



May
5
HEADLINES
“Jeffrey Clarke murdered girlfriend by burning her aliveâ€:
“Que. Police mount final search for autistic boyâ€:
“Little hope that missing boy will be found aliveâ€:
“Father of missing boy pleads for helpâ€:
“New GPS bracelet tracks autistic children who wander offâ€:
“Police: Assistant ‘caged’ student in chairâ€:
Adelaide, Australia “$130m for disabled in Budgetâ€:
UK “Councils cut back on free social careâ€:
“Birmingham City Council disabled care limits ‘unlawfulâ€:
“NAS: Protest against cuts to benefits and services for disabled peopleâ€:
“Nurse gives toddler MMR jab without mother’s consent in order to meet government targetsâ€:
“Measles cases prompt talk of vaccinesâ€:
“Immunisation warning after measles cases in cityâ€:
USA Today “Most parents vaccinate kids, trust docs’ advice on shotsâ€:
ASAN “PRESS RELEASE: Autistic Adult Community Condemns PBS NewsHour for Ignorant Remarksâ€:
NAS “Support our Young Campaigners’ Group Charterâ€:
“Helping more disabled people get into politicsâ€:
“Scott defends autism gagâ€:
“Tributes have been paid to a “free spirited†20-year-old woman from Bath who died unexpectedly in her sleep from a suspected heart conditionâ€:

HEALTH & RESEARCH
“Autism epidemic challenged by UK studyâ€:
“Most adults with autism go undiagnosed’ – New findings, UKâ€:
“Study estimates rate of autism spectrum disorder in adults in Englandâ€:
“For first time ever, study proves common genetic roots for autism, epilepsy/Gene linked to severity of autism foundâ€:
“Simple checklist may spot signs of autism by age 1â€:
“What’s on the baby screening test for autism?â€:
http://www.examiner.com/attachment-parenting-in-mankato/what-s-on-the-baby-screening-test-for-autism
“Identifying autism and asperger’s syndrome in teensâ€:
“A compelling theory about introversion, extroversion, and autismâ€:
“CiteULike: Promoting social behavior with oxytocin in high-functioning autism spectrum disordersâ€:
“Textbook of Autism Spectrum Disordersâ€:
“Download – Building relationships with kids on the autism spectrum … If you are the parent of a child or adolescent on the spectrum, you have probably tried ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) to help your child develop social skills. If you are like most parents, you’ve realized that ABA does not do a good job of helping your child understand how others think, or how to start and develop a friendship. You’re probably looking for a better approach. Current therapies center on a “relationship-based†approach.â€:
“Treatment-resistant epilepsy common in autismâ€:
“Death rates higher in persons having both autism and epilepsyâ€:
“Bullying alters brain chemistry, leads to anxiety, study findsâ€:
Depression “Depressed staff in tolerance battleâ€:
“In the lab, stress harms gut bacteriaâ€:
“Dr. Jon LaPook: Living with OCDâ€:
“The brain lock of obsessional thinkingâ€:
“Does inability to express emotions predispose to auto-immune disease?â€:
“Heart Health: Why high blood pressure really is a silent killerâ€:
Heart Health “Morning heart attacks are more seriousâ€:
“Patient’s own cells used to probe schizophreniaâ€:
Clare Allan “As a person with borderline personality disorder, apparently I have no empathyâ€:
“New approach to Bipolar mood swings & Latest Bipolar Newsâ€:
“Possible brain biomarkers for Bipolar Disorderâ€:
“Bipolar, Sober, and Spiritual: New Film Heroâ€:
“Women with mood disorders more prone to Osteoporosisâ€:
Self Harm “Why do people injure themselves?/ NICE consults on draft recommendations for the longer term management of self-harmâ€:
Self Harm “Self harm rise among young in Wales alarmingâ€:
“Deaf charity warns teenagers about loud musicâ€:
“Alleviating surgical anxiety and pain in childrenâ€:
http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/04/24/alleviating-surgical-anxiety-and-pain-in-children/25604.html
“Spanish Study: Self-medication on the riseâ€:
“The importance of control in people’s livesâ€:
“Willpower, self-control can be learnedâ€:
“World’s first computerized brain map createdâ€:
“Relationships: Forbidding Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, Idealize Your Partner For a Happier Marriage, Forbidden Fruit, Attraction, Closure, Snow White, Online Love, Abusive Relationships, Getting the Love You Want Over and Over Again & Moreâ€:
“Now is Not Foreverâ€:
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:

EDUCATION
NAS “New AET research into outcomes for autistic peopleâ€:
“Brookfield teacher with asperger’s awaits word on possible firingâ€:
“Fairbanks schools accused of discriminationâ€:
Australia “Help for Ballarat’s kids in the middleâ€:
“Windsor School students see science in everythingâ€:
“A county school has been heaped with praise – even though it has only been open for four termsâ€:
Advocacy “School can be gruelling for someone like meâ€:
Motivation “The words that could unlock your child … As children face their final month of revision before the exam season starts, many parents are looking for the words to motivate their offspring. But could they be mistakenly praising the value of ability over effort, asks Matthew Syed.â€:

EMPLOYMENT
“NAS: Upcoming event: Autism and employment info day, Bristol – Wednesday 18th Mayâ€:
“20 year old with learning disabilities runs successful businessâ€:
“Man sets out to raise autism awareness … It’s tough for the average job seeker to find or retain employment in a rocky economy and even harder for adults with developmental disabilities.â€:
“NapervilleWorks connects special needs workers to jobsâ€:
“Careers working with autistic childrenâ€:
“Disabled but looking for workâ€:
“D02Learn.com offers job tips for those on the autism spectrumâ€:
“Should you tell your employer you are autistic?â€:
“Training available for employersâ€:
Asperger Informatik AG “Professionelles Webdesign und Software Testing in Zurichâ€:
“Creative Support Ltdâ€:
“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€:
“Auties.orgâ€:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
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€:
“AutismJobsâ€:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
“Employment within the NASâ€:
For further employment information, please viewâ€:

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Setting them up for the futureâ€:
http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/health/Setting+them+future/4696065/story.html
http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/health/Setting+them+future/4696065/story.html
“Ashington lad rewarded for outstanding serviceâ€:
“Knowing I have Asperger’s is a relief … Award-winning actor Paddy Considine talks for the first time about being diagnosed with Asperger’s – at the age of 36. â€:
Nicole D’Angelo “Four things you probably didn’t know about autistic peopleâ€:
“Finding out our children had Asperger’s was GOOD news, reveal coupleâ€:
“Feeling your way through the darkâ€:
“Community, family help autistic man realize he’s great … just the way he isâ€:
“Boys to men: an uneasy transitionâ€:
“Children diagnosed with autism and asperger’s syndrome learning karate in Herne bay from Joe Ellisâ€:
Nicole D’Angelo “Life with autism means learning greater self-controlâ€:
“Don’t get caught without the MMR shotâ€:
“Jimmy and Me: Mom of autistic son reflects on craft avoidanceâ€:
“Protesters don’t bother animal science doctorâ€:
“Are mommy blogs relevant?â€:

ADD/ADHD
“ADHD Diagnostic Quiz for Womenâ€:
“Understanding the impact of nature and nurture on ADHD behaviorâ€:
“Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD varies significantly across countriesâ€:
“ADHD Comorbidities: Handbook for ADHD Complications in Children and Adultsâ€:
“Helpful strategies for teaching ADHD childrenâ€:
“Diagnosing ADDâ€:
“ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: a case reportâ€:
“Dealing with common problems and issues with ADHD medicineâ€:
“7 tips to help a distracted childâ€:
“Infants with persistent crying problems more likely to have behavior problems in childhood, study findsâ€:
“Go Girls Summit empowers girls with ADHD and ADDâ€:
“Is ADHD medication a permanent solution or a permanent damage?â€:
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.
“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.
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…
“ADDAâ€:
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
“CHADDâ€:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562

MUSIC
“Bassist shares art of improvisation in program for autistic kidsâ€:
“Music4ASDâ€:
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:

ART
Haley Moss “Artwork reveals the souls of those with autism disordersâ€:
“Exhibition hosts visionary display of sight loss artistsâ€:
“Using art to process feelings, emotionsâ€:
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
“Artisancam: an award winning interactive website that gives an insight into the lives of contemporary visual artists(aimed at school-aged children, parents/teachers)â€:
“ARTROOM ………where under 17s can make and display art onlineâ€:

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Thresher, Bissonnette are traveling the world urging autism rights … Bissonnette, 52, and Thresher, 42, are now the subjects of the feature-length documentary “Wretches & Jabberers.” The movie follows the men as they travel from their home state of Vermont to Sri Lanka, Japan and Finland to change attitudes about people with autism – by showing just how intelligent, communicative and social they can be when given a voice.â€:
“Autistic students to show off talents at expoâ€:
“Autism on film: can cinema get it right?â€:
“Autism as depicted in film, documentariesâ€:
“Asperger’s syndrome’s link to autism often baffles parents … Besides “Rain Man,†other movies about people with Asperger’s syndrome are “Adam,†which was given the Alfred P. Sloan prize at last year’s Sundance Festival for outstanding feature film focusing on science and technology, and the animated feature “Mary and Max.â€:
“London Theatre tells teenagers’ stories … A 13-year-old with a learning disability and a 16-year-old victim of bullying are among the vulnerable teenagers who have inspired an arts project that tackles the emotional traumas of adolescence.â€:
“Durbin’s ‘Idol’ success giving parents of autistic children hopeâ€:
“James Durbin and Paddy Considine: Asperger idols … The entertainment industry gives a wide berth to stars who behave differently than most. Being unconventional or just a little off center has never stood in the way of stardom. But acting different is one thing. Being different has, traditionally, been a whole other kettle of fish. And nothing makes a person different in quite the way Asperger syndrome does.â€:

BOOKS
John Elder Robison “Marching to beat of ‘Differentâ€:
Travis Breeding “Author with Asperger’s visits Marion Public Libraryâ€:
http://www.marionstar.com/article/20110430/NEWS01/104300310/Author-Asperger-s-visits-Marion-Public-Library?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|p
“Book: Mad, Bad and Sad – A History of Women & The Mind Doctors from 1800 to the Presentâ€:

Deborah Lipsky

Lisa A. Timms
“Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adultsâ€
Zosia Zaks, M.S. , M.Ed.
“Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issuesâ€
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., Katherine Cook, Lisa A. Robbins M.Ed., Louann Rinner and Nancy E. Miller
“Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism – Updated and Expanded Editionâ€
Kate Duffy Ms.Ed. And Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
“Diary of a Social Detective – Real-life tales of mystery, intrigue and interpersonal adventureâ€
Jeffrey E. Jessum, Ph.D.
“Everyday Solutions: A Practical Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disordersâ€
Lisa Kontente, ACSW and Mindy Small, M.A.
“Show Me The Data! Data-Based Instructional Decisions Made Simple and Easyâ€
Chris Matsumoto, Jaime Martin and RinaMarie Leon-Guerrero
“Trainman: Gaining Acceptance … and Friends … Through Special Interests
New England Book Festival Honorable Mention (2010)
Barbara Kavan
“Foreign Language Books re Autismâ€:
“Personal Accountsâ€:
Take Care,
Julie
xx

Quokka, Rottnest Island, WA(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quokka)
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