatre and shows that are ever more interactive, multisensory and intimate, there was Oily Cart, a remarkable and pioneering company whose work with children and those with complex disabilities has always been way ahead of the theatrical game.”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jul/07/something-in-the-air-review

Australian Band, Rudely Interrupted “New film features band whose members are autistic/AS”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2122&a=19944

KOREA “Rain Man”: The play adaptation of the same-titled hit movie from 1988 starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise is staged for the first time in Korea. The piece features Charlie, a self-made businessman, who meets his autistic brother Raymond after his parents die. Charlie, who first only cared about his parents’ inheritance, starts to genuinely love and care for Raymond. Well-known screen and television actor Lee Jong-hyuk plays Charlie. The play runs through Aug. 2 at SM Arts Hall in Daehangno, Seoul. For details, call (02) 2051-3307.

http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2009/07/04/200907040012.asp

“Adam Review”:

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/features/display.var.2516515.0.Dodgy_dealings_in_the_art_world.php

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2122&a=19888

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

BOOKS

Jodi Picoult “Picoult’s next novel will be about a boy with Asperger’s syndrome who becomes obsessed with crime scenes – so obsessed that he ends up a murder suspect. (You can’t deny the brilliance of this idea.) She has said that, for her, her books represent a kind of magical thinking: she puts herself through the emotional wringer while she writes them in the hope of conferring a degree of immunity on her family.”:

http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090706/ART/707059976/1007

“Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders”

Author: Jill Hudson

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9949.htm

“Multisensory Rooms and Environments: Controlled Sensory Experiences for People with Profound and Multiple Disabilities”

Author: Susan Fowler

Foreword by Paul Pagliano

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843104629

“Sensory Stimulation: Sensory-Focused Activities for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities”

Author: Susan Fowler

Foreword by Hilary Johnson

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843104551

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

Author: Shira Richman

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

“Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life: Tools for Parents”

Author: Mary Korpi

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108740

“Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Common Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals”

Author: Maggie Mamen

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105930

“Let’s All Listen: Songs for Group Work in Settings that Include Students with Learning Difficulties and Autism”

Author: Pat Lloyd

Foreword by Adam Ockelford

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105831

“Making Music with the Young Child with Special Needs: A Guide for Parents – 2^nd Edition”

Author: Elaine Streeter

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781853029608

“Pied Piper: Musical Activities to develop Basic Skills”

Authors: John Bean and Amelia Oldfield

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781853029943

MOVIE

“G-Force” Rated PG

Release Date July 24

Synopsis: Producer Jerry Bruckheimer brings his first 3-D film to the big screen with G-Force, a comedy adventure about the latest evolution of a covert government program to train animals to work in espionage…”

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Steve Buscemi, Will Arnett, Penélope Cruz

http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009462-g_force/

Official Site:

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/gforce/

VIDEO GAME

“Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Nintendo DS) 12+

Release Date October 9, 2009

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingdom-Hearts-358-Days-Nintendo/dp/B002DR4B1C/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__58?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Wii Fit Plus”

Release Date 25^th September 2009

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wii-Fit-Plus-Game-Only/dp/B002BS47JE/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__9?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Want to appear in your favourite movies?”

Forget Guitar Heroes, a new computer software has been launched which allows you to star in your favourite movies.

YooStar allows you to appear in scenes from several classic films such as Terminator, Beverly Hills Cop 2, Rocky Balboa and Double Indemnity…

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/30062009/5/want-appear-favourite-movies-0.html

“Physios recommend a healthy dose of gaming”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227145.700-physios-recommend-a-healthy-dose-of-gaming.html

“The world’s most expensive video game?”

Old game sells at record price – A collector has paid over £10,000 for a Nintendo video game from 1990 that only lasts for six minutes.

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/5985/

SPACE

“Interplanetary Internet Gets Permanent Home In Space”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17416-interplanetary-internet-gets-permanent-home-in-space.html

TECH

 

“Computer Learns Sign Language By Watching TV”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17431-computer-learns-sign-language-by-watching-tv.html

Take Care,

Julie