www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Boy drowns in pool less than hour into holiday … The twins started school last September at St Eithne’s Primary School a few hundred yards from their home. But a few weeks ago the brothers, who were both autistic, were switched to the special needs unit at a nearby school.”:

http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2477279.0.Boy_drowns_in_pool_less_than_hour_into_holiday.php

“Girl dies from swallowing balloon”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/northamptonshire/7789753.stm

“Suitcase body mother Heather Wardle death’s death was suicide, coroner rules”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/dec/18/suitcase-body-mother-suicide

“Medal for fireman who saved station”:

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1009523?UserKey=

“Measles epidemic feared”:

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/news/newswire.php/news/reuters/2008/11/28/topnews/measles-34epidemic34-feared.html&template=/news/feeds/story-template-reuters.html

“Leeds parents urged to get their children immunised”:

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-parents-urged-to-get.4830353.jp

“Echo takes We Care manifesto to health chiefs in Westminster”:

http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Echo-takes-Care-manifesto-health-chiefs-Westminster/article-559699-detail/article.html

“Halton Borough under fire over autism”:

http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2008/12/24/halton-borough-under-fire-over-autism-55368-22538930/

“Anger at changes to services for disabled adults”:

http://www.yourthanet.co.uk/kent-news/Anger-at-changes-to-services-for-disabled-adults-newsinkent19080.aspx?news=local

“NAS response to £12m plan for children with communication needs”:

http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/22762

“Isle of Wight: Council job fears heighten”:

http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/Job_fears_heighten_at_council.aspx

“Top donors step in to save charities … The philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley, whose foundation has given £1.25m this year to support people with autism, said: “We will maintain our grant giving, even if this means eating into our foundation’s capital. All our planned expenditure [on the scale of last year’s £1.25m] is held in cash.”:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/top-donors-step-in-to-save-charities-1212405.html

“Community rallies behind Northumberland charity”:

http://morpeth.journallive.co.uk/2008/12/community-rallies-behind-north.html

Chariots of Fire Riding School “Disabled riding lessons hit by credit crunch”:

http://www.sundayherald.com/news/heraldnews/display.var.2478049.0.disabled_riding_lessons_hit_by_credit_crunch.php

“Tories attacked for ‘posturing’ on benefits system”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/dec/29/benefits-disability-james-purnell

“New guidelines boost web access”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7789622.stm

“Dial-aRide scheme is under fire”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7797713.stm

RESEARCH

“Health Q & A: Autism, dairy not scientifically linked”:

http://www..beaumontenterprise.com/ent-life/health_q_a__autism__dairy_not_scientifically_linked_12-24-2008.html

“Common mechanism which acts in both perception and movement”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/133780.php

“LEGO helps social development of autistic children”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=18380

“Visual Impairment & Autism Project”:

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

“Blind man sees his way past obstacles”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16324-blind-man-sees-his-way-past-obstacles.html

EDUCATION

ASAN President Ari Ne’eman co-authored a scholarly article with Columbia University Professor Alicia A. Broderick titled “Autism as metaphor: narrative and counter-narrative,” which was published in a special issue of The International Journal of Inclusive Education (Volume 12, Issue 5/6) devoted to Disability Studies in Education.

“MPs learn of schools fight”:

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/MPs-learn-of-schools-fight.4825120.jp

“AuSable has new High School principal”:

http://www.pressrepublican.com/0304_fishing_tournaments/local_story_354225048.html

“Are special ed students getting the instruction they need in public schools?”:

http://www.whas11.com/justposted/stories/whas11-topstory-081219-special-ed-students.7b6d31b1.html

“Report: State discriminates against autistic children”:

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/nassau/ny-poauti105959253dec10,0,2142057.story

“Therapist hopes to open school for autistic children”:

http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/children_93077___article.html/porras_school.html

EMPLOYMENT

HireTheBrain.com “Building brain power – Teen with Asperger’s turns computer skills into business”

http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Dec/20081220News007.asp

Andilla Designs & Graphics “Autism is no barrier to small business owner”:

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

“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.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=473&a=2348

“AutismJobs”:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
http://www.autismjobs.org/?section=00010009

“Current job vacancies within the NAS”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=170

For further employment information, please view”:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/employment_on_the_autism_spectrum.htm

GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST

Bulgaria “Karin Dom Exemplary Center for Disabled Children”:

http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=100114

“Pictures of Piers”:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24790362-5012694,00.html

“Billings boy wins award”:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28102901/

“Dancers with big hearts”:

http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/3990689.Dancers_with_big_hearts/

“Belle saddles up for new life on the farm”:

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4010199.Belle_saddles_up_for_a_new_life_on_the_farm/

New York

Archived New York Magazine “The New Wave of Autism Rights Activists”:

http://nymag.com/news/features/47225/

“Center for Autism and Related Disabilities”:

http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/autism.html

“New Jersey/New York Schools: Gersh Academy, Learning Spring Academy, and The Y.A.L.E. Schools”:

http://autismaspergerssyndrome.suite101.com/article.cfm/new_jerseynew_york_autism_schools

New York Daily Photo: Winter Wonderland

http://newyorkdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/12/winter-wonderland.html

ADD/ADHD

“Teen prescription drug abuse continues increase”:

http://alcoholism.about.com/b/2008/12/26/teen-prescription-drug-abuse-continues-increase.htm

“Filmmaker takes common-sense approach to kids and medication”:

http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008812210312

“Inhibition, ADHD, and computer games: The Inhibitory Performance of children with ADHD on computerized tasks and games”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/karlfike/article/3789026

“Dopamine, learning, and impulsivity: a biological account of ADHD”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/Benja/article/553655

“ADHD: from brain dysfunctions to behaviour”:

http://www.citeulike.org/user/Benja/article/3783949

“Adult ADD/ADHD often tied to childhood”:

http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2008/12/21/get_healthy/get_healthy/doc57fbe9020f2b6ba58625752200217a8a.txt

“Workers, employers make adjustments for ADHD”:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20081214/BUSINESS01/812140359/1001/BUSINESS

Riyadh “Struggle with ADHD helps Leena grow older than her age”:

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=117318&d=19&m=12&y=2008

“Southeast teacher shares expertise with Saudis”:

http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/local/local_story_353184748.html

“Holiday medical myths debunked”:

http://www.nbcactionnews.com/content/aroundtheweb/story/Holiday-Medical-Myths-Debunked/DT6iDZ9bq0y45TX8jg6-lA.cspx

“Child’s ADHD diagnosis is tied to mother’s health status”:

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/547032/?sc=rsmn

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/

“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

“Trek the Inca Trail – 14-23 May, 2009”

Be part of this breath-taking open challenge and trek to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863

“Trek Ben Nevis – 19-21 June, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1971

“Flora London Marathon 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1823

“It’s back! The London to Paris Bike Ride 2009 – 15-18 May”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1860

5-8^th June, 2009 “Five Countries Bike Ride – England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1970

“Trek Jordan 2009 – 10^th-14^th September”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1833

“Sky Diving”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1722&a=16737

MUSIC

“Rudely Interrupted work their senses overtime”:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article5365723.ece

“Stars Shine for Autism 2009 – 12^th March, 2009

Featuring Alfie Boe and the London Chamber Orchestra”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1972&a=18050

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

Artist: Katie Miller

ASAN Activist Katie Miller won the prestigous Wynn Newhouse Award, an award granted by the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation to highly accomplished fine artists with disabilities. Miller’s winning portfolio consisted of a selection of her artwork and an essay about her life as an autistic artist with other disabilities.

“Art Auction – 26 February 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1972&a=18049

“ARTROOM …….where under 17s can make and display art online”:

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“Exclusive screening of The Black Balloon”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=18402

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

BOOKS

“Challenges to the Human Rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities”

Edited by Frances Owen and Dorothy Griffiths

Foreword by Orville Endicott

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105909

“Supporting Young Parents: Pregnancy and Parenthood among Young People from Care”

Authors: Elaine Chase, Ian Warwick, Abigail Knight and Peter Aggleton

Foreword by Ann Phoenix

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105251

“Personality Disorder: The Definitive Reader”

Edited by Gwen Adshead and Caroline Jacob

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106401

“How To Be Yourself in a World That’s Different: An Asperger Syndrome Study Guide for Adolescents”

Author: Yuko Yoshida M.D.

Foreword by Lorna Wing

Translated by Esther sanders

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843105046

“Supportive Parenting: Becoming an Advocate for your Child with Special Needs”

Author: Jan Starr Campito

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108511

“Wishing On the Midnight Star: My Asperger Brother”

Author: Nancy Ogaz

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107576

“The Dragons of Autism: Autism as a Source of Wisdom”

Author: Olga Holland

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107415

“Xpress Reviews – First Look at New Books”:

http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6625535.html

MOVIE

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

http://www..madagascar-themovie.com/

VIDEO GAME

Planet Rescue

http://www.primarytimes.net/shopping_channel_planet_rescue_game.php

TECH

“One Laptop Per Child Ready For Version 2.0”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16304-one-laptop-per-child-ready-for-version-20.html

HEALTH

“Great Fireworks, Shame About The The Toxic Fallout”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20026875.800-great-fireworks-shame-about-the-toxic-fallout.html

ROBOTICS

VIDEO “The Year In Robots”

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16289-video-the-year-in-robots.html

Here’s to adventure and discovery, to challenge and journeys new.

Here’s to rising to challenges as they present, to learning, to growth, to keeping the spirit of ‘caring’ alive throughout not just one, but all seasons.

Very Best Wishes,

Julie