www.aspie-editorial.com

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Tales of abuse land DOCS in federal court”:
[www.greensburgdailynews.com]

“Man charged with assaulting child in public”:
[www.kare11.com]

“Suit: Autistic teen abused in school”:
[www.indystar.com]

“Autistic man left at wrong care centre”:
[www.thisisnottingham.co.uk]

“Church enters euthanasia debate”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Stars shine for autism this Christmas”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

RESEARCH

“Successful futures for autistic adults”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Drinking Survey ~ thankyou to participants”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

ADD/ADHD

“adders.org”:
[www.adders.org]

“ADHD Pages”:
[www.adhd.org.uk]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“When two minds think alike”:
[www.isegoria.net]

“Autism Diva: Hubris: Dr Roy Kerry and Abubakar”:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]

“Mild autism has selective advantages”:
[msnbc.msn.com]

“Autistic boy to receive assistance animal”:
[news.cincinnati.com]

“Weighted quilts offer comfort to those with special needs”:
[www.herald-journal.com]

“How do you handle Thanksgiving?”:
[autism.about.com]

“NAS Christmas cards”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

EDUCATION

“NAS ‘make school make sense’ campaign comes to Exeter”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Special school for autistic children”:
[www.shns.com]

“Students on the spectrum”:
[www.freerepublic.com]

“Autistic pupils need support that suits them”:
[www.sundayherald.com]

“Ex-school converted to help autistic children”:
[www.cantonrep.com]

EMPLOYMENT

“Auties.org”:
[www.auties.org]

“Who will hire the autistic?”:
[www.chron.com]

“Want To Work? ~ Work Preparation Program ~ Prospects London”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

UK “Support Officer(North East)
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Current job vacancies within the NAS”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

SPORT

“Special forces challenge”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“The Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon 2007”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Bravo to Trek Brazil team”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

MUSIC

“Music and Autism”:
[eqsq.com]

“Music For Autism”:
[www.musicforautism.org]

ART

“Arts opportunities for autistic children”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

“Mixed blood takes another bold step”:
[www.twincities.com]

“Autism gets a new frame in family film”:
[www.nydailynews.com]

“Autistic girl’s remarkable tv role”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]

“Autism inspires a dramatic comedy”:
[www.startribune.com]

“Short film about autism shortlisted for DepicT! 2006”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

BOOKS

“A Special Kind Of Brain”
Living with Nonverbal Learning Disability
Author: Nancy Russell Burger
Foreword by Byron P. Rourke
[www.jkp.com]

“Communicating Partners”
Author: James D. MacDonald
[www.jkp.com]

“Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability”
Stories and Strategies
Author: Yvona Fast

[www.jkp.com]

“Tics and Tourette Syndrome”
A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
Author: Uttom Chowdhury

[www.jkp.com]

COMING SOON “Talking Teenagers”
Author: Ann Boushey
[www.jkp.com]

Take Care,

Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Severely disabled girl kept small”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“Pa. files disciplinary charges in autistic boy’s death”:
[kdka.com]

“State charges doctor in chelation case”:
[www.post-gazette.com]

“Parents of autistic boy locked in school warehouse file damages lawsuit”:
[mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp]

“Bathroom attacker had bullied victim”:
[www.newsday.com]

“Teacher arrested for child abuse”:
[www.news-journalonline.com]

“Mansfield teacher accused of abuse”:
[www.wfaa.com]

“Attacker who threw autistic man down store escalator jailed”:
[thescotsman.scotsman.com]

“Attack victim was intimidated”:
[www.buxtontoday.co.uk]

“High Court to hear autism lawsuit case”:
[www.baltimoresun.com]

“Missing man found alive in Economy”:
[kdka.com]

“Beaver County officials find missing autistic man”:
[www.whptv.com]

“Disabled people to call on federal MPs to end exclusion”:
[www.cbc.ca]

Jim Sinclair “American Jim hosts autism talks for Beechwood College”:
[www.cowbridge-today.co.uk]

RESEARCH

“More evidence to clear MMR vaccine as risk factor for autism”:
[www.scienceblog.com]

“Autism group voices concern over Risperdal”:
[adventuresinautism.blogspot.com]

“Sarcasm brain areas discovered”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

ADD/ADHD

“Hi2U”:
[www.hi2u.org]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

Temple Grandin “Speaker shines light on autism”:
[www.dailycamera.com]

“Autism and the Law”:
[blogs.wsj.com]

“8 year old twin makes a wish and the S.A. zoo helps it come true”:
[www.mysanantonio.com]

“An intellectual emerges…”:
[www.tennessean.com]

“What frustrates you: your autistic child or the system that judges him?”:
[autism.about.com]

EDUCATION

“Autistic pupils underachieving”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Autistic pupils let down by failures in mainstream education services”:
[thescotsman.scotsman.com]

“2 schools struggling to stay open”:
[www.jacksonville.com]

“Autism still mistaken for indiscipline”:
[www.theherald.co.uk]

“Understanding autistic people”:
[www.brudirect.com]

“Educational autism tips for families”:
[www.bellaonline.com]

“Respite room provides relief fro special needs children”:
[dailyamerican.com]

“Autistic boy wins spelling bee”:
[adventuresinautism.blogspot.com]

“Student spotlight”:
[www.poughkeepsiejournal.com]

“5 year old’s achievement thrills mom”:
[www.azcentral.com]

EMPLOYMENT

“Auties.org”
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]

“Current job vacancies within the NAS”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Autism Jobs”
[www.autismjobs.org]

“Only certain disabilities need app

SPORT

“Special Olympics at CSUF”:
[www.dailytitan.com]

“Football lights autistic boy’s athletic fire”:
[www.billingsgazette.net]

“In the running”:
[www.pe.com]

“On second try, autistic Idaho boy makes football team”:
[www.kxly.com]

“Autistic hoops star going Hollywood”:
[www.msnbc.msn.com]

MUSIC

“Music brings out the best in autistic man”:
[www.northjersey.com]

“Student band lures People magazine”:
[chicoer.com]

“Musician’s disabilities no barrier to performing”:
[www.tennessean.com]

ART

“Autistic man with prodigious eye for art opens own gallery”:
[news.independent.co.uk]

“Lower Delaware Autism Foundation Fall Fling Art Show: flamingoes, mermaids and art”:
[www.capegazette.com]

“Charity foundation on the cards thanks to artist”:
[news.scotsman.com]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

“Things That Hang From Trees”:
[www.newtimesbpb.com]

BOOKS

“Natural Genius”
The Gifts of Asperger’s Syndrome
Author: Susan Rubinyi
[www.jkp.com]

COMING SOON “Sensory Stimulation”
Sensory-Focused Activities for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities
Author: Susan Fowler
Foreword by Hilary Johnson
[www.jkp.com]

COMING SOON DVD “Autism and Me”
Rory Hoy
[www.jkp.com]

“Demystifying the autistic experience”
A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Author: William Stillman
[www.jkp.com]

“Playing It Right”
Author: Rachael Bareket
[www.asperger.net]

Take Care,

Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Are drugs being misused on foster kids?”:
[www.cbsnews.com]

“Volunteers join search for missing autistic boy”:
[580wdbo.com]

“Autistic children feared trapped in fire”:
[www.kolnkgin.com]

“Is autism a threat at airport?”:
[www.hindustantimes.com]

“Autistic boy prevented from boarding flight, probe ordered”:
[in.rediff.com]

“Father’s anger at housing chiefs”:
[www.prestontoday.net]

“Residents’ anger at care centre plan”:
[www.prestontoday.net]

“Autism Advocacy Conference, Oct 27, NYC”:
[www.autismvox.com]

RESEARCH

“Eli Lilly Zyprexa news update”:
[www.associatedcontent.com]

“Time to give up on a single explanation for autism”:
[www.mindhacks.com]

“Head circumference and height in autism”:
[dienekes.blogspot.com]

“Adult autism shock in store”:
[www.smh.com.au]

“Study of girls links autism to an ‘extreme male brain”:
[www.thewest.com.au]

“Facial expressions hereditary”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“No, your tv set did not cause your child’s autism – but really bad science can make your brain explode!”:
[autism.about.com]

“New vest offers wearer a portable hug”:
[www.boston.com]

ADD/ADHD

“ADHD drug risk for kids”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“ADDA”:
[www.add.org]

“Can you help?”:
[add.about.com]

“The difference between ADD and ADHD”:
[add.about.com]

“Personal stories and anecdotes”:
[add.about.com]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Accepting autism”:
[joyofautism.blogspot.com]

Measure of a man: Seismologist Charles Richter”:
[www.ocregister.com]

“Seeing the world through autistic eyes…understanding not eradicating”:
[www.insidetoronto.ca]

“And Jonathon Lerman yelled: “SELF-ESTEEM!”:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]

“New name needed for schizophrenia”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“Innovative surgery corrects vision”:
[www.eurekalert.org]

“A sniggering for the chattering classes”:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]

“Emily bounces back after mystery illness”:
[www.canada.com]

“How should parents teach their autistic teen about sexuality?”:
[autism.about.com]

“Working mothers of autistic children”:
[www.autismvox.com]

“Newly qualified expert bath runner”:
[www.americanchronicle.com]

“ASD Shop”:
[www.bellaonline.com]

“Stars shine for autism this Christmas”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“NAS Christmas cards”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

EDUCATION

“Landon’s world: living and learning with autism”:
[www.journalpilot.com]

“A tireless advocate for her 3 sons”:
[www.silive.com]

“Skits aim to teach students tolerance”:
[www.delawareonline.com]

“Has state school system outlived its usefulness?”:
[www.news-leader.com]

“Specialist status for Ipswich school”:
[www.eveningstar.co.uk]

“Learning lab serves special needs”
Lights, color, water beds make class unique:
[www.thedesertsun.com]

“TeachTown a service for autistic children”:
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]

EMPLOYMENT

“Auties.org”
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]

“Autism Jobs”
[www.autismjobs.org]

“Project Leader: 14-18 club”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Current Job Vacancies within the NAS”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Transitions Project – new graduates sought”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Welcome to Prospects”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

NEW DVD “Asperger Syndrome and Employment”
A Personal Guide To Succeeding At Work Author: Nick Dubin with Gail Hawkins

[www.jkp.com]

“Thames path challenge to raise funds for NAS employment service”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

SPORT

“Golden Eagle football player redefines autism”:
[www.enewscourier.com]

“The BUPA Great South Run – Sun 22nd October, 2006”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“London to Paris Bike Ride 2007”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Help makes it a different ball game for blind”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

MUSIC

“Song captures autistic sister’s essence”:
[www.app.com]

ART

“ARTView”:
[www.wusa9.com]

“Artist paints picture of life”:
[www.senews.com.au]

“Submit your art”:
[www.kindtree.org]

“Autism Artism 2006”:
[www.kindtree.org]

“Autism Rocks notecards”:
[www.kindtree.org]

“Children’s artwork”:
[www.autism-pdd.net]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

“Posautive”
Positive videos about autism – currently hosts 75 videos”:
[www.youtube.com]

“Special needs entertainment news”:
[specialchildren.about.com]

BOOKS

“Simple Strategies that Work! Helpful Hints for all Educators of Students with Asperger-Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Related Disabilities”
Author: Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon, and Dena Gitlitz

[www.asperger.net]

“Prescription For Success: Supporting ASD children in the Medical Environment”
Author: Jill Hudson, M. S., CCLS
[www.asperger.net]

“Recipe Handbook of Easy To Use Activities For Teaching Autistic Children – and ASD children, other learning differences”
Author: Barbara Bazeghi
[www.asperger.net]

“Unfolding The Tent: Advocating For Your One-Of-A-Kind Child”
Author: Anne Addison
[www.asperger.net]

“The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities For Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Author: Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.
[www.asperger.net]

NEW “Gifted Children”
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Edited by Kate Distin
[www.jkp.com]

“Teaching At Home”
A New Approach To Tutoring AS/Autistic Children
Author: Olga Holland
[www.jkp.com]

“Build Your Own Life”
A Self-Help Guide For Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Wendy Lawson
[www.jkp.com]

“How To Help Your Autistic Spectrum Child: Practical ways to make life run more smoothly”
Authors: Jacki Brealy and Beverly Davies
[www.nas.org.uk]

“You’re invited to contribute to a book on girls and autism”:
[autism.about.com]

Take Care,

Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Woman charged in death of autistic boy, 12”:
[www.thestar.com]

“Judge says state agency lacks ‘compassion’ for children”:
[www.miami.com]

“New service launched on autism”:
[www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk]

“Volunteers sought for autism scheme”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“Jim Sinclair in Cardiff and Wrexham”:
[www.autismcymru.org]

RESEARCH

“A qualitative investigation of changes in the belief systems of families of children with autism or Down Syndrome”:
[www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

“Antidepressant raises risk of violence”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“Autistic children have low cholesterol levels”:
[www.nlm.nih.gov]

ADD/ADHD

National ADHD Awareness Week – 18th 24th September
“CHADD”:
[www.chadd.org]

PRESS RELEASE – “Over a third of ADHD children officially excluded from school.

New findings mark start of first ever National ADHD Awareness Week”
[www.adders.org]

“Children believe ADHD is contagious”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Autism news in hyper-drive!”:
[autism.about.com]

“Disability must not consign the young to nursing homes”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“A gift from Mary Margaret Yearwood”:
[autismdiva.blogspot.com]

“Nerds” set subway record”:
[www.news.com.au]

Multi-tasking “Juggling too many tasks could make you stupid”:
[www.careerjournal.com]

“Author demystifies the minds of animals”:
[www.news-press.com]

“Mom thanks service dog”:
[www.winnipegsun.com]

“NAS Sudokuthon challenge”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

EDUCATION

“Schooling for autistics condemned”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Minister’s pledge over autistic children”:
[www.guardian.co.uk]

“Minister vows autism cash review”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Autism gains attention of lawmakers”:
[www.theacorn.com]

“Bullying charged in special ed suit”:
[www.cumberlink.com]

“Judge rules against school district in autism case”:
[www.cknw.com]

“Council ‘failed’ autistic boy”:
[iccroydon.icnetwork.co.uk]

“Positive environment helps autistic children flourish”:
[www.chillicothegazette.com]

“Volunteers prepare school for autistic children”:
[www.ksl.com]

“Hometown Hero – Phillip Proctor”:
[www.wbko.com]

World’s Leading Anti-Bullying Charity

“Bullying Online”:
[www.bullying.co.uk]

“Poster pushes case for special care”:
[www.senews.com.au]

EMPLOYMENT

“Auties.org”
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
[www.auties.org]

“Transitions project – new graduates sought”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Current job vacancies within the NAS”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Autism Jobs”:
[www.autismjobs.org]

“Volunteer at an Out of School Club”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

SPORT

“T-Ball coach allegedly has boy hurt”:
[www.whiotv.com]

MUSIC

“Autistic savant shares his genius”:
[www.theage.com.au]

“Music flows from disability”:
[www.heraldnet.com]

“Jools Holland to play at autism concert in Cambridge”:
[www.admin.cam.ac.uk]

ART

PROFILE: Dylan Scott Pierce
Dylan Scott Pierce(born ca. 1986) is an American child prodigy who excels at painting.
His work consists primarily of animal and natural imagery.
Pierce’s work has been compared to Henri Rousseau’s in its illustration of the absurdity of man’s self-imprisonment in the menagerie of form. His work has been featured on QVC, profiled by a publication of the National Geographic Society, and he has a partnership with SeaWorld. He is also a photographer who did work in that field during safaris in Africa.
He is currently active in both conservation and autism issues.
[www.dylanpierce.com]
[www.artmeister.com]
[www.wallarthere.com]

“Autistic teen finds strength – and blue ribbon in art”:
[www.mlive.com]

“Free parent-child arts workshops available”:
[www.thnt.com]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

“AUTTV broadcast 10 now available”
Inc. Insight autism programme from Australia, Aspies on a plane, Asperger’s types
[www.aspiesforfreedom.com]

“After Maeve”:
Dealing with the death of a daughter
Australian screening Thursday September 21 at 8.30pm on SBS
[www.theage.com.au]

“Planet Creature”:
[www.planetcreature.com.au]

“Free autism-friendly screenings during National Schools Film Week”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Film-making course for young autistic people in London”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

BOOKS

“The Feeling’s Unmutual: Growing up with Asperger Syndrome(Undiagnosed)
Author: Will Hadcroft
[www.amazon.co.uk]
[www.amazon.com]

“Anne Droyd and Century Lodge”
Author: Will Hadcroft
[www.amazon.com]
[www.amazon.co.uk]

The following site is a ‘must visit’ for all who all who have had the pleasure of reading “Century Lodge”. It contains a virtual treasure trove of background information as well as some fabulous photographs, artwork etc that are sure to be of interest to the many adults and children who’ve enjoyed this delightful story. The highly awaited sequel, “Anne Droyd and the House of Shadows” is currently a work in progress.

[www.annedroyd.co.uk]

Yahoo community “Friends of Anne Droyd”
[uk.groups.yahoo.com]

“Understanding Autism For Dummies”
Authors: Stephen Shore and Linda Rastelli

[www.autismtoday.com]

“Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence and Identity”
Looking Beyond The Label
Authors: Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil
[www.jkp.com]

“Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals”
Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with ASD
Author: Dennis Debbaudt
[www.jkp.com]

National ADHD Awareness Week 18th-24th September
2 New Books Launched
[www.adders.org]

“The Hidden Curriculum 2007
One-A-Day Calendar: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules In Social Situations
Brenda Smith Myles
[www.asperger.net]

Take Care,
Julie
xx

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2006 07:29PM by Julie.

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well and that life is treating you kindly. I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to all new members/visitors of “AI”. Wonderful to have you with us. Speaking of new beginnings, this week marks the start of the new school year here in the UK. May the transition be a smooth and happy one for all undertaking new endeavours wherever you may be.

Time for the latest…

HEADLINES

“Autism Cymru to hold online conference”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“Measles, mumps and rubella can and do kill”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“The death of Marcus Fiesel”:
[www.wcpo.com]

“Timeline of Marcus Fiesel’s disappearance”:
[feeds.cincinnatinews.net]

“Share your thoughts on Marcus Fiesel”:
[frontier.cincinnati.com]

“Teen charged with rape of autistic boy”:
[www.nj.com]

“Board to review autistic boy’s death a year later”:
[kdka.com]

“Missing 17 year old autistic girl found”:
[www.fayettevillenc.com]

“Missing autistic boy found”:
[www.waow.com]

“Autistic boy found after spending two nights in woods”:
[www.wcfcourier.com]

RESEARCH

“Study: Autism more likely when Dad is older”:
[www.msnbc.msn.com]

“Study: Vaccines not linked to autism”:
[www.foxnews.com]

ADD/ADHD

“ADHD Pages/Info”
[www.adhd.org.uk]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Caring partners”:
[society.guardian.co.uk]

“Don’t call me stupid”:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]

“Support the NAS this Christmas”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Jordan and Peter worry about 7 stone son”:
[www.digitalspy.co.uk]

“No regrets over my autistic son – but I still want answers”:
[www.timesonline.co.uk]

EDUCATION

“Joshua’s exam success”:
[www.cumberland-news.co.uk]

“Autistic child’s parents prevail”:
[www.timesdispatch.com]

“Learning together for the better”:
[www.disabilitynow.org.uk]

“Mainstreaming a personal decision for parents, child”:
[www.courierpostonline.com]

EMPLOYMENT

“Auties.org”
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement”:
[www.auties.org]

Autism Family and Community Officer:
[www.nas.org.uk]

SPORT

“Autism and Sport”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

MUSIC

The Raventones “For T R Kelley, her autistic world rocks”:
[www.registerguard.com]

ART

“Autistic child’s gift on display”:
[www.gallatinnewsexaminer.com]

“Artistic eminence in the service of a cause”:
[www.thehindu.com]

“Stephen Wiltshire”:
[www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

“AUTTV Broadcast 9 Now Available”:
[www.aspiesforfreedom.com]

“FocusFilm Festival geared to open minds”:
[chicoer.com]

“Seeing the world through Rory’s eyes”:
[www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk]

“One of Irrfan Khan’s finest performances”:
[www.naachgaana.com]

BOOKS

“The Autism Spectrum Condition and Further Education”
A Guide to Good Practice
Author: Christine Breakey
[www.jkp.com]

“An Introduction To Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals”
Author: Alan M. Hultquist
[www.jkp.com]

“Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome”
Author: Lise Pyles
[www.jkp.com]

“Succeeding with Autism
Hear My Voice”
Author: Judith H. Cohen

[www.jkp.com]

“Through the Eyes of Aliens”
A Book About Autistic People
Author: Jasmine Lee O’Neill
[www.jkp.com]

“Acting Antics”
Author: Cindy B. Schneider
Foreword by Tony Attwood
[www.jkp.com]

“Building a Joyful Life with your Child who has Special Needs”
Authors: Nancy J. Whiteman and Linda Roan-Yager
[www.jkp.com]

Take Care,

Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Body of 6-year-old found in lake”:
[www.wsbtv.com]

“Fencing ponds impractical”:
[www.macon.com]

“Conviction upheld for man who suffocated boy at prayer service”:
[wfrv.com]

“Special panel to review autistic boy’s death”:
[www.post-gazette.com]

“Police scale back search for autistic 3 year old boy”:
[www.daytondailynews.com]

“Autistic boy found safe”:
[www.ketv.com]

“Police search for missing autistic teen”:
[wjz.com]

“Missing Howard Co. teen found in Virginia”:
[www.baltimoresun.com]

“Autistic kids abused by clueless parents”:
[thestar.com.my]

“Parents charged after boy found in street”:
[www.vindy.com]

“Parents file lawsuit against boy scout troop”:
[cbs2.com]

“Dog dispute leaves autistic boy caught in middle”:
[kdka.com]

“Pilot’s legacy: Peaceful skies”:
[www.nj.com]

“Building site noise tortures autistic neighbour”:
[www.kilkennypeople.ie]

RESEARCH

“Recent study confirms previous research about autism”:
[www.wndu.com]

“Study provides evidence that autism affects functioning of entire brain”:
[www.eurekalert.org]

“Prestigious Fields medals for mathematics awarded”:
[www.newscientist.com]

ADD/ADHD

“Deaths force GSK to add warning to attention disorder drug”:
[news.independent.co.uk]

“US FDA calls for new warnings on ADHD drugs”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“He’s got the numbers”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“NAS Christmas cards for your company”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Mother envisions interactive museum”:
[www.contracostatimes.com]

“Sail: Temple’s trip of a lifetime”:
[www.thisiscornwall.co.uk]

Phil Shwarz “The Three C’s”:
[www.autismvox.com]

“Group lends a helping paw to autistic triplets”:
[www.thedesertsun.com]

“Search and prosper”:
[money.cnn.com]

EDUCATION

“Autistic children deliver new NAS report to Children’s Commissioner”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Terfel supports autism support call”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“Local students learn to empathize with peers”:
[www.winktv.com]

“Autistic helpers in question”:
[www.jsonline.com]

“Coleg Gwent chairman retires”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“Jupiter mom loses funding to educate her autistic children”:
[www.wptv.com]

“Confused? Could be dyspraxia”:
[www.stuff.co.nz]

EMPLOYMENT

[www.auties.org]

SPORT

“ING New York City Marathon 2006”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“13 year old autistic host of pro wrestling radio show for kids”:
[www.24-7pressrelease.com]

MUSIC

“Rock for autism”:
[www.nj.com]

ART

“Young artist paints a vision for the ages”:
[www.canyoncourier.com]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

NEW “Aut TV Broadcast 7”
includes:
Kids On The Spectrum
autBlogs
Aspie Interests
Autism Eye – investigates Cure Autism Now
[www.aspiesforfreedom.com]

“Aut TV designer black t-shirt”:
[www.cafepress.com]

“Daniel Tammet on Australian radio”:
[www.abc.net.au]

“Man videotaping autism in adulthood”:
[www.newstribune.com]

“Film camp shares Hollywood magic”:
[www.detnews.com]

“A woman of substance”:
[observer.guardian.co.uk]

“Weaver film to offer autism insight”:
[uk.news.yahoo.com]

“Snowcake presents new view of autism”:
[www.politicalgateway.com]

BOOKS

“Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community For the Asperger Syndrome Family”
Author: Kristi Sakai
[www.asperger.net]

“Making Sense of Art”
Author: Sandra R. Davalos
[www.asperger.net]

“Raising a Sensory Smart Child”
Author: Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
[www.asperger.net]

“My Best Friend Will”
Author: Jamie Lowell and Tara Tuchel
[www.asperger.net]

“Activity Schedules for Autistic Children”
Teaching Independent Behavior
Author: Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz
[www.asperger.net]

“Alphabet Jam: Songs and Rhymes to build early reading skills!”
Author: Cathy Bollinger
[www.asperger.net]

In closing, a reminder of the “Declaration of Interdependence”:

The Declaration of Interdependence
by Norman Kunc, an American disability rights advocate
Do not see my disability as the problem.
Recognise that the real problem confronting disabled people is
social devaluation, prejudice and oppression.
Do not try to fix me because I am not broken.
Support me so I can make my contribution to the community in my way.
Do not see me as your client because I am your fellow citizen.
See me as your neighbour who, in this time of flourishing urban
isolation, is reminding you of how interdependent all of us are on
each other.
Do not try to change me. You have no right.
Help me learn what I want to know
Do not try to be a competent professional. You will invariably do
harm to me.
Be a person who cares, who takes the time to listen, and does not
take my struggle away from me by trying to make it all better.
Do not use “pedagogical approaches” on me. To abdicate personal
responsibility for your actions behind theories and strategies is
pure cowardice.
Be with me, and when we struggle with each other, let that be the
impetus of self-reflection.
Do not try to control me. I have a right to my power as a person.
What you see as non-compliance and manipulation, is actually me
being in conflict with you.
Help me learn how to negotiate at times of conflict. This is
assuming, of course, that you can do this for yourself at times of
anger.
Do not teach me to be obedient, submissive and polite. You do me no
favour.
I need to feel entitled to say “No” if I am to protect myself.
Do not try to be my friend. I deserve more than that.
Get to know me. We may become friends.
Do not be charitable towards me. The last thing this world needs are
more [celebrities begging for money for us].
Be my ally as I fight against those who exploit me for their own
gratification.
Do not help me, even if it does make you feel good.
Ask me if I need your help. Respect my ”no” or let me show you how
you can best assist me.
Do not admire me. A desire to live a full life does not warrant
admiration.
Respect me because respect presumes equality.
Do not tell; teach and lead.
Listen, support and follow.
Take Care,

Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all doing well. We’re having a wonderful time here in Cornwall in what Matthew calls ‘our fairytale cottage’. It lay in ruins not so long ago, in fact 3 elderly ladies tell us they used to play in ‘the ruins’ as children and returned for a stay after its complete reconstruction less than a year ago. It’s in an idyllic setting, with field ownership that includes a river of brown trout, sea trout and salmon. We’ve seen some otters, deer, wallabies and plenty of kingfishers and dippers along the river. The beaches are beautiful with care needed as there’s risk of being cutoff on the east at hightide. The neighbouring roads though two-way, are single lane winding paths, high hedges either side – a little on the dangerous side! Love the accent in these parts…think Hobbits!

Time for the latest…

HEADLINES

“Star swimmer died in school pool”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Police searching for missing 29 year-old-man”:
[www.katu.com]

“Autistic boy found at Rouge facility”:
[www.freep.com]

“Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise”:
[today.reuters.co.uk]

“Government launches appeal on Red Arrows deafness ruling”:
[www.cyprus-mail.com]

“Benefit rules threaten second teen’s pension”:
[www.abc.net.au]

“2 recruiters disciplined for signing autistic teen”:
[www.oregonlive.com]

“Thieves stole my new bike”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]

“Pensioner gives his bike to autistic boy”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]

“Autism in Wales”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“Charity for children may have to close”:
[www.boltoneveningnews.co.uk]

“Service dogs still not welcome”:
[www.topix.net]

RESEARCH

“Autism link to male sex hormones”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

EDUCATION

“US child expert quits Britain over ‘hidden crisis’ in special needs”:
[observer.guardian.co.uk]

“Services failing needy children”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Back our campaign on autism”:
[www.thisisbristol.co.uk]

“Esteddfod hosts launch of campaign to ensure autistic children don’t lose out”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“New programme helps spot key signs of autism”:
[www.surreycomet.co.uk]

“Beach resorts to trailers for most severely disabled youths”:
[home.hamptonroads.com]

“Autistic teenager finds his voice”:
[www.syracuse.com]

“Springboard to success”:
[www.nwherald.com]

“Autistic students, those with learning differences can reach new heights”:
[www.airdrieecho.com]

“Program to help teachers of autistic children is returning”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

“School district appeals latest MEAP scores”:
[www.hometownlife.com]

“Autistic students take next step”:
[www.phillyburbs.com]

“Passed/Failed: An education in the life of the autistic savant Daniel Tammet”:
[education.independent.co.uk]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“People don’t understand autism”:
[www.sltrib.com]

Bram Cohen “Founder of BitTorrent unlocks the secret of online filesharing”:
[www.sfgate.com]

“An autistic genius saves the world: The Alan Turing Story”:
[autism.about.com]

“Homo aspergerus: evolution stumbles forward”:
[www.locusmag.com]

Daniel Tammet “What is 82 x 82 x 82 x 82?”:
[www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk]

“A case of hyperlexia in an autistic boy”:
[bps-research-digest.blogspot.com]

“What Asperger’s syndrome has done for us”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Walking to help autistic children”:
[www.brunet.bn]

“A closer look at autism”:
[www.wbir.com]

“Autistic Leanne can’t wait for her Blue day”:
[www.newsandstar.co.uk]

“Criminality, autism incomparable”:
[www.rockymountainnews.com]

ADD/ADHD

“Cephalon to drop Sparlon after FDA rejection”:
[today.reuters.com]

“Greater risk of accidents in young adult ADHD drivers”:
[www.prnewswire.com]

“Software is key in computers for kids”:
[www.redorbit.com]

EMPLOYMENT

[www.auties.org]

SPORT

“Autism and Sport”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

MOVIE/MEDIA NEWS

“Autistic Culture – AutTV”:
[www.autisticculture.com]

New Sci-Fi series “Small town eccentrics populate Eureka”:
[www.scrippsnews.com]

“Down to Earth”:
[www.sundayherald.com]

MUSIC

“Autistic and blind – Derek is a piano genius”:
[icsurreyonline.icnetwork.co.uk]

ART

“Jessica Park”:
[www.jessicapark.com]

BOOKS

“Eye Contact”:
[themonitor.com]

COMING SOON “Natural Genius”
Author: Susan Rubinyi
[www.jkp.com]

COMING SOON “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome”
Author: Tony Attwood
[www.jkp.com]

“Autistic Authors Booklist and Facts”:
[www.autistics.org]

Take Care,
Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Ex-Bush aide fatally shoots son, himself”:
[www.washingtonpost.com]

“Autistic boy dies in hit-and-run”:
[www.thestate.com]

“Autistic man dies after clash with deputies”:
[www.pe.com]

“Sheriff: Deadly fight provoked”:
[www.pe.com]

“Autistic girl points out possible molester on sex offender site”:
[www.theindychannel.com]

“Joy as autistic Frances free at last”:
[www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk]

“Moorhead parents suing school for autistic son”:
[www.startribune.com]

“Anger as child-shock doctor avoids scrutiny”:
[www.theage.com.au]

“Aversive therapy unethical, outmoded”:
[www.timesunion.com]

“Unlearn shocking behaviours”:
[www.timesunion.com]

“Autistic Hub man missing”:
[news.bostonherald.com]

“Autistic Hub man found, reunited with his family”:
[news.bostonherald.com]

“Missing autistic boy found”:
[www.king5.com]

“Autistic boy, 9, found after going missing overnight in Pompano Beach”:
[www.sun-sentinel.com]

“Autistic boy who wandered from home found”:
[www.local10.com]

“Man’s cash pledge to mugging victim Sam”:
[www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk]

“Youth village in central Israel absorbs 150 from the north”:
[www.ynetnews.com]

“Park thieves’ take had value only to autistic victim”:
[www.chicoer.com]

“Claims denied over MMR probe”:
[www.thisisbath.co.uk]

“MMR single jab doctor arrested”:
[www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk]

“Sign targeting autistic teen taken down”:
[www.heraldextra.com]

“McCarron back in court”:
[www.wmbd.com]

RESEARCH

“Autism Speaks: Don’t Speak For Us Petition”:
[www.autism-hub.co.uk]

“An alternate view of Autism Every Day”:
[momnos.blogspot.com]

“Autism in UK: Autism more widespread than previously thought”:
[www.medicalnewstoday.com]

“Inside the autistic brain”:
[www.palmbeachpost.com]

ADD/ADHD

“Attention deficit no longer a boy’s club”:
[www.thehawkeye.com]

“New book is a rollicking tale of one man’s life story with Attention Deficit Disorder”:
[www.primezone.com]

“Teen Drivers with AD/HD: Realities and Risk Factors”:
[www.schwablearning.org]

“On the Right Track: Teaching Your Teen To Manage Travel and Transportation”:
[www.schwablearning.org]

“The Push and Pull of Fostering Teen Independence”:
[www.schwablearning.org]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“LFA and HFA”:
[www.autismvox.com]

Stephen Shore “Inside autism: Shattering myths”:
[www.eagletribune.com]

“Speaking to autistic kids”:
[www.buffalonews.com]

Daniel Tammet “Lucky Numbers”:
[living.scotsman.com]

“Paving the way”:
[www.theherald.co.uk]

“New device helps autistic children communicate”:
[ksdk.com]

“One Door At A Time”
[www.onedooratatime.com]

“Quiet Quilt”:
[www.quietquilt.com]

EDUCATION

“My son needs a proper education”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]

“Specialist help brings remarkable changes”:
[www.blyth-wansbecktoday.co.uk]

“My son has to travel 150 miles to school”:
[new.eveningnews24.co.uk]

“Inspirational teacher”:
[www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk]

“Jungle Book fun for all”:
[www.thisisbristol.co.uk]

EMPLOYMENT

[www.auties.org]

“The Undiscovered Workforce: The NAS Employment Campaign”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

SPORT

“Mission accomplished – Alex Bain first autistic to run PEI tip to tip”:
[irunman.blogspot.com]

“Class gives special-needs students a chance to get moving”:
[www.cnn.com]

“Autistic hoops hero gets his own bobblehead doll”:
[www.wfmynews2.com]

MUSIC

“Music Therapy helps develop communication”:
[www.examiner.com]

“The Raventones”
[www.raventones.com]

ART

“Mother, autistic son share autistic talents”:
[www.htrnews.com]

“Autism: Art & Music”:
[www.joolsholland.com]

MOVIE NEWS

“Autism taken to UK”:
[icwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

BOOKS

“Mum’s book puts autism in the spotlight”:
[www.thisislocallondon.co.uk]

“Taut mystery brings into focus autism, power of relationships”:
[www.venturacountystar.com]

“Being Bullied”
Author: Nick Dubin
[www.jkp.com]

“Understanding how Asperger children and adolescents think and learn”
Creating manageable environments for AS students”
Author: Paula Jacobsen
[www.jkp.com]

“Stepping Out”
Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child with Special Needs”
Author: Sarah Newman
[www.jkp.com]

“Asperger Syndrome Video
Diagnosis and Support”
Tony Attwood
[www.jkp.com]

“Crystalline Lifetime”
Author: Luke Jackson
[www.jkp.com]

Hope you enjoyed the read.
Take Care,
Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well.

HEADLINES

“Terror of autistic boy, 13”:
[www.dailyrecord.co.uk]

“Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting”:
[www.nydailynews.com]

“School counselor charged with sexual misconduct”:
[www.fortwayne.com]

“Patients with learning disabilities suffer abuse and neglect”:
[www.dailymail.co.uk]

“Beating death suspect will stay in state custody”:
[news.enquirer.com]

“Massechusetts measure to ban electric shocks at Rotenberg center dies in committee”:
[www.raggededgemagazine.com]

“Autistic boy found wandering as Dad sleeps in car”:
[www.nbc5.com]

“Garner man missing”:
[www.newsobserver.com]

“Police find missing autistic man”:
[www.newsobserver.com]

“Missing autistic Gaithersburg teen found safe”:
[www.gazette.net]

“New safeguards for the most vulnerable people”:
[www.wired-gov.net]

“Teacher banned, accused of slapping autistic 5 year old”:
[www.duluthsuperior.com]

“Bus matron accused of taunting autistic boy gets legal break”:
[www.silive.com]

Settlement Approved “Family commended for care given to autistic man”:
[www.waterford-news.com]

“Ruling clarify rights for special-needs caregivers”:
[www.newspress.com]

“Accused T-Ball coach goes to court”:
[kdka.com]

“Why has autistic William fallen ill?”:
[www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk]

“Autism trailblazer Schopler dies at 79”:
[www.newsobserver.com]

RESEARCH

“New study shows no MMR link to autism confirming Japanese study”:
[www.guardian.co.uk]

“Measles, mumps, rubella and mercury-based immunizations cleared as causes of autism”:
[www.ascribe.org]

Temple Grandin “Autism reveals social roots of language”:
[www.npr.org]

ADD/ADHD

“Housing complex snubbed worker with ADD: lawsuit”:
[www.nydailynews.com]

“Reader encourages parent of ADD child to get help from school district”:
[www.clarionledger.com]

“ADHD and Sleep”:
[sleepdisorders.about.com]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Living with Autism”:
[www.whbf.com]

“Daniel Tammet “A life that is beginning to add up”:
[www.telegraph.co.uk]

“Autistic man first to receive house from Habitat for Humanity”:
[www.nashvillecitypaper.com]

“Help! Programme: post-diagnostic support”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Autistic centre needs your help”:
[thestar.com.my]

“Fast talker sets world straight on autism”:
[www.dmregister.com]

“Quiet time for special kids”:
[www.suburbanchicagonews.com]

Sensory Integration Disorder: Putting on weight”:
[www.chicagotribune.com]

“Children enjoy a fishy, arty day out at Porthtowan”:
[www.thisiscornwall.co.uk]

“Mom and Dad need to find a loving balance”:
[www.azcentral.com]

“New NAS Thomas and Friends zip pulls available now”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

EDUCATION

“Kim for Vice President!”:
[www.connectionnewspapers.com]

“NAS Chief Executive visits ground-breaking university and college support service in Leicester”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“1.5 million children with special needs ‘failed by system”:
[www.24dash.com]

“Special needs education ‘not fit”:
[news.bbc.co.uk]

“Every school ‘autism friendly”:
[www.wandsworth.gov.uk]

“Mom’s dream: A school for autistic kids”:
[www.sptimes.com]

“Nonprofit seeks funding to open a private school”:
[www.theolympian.com]

“Autistic boy with service dog turned away from school”:
[nsnlb.us.publicus.com]

EMPLOYMENT

[www.auties.org]

“help! Family Support Administration Officer”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

SPORT

“Woman and son run to raise awareness about autism”: [www.journalpioneer.com]

[irunman.blogspot.com]

“Alex’s ‘Inspiration in Motion’ award as presented at halfway mark by Mayor of Kensington”:
[www.isn.net]

Excerpt from Day 7 Tip To Tip: “At Town Hall we signed the guestbook and a most incredible presentation took place. Don Smeltzer (know his name because I have his card) read the framed certificate before giving it to Alex. It was a wonderful moment. It was so beautifully written, whoever wrote it truly understood what we are advocating. Alex, as you’ll notice, is usually quite straight faced but started beaming as it was being read (Roger got it on video). I was probably beaming too, they say “Kensington has heart” being in the heart of PEI, we got a real demonstration of that today.”
“Alex Bain is on the run because we made him go”:
[www.isn.net]

“J-Mac wins best sports moment”:
[www.10nbc.com]

“Chattanooga autistic kid qualifies for karate nationals”:
[www.wdef.com]

“Single-mindedness pushes autistic runner”:
[www.mlive.com]

“Bourgeois aims to dominate on Mount Marathon”:
[www.adn.com]

MUSIC

“Summer gala concert in aid of Autism Suffolk”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Music for Autism”:
[musicforautism.com]

ART

“Zoe’s World”:
[www.zoes-world.co.uk]

“Children’s Art”:
[www.autism-pdd.net]
[www.autismlink.com]

“Artisancam”:
[www.artisancam.com]

MOVIE NEWS

NPR: “Joseph Shapiro’s piece on autistic people who wish to be accepted as they are”:
[www.npr.org]

“Autism in the Movies”:
An outstanding article written by an autistic woman
[www.autistic-people.com]

BOOKS

“Exploring Feelings: cognitive behaviour therapy to manage anger”
Author: Tony Attwood
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Why Does Chris Do That?”
Author: Tony Attwood
[www.nas.org.uk]

NEW “Creating an autism friendly environment”
Author: Anh Nguyen
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Going to the Dentist”
A guide for Parents
Author: Kate Wilkes
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Going to the Shops”
A guide for Parents
Author: Catriona Hauser
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Inclusion in the primary classroom: support materials…”
Author: Joy Beaney and Penny Kershaw
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Asperger Syndrome – practical strategies for the classroom: a teacher’s guide”
Author: Leicester City Council and Leicestershire City Council
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Autism with severe learning disabilities”:
Author: Rita Jordan
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Different croaks for different folks: all about children with special learning needs”
Author: Midori Ochiai
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Different Like Me: my book of autism heroes”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Connections”
Author: Jessica Curry
[www.nas.org.uk]

Hope you enjoyed the read. Will leave you with what’s recognized as one of the world’s leading websites. “Artisancam”(aimed at school-aged children, parents/teachers) is an interactive website that gives an insight into the lives of contemporary visual artists:
[www.artisancam.com]

Take Care,
Julie
xx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’re all well and that life is treating you kindly. Time to catch up on the latest…

HEADLINES

“Can you help find Julio?”:
[www.nj.com]

“Police search for autistic adult”:
[www.moultrieobserver.com]

“Police searching for autistic boy, 8, believed kidnapped from Florida home”:
[www.signonsandiego.com]

“Body of autistic eight-year-old boy found in pond near his Greenacres home”:
[www.orlandosentinel.com]

“Official: Boy’s death not foul play”:
[www.bradenton.com]

“Autistic man killed by roommate”:
[www.wkyc.com]

“Retarded man to get exam”:
[news.enquirer.com]

“Mentally retarded man indicted in death of roommate”:
[www.wchstv.com]

“Parents petition to reopen murder probe”:
[www.shanghaidaily.com]

“Search crews find missing boy”:
[www.wkyt.com]

“Two deaths linked to lead-removal drug”:
[www.chron.com]

“CDC says chelation inappropriate for children”:
[www.pittsburghlive.com]

“Man gets 5 1/2 to 15 years for molesting autistic boy”:
[www.pennlive.com]

“School did not act on paedophile”:
[feeds.newzealandnews.net]

“Parents will sue therapist who injured son”:
[www.dailyrecord.com]

“Mom complains about son being held in school closet”:
[www.chieftain.com]

“Carers to lose $100m in funds”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“Brothers in rights fight”:
[www.westpress.co.uk]

“Charges vs. ex-teacher dismissed”:
[www.herald-sun.com]

“We just want to see our boy”:
[icteesside.icnetwork.co.uk]

“CDC obtains children’s confidential records without parental consent for autism study says NAA”:
[www.prnewswire.com]

“Prayers for the family”:
[www.thisislocallondon.co.uk]

“Church denies Communion to autistic boy”:
[www.azcentral.com]
[allspinzone.com]

“Bishop’s stand is wrong again”:
[www.azcentral.com]

“My church failed the autistic child”:
[www.azcentral.com]

“U.A.E.: RCS offers aid in Azerbaijan, Iraq”:
[www.tmcnet.com]

“Autism event for 999 workers”:
[icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk]

*Autistic Pride Day – June 18th
“Autistic Pride Day celebrates autism”:
[press.xtvworld.com]

*International Asperger Year
“Asperger achievers – tell us your story”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Charity in plea for autism tales”:
[www.communitynewswire.press.net]

RESEARCH

“Siblings of autistic patients prone to social impairments”:
[mentalhelp.net]

“Scanner to be built on field despite protests”:
[www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk]

ADD/ADHD

“Man ‘slapped to death by mates”:
[www.theaustralian.news.com.au]

“Macon Doctor a pioneer in treatment of attention deficit disorder”:
[www.macon.com]

“Study: No link between TV, ADHD”:
[www.wishtv.com]

“Can television actually cause your child to develop attention deficit disorder?”:
[www.10nbc.com]

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

“Cooperstown boy wins area spelling bee”:
[www.thedailystar.com]

“Lawmakers urged to support services for autistic adults”:
[www.courant.com]

Autism awareness license plate: “Crowell works to raise autism awareness”:
[www.suntimesnews.com]

“Families familiar with tendencies of autistic kids to wander”:
[www.palmbeachpost.com]

“Children to hold fundraiser for autism, diabetes”:
[www.jpost.com]

“Special-needs programs eager to move to permanent home”:
[www.bonitanews.com]

“Proposed autism center at Myshall is back on track”:
[www.carlow-nationalist.ie]

“Blue-chip recruits not the only kids Note Dame coach is concerned about”:
[home.hamptonroads.com]

“Parent of the year”:
[www.elpasotimes.com]

“EDUCATION

“Autism school may be forced to close doors”:
[www.wesh.com]

“Fair for those with learning disabilities”:
[www.stltoday.com]

“Permian Basin rehab center gets new faces”:
[www.oaoa.com]

“School gets new unit”:
[www.thisislocallondon.co.uk]

“Foundation supports Cape referendum”:
[www.delmarvanow.com]

“Teacher moves to head of class”:
[www.floridatoday.com]

“Board hears from autism consultant”:
[www.concordmonitor.com]

“Program prepares special education students for careers”:
[www.dallasnews.com]

Dyslexia “Calder House is going from strength to strength”:
[www.thisisbath.co.uk]

HOME SCHOOLING

“Home-schooling grows quickly in United States”:
[www.boston.com]

Tammy Glaser – “Homeschooling children who “Aut” to be home”:
[home.earthlink.net]

“Homeschooling and Autistic Spectrum Disorder”:
[mywebpages.comcast.net]

Books “Home educating our autistic spectrum children: paths are made by walking”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Homeschooling the child with ADD(or other special needs) Your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the child with learning differences”:
[www.amazon.com]

EMPLOYMENT

“Auties.org”:
[www.auties.org]

SPORT

“Autistic boy’s game wows all”:
[www.sun-sentinel.com]

“Boy whose game touched a nation”:
[www.nydailynews.com]

“Frank Rigas column: Story about autistic teen was moving”:
[www.sheboygan-press.com]

“Autistic athlete redefines what sports is all about”:
[www.tdn.com]

“Instant Replay – Here it is”:
[www.wroctv.com]

“Autistic player’s feat spread joy among many”:
[home.hamptonroads.com]

Editorial cartoon “Kirk – Autism”:
[www.toledoblade.com]

“Rochester Razorsharks appoint J-Mac team manager for Sunday’s game”:
[www.10nbc.com]

“Reed wins three Maine and New England Championships”:
[www.mainelincolncountynews.com]

MUSIC

“Numan has Aspergers?”:
[www.contactmusic.com]

“Craig Nicholls breaks his silence over Aspergers diagnosis”:
[www.nme.com]

ART

“Calling all artists and musicians”:
[www.nas.org.uk]

“Girl’s artwork draws her out”:
[www.thnt.com]

“Autistic Art”:
[www.picturepage.net]

PROFILE: Richard Wawro
“For Richard, art is his life and his love. When he was three years old, his parents were told that he was moderately to severely retarded, along with autistic behaviour.
When he was twelve years old, a certain Professor of the Polish School of Art in London viewed Richard’s drawings and was “thunderstruck”; he described his works as an “incredible phenomenon rendered with the precision of a mechanic and the precision of a poet.” Richard is known worldwide and has sold over 1000 pictures in over 100 exhibitions.
[www.wawro.net]

MOVIE NEWS

“Documentary on Asperger’s showcased at The Little Theatre”:
[www.13wham.com]

“Different and Normal’ debuts in Rochester”:
[www.wroctv.com]

“Autism awareness raised”:
[www.10nbc.com]

“Should this movie be made?”:
[specialchildren.about.com]

“Young filmmaker scoops £3000 award”:
[www.autism.org.uk]

“Mozart’ doesn’t sugarcoat romance”:
[channels.netscape.com]

As Channel 5 in the UK aired “The Real Rainman” twice this week, thought it might be nice to take a look at a certain website:
[www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org]

BOOKS

NEW Feb 2006 “Urville”
Author: Gilles Trehin
[www.jkp.com]

NEW March 2006 “Children with Seizures”
Author: Martin L. Kutscher, MD

[www.jkp.com]

NEW February 2006 “Homespun Remedies – Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Disorders” …”This book will encourage parents and carers to “think in autism” – to take the perspective of their ASD child and work to make their environment a friendlier place to be.”
Authors: Dion E Betts and Nancy J. Patrick
[www.jkp.com]

Hope you enjoyed the read.
Take Care,
Julie
xx