www.aspie-editorial.com

 

HEADLINES

“Autistic boy drowns in Tucson pond”:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38779147/ns/health

“OC man gets 15 years to life for DUI crash death”:

http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=13022003

“Autumn Hills employee found innocent in autistic girls assault”:

http://www.ksdk.com/news/crime/story.aspx?storyid=211381&catid=147

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

“Autistic boy rushed to hospital”:

http://www.examiner.com/autism-parenting-in-raleigh/autistic-boy-rushed-to-hospital

“Australia: Autistic children dumped mid-trip to walk home by a taxi driver!”:

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

“Families concerned about St. James investigation”:

http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/abbynews/news/100646719.html

“Amanda Aguirre to serve on Autism Task Force”:

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

“An Election Message from Bill Shorten/Election Update”:

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

“Australia: Group calls for more help for autism”:

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

“Shanghai: Help urged over autism”:

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=446834

“UK: Clegg to visit city autism group tomorrow”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/uk_clegg_to_visit_city_autism_group_tomorrow_1.htm

“Persons with disabilities can play vital role in Asia-Pacific economy”:

http://article.wn.com/view/2010/08/20/Persons_with_disabilities_can_play_vital_role_in_AsiaPacific/?section

“Mental disability, state power and the capacity to decide”:

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

“Jennifer Aniston angers disability advocates”:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-uses-drops-retard-word/story-e6frewyr-1225907790983

“Rajiv Gandhi remembered on his 66^th birth anniversary”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/india_rajiv_gandhi_remembered_on_his_66th_birth_anniversary.htm

HEALTH & RESEARCH

“Guardian: Charlotte Moore on Autism Brain Scan”:

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

“Guardian: Why autism can’t be diagnosed with brain scans”:

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

“Disturbances in certain genes play a role in autism”:

http://scienceblog.com/37534/disturbances-in-certain-genes-play-a-role-in-autism/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogrssfeed+%28Science+Blog%29

“Physician’s Focus: Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders”:

http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Family+Medicine/Physicians-Focus-Autism-and-Autistic-Spectrum-Diso/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/680379?

“Autism research finds empirical link between multisensory integration and autism”:

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/aeco-arf081310.php

“Autistic kids process sound, vision differently than others”:

http://newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/175410

“Alterations in Frontal Lobe Tracts and Corpus Callosum in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”:

http://cercor.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/short/20/9/2103?rss=1

“Disasters especially tough on people with disabilities, mental disorders”:

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

“The Mouse Trap: The Five Dimensions of an Autistic Brain”:

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

“Study confirms link between autism, wealth”:

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/19/2159601/study-confirms-link-between-autism.html

“Epilepsy organizations award grants for new gene therapy to treat Epilepsy and Novel Surgical Intercranial EEG”:

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

“Army misdiagnoses hundreds with Personality Disorders instead of PTSD”:

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

“What are the most important research questions about interventions for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders?”:

http://lizditz.typepad.com/i_speak_of_dreams/2010/08/what-are-the-most-important-research-questions-about-interventions-for-.html

“College students exhibiting more severe mental illness, study finds”:

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

“Negative emotions diminished by difficult mental challenges”:

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

“Different factors responsible for onset, persistence of Bipolar in youth”:

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

“Bipolar Disorder common in Fibromyalgia”:

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

 

“Johns Hopkins: Healthy Living: Could it be a Thyroid Disorder?”:

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

 

“Abstract: Psychocognitive and Psychiatric Disorders associated with Developmental Dyslexia”:

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

 

“Skin condition associated with depression, anxiety and suicidal feelings”:

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

 

“Psychologist discusses gender differences in chronic pain”:

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

 

“Unusual Hallucinations: Flowers, Falling Maple Leaves & Wriggling Dwarves”:

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

 

“SSRIs may pack more punch at the cellular level than believed”:

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

 

“New form of ketamine treats depression “like magic”:

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

 

“Grief versus depression”:

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

 

“The importance of culture in suicidal behavior patterns and prevention”:

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

 

“BPS Research Digest: What clients think CBT will be like and how it really is”:

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

 

“Researchers develop drug to reset body clock”:

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

 

“Teens bond with online communities”:

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

 

“Headaches in Teens tied to overweight, smoking and lack of exercise”:

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

 

“Migraine sufferers have higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke”:

http://www.physorg.com/news201890504.html

 

“Language as a window into sociability”:

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

 

“Australia: Labor pushes health services via the web”:

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201008/s2984369.htm

 

“BPS Research Digest: Hunting the successful psychopath”:

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

 

“Good Dad, good coping skills later”:

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

 

“Eat berries for Brain Health”:

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

 

“B (Vitamins) for Brainpower”:

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

 

“Telemedicine”:

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

 

“Moderate alcohol consumption linked to knowledge gain”:

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

 

“Imagination and Happiness and Creativity”:

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

 

“Money, Worry, Woes, Anxiety & Happiness”:

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

 

“Six causes of online disinhibition”:

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

 

“Relationships: Women Attracted to Men in Red, I Want You … Go Away!, Unequal Love Across the Color Line, Marriage Lowers Stress, Watch That Work Schedule, Women & Sexuality & More …”:

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

 

“Virtual Hospital”:

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

EDUCATION

“Santa Ana Autism & Parenting: Back to School for Autism”:

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

“Education of Jayden: Strong support system a blessing for mother of autistic child who is about to start school”:

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

NYTimes “On Education: A school district that takes the isolation out of autism”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/02/education/02winerip.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

“Charter schools gain in popularity”:

http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/08/charter-schools-gain-in-popula.html

“School for autistic to open in Hendersonville”:

http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20100818/LOCAL/308180007

“Why workboxes can work for your autistic homeschooler”:

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

“Former St Helier Councillor dives in to raise laptop funds”:

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

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

“Power of One: Mother gives autistic son gift of independence”:

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

‘Blogging autism and shattering myths: BlogHer 2010”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/blogging_autism_and_shattering_myths__blogher_2010.htm

“It’s different for girls”:

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

“Girls and Asperger Syndrome”:

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

“Autistic adults lose all government assistance at age 21, struggle to map out future”:

http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/autistic_adults_lose_all_government_assistance_at_age_21_st.htm

“Diagnosis: Not a spoiled brat”:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108160315

“Autistic Uncle changes girl’s view”:

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

“Camp exposes special needs children to performance art, recreation”:

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

“Special ed kids learn to ride bikes in Framingham”:

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/top_stories/x686836247/Special-ed-kids-learn-to-ride-bikes-in-Framingham

“Cub Pack established for special-needs boys”:

http://www.ldnews.com/ci_15768455

“A new level of care for autistic children”:

http://www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com/Articles-i-2010-08-20-170513.113118_A_New_Level_Of_Care_For_Autistic_Children.html

“Electronics pro uses automation to aid autistic son”:

http://www.electronichouse.com/article/electronics_pro_uses_automation_to_aid_autistic_son/#When:18:45:28Z

“Humanoid robot Nao gets emotion chip”:

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

“Carnival provides fun as well as facts on autism”:

http://www.herald-mail.com/?story_id=250988&cmd=displaystory

“iPad Apps that help autistic children’s development(Includes Video)/iPads and Autism”:

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

“Advanced Notice: Aspie Editorial is moving”:

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

IDAHO

“Autism Society Panhandle (ID) Chapter ~ Coeur d’Alene”:

http://209.200.89.252/search_site/chapter_detail.cfm?program_id=924

http://www.panhandleautismsociety.com/

Idaho State Capitol: A view of the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. Construction began on the building, designed by John E. Tourtellotte, in 1906. The main, central portion was completed in 1912, while the east and west wings were completed in 1920. The American Renaissance structure, with Classical Revival elements, underwent extensive renovation during the 2000s, with restoration work being completed in 2010. The Idaho State Capitol is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Autism Society Treasure Valley Chapter ~ Boise”:

http://209.200.89.252/search_site/chapter_detail.cfm?program_id=917

http://www.asatvc.org/

Idaho Green, Potato Fields:The first potato farmers in Idaho where the Indians and then the Mormons. The Snake River valley provided a rich soil and ample water to make this crop king of the state.

“Northwest Autism Foundation: Idaho Resources”

http://www.autismnwaf.org/idaho.htm

Joplin Barn near Nampa, Idaho:Storm clouds approaching an Idaho Farm late afternoon on Joplin Road that runs between Boise, Star, and Nampa in the Treasure Valley of Idaho.

“Idaho Asperger’s Support Group”

http://www.idahoasg.org/index.html

Idaho Highway: Idaho is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The state’s capital and largest city is Boise. Residents are called “Idahoans.” Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2004, Idaho had an estimated population of 1,393,262. The state’s postal abbreviation is ID. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its abundance of natural resources. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for “Let it be perpetual”).

“Idaho Autism Community: Change.org”:

http://www.change.org/idahoautismcommunity

 Idaho Falls(lava rock falls)

“Idaho Guide”:

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

 The O’Farrell’s Log Cabin, Boise: http://www.uncleboise.com/feature.boi?a=524

“Idaho Facts”:

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

Veteran’s Memorial, Coeur d’Alene Reservation, Idaho:Just north of Plummer ID is the new veteran’s memorial built by the Coeur d’Alene tribe. The statue was created by Colville artist Smoker Marchand.

“Idaho Map”:

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

Statue of Sacajawea and Pomp by Agnes Vincen Talbot
Statue in front of the Idaho Historical Museum
Boise, Idaho

“Splash Down at the Selkirks at Priest Lake, Idaho”:

http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/family-trips/idaho/

The Moses Alexander House http://thsaphistory.info/Architecture/template1.php?id=17

“Circling the Sawtooths, Idaho”:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/drives/sawtooth-idaho.html

Craters of the Moon National Monument:Low light view at Craters of the Moon National Monument, southeastern Idaho.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craters_of_the_Moon_National_Monument_and_Preserve

“US Mountains & Plains Quiz”:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/drives/quiz/us-mountains-plains

Arch over the City of Rocks(First Rock Climbing Station in Idaho): A large granite arch frames a pinyon pine as well as several prominent City of Rocks features, including Elephant Rock (at left) and the Bread Loaves (at right). This arch is part of Window Rock in the City of Rocks National Reserve in southern Idaho.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Rocks_National_Reserve

Wildflowers at Gibson Meadows: North of the Tetons and Mt. Moran on FR 261 from Ashton, Idaho to Flagg Ranch, Wyoming lies over 30 miles of dirt forest road which includes some beautiful back country.

Bear Lake is located on the Utah/Idaho border. It is called the Caribbean of the Rockies due to its beautiful emerald colors caused by the limestone found in the area.  It is amazingly beautiful here with so much to see and do, including watersports, 100s of miles of 4×4 or ATV trails, wildlife viewing, Raspberry festival, fishing, Logan Canyon, and so much more. Garden City is the main city on the shores of Bear Lake and although small has most of what you would need including restaurants, gas stations, and a large marina. If you would like to visit I suggest www.bearlakelodge.com for a place to stay.

 Landing Gear …Check, Wing Flaps …Check, Flaps …Check, Brakes, don’t fail me now!

Bear Creek Aspens (Ketchum, Idaho)

Fern Falls:4.5 miles off the N. Fork of the Coeur d’ Alene River road in Nothern Idaho.

 Blue Bay: North Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Lake

 Dream Cabin overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene

Silvertip Landing, Idaho(sunset over the southern end of Lake Coeur d’Alene)The green strip in the middle is the St. Joe river flowing thru it’s own banks between Chatcolet Lake and Lake Cda, where it finishes it’s journey.

 Fort Sherman Chapel: Constructed in 1880, Fort Sherman Chapel is Coeur d’Alene’s oldest church, school, library and meeting hall.

 “Windless Day” Anderson Ranch Reservoir: Looking for bald eagles at Anderson Ranch Reservoir, where they are almost always found.

Snow Wolf, Idaho

Call of the Wolf, Cocolalla, Idaho

Julyamsh is a yearly Pow Wow that is put on by the Coeur d’Alene Indian Tribe and it is held at the Greyhound Track in Post Falls, Idaho

“Spirit”

Princess at Julyamsh

 Beautiful Old Barn: Southern Idaho Countryside

 “White Lamb” (sheep ranch in Gooding, Idaho.

ADD/ADHD

“The will of an Iron Man”:

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/aug/15/the-will-of-an-iron-man/

“Preparing for back-to-school”:

http://add.about.com/b/2010/08/16/preparing-for-back-to-school.htm

“Your thoughts on ADHD and school”:

http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/13/your-thoughts-on-adhd/?hpt=Mid

“Health Q & A on adults with ADHD”:

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108140315

“Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) beats relaxation for ADHD”:

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

“The ADHD Personality: It’s cognitive, biological, and evolutionary foundations”:

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

“ADHD, immunity and gut: Picky eaters revisited”:

http://www.corepsychblog.com/2010/08/adhd-immunity-and-gut-picky-eaters-revisited/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CorepsychPracticalApplicationsForComplexBrainScience+%28CorePsychBlog%29

“Up to one million kids may be misdiagnosed as ADHD”:

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

 

“New ADHD study shows new program’s potential for boosting academic & cognitive performance of children”:

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

 

“Abstract: Functional MRI in ADHD: a systematic literature review”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/smclarue/article/1787262

 

“Cognitive bevavioral therapy appears beneficial for adults with ADHD”:

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/jaaj-cbt081910.php

 

“The gift of ADHD”:

http://www.examiner.com/family-counseling-in-wichita/the-gift-of-adhd

 

“Unfairly labeled as lazy?”:

http://add.about.com/b/2010/08/24/unfairly-labeled-as-lazy-2.htm

 

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

Funding Fears “Surfing aids autistic youngsters(Includes Video 2:17) … A group of parents from Swansea whose autistic children receive surf lessons say they had to overcome considerable prejudice before finding an outdoor pursuits school that would take them.”:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11032809

“How do blind people play football so well?”:

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

 

“Swimming Challenges ~ Includes Great Swim Series 2010(June – September 2010)”:

The Great Swim series is taking place at various locations during summer 2010. There will be four televised one-mile outdoor swims, staged in lakes, lochs and docks around the UK.

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2551

 

“10-kilometre 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

 

“Trek Mont Blanc – 26-30 August 2010”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2604

 

“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

 

“Ladyhawke”:

http://www.ladyhawkemusic.com/

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“Autistic kids debut art”:

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/541521/Autistic-kids-debut-art.html?nav=742

“Autist Spotlight: Works from ‘Artists and Autism”:

http://www.examiner.com/education-collaboration-in-national/autist-spotlight-works-from-artists-and-autism-august-7-13

“Autism and Art”:

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=446993

 

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

“Joey Travolta: A Film Camp and More”:

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

“HBO film embraced by autism community”:

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

“Kuala Lumpur: Project Sunshine Production to feature two autistic boys”:

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

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

BOOKS

“Help at last for the Aspergirls”:

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

“Author backing RNIB book campaign”:

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

“Teenagers may enjoy these summer reads”:

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/100711634.html

“Finding your writing voice without losing your mind”:

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

“Guerrilla Mum: Surviving the Special Educational Needs Jungle”

Ellen Power

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843109990

“Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Photocopiable Workbook”

Anna Tickle and Bettina Stott

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050357

“Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome”

Rudy Simone

Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058261

“How to Detect Developmental Delay and What to Do Next: Practical Interventions for Home and School”

Mary Mountstephen

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050227

“My Child Has Autism, Now What?: 10 Steps to Get You Started”

Susan Larson Kidd

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058414

“Rising to New Heights of Communication and Learning for Children with Autism: The Definitive Guide to Using Alternative-Augmentative Communication, Visual Strategies, and Learning Supports at Home and School”

Carol L. Spears and Vicki L. Turner

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058377

“Common SENse for the Inclusive Classroom: How Teachers Can Maximise Existing Skills to Support Special Educational Needs”

Richard Hanks

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050579

“Top Tips for Asperger Students: How to Get the Most Out of University and College”

Rosemary Martin

Illustrated by Caitlin Cooper

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849051408

“Autistic Authors, Booklist & Facts”

http://www.autistics.org/library/booklist.html

CINEMA

 

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYv1yNuv3sI

Release Date: August 25, 2010. W’Wide

Synopsis: Jeff Kinney’s hit tween book that straddles the fiction and comic-book genres makes a leap to the big screen with this adaptation. Jeff Kinney’s hit tween book that straddles the fiction and comic-book genres makes a leap to the big screen with this adaptation.

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

Stieg Larsson’s “The Girl Who Played With Fire”(Flickan som lekte med elden)

Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdwvAvXUxc4

Release Date: August 27, 2010. W’Wide

Consensus: Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist remain extraordinarily well-suited to their roles, but the second installment in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy doesn’t pack quite as much punch as the first.

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

“No Child’s Play: Toy Story 3 Is Top Earner”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100814/ten-no-child-s-play-toy-story-3-is-top-e-8a3eada.html

“Sylvester Stallone talks about The Expendables”:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100814/ten-sylvester-stallone-talks-about-the-e-ea4616c.html

VIDEO GAMES

“Sid Meier’s Civilization V” Windows Vista/7 12+

Release Date: 24 September, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Take-2-Sid-Meiers-Civilization/dp/B003ELORWE/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__10?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Professor Layton and the Lost Future (Nintendo DS) 7+

Release Date: October 22, 2010

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professor-Layton-Lost-Future-Nintendo/dp/B003NSBM8A/ref=pd_nr_vg_h__13?ie=UTF8&s=videogames

“Doctor regenerates in video games”

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20100824/ten-doctor-regenerates-in-video-games-5f8abb3.html

“Bond game set for return”

http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/15027/

TECH

“Lessons In Robotics Change Children’s Perceptions”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19364-lessons-in-robotics-change-childrens-perceptions.html

SPACE

“Shrinking Moon May Explain Lunar Quakes”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19342-shrinking-moon-may-explain-lunar-quakes.html

“Moon May Be Shrinking, Say Experts”

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20100819/tsc-moon-may-be-shrinking-say-experts-4b158bc.html

Take Care,

Julie

Sunrise in Idaho

 

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Some people expect cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to be more prescriptive than it is, and therapists to be more controlling than they really are. That’s according to a series of interviews with 18 clients who undertook 8 sessions (14 hours) of CBT to help with their diagnosis of generalised anxiety disorder.

Henny Westra and colleagues selected for interview nine clients whose therapy had ended positively and nine whose therapy had ended poorly. Four of the clients were male. There were four CBT therapists – two men and two women. One was PhD qualified, two were senior clinical psychology grad students, one was junior.

The vast majority of client comments (84 per cent) relating to expectations were that the CBT was not what they’d anticipated. Clients whose outcome was good tended to say they’d been pleasantly surprised – the therapist was collaborative and non-judgmental, and they’d had the opportunity to direct the therapy and choose what to talk about. Of the therapeutic process, the positive outcome clients felt, to their surprise, that they could trust the process, felt comfortable, and that they learned more than they expected. Both good and poor outcome clients worked harder in therapy than they anticipated.  

Read in Full:  http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-clients-think-cbt-will-be-like-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BpsResearchDigest+(BPS+Research+Digest)

 

By Psych Central News Editor
Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on August 25, 2010

A new study suggests that the most common form of psychotherapy — cognitive behavioral therapytherapy (CBT) — is more effective than relaxation therapy and education about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital studied the effects of these two kinds of psychosocial treatments fin 86 adults with attention deficit disorder between 2004 and 2008. All patients who entered the study were already being treated for their ADHD with medication, but still had clinically significant symptoms.

Of the original 86 patients who entered the study, 79 completed treatment. Of those 79, 70 completed follow-up assessments in the study. Study participants were randomized to one of two treatment groups — either cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or relaxation therapy with educational support.

The researchers found that after the treatment was completed, patients who received cognitive behavioral therapy had significantly better ADHD rating scale scores and Clinical Global Impression scale scores than those who were assigned to relaxation with educational support. Also, there was a greater proportion of responders in the cognitive behavioral therapy condition compared with the relaxation condition, using criteria from both the Clinical Global Impression scale (53 percent vs. 23 percent) and the ADHD rating scale (67 percent vs. 33 percent).

Read in Full:  http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/08/24/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-beats-relaxation-for-adhd/17239.html