Jan
7
HEADLINES
“UKAF congratulates President Elect Obamaâ€:
http://www.bloggernews.net/118491
“Barack Obama and Joe Biden – Supporting Americans with ASDâ€:
www.barackobama.com/pdf/AutismSpectrumDisorders.pdf
“Missing Xbox runaway Brandon Crisp found deadâ€:
http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,25642,24610280-5014239,00.html
“Parents fear internet addictionâ€:
http://www.thestar.com/article/523702
“Children in care druggedâ€:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24591922-601,00.html
“Doctor barred from Australia because of Down syndrome sonâ€:
“Chorus of demands to let doctor Bernhard Moeller stayâ€:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24584089-23289,00.html
“Torfield teachers trip to Russiaâ€:
http://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/Torfield-teachers-trip-to-Russia.4663366.jp
“Major initiative on poverty and autism in the UKâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127852.php
“Treehouse supports the UN Convention on Rights of People with Disabilitiesâ€:
“The inaugural Annual Treehouse Lecture: “Are we ambitious enough about autism?â€:
“Single vaccine safety warningsâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7689901.stm
“Clarke backs bid for better deal for autistic peopleâ€:
UK “Elaine Hill appointed as the new specialist advisor for autismâ€:
http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58098&Itemid=61
“I Exist campaign win: Department of Health appoints new specialist advisor for autismâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17877
“Benefit changes come into forceâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/11/20081027/tpl-benefit-changes-come-into-force-0a1c1a1.html
“Looking for a home for special needs play centreâ€:
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2038237_looking_for_a_home_for_special_needs_play_centre
“City set to ban the mosquitoâ€:
http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/City-set-ban-mosquito/article-428116-detail/article.html
Gary McKinnon “Calls grow to save autistic Scots hacker from threat of US prisonâ€:
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/Calls-grow-to-save-.4643340.jp
“Cross-party attemt to fight extradition of British hackerâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/nov/03/gary-kinnon-hacker-aspergers-extradition
“Appeals made to prevent hacker being extraditedâ€:
http://www.scmagazineuk.com/Appeals-made-to-prevent-hacker-being-extradited/article/120151/
“Hacker too sick for US extraditionâ€:
http://www.policeoracle.com/news/Hacker%2DToo%2DSick%2Dfor%2DUS%2DExtradition%5F17609%2Ehtml
“Jacqui Smith should be ashamed of handling of hacker caseâ€:
http://woodandvale.london24.net/woodandvale/postbag/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=Postbagwoodandvale&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=postbagwoodandvale&itemid=WeED24%20Oct%202008%2015%3A30%3A26%3A703
“Understanding Adolescents Conference to be held … Topics include: promoting sexual health within the context of teen health care visits; update on the use of antipsychotics in primary care pediatrics; adolescents with autism spectrum disorders; and the teen presentation “Communicating with Teens.â€:
http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=0&artid=4097&type=1
“New NAS branch opens in Calderdaleâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17804
“New autism support group to launch in Stratford-upon-Avonâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17895
“help! at hand for parents of autistic children in Sandbach: free support programmeâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17805
“Invitation to a Christmas partyâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17836
“Denis Leary tells parents: I’m Sorryâ€:
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1128280
“When not to write about autismâ€:
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/dn15125-comment-when-not-to-write-about-autism.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
RESEARCH
“Probe into anti-depressants being conducted ‘in secretâ€:
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24584116-23289,00.html
“Machinery that helps make memories identifiedâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127632.php
“Autism link to firstborn of older parentsâ€:
http://news.scotsman.com/health/Autism-link-to-firstborn-of.4630550.jp
“Treatment with Paliperidone ER significantly improves symptoms of schizoaffective disorder, Studyâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127866.php
“Personal genomes: The case of the missing heritabilityâ€:
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/081105/full/456018a.html?s=news_rss
“Is mirror neuron activity just a mirage?â€:
“NEJM – A functional genetic link between distinct developmental language disordersâ€:
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMoa0802828
EDUCATION
“Educational neuroscience: where are we?â€:
http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/educational-neuroscience-where-are-we-3675
“Norfolk’s shock £8m bill for out of county schoolingâ€:
“Training would cut bullying of autistic pupilsâ€:
“Taking stock as garden centre makes way for a £6m schoolâ€:
“Differently abled students earn and learn at store in Reading schoolâ€:
http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=111513
“Pupils earn just reward for healthy eatingâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/nov/03/health-scotland-dinners-schools-charity
“Program helps autistic students discover the joys of recessâ€:
http://www.stargazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810220317
EMPLOYMENT
Deborah Orr: “Having a hard time in the office? … Recently Gill Switalski appeared to have won a case against F&C Asset Management, in which she accused a new line manager of becoming “fixated” with her flexible hours – even though she was hitting her targets – and mounting a campaign of “bullying, harassment, intimidation, sexual discrimination and victimisation against her”. Switalski’s flexible hours were in place so that she could look after her sons – one with cerebral palsy and one with Asperger’s. She still faces further litigation, with the prosecution alleging that she “faked a breakdown”. Individual cases tend to drag on, as allegations are always ruthlessly contested.â€:
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
Indonesia & Korea “Breaking down barriers for autistic childrenâ€:
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2896659
“Children with Asperger’s: A 21st Century Brain Trustâ€:
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2008/db2008113_305056.htm
“Service dog changes life for Fairbanks autistic girlâ€:
http://newsminer.com/news/2008/oct/26/service-dog-changes-life-fairbanks-girl-autism/
“Braxton comes to terms with son’s autismâ€:
http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur48127.cfm
MOLDOVA
“Flag of Moldovaâ€:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Moldova
“Keystone Human Services International – Community based children and family services available on an international basisâ€:
http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/khsi/moldova/aboutMoldova.php
“Services Center for Students with Disabilitiesâ€:
http://www.cssdmoldova.org/index.html
Moldova CAJPD(Founded 2006) “Legal Assistance Center for people with disabilitiesâ€
Defence and promotion of the Rights of Disabled People
Company Address: MD-2002
Moldova
Kishinev
AÅŸhabad
134
Phone: (+373 22) 287090
Email: consultant_juridic@yahoo.com
http://www.allmoldova.com/index.php?action=viewfirm&id=1197364480&lng=eng
“Moldova’s system of social protection of disabled people will be reorganised, President says … Data put out by the Social Protection, Child and Family Ministry show that there are 168,600 people with disabilities in Moldova, of whom 13,000 children.â€:
http://www.moldpres.md/default.asp?Lang=en&ID=78038
“UN experts examine disability issues, family supportâ€:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=22557&Cr=disabilities&Cr1=
“International Prospects(Christian Support): A Visit to Hincesti, Moldovaâ€:
http://www.prospects.org.uk/index.php/international_prospects/1/3/1
“Moldova Visionâ€:
http://moldovavision.org/index.htm
“Moldova Aid Projectâ€:
http://www.moldovaaidproject.org.uk/orphanage.html
“Outreach Moldovaâ€:
http://www.outreachmoldova.org/orm.aspx
“UNICEF – Moldova – New options for disabled childrenâ€:
http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/moldova_28501.html
“Diagnosing autism from a distanceâ€:
Disability with Ability “Young people with disabilities to display their works at National History Museum in Chisinauâ€:
“Moldova facts, travel videos, flags & photosâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_moldova.html
ADD/ADHD
“ADHD more likely to affect movement in boysâ€:
http://www.andhranews.net/Health/2008/November/4-Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-72186.asp
“Study: Kids increasingly medicatedâ€:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/health&id=6485905&rss=rss-wls-article-6485905
“More kids taking medication; Obesity blamesâ€:
“ADHD tied to more severe nicotine dependenceâ€:
http://www.postchronicle.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=99&num=182693
“A license to drive with ADHDâ€:
http://www.huliq.com/11/72137/license-drive-adhd
“ADD/ADHD – Medication Management Series: Measuring the top of the windowâ€:
“Is a walk as good as Ritalin?â€:
http://business.scotsman.com/nhshealth/Is-a-walk-as-good.4644019.jp
“Expert advice to de-clutter homesâ€:
http://www.sbsun.com/living/ci_10868596
“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
“Davies sets off to ‘Bike Indiaâ€:
http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=119252
Wii Sport “Real workout, virtual worldâ€:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/harford/bal-ha.autism02nov02,0,6886161.story?page=1&track=rss
“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 AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
ARTIST – Steve Frisby
“Steve Frisby has been inspired to paint and study geometric and fractal designs for 14 years. He is 34.
Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in January 2005, Steven has pondered about boldness and the nature of beauty since childhood, and feels that geometry has led him to see his autistic abilities as keys to understanding.â€:
Yvette Prefontaine “Autistic expression through artâ€:
Art Exhibition “Celebrating 10 years of caring at Little Havensâ€:
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/echofeatures/3786070.Celebrating_10_years_of_caring_at_Little_Havens/
“Show helps autistic artistsâ€:
http://www.yrng.com/article/83811
“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
“Autistic teen makes TV debutâ€:
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article.aspx?articleID=8288
“The Lost Princeâ€:
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=69258
“Films of my life: Miranda July on Billy the Kidâ€:
Billy the Kid
Jennifer Venditti (2007)
I’m such a fan of this movie. A film-maker called Jennifer Venditti followed a 15-year-old kid with Asperger’s around for three days. He’s just amazing and fascinating, because he seems to be the thing that each of us have inside us and that we make sure to keep inside so we won’t get destroyed. Watching him walk around so undefended is totally terrifying and exhilarating. It really affected me.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/nov/02/miranda-july-films-of-my-life
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
Dr. Paul Offit: Debunking the Vaccine-Autism Linkâ€:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/165644
“Why do I have To?: A Book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday Rulesâ€
Author: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer
Illustrated by Luisa Montaini-Klovdahl
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108917
“The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger’s Syndromeâ€
Author: K.I. Al-Ghani
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843109433
“Fun with Messy Play: Ideas and Activities for Children with Special Needsâ€
Author: Tracey Beckerleg
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106418
“Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence, and Identity: Looking Beyond the Labelâ€
Authors: Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843101260
“Talking Teenagers: Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism or Asperger’s Syndromeâ€
Author: Ann Boushey
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108443
“Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Betweenâ€
Edited by Liane Holliday Willey
Foreword by Luke Jackson
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107422
“AS Poetry: Illustrated poems from an Aspie Lifeâ€
Author: Wendy Lawson
Illustrated by Alice Blaes Calder
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843104186
“Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide For Individuals with Asperger Syndromeâ€
Author: Wendy Lawson
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843101147
VIDEO GAME
Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts (Released Nov ’08)
Banjo Kazooie Official Website
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
“Obama promises new era of scientific innovationâ€
“Obama on science, in his own wordsâ€:
“Obamanauts’ may become space watchdogsâ€:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2008/11/obamanauts-may-become-space-wa.html
ROBOTICS
VIDEO“Robot maid launched in Japan – Revolutionises houseworkâ€
A Wall-e style robot that loves doing the washing, cleaning and tidying up has been launched in Japan.
http://itn.co.uk/news/cb3b7a7a934e8160d600741d2d98d760.html
“Cultured robots make sweet music togetherâ€
For those celebrating Guy Fawkes/Bonfire Night, Activity Village have some great safety advice, crafts, puzzles and recipesâ€:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/bonfire_night.htm
Hope you enjoyed the read.
Take Care,
Julie