
Image: Book “My Lobotomy” by Howard Dully and Charles Fleming is an autobiography about Howard Dully, a man who was lobotomized by the infamous Dr. Walter Freeman in 1960, at the age of twelve.
By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.
Associate Editor
Today, the word “lobotomy†is rarely mentioned. If it is, it’s usually the butt of a joke.
But in the 20th century, a lobotomy became a legitimate alternative treatment for serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia and severe depression. Physicians even used it to treat chronic or severe pain and backaches. (As you’ll learn below, in some cases, there was no compelling reason for the surgery at all.) There’s a surprising history of the lobotomy for its use in mental health.
A lobotomy wasn’t some primitive procedure of the early 1900s. In fact, an article in Wired magazine states that lobotomies were performed “well into the 1980s†in the “United States, Britain, Scandinavia and several western European countries.”
The Beginning
In 1935, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz performed a brain operation he called “leucotomy†in a Lisbon hospital. This was the first-ever modern leucotomy to treat mental illness, which involved drilling holes in his patient’s skull to access the brain. For this work, Moniz received the Nobel Prize in medicine in 1949.
The idea that mental health could be improved by psychosurgery originated from Swiss neurologist Gottlieb Burckhardt. He operated on six patients with schizophrenia and reported a 50 percent success rate, meaning the patients appeared to calm down. Interestingly, Burckhardt’s colleagues harshly criticized his work at the time.
The Lobotomy in America
In 1936, psychiatrist Walter Freeman and another neurosurgeon performed the first U.S. prefrontal lobotomy on a Kansas housewife. (Freeman renamed it “lobotomy.â€)
Freeman believed that an overload of emotions led to mental illness and “that cutting certain nerves in the brain could eliminate excess emotion and stabilize a personality,†according to a National Public Radio article.
He wanted to find a more efficient way to perform the procedure without drilling into a person’s head like Moniz did. So he created the 10-minute transorbital lobotomy (known as the “ice-pick†lobotomy), which was first performed at his Washington, D.C. office on January 17, 1946.
(Freeman would go on to perform about 2,500 lobotomies. Known as a showman, he once performed 25 lobotomies in one day. To shock his audiences, he also liked to insert picks in both eyes simultaneously.)
According to the NPR article, the procedure went as follows:
“As those who watched the procedure described it, a patient would be rendered unconscious by electroshock. Freeman would then take a sharp ice pick-like instrument, insert it above the patient’s eyeball through the orbit of the eye, into the frontal lobes of the brain, moving the instrument back and forth. Then he would do the same thing on the other side of the face.”
Freeman’s ice-pick lobotomy became wildly popular. The main reason is that people were desperate for treatments for serious mental illness. This was a time before antipsychotic medication, and mental asylums were overcrowded, Dr. Elliot Valenstein, author of Great and Desperate Cures, which recounts the history of lobotomies, told NPR.
“There were some very unpleasant results, very tragic results and some excellent results and a lot in between,†he said.
Lobotomies weren’t just for adults either. One of the youngest patients was a 12-year-old boy! NPR interviewed Howard Dully in 2006 at the age of 56. At the time, he was working as a bus driver.
Read in Full: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/03/21/the-surprising-history-of-the-lobotomy/

4:32 AM, Mar. 20, 2011Â Â |
When Jacob Barnett first learned about the Schrödinger equation for quantum mechanics, he could hardly contain himself.
For three straight days, his little brain buzzed with mathematical functions.
From within his 12-year-old, mildly autistic mind, there gradually flowed long strings of pluses, minuses, funky letters and upside-down triangles — a tapestry of complicated symbols that few can understand.
He grabbed his pencil and filled every sheet of paper before grabbing a marker and filling up a dry erase board that hangs in his bedroom. With a single-minded obsession, he kept on, eventually marking up every window in the home.
Strange, say some.
Genius, say others.
But entirely normal for Jacob, a child prodigy who used to crunch his cereal while calculating the volume of the cereal box in his head.
“Whenever I try talking about math with anyone in my family,” he said, “they just stare blankly.”
So do many of his older classmates at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, who marvel at seeing this scrawny little kid in the front row of the calculus-based physics class he has been taking this semester.
“When I first walked in and saw him, I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m going to school with Doogie Howser,’ ” said Wanda Anderson, a biochemistry major, referring to a television show that featured a 16-year-old boy-genius physician.
Elementary school couldn’t keep Jacob interested. And courses at IUPUI have only served to awaken a sleeping giant.
Just a few weeks shy of his 13th birthday, Jake, as he’s often called, is starting to move beyond the level of what his professors can teach.
In fact, his work is so strong and his ideas so original that he’s being courted by a top-notch East Coast research center. IUPUI is interested in him moving from the classroom into a funded researcher’s position.
“We have told him that after this semester . . . enough of the book work. You are here to do some science,” said IUPUI physics Professor John Ross, who vows to help find some grant funding to support Jake and his work.
“If we can get all of those creative juices in a certain direction, we might be able to see some really amazing stuff down the road.”
“My fear was that he would never be in our world”
Teenage college student?
Developer of his own original theory on quantum physics?
Paid researcher at 13?
This is not what Jake’s parents expected from a child whose first few years were spent in silence.
“Oh my gosh, when he was 2, my fear was that he would never be in our world at all,” said Kristine Barnett, 36, Jake’s mother.
“He would not talk to anyone. He would not even look at us.”
Child psychologists assessed Jake at the time and diagnosed behavioral characteristics of a borderline autistic child. He was impaired, they said, and had a lack of “spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment,” difficulty showing emotion and interacting with others.
Diagnosis: mildly autistic.
Read in Full:
http://www.indystar.com/article/20110320/LOCAL01/103200369/1001/LOCAL/Genius-work-12-year-old-studying-IUPUI?odyssey=nav|head

HEADLINES
“Fla. Welfare called before twins found in truckâ€:
http://www.wmur.com/news/26887835/detail.html
“Aide sentenced in NY autistic man’s Pa. Van deathâ€:
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/03/07/2706120/aide-sentenced-in-ny-autistic.html
“Swiss care worker sexually abused 114 peopleâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12339534
“Boy suffered injuries over a period of 7 yearsâ€:
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2011/02/08/boy-suffered-injuries-over-a-period-of-7-years-84229-28133553/
“Autistic boy carried ‘by hands and feet’ by school workersâ€:
http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2087935_autistic_boy_carried_by_hands_and_feet_by_school_workers
“Parents talk about son’s drowningâ€:
http://www.9news.com/news/article/182604/222/Parents-talk-about-sons-drowning
“Council ordered to support teenagerâ€:
http://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/news/council_ordered_to_support_teenager_1_1479403
“Phony autism therapists face jail timeâ€:
http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-national/phony-autism-therapists-face-jail-time
(Includes instant audio)“Court has to look at mother’s best interests … The Court of Protection is to decide whether a mentally unstable pregnant woman should be sterilised to prevent her becoming pregnant again.â€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9396000/9396648.stm
“Assault charge dropped after autistic man attackedâ€:
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2087118_assault_charge_dropped_after_autistic_man_attacked
“Charges dropped against Great Falls teacher’s aide accused of abuseâ€:
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_5b67dc96-40e8-11e0-a403-001cc4c03286.html
“Top prosecutor signals crack down on disability hate crimeâ€:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8357820/Top-prosecutor-signals-crack-down-on-disability-hate-crime.html
Update on Steven Neary Case “Dad and autistic son reunited after High Court judgementâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/03/update-on-steven-neary-case-dad-and-autistic-son-reunited-after-high-court-judgement/
“More choice vow on special needsâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20110309/tuk-more-choice-vow-on-special-needs-6323e80.html
“Compassion for mother who gave autistic son cannabisâ€:
http://www.legalbrief.co.za/article.php?story=20110228080724511
“Budget cuts leave disabled adults to fend for themselvesâ€:
http://www.prurgent.com/2011-02-14/pressrelease150349.htm
“Funding cut fears hit Burnley autism centreâ€:
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/8852775.Funding_cut_fears_hit_Burnley_autism_centre/?ref=rss
“Blind Eurostar passenger left stranded in Brusselsâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-12511179
“Gary McKinnon Updates: Clegg washes hands of hacker caseâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/gary-mckinnon-updates-clegg-washes-hands-of-hacker-case/
“Pink Floyd guitarist paying for treatment for Scots hacker Gary McKinnonâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/pink-floyd-guitarist-paying-for-treatment-for-scots-hacker-gary-mckinnon/
“Tributes to brave Dalton manâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/tributes-to-brave-dalton-man/
Connecticut – March 21“Annual conference highlights ‘Women on the Autism Spectrumâ€
With Liane HollidayWilley, Shana Nichols and Rudy Simone
http://www.theday.com/article/20110303/NWS01/303039506/-1/NWS

HEALTH & RESEARCH
“Scans find autistic brain differencesâ€:
http://www.glasgowsouthandeastwoodextra.co.uk/news/health/behind-the-headlines/scans_find_autistic_brain_changes_1_401875
“Genetic roots of autism found to be highly complicatedâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/03/genetic-roots-of-autism-found-to-be-highly-complicated/
“Discredited autism study caused suffering, reporter saysâ€:
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20110214/autism-study-discredited-110214/
“Hard work begins to reinforce research … children with autism, according to researchers at the University of Western Australia, have very poor large-scale searching skills, so they can’t find their shoes in their bedroom, but have excellent small-scale search skills and can find Wally in a Where’s Wally? bookâ€:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/hard-work-begins-to-reinforce-research/story-e6frg6zo-1226000419217
“Studies confirm that serotonin plays a role in many autism casesâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/217556.php
“No autism ‘epidemic’, Norwegian study suggestsâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/no-autism-epidemic-norwegian-study-suggests/
“Freedom to choose leisure activities benefits autistic peopleâ€:
http://truthdive.com/2011/03/02/Freedom-to-choose-leisure-activities-benefits-autistic-people.html
“Diagnosing Asperger’s Syndrome in adultsâ€:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/diagnosing-aspergers-syndrome-in-adults.html
“Adults with Asperger’s Syndromeâ€:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/adults-with-aspergers-syndrome.html
“Q&A Asperger’s Syndromeâ€:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/18/3142296.htm
“Adults with Asperger Syndrome: A lost generation?â€:
http://www.examiner.com/asperger-education-in-west-palm-beach/adults-with-asperger-syndrome-a-lost-generation-1
“Latest Autism Articles ~ Psychology Todayâ€:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/topics/autism
“Researchers use virtual reality and brain imaging to hunt for the Science of the Selfâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/researchers-use-virtual-reality-and-brain-imaging-to-hunt-for-the-science-of-the-self/
GeekDad/Wired.com “Bill Gates says anti-vaccine autism groups “kill children†– and he’s rightâ€:
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/02/bill-gates-says-anti-vaccine-autism-groups-kill-children-hes-right/
“SlaM trialling new OCD treatments for young people, UKâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/slam-trialling-new-ocd-treatments-for-young-people-uk/
“Deep brain stimulation to treat Tourette’s ticâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/deep-brain-stimulation-to-treat-tourettes-tic/
“Doors set to close on child heart op units … His mum Maria fears her son, who is autistic, will be unsettled by an operation elsewhere. “To be told that he’s got to have his surgery at a different hospital, where he’s not going to be familiar with those particular grounds, those particular surgeons, that particular ward, then it’s going to terrify him,” she said.
“It’s going to make the whole healing process after surgery a lot longer.”:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/doors-set-to-close-on-child-heart-op-units-8-year-old-autistic-boy-set-for-life-saving-op-amid-relocation-fears/
“Conclusive evidence cannabis linked to earlier onset of psychosisâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/conclusive-evidence-cannabis-linked-to-earlier-onset-of-psychosis/
“Antipsychotic and antidepressant medication is on the rise in Sydney nursing homesâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/antipsychotic-and-antidepressant-medication-is-on-the-rise-in-sydney-nursing-homes/
“Lifestyle changes as treatment for mental health concerns, depression, anxietyâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/lifestyle-changes-as-treatment-for-mental-health-concerns-depression-anxiety/
“Casual games trump meds for depressionâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/casual-games-trump-meds-for-depression/
“Stress, emotions and body responseâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/stress-emotions-body-response/
“Stigma, prejudice and subtle clues from the communityâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/stigma-prejudice-and-subtle-clues-from-the-community/
“Depression: New model for probing antidepressant actions, Depression & addiction-prone women, Is patient’s preference for treatment relevant to outcome?â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/depression-new-model-for-probing-antidepressant-actions-depression-addiction-prone-women-is-patients-preference-of-treatment-relevant-to-outcome/
“The most comprehensive and accurate scale for assessing depression is not the one that is most usedâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/the-most-comprehensive-and-accurate-scale-for-assessing-depression-is-not-the-one-that-is-most-used/
“Seeing Red: Selling Generalized Anxiety Disorderâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/seeing-red-selling-generalized-anxiety-disorder/
“Therapy helps mend brain in Social Anxiety Disorderâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/therapy-helps-mend-brain-in-social-anxiety-disorder/
“Johns Hopkins Health Alerts: Bipolar Disorder ~ Beyond typical mood swingsâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/johns-hopkins-health-alerts-bipolar-disorder-beyond-typical-mood-swings/
“Lithium increases certain brain regions in Bipolar Disorderâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/lithium-increases-certain-brain-regions-in-bipolar-disorder/
“YouTube Self-Harm videos could be reinforcing behaviorâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/youtube-self-harm-videos-could-be-reinforcing-behavior/
“DBT – Family Skills Training: A Treatment Model for Families and Relatives of People with BPDâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/dbt-family-skills-training-a-treatment-model-for-families-and-relatives-of-people-with-bpd/
“Introducing Adventures of a Bipolar Momâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/introducing-adventures-of-a-bipolar-mom/
“Immune system genes associated with increased risk of mental illnessâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/immune-system-genes-associated-with-increased-risk-of-mental-illness/
“People with Schizophrenia more likely to have multiple copies of a gene on chromosome 7â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/people-with-schizophrenia-more-likely-to-have-copies-of-a-gene-on-chromosome-7/
“MindHacks: Five Minutes Past Traumaâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/mindhacks-five-minutes-past-trauma/
“For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in women, new biological pathway identifiedâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/for-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-women-new-biological-pathway-identified/
“The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise confirmed by Reviewâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/the-benefits-of-outdoor-exercise-confirmed-by-review/
“Suicidal teens and eating disorders linked, under reportedâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/suicidal-teens-and-eating-disorders-linked-under-reported/
“Self-drawings identify women with eating disordersâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/self-drawings-identify-women-with-eating-disorders/
“BPS Research Digest: Stroke cures man of life-long stammerâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/bps-research-digest-stroke-cures-man-of-life-long-stammer/
“Juggling languages can build better brainsâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/juggling-languages-can-build-better-brains/
“Most locked-in patients happyâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12551753
“Anger perceived as masculine, sadness as feminineâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/anger-perceived-as-masculine-sadness-as-feminine/
“Woman’s self-worth impacts Facebook behaviorâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/womans-self-worth-impacts-facebook-behavior/
“Be positive and live longerâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/03/be-positive-and-live-longer/
“Employment, job happiness influences quality of sleepâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/employment-job-happiness-influences-quality-of-sleep/
“Awake despite Anesthesiaâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/awake-despite-anesthesia/
“Why passion is a giftâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/why-passion-is-a-gift/
“Relationships: Sex & Morality, Divorce & Reconciliation, Marriage Good For Men Physically & Women Mentally, Double-Dating Improves Romance, Online Dating, Healing From Infidelity & More …â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/relationships-sex-morality-divorce-reconciliation-marriage-good-for-men-physically-women-mentally-double-dating-improves-romance-online-dating-healing-from-infidelity-more/
“12 steps to break your addiction to a personâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/12-steps-to-break-your-addiction-to-a-person/
“Can Mindfulness alter the power that death holds over us?â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/can-mindfulness-alter-the-power-that-death-holds-over-us/
“15 Quotes that motivate and inspireâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/15-quotes-that-motivate-and-inspire/
“Physicians need guidelines on use of social mediaâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/physicians-need-guidelines-on-use-of-social-media/
“Blood group anomoly could explain Tudor King’s reproductive problems and tyrannical behaviorâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/08/blood-group-anomaly-could-explain-tudor-kings-reproductive-problems-and-tyrannical-behavior/
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/

EDUCATION
“MPs highlight impact of Education Bill on autistic childrenâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/nas-mps-highlight-impact-of-education-bill-on-autistic-children/
“Autistic teens can blossom with supportâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2011/mar/09/autistic-teens-can-blossom-with-support
“Brandon Strong, 10 year old autistic boy, punished for behavior caused by his conditionâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/brandon-strong-10-year-old-autistic-boy-punished-for-behavior-caused-by-his-condition/
“Mother wins school battle for autistic sonâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-12509923
“Autism and bullying: Is your autistic child aware s/he is being bullied?â€:
http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-bowling-green/autism-and-bullying-is-your-autistic-child-aware-s-he-is-being-bullied
“Girl Scout Council to explore hidden world of girl bullying in Marchâ€:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/girl-scout-council-to-explore-hidden-world-of-girl-bullying-in-march-26-seminar-in-new-orleans-116804668.html
“New Jersey college wants higher ed possible for those with disabilitiesâ€:
http://articles.philly.com/2011-02-23/news/28620693_1_haddonfield-schools-special-education-disabilities
“Sandwich school receives grant for developmentally disabled studentsâ€:
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110223/NEWS/102230320
“CCSD looking for right balance to teach special needs studentsâ€:
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/email_push/news/article_94ad2460-38c9-11e0-aa9c-001cc4c03286.html
“Autism school go-ahead likelyâ€:
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/around-yorkshire/local-stories/autism_school_go_ahead_likely_1_2290787
“Taylor Parrish finds his voice using technologyâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/taylor-parrish-finds-his-voice-using-technology/
“SMART Board super for special needs childrenâ€:
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/articles/children-123321-super-lined.html
“Marbella dad’s app for autistic childrenâ€:
http://www.euroweeklynews.com/2011022486112/news/costa-del-sol/marbella-dads-app-for-autistic-children.html
“Learning social skills in College helps predict work, career successâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/learning-social-skills-in-college-helps-predict-work-career-success/

EMPLOYMENT
“ASPIRITECH: Startup announces plans to exclusive hire applicants with Asperger’sâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/aspiritech-startup-announces-plans-to-exclusive-hire-aspergers-applicants/
“Temple Grandin appeals to corporate audience: They’re assets at work – and they’re autisticâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/temple-grandin-appeals-to-corporate-audience-theyre-assets-at-work-and-theyre-autistic/
“Mildly autistic an untapped pool of work force talentâ€:
http://www.suntimes.com/business/4044631-420/mildly-autistic-an-untapped-pool-of-work-force-talent.html
“Does asperger’s make you a better software coderâ€:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/does-aspergers-make-you-a-better-software-coder/45259
“Equality laws aid economic recoveryâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12393039
“Concern over disability benefits cutâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12432165
“Life not worth living’ for disabled facing benefit cutsâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/feb/14/disabled-facing-benefit-cuts-despair
“Blind people will lose £30 per week under new benefit regime, says RNIBâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/feb/16/blind-lose-30-pound-week-benefits?INTCMP=SRCH
“NAS Media Response: Concern that those with hidden disabilities will miss out on vital benefitsâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/nas-media-response-concern-that-those-with-hidden-disabilities-will-miss-out-on-vital-benefits/
“NAS: Protect DLA for autistic peopleâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/03/nas-protect-dla-for-autistic-people/
“Disability charities raise welfare concernsâ€:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/disability-charities-raise-welfare-concerns-2217950.html
“Call for discrimination measures in Guernseyâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-12381308
“New disability test ‘is a complete mess’, says the man who designed itâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/22/new-disability-test-is-a-complete-mess
“The medical was an absolute jokeâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/23/government-reform-disability-benefits?INTCMP=SRCH
“Disabled people have every right to ‘get pious’ about MPs’ discriminationâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2011/feb/08/disabled-people-paul-maynard-mps-discrimination
“This blunt-instrument welfare reform will harm the most vulnerableâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/feb/22/disability-living-allowance-blind-people
“Should you tell your boss about a mental illness?â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/should-you-tell-your-boss-about-a-mental-illness/
NonPareil “Autism and Asperger’s hope for employment: Part 1â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/nonpareil-autism-aspergers-hope-for-employment-part-1/
“Autism and Asperger’s hope for employment: Part 2â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/autism-aspergers-hope-for-employment-part-2/
“Autism and Asperger’s hope for employment: Part 3â€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/autism-and-aspergers-hope-for-employment-part-3/
Asperger Informatik AG “Professionelles Webdesign und Software Testing in Zurichâ€:
http://www.asperger-informatik.ch/
“Asperger Informatik AG taps into huge potentialâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/aspiritech-startup-announces-plans-to-exclusive-hire-aspergers-applicants/
“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€:
http://www.autlabs.com/
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.
http://www.auties.org/
“Prospectsâ€:
http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/employment-support/prospects-for-job-seekers.aspx
“AutismJobsâ€:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009
“Employment within the NASâ€:
http://www.autism.org.uk/en-gb/working-with/a-career-in-autism/career-opportunities-with-the-nas.aspx
For further employment information, please viewâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/employment-on-the-autism-spectrum/

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“A look inside Temple Grandin’s mind (Q&A)â€:
http://www.ctnow.com/entertainment/hc-temple-grandin-0224-20110224,0,4520788.story
“Living with Asperger’s: One young man’s storyâ€:
http://www.mynews4.com/story.php?id=39018
Caroline Hearst “Picking up on Asperger’sâ€:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/4667287/Picking-up-on-Aspergers
“Denise Kirkby: I discovered I was autistic when my boy was diagnosedâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/denyse-kirkby-i-discovered-i-was-autistic-when-my-boy-was-diagnosed/
“Autism and retardation are just words as Glee actress takes on bullyingâ€:
http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-national/autism-and-retardation-are-just-words-as-glee-actress-takes-on-bullying
“It’s not a ‘disability’ – Part 1â€:
http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-dayton/it-is-not-a-disability-part-one
“It’s not a ‘disability’ – Part 2â€:
http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-dayton/it-s-not-a-disability-part-two
“Asperger’s syndrome and finding your sportâ€:
http://www.newarkpostonline.com/articles/2011/02/24/sports/doc4d6581b31c7be081954979.txt
“ACEing autism teaches children tennis to help improve motor and social skillsâ€:
http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/02/aceing_autism_teaches_children_tennis_to_help_improve_motor_and_social_skills
“Running mum raises cash for son’s charityâ€:
http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/news/Running-mum-raises-cash-son-s-charity/article-3258594-detail/article.html
“Blind photographer star of TV ad filmed in Blackpoolâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12596142
“What can’t the iPad do? Very little, it seemsâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/what-cant-the-ipad-do-very-little-it-seems/

ADD/ADHD
“3 provinces failing students with ADHD: Studyâ€:
http://www.canada.com/health/provinces+failing+students+with+ADHD+Study/3734713/story.html?id=3734713
“Children with ADHD much more likely to develop substance abuse problems as they ageâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/children-with-adhd-much-more-likely-to-develop-substance-abuse-problems-as-they-age/
“Podcast: An interview with Katherine Ellison on ADHDâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/podcast-an-interview-with-katherine-ellison-on-adhd/
“ADHD linked to the genesâ€:
http://lifewithadhd.com/adhd-research/adhd-linked-to-the-genes.php
“Why ADHD drug alternatives are so effectiveâ€:
http://lifewithadhd.com/adhd-drugs/why-adhd-drug-alternatives-are-so-effective.php
“International young citizen Luke sets sights on Arctic expeditionâ€:
http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/8889907.International_young_citizen_Luke_sets_sights_on_Artic_expedition/
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.
http://www.adders.org/
“ADDISS†The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
“ADDAâ€:
http://www.add.org/index.html
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
http://www..adhd..org.uk/
“CHADDâ€:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562

MUSIC
“Tooele musical savant continues to advanceâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/01/tooele-musical-savant-continues-to-advance/
“Music therapist enriches the lives of special-needs teens and adultsâ€:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/brockton/fun/entertainment/x10543218/Music-therapist-enriches-the-lives-of-special-needs-teens-and-adults
“The Jazz of Matt Savageâ€:
http://www.savagerecords.com/
“Music4ASDâ€:
http://www.music4asd.com/
http://www.autism.org.uk/directory/resources/7923.aspx
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
http://www.autismusic.com/

ART
“Eric Jianiâ€:
http://www.eric-jiani-artist.com/
“End this arts apartheidâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/22/end-this-arts-apartheid/
“Buffalo CVB exhibit highlights work of autistic artistsâ€:
http://thedailynewsonline.com/entertainment/article_f0fd8ebc-48ff-11e0-896c-001cc4c002e0.html
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
“Caryn Sullivan: Temple Grandin – different, but not lessâ€:
http://www.twincities.com/alllistings/ci_17426107?source=rss&nclick_check=1
BBC1 My Life: Stammer School“Michael Palin’s a class act at talkingâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/18/michael-palins-a-class-act-at-talking/
“Pinball wizard Robert Gagno’s TV debutâ€:
http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2011/03/pinball_wizard_robert_gagnos_t.php
“Unusual romancesâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/unusual-romances/
“Keifer Sutherland may star as autism father in new TV showâ€:
http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-dallas/kiefer-sutherland-may-star-as-autism-father-new-tv-show
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/

BOOKS
“Best Practice Book Review: Asperger’s and Girlsâ€:
http://www.examiner.com/asperger-education-in-west-palm-beach/best-practice-book-review-asperger-s-and-girls-1
“Charity launches books for the blind appealâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/03/03/charity-launches-books-for-the-blind-appeal/
Schizophrenia affects 1 in 100 w’wide “Book describes family’s experience with schizophreniaâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/15/book-describes-familys-experience-with-schizophrenia/
“Henry’s Demons: reviewâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/feb/20/henrys-demons-patrick-cockburn-review
The Omega Theory “The physicist who knew too muchâ€:
https://www.aspie-editorial.com/2011/02/16/new-book-the-omega-theory-the-physicist-who-knew-too-much/
“A Good Read: Battle of the books highlights great reads … Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin is about a 12-year-old autistic boy named Jason. Although Jason’s autism may seem to make him an atypical protagonist, his feelings of isolation, dread for PE and wish for a girlfriend are pretty universal. Jason finds solace in writing, posting his stories on an online writing forum.â€:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/115962539.html
“BlogHer: Thanks for reading our novelâ€:
http://www.blogher.com/wicked-good-thanks-reading-our-novel?wrap=blogher-topics/entertainment-books/books&crumb=172
Â
 “Asperger Syndrome – What Teachers Need to Know: Second Editionâ€
Matt Winter
With Clare Lawrence
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849052030
Â
 “The Choices Game: Staying Safe in Social Situationsâ€(Board game)
Christopher McMaster
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849051897
Â
 “The Social and Life Skills MeNu: A Skill Building Workbook for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disordersâ€
Karra M. Barber
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058612
Â
 “Securing Appropriate Education Provision for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionalsâ€
Allison Hope-West
Foreword by Glenys Jones
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849051538
“Yoga Therapy for Every Special Child: Meeting Needs in a Natural Settingâ€
Nancy Williams
Illustrated by Leslie White
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781848190276
“Arts as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autismâ€
Nicole Martin
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058070
“Amazingly … Alphie:Understanding and Accepting Different Ways of Beingâ€(Age group 4-10 years)
Beverly Ransom and Roz Espin
http://www.aapcpublishing.net/book/view/105/amazingly-alphie-understanding-and-accepting-different-ways-of-being
“Activity Schedules for Children with Autism†Teaching Independent Behaviorâ€
Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz
http://www.aapcpublishing.net/book/view/171/activity-schedules-for-children-with-autism-teaching-independent-behavior-
“More Than Little Professors – Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Wordsâ€
Eric Hoffer Aware Honorable Mention, Memoir (2010)
International Book Award Winner (2010)
Lisa Barrett Mann, M.S.Ed.
http://www.aapcpublishing.net/book/view/9/more-than-little-professors-children-with-asperger-syndrome-in-their-own-wordseric-hoffer-aware-honorable-mention-memoir-2010international-book-award-winner-2010
“Out and About: Preparing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Participate in their Communitiesâ€
Amy Bixler Coffin and Jill Hudson, MS, CCLS
http://www.aapcpublishing.net/book/view/161/out-and-about-preparing-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-to-participate-in-their-communities-
“Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Challengesâ€
Danielle Wendel and Lori Ernsberger, Ph. D.
http://www.aapcpublishing.net/book/view/159/girls-under-the-umbrella-of-autism-spectrum-disorders-practical-solutions-for-addressing-everyday-challenges-
“Foreign Language Titles re Autism/ASâ€
http://www.aapcpublishing.net/books/category/foreign-languages
“OAASIS – Publications, Guides, Booklets & Cards re Autism, AS, Learning Disabilitiesâ€
http://www.oaasis.co.uk/Free_Publications_6/All_Publications
Take Care,
Julie
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