Positive Relationships

Published on September 23, 2010

by Michelle Gielan

An important relationship in my life just ended… and I’ll admit it, I didn’t really see it coming.  That event has sparked a lot of thinking about relationships in general, and why I value them as much as I do (I am happy I do!).  Having healthy, productive relationships with my family and friends is the most important thing to me in life. What I have come to more fully understand recently are the reasons why positive connections with others matter so much to me.

Positive, productive relationships demand the best of us. For a friendship or marriage to allow both people to flourish, each person is an active participant in helping create the other one’s positive future. Whether we are a friend, lover, daughter, or grandparent, each relationship gives us a chance to invest our energy in making another person’s reality better. Each of us needs to fully show up, be present, listen, express ourselves, and care for the other, and that requires time and attention.  When it all works out well, and we can see the happiness on the other’s face, that creates, at least for me, the best feeling of satisfaction in the world.

Relationships teach us about ourselves. Sometimes, for good or bad, the person standing in front of us can be a mirror showing us who we really are. If we don’t like something in them, there are chances we don’t like it in ourselves. Friendships also give us a chance to watch ourselves in action. We can, on a moment-to-moment basis, pay attention to what we are thinking, feeling, or doing in response to what is happening externally. We can plug into our life story anytime, and learn from it.

Read in Full:  http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/lights-camera-happiness/201009/positive-relationships

Marina Edelman, MA Updated: Sep 22nd 2010

We all want to find love. But do we know a compatible mate when we see them or should we smell them? Do opposites really attract? Don’t we want someone with similar outlook on life and common interests?

In the past research has shown that as we fall in love, our brains experience a rise in dopamine and our sympathetic nervous system gets aroused as our blood pressure goes up. Simultaneously we begin to blush, feel butterflies in our bellies and become week in the knees. By discussing personal matter and maintaining eye contact we accelerate this feeling of arousal. A new dating site ScientificMatch.com is taking sexual chemistry to a new level by asserting that through DNA samples a better match can be made. Are they on to something? Recently a TV show called Dating in the Dark asked three women participants to smell the recently worn shirts of their three male counterparts and identify who they were drawn to. Does the nose know more than the eyes? A woman may be able to smell a man’s gene pool origins or major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes. Researchers have found that most people tend to be attracted to individuals who possess body odors that are unlike their own natural smell. An exception to that is a woman who is on the pill, her sense of smell changes and can therefore manipulate what scents she finds appealing.

Read in Full:  http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=39647&cn=289

When Your Husband Isn’t Like a Wall — He Is a Wall

By Daniel Tomasulo, Ph.D.

“The Great Wall of China’s attractive, but he’s too thick – my husband is sexier.”
– Eija-Riitta Eklöf-Berliner-Mauer, The woman who married the Berlin Wall

Do objects have souls?

A few weeks ago my laptop’s battery was in trouble and I had to bring it in for a checkup. While the computer was being fixed my Blackberry simply stopped operating. I was frantic.

I felt betrayed by the objects I rely on, ‘love’ and care for. “Why is this happening to me?” was my new mantra.

One of my friends suggested that Mercury was in retrograde; another asked if I had done something to offend my favorite objects. We laughed, recalling a Woody Allen routine where his appliances are on the fritz and he hits them, and when he goes into the elevator the elevator asks if he was the one who roughed up the toaster.

We all have a connection to objects. The more contact we have with them, the more intimate our relationship, the more we ascribe to them human feelings and gender attributes. “The car died – she won’t turn over” and “I love my new phone” are common examples.

But where does it end?

I can honestly say I love the earth and mean it. I want to nurture and protect it and save it, and I’m committed. As the saying goes, good planets are hard to find. But I don’t feel there is reciprocity. I don’t think Earth is in love with me. The relationship is one-way. If I thought the earth was being friendly toward me, I would be engaging in animism, the term used for giving human qualities to inanimate objects. Adding sexual arousal and gratification to the dynamic, we have fetishes or paraphilias.

So, I admit I love the earth. But can you love the Berlin Wall? Psychologists are pondering a new classification, called objectophilia or objectum-sexuals. Outside of a few news reports and a few experts weighing in, little has been written about it. I found no clinical studies. But there is an official website for persons with Objectum Sexuality.

Read in Full:  http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/09/23/when-your-husband-isnt-like-a-wall-he-is-a-wall/

It’s not a date, it’s an experiment in the lab of love

There’s a fantastic discussion on the science of dating over at Dr Petra that tackles how effective the techniques used by ‘scientific matching’ companies really are, and whether common dating advice is actually any good.

Petra recently ran a ‘Science of Pulling’ event at the British Science Festival (Americans: ‘pull’ is British slang meaning ‘to gently woo’) where she covered everything from how researchers actually go about studying couples to the myths of dating advice – in light of the extensive research on relationships.

Read in Full:  http://mindhacks.com/2010/09/20/its-not-a-date-its-an-experiment-in-the-lab-of-love/

 

• By Cheryl Peebles
• Published in the Courier : 21.09.10

An autistic schoolboy who is in class for only an hour and a half each day is being discriminated against, according to his angry mother.

Brodi Nicol, a P6 pupil at Tayport Primary School, had his time in class slashed when he started becoming violent.

But a year on, his mum Charmain Miller is furious that his class time has yet to be built up as she says was agreed.

Charmain said Brodi, who was diagnosed with autism at around the same time as his school time was reduced, has stabilised since being prescribed medication.

She said, “Despite my best efforts his time has not been increased and he is falling behind his peers educationally and socially.

“I also recently found out from another parent that the rest of his class have been going on swimming lessons and school trips that Brodi has not been invited on.

“I believe he is being discriminated against because of his disability.”

Brodi’s autism means that he has trouble communicating and does not like change.

However, Charmain said he was quite intelligent and had an interest in history.

Read in Full:  http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Fife/article/5333/autistic-boy-discriminated-against-by-school-says-mum.html

 

Incident at Petersburg school has autistic boy’s mother worried

September 23, 2010

Cumberland Times News

— My son is a special needs child at Petersburg Elementary School in Grant County, W.Va.

He is autistic, and has no fear of danger. He is supposed to have an aide at all times while at school. He has one on the bus, also. On Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m., I recieved a call from the school subsitute principal. He told me nothing was wrong, so I was relieved, but then he said, they had a small problem with my child that day.

I thought it was just his small classroom problem he had the week prior to this day … no, he was out on the playground and he wandered off, not sure where his aide was, but there was another aide out there with another child, so my child got out of sight, down along the dike (river) he went and ended up being caught finally between the Pizza Hut and McDonald’s on U.S. Route 220, which is at least a half mile from the school.

Remember, I said my son has no fear of danger. Well, there was the river, the back roads he went by, and then the main highway he got too … something bad could have come out of this. Would any parent in their right mind worry or be scared to send their child to school again? Well, I am one of those parents … but the ones that deal with him at school think I am going too far.

Read in Full:  http://times-news.com/opinion/x1327125303/Incident-at-Petersburg-school-has-autistic-boy-s-mother-worried

 

By JIM ABRAMS (AP) – Fri 24 September 2010

WASHINGTON — Disabilities advocates on Thursday applauded Congress for passing legislation that eliminates the term “mental retardation” from federal laws.

“Changing how we talk about people with disabilities is a critical step in promoting and protecting their basic civil and human rights,” said Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc, an organization promoting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The measure, passed by the House by voice vote Wednesday night, changes the phrase “mentally retarded” to “an individual with an intellectual disability” in existing health, education and labor law.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., sponsor of the bill with Sen Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said it would make language in federal law consistent with that used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the health arm of the United Nations and the White House.

“This law is about families fighting for the respect and dignity of their loved ones,” Mikulski said. “This change will have a positive effect on more than 6 million Americans.”

“Rosa’s Law,” named after a Maryland girl with Down Syndrome, passed the Senate last month and now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature.

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The bill is S. 2781

Online:

Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov

Source:  http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gWB-C1pnWQStS-yNOFSxlE4DR29QD9IDQ5600

 

HEADLINES

“Case against mother in son’s death to proceed”:

http://cbs4denver.com/news/Judge.rules.case.2.1903748.html

“State: No evidence Woods Services resident was abused … A state agency has found no evidence that staff at a Middletown center that provides services for severely disabled individuals abused a 19-year-old resident with mental disabilities who was hospitalized last month with facial cuts and bruises and a neck fracture. ”:

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/262/2010/september/21/state-no-evidence-woods-services-resident-was-abused.html

“Students face felony for bullying autistic boy”:

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

“Cowardly thugs attack autistic teen”:

http://www.carlowpeople.ie/premium/news/cowardly-thugs-attack-autistic-teen-2345985.html

“Autism caregiver charged with child abuse”:

http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/09/21/694310/autism-caregiver-charged-with.html

“Louisville caregiver arrested, charged with abusing 13 year old autistic boy”:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39306056/ns/local_news-lexington_ky/

“Deputies find missing autistic girl near Scotts Valley”:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/rss/ci_16136556?nclick_check=1

“Blind activist Chen Guangcheng freed in China”:

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

“Stevie Wonder urges U.N. bring light to the blind”: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100920/ten-uk-steviewonder-91c27f7.html

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

“Houston employment lawyer Charles H. Peckham files $50 million discrimination lawsuit against Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department and Conroe ISD”:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4539514.htm

“Autism services needed for N.B. Adults”:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nbvotes2010/story/2010/09/13/nbvotes-autism-services-1039.html

“NHS failing autistic children: A National Autistic Society response to the Kennedy Review, UK”:

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

“NAS: Learning Disability Coalition launches “Protect the Frontline” Campaign”:

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

“NAS Cymru launches public survey”:

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

“A Message from Bill Shorten MP/Latest Election News”:

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

Conference (Berkshire, UK) with Dean Beadle “Being Me: Views of Autism – BAS 2oth Anniversary Conference – October 8^th 2010”:

http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/20th-anniversary-conference-24641.aspx

Gary McKinnon Updates “UK-US extradition treaty to be reviewed”:

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

“Travelers with disabilities face obstacles at airports”:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/experts/baskas/2010-09-15-disabled-access-at-airports_N.htm

“Autism charity calls for NI audit/NAS – Carer’s Rights”:

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

HEALTH & RESEARCH

“Autism in boys linked to missing gene on X-chromosome”:

http://www.examiner.com/science-news-in-national/autism-boys-linked-to-missing-gene-on-x-chromosome

“Male autism linked to DNA”:

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

“Maths modelling unlocks developmental disorders, Australia”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/201762.php

“Further Rigorous Research Required: Autism drug aims to balance brain signals”:

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

“Dangerous blood clot risk linked to newer antipsychotics”:

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

“Misfolded neural proteins linked to autism disorders”:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100910142751.htm

Study No. 10 “Once more, no link found between vaccine preservative and autism”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/study_no_10_once_more_no_link_found_between_vaccine_prese.htm

“Cognitive skills in autistic children vary and improve, study finds”:

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

“Children under four and autistic children don’t yawn contagiously”:

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

“Common antibiotic relieves anxiety and boosts attention in those with Fragile X Syndrome”:

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

“Abstract: Neurofeedback outcomes in clients with Aspergers Syndrome”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/cholt629/article/6177832

“Oxytocin helps socially challenged”:

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

“How mature is your child’s brain?”:

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

“5-minute scan reveals brain maturity”:

http://www.livescience.com/health/mri-brain-scan-predicts-brain-maturity-100909.html

“MIT researchers find that interneurones are not all created equally”:

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

“New mental health information for people with learning disability and their carers, UK”:

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

“Can teacher’s mental health be improved?”:

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

“CQC publishes the views of 17,000 people using Community Mental Health Services, UK”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/cqc_publishes_the_views_of_17000_people_using_community_men.htm

“Introducing Autism, Asperger’s and Beyond”:

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

“Lower intelligence linked to inflammation”:

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

“Eating disorder treatment: A family affair”:

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

“Melatonin: Sweet dreams for autistic children”:

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

“How brain activity is linked to sleep”:

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

“14 Strategies for Sleeping Better”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/14_strategies_for_sleeping_better.htm

“Medications for Insomnia and Anxiety could be dangerous”:

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

“Underlying causes of Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive and Tourette’s Disorders targeted by new treatment options”:

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

“Hospital diaries protect from PTSD”:

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

“UK Military turns to Public Care for Mental Health”:

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

“Holocaust pain persists”:

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

“Zombies stalk the Earth!”:

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

“New program for teens, young adults experiencing 1^st psychotic episode”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/new_program_for_teens_young_adults_experiencing_1st_psychot.htm

“Study examines association between Urban Living and Psychotic Disorders”:

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

“Combining medication and psychosocial treatments may benefit patients with early-stage schizophrenia”:

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

“Mind Hacks: The Book of Reality Distortions”:

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

“World Suicide Prevention Day: NAMI blog discusses Kurt Vonnegut, Despair and Saving Lives/Program to be tested in High Schools”:

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

“Researchers learn how Prozac works”:

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

“Living a Positive Life with Bipolar (Manic) Depression”:

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

“Music prescription for depression”:

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

“What is the relationship of depression and inability to express emotions in middle-aged men?”:

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

“Chronic stress may cause long-lasting epigenetic changes”:

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

“Better treatment of Anxiety Disorder”:

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

“5 ways to manage Fall anxiety”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/5_ways_to_manage_fall_anxiety.htm

“Some teens practice severe form of self-injury”:

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

“New perspective improves self-control”:

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

“Discrimination lowers teens physical health”:

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

“Migraine gives woman French accent”:

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

“Surfing lessons as therapy on the NHS(Includes Video 1:45)”:

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

“San Francisco’s homeless mentally ill: Still neglected”:

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

“Why ‘Thank You’ is more than just good manners”:

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

“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotter”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bps_research_digest_the_special_issue_spotter_18.htm

“Mind Hacks: Rare footage of physical treatments in psychiatry, 1957”:

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

“Leaders have high emotional intelligence”:

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

“BPS Research Digest: Why are women chosen to lead organisations in a crisis?”:

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

“What if Body Language doesn’t give you away?”:

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

“Getting drunk key to bonding for young people”:

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

“Brain region linked to introspective thoughts”:

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

“Hard-wired for chocolate and hybrid cars? How genetics affect consumer choice”:

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

“Facebook: 7 Highly Effective Habits”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/facebook_7_highly_effective_habits.htm

“Proof Positive: NOT(Negative Oriented Therapy): The Cure for Happiness”:

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

“Relationships: Social Connections, Sons Reduce Likelihood of Divorce, Coping with Divorce, The Bipolar Relationship, How to Improve Your Mood and Reduce Tension, How To Be Happy, Confucian Style”:

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

“Relationships: Online Dating Insights, Can Other People Make Us Happy?, Freedom to Love & More …”:

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

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

NAS “Government asks for views on education for children with special educational needs”:

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

“NAS Media Response: Ofsted’s review of SEN and Disability”:

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

“Half of special needs children misdiagnosed/Ofsted Report on Special Needs comes under fire”:

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

“Eden School: New autism school opens in Fort Myers”:

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

“NY Gifted Education: First 2e school opened its doors in NYC this past Monday”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/ny_gifted_education_first_2e_school_opened_its_doors_in_nyc.htm

Autism Oasis “School uses unique methods to teach autistic children”:

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

“Autistic Society school in Devon may lose 30 staff”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/autistic_society_school_in_devon_may_lose_30_staff.htm

“Countess of Wessex opens new £3m extension to autism school”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/countess-of-wessex-opens-new-3m-pound-extension-to-autism-school.aspx

“Royal visit for new school”:

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

Teacher and Author of Award Winning Book on Autism “Raleigh Co. educator named W.Va. Teacher of Year”:

http://www.dailymail.com/ap/ApTopStories/201009090222

“Model preschool program emphasizes inclusion for children with disabilities”:

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

“Program launched for deaf, autistic students”:

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

An Autistic Boy and his Dog “Milo and Chad”:
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10004845.html#ixzz0znsJ20YV

EMPLOYMENT

“Creative Support Ltd”:

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.”:

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.autism.org.uk/our-services/employment-support/prospects-for-job-seekers.aspx

“AutismJobs”:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs

http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009

“Employment within the NAS”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/en-gb/working-with/a-career-in-autism/career-opportunities-with-the-nas.aspx

For further employment information, please view”:

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

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Autism’s first child … Meet Donald Gray Triplett, 77, the First Person Ever Diagnosed With Autism”:

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

“My child is not a monster. He is autistic”:

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

“Making the world work for autistic adults”:

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

“Vive le Difference!: Stereotyping Autistic People”:

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

Temple Grandin “Alternative Thinking: Animal behaviorist and autism activist talks the advantages of thinking differently”:

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

“Bob Denver leaves lasting legacy in West Virginia”:

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

“Babies on antipsychotics?!”:

http://www.momlogic.com/2010/09/babies_on_antipsychotics.php

Australia “Interventions in a baffling world: autism spectrum disorders”:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/interventions-in-a-baffling-world-autism-spectrum-disorders/story-e6frg8y6-1225913525216

“Thomas & Friends unite with Autism NZ”:

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00473/thomas-friends-unites-with-autism-nz.htm

“Leeds Pumpkin Farm Autism Harvest Festival”:

http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-columbus/leeds-pumpkin-farm-autism-harvest-festival

“Coco Key Resort Mt Laurel NJ for autistic kids with sensory needs”:

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

“A dog for Vincent”:

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

“Campers take the path less traveled”:

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20100909/NEWS01/9090320

“Labelling children with special needs”:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8691.asp

“The social signs of autism vary between each person but many share commonalities in social behavior”:

http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-birmingham/the-social-signs-of-autism-vary-between-each-person-but-many-share-commonalities-social-behavior

“Autism may present at different ages. Know the signs and symptoms of autism for a 1 year old”:

http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-birmingham/putism-may-present-at-different-ages-know-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-autism-for-a-1-year-old

UTAH

“Autism Society Utah Chapter”:

1733 West 12600 South #106

Riverton UT 84065

(Salt Lake County)

(801) 708-4404 (Main Phone)

Fax: (801) 302-8282

E-Mail address: lora.sorensen10@gmail.com

Website: http://www.utahautismasa.org

 

Utah Capitol

“Utah State Resources”:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=utah

Canyonland National Park

“Autism Schools in Colorado and Utah: The Joshua School, Carmen B. Pingree, and Spectrum Academy”:

http://www.suite101.com/content/autism-schools-in-colorado-and-utah-a136237

Coyote Buttes

“Salt Lake City schools for kids with Asperger’s Syndrome”:

http://www.examiner.com/aspergers-parenting-in-salt-lake-city/salt-lake-city-schools-for-kids-with-asperger-s-syndrome

Delicate Arch

“Layton UT Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Doctors”:

http://www.medicinenet.com/asperger_syndrome/layton-ut_city.htm

Lenticular Clouds, Mount Timpanogos

A Midsummer Night’s Lightning Storm(Utah’s Great Salt Lake, Garfield Junction)

“Provo UT Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Doctors”:

http://www.medicinenet.com/asperger_syndrome/provo-ut_city.htm

“JUPITER”, a wood-burning locomotive, is a replica of the original which was present when the golden spike was driven, completing the first transcontinental railroad. It’s on display at The Golden Spike Historic Site near Ogden, Utah.

http://www.utah.com/nationalsites/golden_spike.htm

“Work Ability Utah – Opening Doors for Work”:

http://www.workabilityutah.org/youth/toolkit/disabilitieswebresources.php

Monument Valley

“Spectrum Academy, Utah”:

http://www.utah.gov/transparency/entity_profile.html?id=253

Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park(on the Utah/Arizona border)

“Utah family: 6 on the spectrum”:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=2989298

Jeep Liberty prototype in Moab

“Utah Guide”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/utah-guide/

Arches, Peek-A-Boo Gulch

“Utah Facts”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/utah-facts/

A mojave desert sunset, back-lighting a cactus with some Joshua trees in the background.

“Utah Map”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/utah-map/

Desert Horned Lizard

Black Tailed Jack Rabbit

 Wild Mountain Lion

“Cruise Yampa White Water in Vernal, Utah”:

http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/family-trips/yampa-utah/

Bingham/Kennecott Mine: The Bingham Canyon Mine, also known as the Kennecott Copper Mine, is an open-pit mining operation extracting a large porphyry copper deposit southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in the Oquirrh Mountains. It is owned by Rio Tinto Group, an international mining and exploration company headquartered in the United Kingdom. The copper operations at Bingham Canyon Mine are managed through Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation which operates the mine, a concentrator plant, a smelter, and a refinery. The mine has been in production since 1906, and has resulted in the creation of a pit over 0.75 miles (1.2 km) deep, 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, and covering 1,900 acres (7.7 km²). According to Kennecott, it is the world’s largest man-made excavation. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966 under the name Bingham Canyon Open Pit Copper Mine.

“Southwest Guide: Utah”:

http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/southwest-united-states/utah/

Bryce Canyon National Park

“Video: Utah National Parks 2:34”:

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/parks-and-nature-places/cave-canyon-desert/us_utahnationalparks.html

 Water Cuts Rock: A translucent and symmetrical 12′ (4 meter) waterfall in Zion National Park

 The Subway, Zion National Park

The Cedar Waxwings are migratory and are found in northern Utah for only a few days in the fall and spring. There were about 500 birds in the flock that were eating these berries.

 Utah Garden Cottage: Roses cover the cottage in June at The Garden Cottage Bed and Breakfast in historic downtown Cedar City, Utah. Just across from the site of the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Midway between Zion and Bryce National Parks. http://www.thegardencottagebnb.com/

Wildwood, Utah Valley: A beautiful day otherwise, the 10,000 foot Rockies block airflow, allowing a thick inversion layer to form over the Utah Valley. Because of this sea-like inversion layer, this location was ranked on one particular day last week as having the worst air quality in the nation. Despite this inversion, far away in the valley, the skiing at Sundance is absolutely amazing (where there’s nothing but great ski runs and blue skies).

Mountain trail in Provo Canyon

Utah Lake near Provo

 Fox Family, Milford

Springtime in Milford

 Springville Museum of Art: This quilt won best of show. Wonderfully detailed.

ADD/ADHD

“NAMI launches online ADHD Resource Center to support children and adults”:

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

“One in five hyperactive kids possibly misdiagnosed”:

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

“9.2% of Michigan children diagnosed with ADHD”:

http://www.freep.com/article/20100912/NEWS06/100911043/1001/News/9.2-of-Michigan-children-diagnosed-with-ADHD

“Does your inattentive child have ADD/ADHD or a vision problem?”:

http://www.examiner.com/homeschooling-in-fort-wayne/does-your-inattentive-child-have-add-adhd-or-a-vision-problem

“Important step forward in research on ADHD and substance abuse”:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=200840

“Researchers identify ways to improve treatment of aggression in ADHD”:

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

“ADHD and Conduct Disorder: Delinquency in teens with ADHD”:

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

“Coping with ADHD at home”:

http://www.examiner.com/motherhood-in-mesa/coping-with-adhd-at-home

“Tips for parenting ADHD kids: Free seminar to educate and support parents of children with ADHD”:

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100218/Tips-for-Parenting-ADHD-Kids-Free-seminar-to-educate-and-support-parents-of-children-with-ADHD.aspx

“Information for students with ADHD”:

http://www.independent.ie/health/information-for-students-with-adhd-2335190.html

“Free Natural Health Ebook: Managing the Summertime Ups and Downs of ADD/ADHD”:

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/free-natural-health-ebook-managing-the-summertime-ups-and-downs-of-addadhd/

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

“10-kilometre runs”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1816

 

“Trek the Sahara – 5-25 March 2010 or 29 Oct-8 Nov 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2542

 

“Big Fun Run (See Link For UK Location Dates):

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2169

 

“Victory for Autism Bike Ride – 11 September 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2409

 

“Land’s End to John O’Groat’s Bike Ride – 28 Sept-10 Oct 2010/3-15 May 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2605

 

“Royal Parks Half Marathon – 10 October 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2208&a=19143

 

“Trek Mount Kilimanjaro – 8-19 Oct 2010/2-13 Feb 2011/13-24 July 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2200

 

“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 Oct 2010/8-16 October 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2356

 

“Trek to Everest Base Camp – 5-21 November 2010/25 March – 10 April 2011/4-20 Nov 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354

 

“Trek to the Home of the Dalai Lama – 17-28 March 2011 and 15-26 Sept 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2602

 

“Trek the Inca Trail – 14-23 May 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863

 

“Icelandic Lava Trek – 20-24 July 2011”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2611

 

“Sky Diving – All Year Round”:

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

MUSIC

“Colin Brennan: 8 year old singing sensation needs North Oakville’s help to win contest”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/colin_brennan_8_year_old_singing_sensation.htm

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“The paintings of Jessica Park”:

http://www.jessicapark.com/

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

“Austin celebrates Emmy Awards for Temple Grandin”:

http://www.examiner.com/movie-in-austin/austin-celebrates-emmy-awards-for-temple-grandin

“Comedy Central’s star-studded benefit for autism education, airing Oct. 21”:

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

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

BOOKS

(Video 6:37)“Anne Droyd & Century Lodge by Will Hadcroft”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEmabIVt2P8

http://www.willhadcroft.com/

“Setting Up Classroom Spaces That Support Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders”

by Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP and Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9046.htm

“Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders – An Oral Motor Program for Home and School”

by Maureen A. Flanagan

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9005.htm

“Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior”

by Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_A103.htm

“You’re Going to Love This Kid!” Teaching Students with Autism in the Classroom

by Paula Kluth; foreword by Eugene Marcus

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_Y104.htm

“Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success”

by Jennifer Veenendall

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9002.htm

“Guns A’Blazing: How Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum and Schools Can Work Together – Without a Shot Being Fired”

by Jeff Cohen

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9955.htm

“Indigo Ocean Dreams: 4 Children’s Stories Designed to Decrease Stress, Anger and Anxiety while Increasing Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness” (Audio CD)

by Lori Lite

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_I402A.htm

“Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth With Asperger Syndrome and Autism”

by Elisa Gagnon

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9910.htm

“Sleep Better!: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children With Special Needs”

by Mark Durand

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_S105.htm

“Teaching By Design: Using Your Computer to Create Materials for Students with Learning Differences”

by Kimberly S. Voss

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_T137.htm

“Unfolding the Tent: Advocating for Your One-Of-A-Kind-Child”

by Anne Addison

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9951.htm

CINEMA

“Brendan and the Secret of Kells”

Release Date: October 1, 2010 W’Wide

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTPAvY4y0pY

Synopsis: The animated story of the boy behind the famed Book of Kells. 

… Beautifully drawn and refreshingly calm, The Secret of Kells hearkens back to animation’s golden age with an enchanting tale inspired by Irish mythology.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/secret_of_kells/

“World’s Greatest Dad”

Release Date: September 24, 2010 W’Wide

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PkGTjZccNE

Synopsis: A thoughtful but outrageous comedy from Bobcat Goldthwait, WORLD’S GREATEST DAD is a story about a man that learns the things you want most may not be the things that make you happy, and that being lonely is not necessarily the same as being alone.

Robin Williams stars as Lance Clayton, a man who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son Kyle (Daryl Sabara) is an insufferable jackass who won’t give his father the time of day. He is dating Claire (Alexie Gilmore), the school’s adorable art teacher, but she doesn’t want to get serious — or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating.

Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, WORLD’S GREATEST DAD stars Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara, Geoff Pierson, Henry Simmons and Mitzi McCall. The film was produced by Tim Perrell, Howard Gertler, Sean McKittrick and Richard Kelly and co-produced by Sarah de Sa Rego.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1213731-worlds_greatest_dad/

“Crowe to star in Kung Fu movie”:

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/blog/article/34621/crowe-to-star-in-kung-fu-movie.html

“Alien prequel”:

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/13092010/5/arterton-talks-alien-prequel-0.html

VIDEO GAMES

“Just Cause 2” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC DVD) 15+

Now Available

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Square-Enix-Just-Cause-PS3/dp/B002CQTVTG/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1284571344&sr=1-1

“Escape the Museum” (Nintendo DS, Wii, PC CD, PC/Mac, DS/Lite) 3+

Release Date: October 29, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-the-Museum-Nintendo-DS/dp/B003RWTIN8/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__76?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Video games help improve decision making”:

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

“Today Playstation Move, tomorrow Playstation Mind?”:

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2010/09/today-playstation-move-next-pl.html

Video 3:04 “Video Game First: Legend of the Guardians becomes first major feature film and video game both produced in Australia”:

http://player.video.news.com.au/theaustralian/#1596154277

“Man flies through London with rocket on his back”:

The stunt, organised by XBOX 360 to promote their Halo Reach game, lasted less than a minute.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100913/tuk-man-flies-through-london-with-rocket-dba1618.html

“Planet Michael Jackson to launch”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20100921/ten-planet-michael-jackson-to-launch-5f8abb3.html

“Games that make you go Grrrrrr!”:

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/15670/

TECH

 

“Deceptive Robots Hint At Machine Self-Awareness”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20727794.800-deceptive-robots-hint-at-machine-selfawareness.html

SPACE

“Gallery: The Star Photographers Who Captured The Night Sky”

http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/apoty2010

“Aborigines World’s First Astronomers: Study”

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/aborigines-worlds-first-astronomers-study/story-e6frg8y6-1225925472832

Take Care,

Julie

Monument Valley Sunset

 

 

Article Date: 22 Sep 2010 – 0:00 PDT

Clues to consumer behavior may be lurking our genes, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

“We examine a wide range of consumer judgment and decision-making phenomenon and discover that many – though not all of them – are in fact heritable or influenced by genetic factors,” write authors Itamar Simonson (Stanford University) and Aner Sela (University of Florida, Gainesville).

The authors studied twins’ consumer preferences to determine whether or not certain behaviors or traits have a genetic basis. “A greater similarity in behavior or trait between identical than between fraternal twins indicates that the behavior or trait is likely to be heritable,” the authors explain.

Read in Full:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/201904.php

 

September 22, 2010

Quick 7-point primer on the psychology of Facebook.

Love it or loathe it, Facebook is everywhere, and will continue to be everywhere as the film describing its genesis—The Social Network—is released worldwide over coming months.

To help you cope, here are 7 research-based tips for total Facebook domination. If you don’t use it, these should at least help you pepper Facebook-related conversations with compelling observations from the psychological research.

1. Get between 100 and 300 friends

It doesn’t look good to have too many Facebook friends, or too few.

It has been suggested that humans can maintain relationships with 150 people and Tong et al. (2008) found Facebooker’s social attractiveness peaked at around this number. Go much above 300 or below 100 and social attractiveness starts to drop.

2. Court attractive friends

Make sure your friends, or the people who post on your ‘wall’, are good-looking. Walther et al. (2008) found that attractive friends boosted the perceived attractiveness of participant’s profiles.

Keep the uggos away, unlike the offline world, it won’t make you look better in comparison.

3. Understand the 7 motivations

If you need to lure more people in as Facebook friends, it’s handy to understand its attraction.

Joinson (2008) found 7 basic motivations for using Facebook: connecting with old or distant friends, social surveillance (see what old friends are up to, but without talking to them), looking up people met offline, virtual people watching, status updating and content.

Read in Full:  http://www.spring.org.uk/2010/09/facebook-7-highly-effective-habits.php

 

 

Article Date: 21 Sep 2010 – 20:00 PDT

Patients who take newer kinds of antipsychotic medications may have a higher risk of developing serious blood clots, say researchers from Nottingham, England in an article published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). Specifically, the risk is of venous thromoembolism – a collective term for DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and pulmonary embolism. Antipsychotic drugs are not only prescribed for patients with psychosis, but occasionally for such conditions as vertigo, vomiting or nausea.

Venous thromboembolism is a major cause of illness and death, it is also preventable, the authors write. A third of survivors go on to suffer long-term effects; up to a quarter die within a week of developing the clot.

Read in Full:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/202011.php

I’ve just found a remarkable documentary on YouTube from a 1957 BBC series called ‘The Hurt Mind’. The programme attempts to de-stigmatise mental health for the public but also documents some of the most controversial treatments in the history of psychiatry.

The programme was an edition of a then pioneering five-part BBC series on mental health and this was one that specifically dealt with ‘physical treatments’ – that is, treatments which directly affect the brain, such as ECT, leucotomy, insulin coma therapy and abreaction.

This was before the days when pills were widely used in psychiatry – there were no antidepressants, antipsychotics or mood stabilisers and the only tranquilisers were heavyweight barbiturates, as benzodiazapines had yet to become available.

The psychiatrists on the programme are not named, but if I’m not mistaken, the main interviewee is William Sargant, who has a bit of sinister reputation for his enthusiasm for brain altering treatments, his interest in ‘brain washing’, and rumours he was funded by the CIA – as we’ve discussed previously.

Sargant literally wrote the book on physical treatments (titled An Introduction to Physical Methods of Treatment in Psychiatry) and the programme presents them in the most biased possible light, in line with Sargant’s enthusiasms, by dismissing side-effects and presenting single case of recovered happy patients.

For those more familiar with the frontal lobotomy – popularised by American surgeon Walter Freeman, which involved hammering an ice pick under the orbits of the eyes – you’ll notice that the British version of the operation, the leucotomy, was substantially different in its approach and involved drilling small holes in the skull.

The programme also depicts abreaction, where a patient with a post-traumatic condition is given a drug – often barbiturate, or, in this case, ether – and encouraged to talk about the difficult event.

The procedure was based on the Freudian notion that emotional pain can be repressed and can ‘build up’ and cause difficulties in other areas – although a drug can be used to help break down the defences and releases the emotion in a healthy catharsis.

Read in Full:  http://mindhacks.com/2010/09/22/rare-footage-of-physical-treatments-in-psychiatry-1957/

 

• September 21st, 2010 2:44 pm ET

Coco Key Resort in Mount Laurel NJ is an indoor water-park that is always 84 degrees. They offer a variety of water park activities.There is also a small counter service eatery. The nicest part for parents is a lounge area and indoor-outdoor hot tub just for parents or people over the age of 21.

What is at Coco Key Resort

• a large water-playground with three body slides
• lily pad pool
• toddler water play area with large movie screen that plays movies
• 3 foot deep activity pool
• 3 tube and body thrill slides.

We visited Coco Key on a Wednesday after Labor Day, which is their least expensive day of the week with admission being 5.00 off and comes to 17.00 a person. It was not crowded at all, and the first half-hour we were there we were the only people in the water-park. From 5pm on the activity picked up but it was never overly crowded or loud.

Read  in Full: http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-newark/coco-key-resort-mt-laurel-nj-for-kids-with-autism-and-sensory-needs-review