HEADLINES
“Special school staff investigatedâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/wiltshire/7713703.stm
“Investigation: Doctors turning away autistic childrenâ€:
“Anger over ban on vulnerable manâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7723134.stm
“Justice system fails vulnerableâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7736141..stm
“Betraying the disabledâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/09/disability-unitednations
“Fed complaint filed over dog for NYC autistic boyâ€:
http://www.topix.net/content/ap/2008/11/fed-complaint-filed-over-dog-for-nyc-autistic-boy
William Stillman “Demonstration lets you get ‘inside’ autism and see what it’s likeâ€:
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081117/NEWS/811170319/-1/rss12
Jeddah ~ Autism, Reality & Future “Forum sheds light on new methods in autism careâ€:
“Rickets returns to Birmingham … The Victorian children’s disease of rickets has made a shock return to Birmingham after decades of lying dormant, public health bosses have revealed. Measles and mumps swept through communities, killing thousands in the Victorian era, and Midlands cases have surged over a decade, partly due to false claims the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine was linked to autism.â€:
“Autism help for social care professionalsâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/130018.php
“Autism2008 – the world’s biggest online autism conference – opens on November 24, 2008â€
www.awares.org/conferences
“OCD Conference 2008â€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/128766.php
“First ever NAS reception at 11 Downing Streetâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17979
Gary McKinnon “Hacker loses latest fight over extraditionâ€:
“Alleged computer hacker Gary McKinnon could serve sentence in UK jailâ€:
“PM urged to intervene over hacker suspectâ€:
http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/latest-london-news/PM-urged-to-intervene-over.4710862.jp
“McKinnon turns to internet fame in extradition battleâ€:
“Justice should punt McKinnonâ€:
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20081110/BLOG32/811100261?Title=Justice_should_punt_McKinnon
Controversial Debate, London “Should we want to cure autism?â€:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/3356688/Should-we-want-to-cure-autism.html
“UK autism campaigner Lee Scott MP shortlisted for e-Politix Disability Award 2008â€:
“Blind pilot guided to land by RAFâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/7715345.stm
“Man develops mobile phone satnav system to help guide the blindâ€:
“Wacky vids for deaf are web hitâ€:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1944498..ece
VIDEO “The teenage rock band formed at a school for deaf childrenâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/video/2008/nov/18/disability-youngpeople
RESEARCH
“Lecture explores robots, autismâ€:
http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/70141
“Supercomputers unlock brain’s secrets(includes photo gallery)â€:
http://www.zdnetasia.com/photo_gallery/0,39067317,62047607,00.htm
“Dangers of cod liver oilâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/129013.php
“Optic nerves regrowth raises hope for blindâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/nov/07/optical-nerves-medicine-science
“Is cognitive therapy the answer?â€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7714848.stm
“Warning over untested web curesâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7718997.stm
“Researchers find link between nicotine addiction and autismâ€:
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/546499/?sc=rsmn
“Ouch! Q & A: Depressionâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/fact/ouch_q_a_23_depression.shtml
EDUCATION
“Around the world, parents of autistic children are fighting to give them a futureâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2008/nov/18/autism-special-needs-education
“New report: Schools are failing pupilsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/new_reportuk_schools_are_failing_pupils.htm
“Clarity in autism approachâ€:
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2008/10/28/27065_opinion.html
New Report “Why don’t you understand?: The difficulties of teaching autistic childrenâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/nov/11/special-needs-autistic-children-education
“One in six school children in Scotland has learning difficultyâ€:
“Homeschooling the middle school yearsâ€:
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59351.asp
“Baroness Warnock gives lecture on education for children with special needsâ€:
http://media-newswire.com/release_1079525.html
“Special Sensory Room helps autistic students in Michigan classroomâ€:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=124080&catid=6
“Well done Torfield Schoolâ€:
http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/newshastings/Well-done-Torfield-School.4680152.jp
“Speaking up to help Maxâ€:
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/3835451.Speaking_up_to_help_Max/
“Parents want children to get higher education they missedâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/nov/06/regret-education-delay
EMPLOYMENT
Position Available “Chair of the Board of Trustees, Adeptaâ€:
http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/313967/chair-of-the-board-of-trustees
Position Available “Director of Children’s Servicesâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/jobDetailsGold.aspx?ac=2703738
Position Available “Development Director, The Autism Trustâ€:
http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/313760/development-director
Position Available “Subject Leader: Learning Support Leading on Literacyâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/jobDetailsGold.aspx?ac=2704786
“MP backs Autism Cymru at Westminsterâ€:
http://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/3828578.MP_backs_Autism_Cymru_at_Westminster/
“Backing for Glencraft future planâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7726939.stm
UK: NAS Prospects Employment Service “Employment training courses for autistic adultsâ€:
http://www.nas..org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1342&a=17008
“Auties.orgâ€:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
Auties..org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers. http://www.auties.org/
“Prospectsâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=473&a=2348
“AutismJobsâ€:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009
“Current job vacancies within the NASâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=170
For further employment information, please viewâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
Archived “What Asperger’s syndrome has done for usâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/3766697.stm
Archived “The Holocaust and Disabled Peopleâ€:
http://www..bbc.co.uk/ouch/fact/the_holocaust_and_disabled_people_1207.shtml
“Soldier is facing Taliban threatâ€:
VIDEO “Charity helps autistic childâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7724925.stm
“After 17 years I’ve only just learnt why my Annie is so differentâ€:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/mental_health/article5113268.ece
“Tinnitus: a whistling and distorted nightmareâ€:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/article5081524.ece?openComment=true
“Dogs make you healthy – officialâ€:
http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2038979_dogs_make_you_healthy__official
“Disabled West Cumbrian teen Ana aiming to be an inspirationâ€:
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/1.267533
“Choices limited for those with disabilityâ€:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c5bf8ef6-aade-11dd-897c-000077b07658.html?nclick_check=1
ICELAND
“Flag of Icelandâ€
http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/iceland-flag.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Iceland
“Umsjonarfelag einhverfraâ€
“Around Icelandâ€
http://www.endtoend.info/iceland/default.asp
Archived “Icelandic director starts work on autism documentaryâ€
http://www.autismconnect.org/news.asp?section=00010001&itemtype=news&id=6114
“Travels and Tribulations in Icelandâ€
http://www.synergise.com/travel/Homepage/ed_iceland.php
“Iceland’s Heated Debate: Photo Gallery
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/03/iceland/bendiksen-photography
“Iceland: Power Struggleâ€
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/03/iceland/del-giudice-text
“Iceland – Introduction(includes a wealth of resources), Land of Fire and Ice, Icelandic Vikingsâ€
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopedia/Iceland
ADD/ADHD
Includes Audio “Diagnosis can miss ADHD symptoms in girlsâ€:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97149159&ft=1&f=5
“MHAPC presents educational programâ€:
http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1478794.html
“Large deformation diffeomorphic mapping reveals brain abnormailities in ADHDâ€:
“Early onset approved for ADHD drug – Focalin XRâ€:
http://www.healthday.com/Article..asp?AID=621317
“Gluten/Celiac, Migraine, & ADD/ADHD connections 1â€:
http://www.corepsychblog.com/2008/11/glutenceliac-migraine-addadhd-connections-1.html
“Aripiprazole in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorderâ€:
http://www.citeulike.org/user/alexhakkinen/article/3521148
“UNT to test ADHD treatment with amino acids, B-vitaminsâ€:
http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/111508dnmetadhd.364119d.html
“Canteens to look at effects of slushiesâ€:
“Injuries link to ADHD diagnosisâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7713679.stm
“adders.orgâ€
Our objective is to promote awareness to AD/HD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
http://www.adders.org/
“ADDISS†The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
“ADDAâ€:
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
http://www..adhd..org.uk/
SPORT
“Racing star honoured in national rally event … The official charity for the rally this year is TreeHouse.
TreeHouse is the national charity for autism education. Its vision is to transform through education the lives of children with autism and the lives of their families.â€:
http://www.dgstandard.co.uk/dumfries-sport/other-sport-dumfries/2008/11/07/racing-star-honoured-in-national-rally-event-51311-22198128/
“Top award for young javelin starâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/athletics/7719780.stm
“The 5k Santa run – 7th Decemberâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=17187
“Flora London Marathon 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16315
“It’s back! The London to Paris Bike Ride 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=17061
“Cycle India 2009â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16806
“Sahara Desert Trek – 8th-15th November, 2008â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16303
“Cycle China 2009 – 19th-29th Marchâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16305
“Trek the Inca Trail 2009 – 14th-23rd Mayâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16310
“Trek Jordan 2009 – 10th-14th Septemberâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1667&a=16314
MUSIC
The Sunbeam Music Trust “Eleanor Rigby worked as a maid on a ward where she slowly grew old, mystery solvedâ€:
“Ladyhawke: ‘You have no idea what I have been throughâ€:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/ladyhawke-you-have-no-idea-what-i-have-been-through-1017492.html
“Vines singer’s mental health deterioratingâ€:
http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/12871-Vines-singers-mental-health-deteriorating
“Matt Savage on Wikipediaâ€:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Savage
“The Jazz of Matt Savageâ€:
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
ARTIST: Rozagy
Rozagy is a musician, writer, artist and a Mother of two.Rozagy’s artwork from her “DON’T Demonise Autism!” series was recently displayed in a Birmingham museum and in private galleries. She currently fronts the Autism Awareness campaign with a song “Open Every Door” that was presented to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Sept. 2007 to highlight the plight of Autistic people of Britain for better services and education. To view/purchase Rozagy’s art, you’ll click on her picture on page 2 of “Artistsâ€, where you’ll find examples of her work.
Philippines “Colors of a Spectrum Photo Workshop – November 22â€:
http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5501&Itemid=247
“Autistic artist having big yearâ€:
http://wake.mync.com/site/Wake/news/story/19291/artist-with-autism-having-big-year/
“NAS Christmas cardsâ€:
http://www.autism.org.uk/christmascards
“ARTROOM ….where under 17s can make and display art onlineâ€:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Autism-friendly film screenings coming to Cineworld on the Isle of Wightâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17993
“Mary McDonnell talks ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica†… She plays Dr. Virginia Dixon, a cardiac surgeon who begins a stint at Seattle Grace. The character also has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism that causes an inability to interact socially with others.
“This woman is really an excellent surgeon and a leader in her field, but she has a really interesting twist to her,” McDonnell says. “… It’s accompanied in her case by an inability, in a sort of normal social sense, to perform everyday functions easily that other people do quite easily.”:
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2008/11/mary-mcdonnell.html
“Disability: Beyond a Jokeâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/nov/17/television-freelance-cameraman#history-byline
“Director’s anger over comedy film’s ‘disability’ warningâ€:
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
Book review “The House of Wittgenstein by Alexander Waughâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/08/house-wittgenstein-alexander-waugh
Book/Film – A Mother Like Alex “Grimsby link to wonder storyâ€:
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/news/Grimsby-link-wonder-story/article-461276-detail/article.html
“The Hidden Curriculum 2009 One-A-Day Calendar: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situationsâ€
by Brenda Smith Myles with Megan Duncan
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9016.htm
“Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Managementâ€
Author: Nick Dubin
Foreword by Valerie Gaus
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108955
“Fathering Your Special Childâ€
A Book for Fathers or Carers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Josie Santomauro
Illustrated by Carla Marino
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106586
“Anne Droyd and the House of Shadowsâ€
Author: Will Hadcroft
MOVIE
Kung Fu Panda(Now Available on DVD)
Synopsis – http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinematheque/Cinematheque.jgi?FILM=26486&FILMPART=4856
VIDEO GAME
Sonic: Unleashed
UK Release Date November, 30, 2008
SCIENCE IN SOCIETY
New project aims to unite science and Hollywood
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16088-new-project-aims-to-unite-science-and-hollywood.html
TECH
“How to build robots we can trustâ€:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16068
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating. For a listing of over 50+ interesting Thanksgiving websites … http://www.virtualquincy.com/quincy/holiday/thanks..html
Hope you enjoyed the read.
Till next time,
Take Care,
Julie
After reading your blog, I thought you may be interested in Kim Miller. She’s an autistic artist. There is a website with her information on it: http://www.thegirlwhospokewithpictures.com/ill.html
2. Julie left…
Thanks Lenni – have just posted a feature page and will include Kim in the December 4 Newsletter.
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