www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Vulnerable deaths inquiry set up”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7834393.stm

“Victim support”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jan/21/learning-disability-mental-health

“Disabled foster kids to be returned to carer”:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24973281-23289,00.html

“Action for Children or action against autistic children?”:

http://actionforautism.co.uk/2009/01/23/action-for-children-or-action-against-autistic-children/

“Autistic children demonised by Action for Children”:

http://thefamilyvoyage.blogspot.com/2009/01/autistic-children-demonised-by-action.html

“Dan: The Real Story”:

http://aspergersquare8.blogspot.com/2009/01/dan-real-story.html

“Autistic Monster Dan (Cured)”:

http://the-newrepublic.blogspot.com/2009/01/autistic-monster-dan-cured.html

“Sudbury, Ont., woman whose home care was discontinued will be treated again”:

http://www.amherstdaily.com/index.cfm?sid=216184&sc=509

“Possible pre-natal screening test for autism sparks eugenics debate in UK … pro-life advocates and parents of autistic children say that the whole idea of pre-natal “screening” is a matter of eugenics and that no child should be killed on the basis of a disability, whether or not they may become a great mathematician.”:

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/jan/09012005.html

Baron-Cohen “Our research was not about prenatal screening for autism”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/20/research-autism-health-response-comment

“Autistic ‘runaway’ found seven miles away … An autistic teenager who ran out of an Islington special school when a fire alarm went off was found three hours later by police – SEVEN miles away in Greenwich.”:

http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/content/islington/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=ISLGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsislg&itemid=WeED21%20Jan%202009%2014%3A43%3A22%3A770

“Missing girl found safe”:

http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/content/havering/recorder/news/story.aspx?brand=RECOnline&category=newsRomford&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsromford&itemid=WeED16%20Jan%202009%2010%3A59%3A11%3A580

“MP’s plan to boost autism support”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7841692.stm

“New autism bill welcomed by NAS”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2009/jan/21/uk-autism-bill

“Include autistic children in mainstream society”:

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=71699

“Charity chief quits over autism row”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jan/25/autism-mmr-vaccine

“NAS debuts online awareness film”:

http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/news/874196/National-Autistic-Society-debuts-online-awareness-film/

“Web cafe planned for blind people”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7838171.stm

RESEARCH

“Vaccines’ role in autism further discounted”:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/397425_vaccine26.html

ASAN in Education Week “Plan for Federal Autism Research Marked by Debate on Vaccines”:

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

“Neuropsychiatric conditions linked by iron and serotonin”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/137015.php

“Many children with autistic traits go unnoticed”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/136204.php

“Study finds range of autism trials in many kids”:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090121/autism_study_090121/20090121?hub=TopStories

“Study finds drug risks with newer antipsychotics”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/health/research/15psych.html?ref=health

US National Survey “Caregivers may lack help caring for disabled kids”:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUKTRE50E6P620090115?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

“What happens in cognitive behaviour therapy?”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-what-happens-in-cognitive-behaviour-therapy

“Families fail on schizophrenia”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7839430.stm

“Risk factors for depression in children and teenagers”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/depression-in-children-risk-factors-for-depression-in-children-and-teenagers

“Sharp rise in depression and anxiety as quarter of middle-aged women suffer common mental disorder”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1129802/Sharp-rise-depression-anxiety-QUARTER-middle-aged-women-suffer-common-mental-disorder.html

“Animal study improves treatment of OCD”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/137009.php

“Preventing measles”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/measles-mumps-and-rubella-prevention-treatments-preventing-measles

“Is the MMR vaccine safe?”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/measles-mumps-and-rubella-prevention-is-the-mmr-vaccine-safe

“MMR vaccine and autism”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/autism-mmr-vaccine-and-autism

“Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/autism-treatments-selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors

“What’s the evidence for early teaching by parents?”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/autism-evidence-whats-the-evidence-for-early-teaching-by-parents

“Auditory integration training”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/autism-treatments-auditory-integration-training

“Vitamin D is mental health aid”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7845703.stm

“High blood pressure raises risk of dementia”:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24973122-23289,00.html

“Coffee linked to lower dementia risk”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/health/research/24coffee.html?_r=1&ref=health

“Pencil is mightier than the Nintendo”:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24965829-23289,00.html

Happiness Index “Country people happier than city slickers”:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/lifeandstyle/lifematters/happiness-index/2009/01/28/1232818519178.html

EDUCATION

“Mum of autistic son slams school bosses”:

http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/Mum-of-autistic-son-slams.4898575.jp

“Teenage depression to be tackled in class”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/jan/25/schools-tackle-teenage-depression

“More teenagers get drug treatment”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7845471.stm

“Home educators angry at review”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7838783.stm

“Stringer’s in denial about dyslexia”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/16/dyslexia-politics-education

“Couple upset about school closure”:

http://www.tabertimes.com/index.php?id=1279&task=view&option=com_content

“Finishing what she started”:

http://www.grahamleader.com/news/get-news.asp?id=14670&catid=3

“Notebooks hit right spot for schoolchildren”:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/digital-life/laptops/articles/netbooks-hit-right-spot-for-schoolchildren/2009/01/28/1232818512278.html

EMPLOYMENT

“Retail staffing: Power to the People”:

http://www.retail-week.com/News/2009/01/retail_staffing_power_to_the_people.html

“Auties.org”:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement

Auties..org is an Aspie & Autie friendly site for all people on the Autistic Spectrum who are ready to dare reach out to occupation and employment, open the doors to the community and market their abilities directly to the public and for those interested in supporting these pioneers.

http://www.auties.org/

“Prospects”:

http://www.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

“Give ‘G’ an ‘A’ for understanding autism … Gatorade took a series of bold marketing steps to relaunch its brand. While some panned its initial teaser campaign, many parents of children with autism applaud it.”:

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/current-issue/e3ic96aa80f511fb30ff2a376a2e0aa905f?imw=Y

“Adopt the personal touch”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jan/28/putting-people-first-social-work

“How the Putting People First programme has put choice in service users’ hands”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jan/28/putting-people-first-adult-care

“Dr. Temple Grandin to speak at Horse Expos”:

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=13519

Daniel Tammet “Inside the mind of an autistic genius”:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article5575661.ece

“An autistic boy and his dog find a world in common”:

http://www.kentucky.com/211/story/671050.html

“Autism service dog helps Hampton boy”:

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/health_wavy_hampton_autismdog_20090128

“Tube maps made for the disabled”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7850675.stm

“Why only local autism support?”:

http://autism.cafebabel.com/en/post/2009/01/21/Why-only-local-autism-support

“Get your head around mental health”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/25/mental-health-psychology

“Town centre access meeting plan … People with disabilities have been invited to meet council staff and builders to discuss the development of a Cornish town centre.”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/7849886.stm

NEW ZEALAND

“Autism New Zealand: Autism – a different way of thinking”

http://www.autismnz.org.nz/

“humans.org.nz – A website to advocate, provide a voice, stimulate policy debate and provide essential information to people on the autistic spectrum and their friends and families”:

http://humans.org.nz/

“New Zealand Photo Gallery”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/gallery/newzealand_milford-sound.html

“New Zealand Facts, Travel Videos, Flags & Photos”:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_newzealand.html

National Geographic Kids “First Look at New Zealand”:

http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/globalbros/2008/11/new-zealand-1.html

“World Heritage Destinations Rated: Australia and New Zealand”:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/features/whsrated0611/whsrated_aus.html

FOR EVERYTHING NEW ZEALAND

Official Tourism Sites

Tourism New Zealand

Information on New Zealand accommodations, attractions, driving routes, and regions.

New Zealand Embassy Entry requirements and information on New Zealand’s climate, economy, and geography.

Air New Zealand Flights schedules and deals from New Zealand’s official air carrier.

Other Popular Sites

DineOut Listing of restaurants throughout New Zealand by name, city, and cuisine type; restaurant reviews.

New Zealand Nature Directory Read about national parks, volcanoes, geysers, coastal areas, native forests, etc.

New Zealand Museums Search for museums by location and by topics such as natural history, art, and maritime.

New Zealand’s Leading Attractions Learn about top attractions on the North and South Islands and find tour operators for guided excursions.

Zero Land Get information on archaeology, architecture, theater, art galleries, and more.

Food Lovers Get a listing of the country’s farmers markets. Plus: check out recipes to make local dishes.

New Zealand Herald
Read breaking news, and get information on the arts, sports, health, and more from New Zealand’s largest newspaper.

Autistic Association of New Zealand
P.O Box 7305, Sydenham
Christchurch 8002
NEW ZEALAND
tel: +64 (0)3 332 0550
fax: +64 (0)3 332 1038
e-mail: info@autismnz.co.nz
Website: http://www.autismnz.org.nz/

Autistic Children’s Sub-Committee, New Zealand Society for the
Intellectually Handicapped
5 Buchanan Street
Wellington 1
NEW ZEALAND

ADD/ADHD

“ADHD drug hallucination risk”:

http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/38436009.html

“Hallucinations are rare side effects of ADHD medications”:

http://www.kvoa.com/global/story.asp?s=9733922

“Health Tip: Taking ADHD Medications”:

http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=623129

“Treating college students with ADHD poses challenges, UA researcher says”:

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=136453

“Taking the ‘H’ out of ADHD”:

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=9710427

“EU: Screen Ritalin patients for heart problems”:

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/01/22/europe/EU-EU-Ritalin.php

 

Includes Symptoms and Tips “Way back to childhood”:

http://www.thehindu.com/mag/2009/01/18/stories/2009011850010100.htm

“ADHD medication: Can your child go without?”:

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/brain-and-behavior/2009/01/14/adhd-medication-can-your-child-go-without.html

“Robert Fox: Cognitive-enhancement pills are a disappointment in waiting”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/13/modafinil-clever-pill

“CAS ‘over the bounds’ by taking son to doctor: dad”:

http://www.peterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1384271

“Deceased girl inhaled an aerosel”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7839724.stm

Nick Cannon “Cannon honours school principal … I wasn’t a very good kid. I spent a lot of time in the principle’s office. I got into a lot of trouble. But, Mrs. Verritti took the young Cannon under her charge: “He had a big smile and, although he was rarely out of trouble at school, he was one of my favourites.” He used the presentation to urge other teachers to find ways to inspire troubled kids – and lead them away from mischief.”:

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/cannon%20honours%20school%20principal_1092269

ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)”- This website provides patients, doctors, and other medical professionals with a comprehensive examination of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), side effects, and other safety information for both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Our goal is to allow users of our website make informed decisions when taking (patients) or prescribing (doctors) drugs. We are providing unmatched information and analysis tools.

http://www.adverse-drug-reaction.net/

“adders.org”
Our objective is to promote awareness to AD/HD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.

http://www.adders.org/

“ADDISS” The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…

http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html

“ADDA”:

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

“hi2u ADHD Pages”:

http://www..adhd..org.uk/

“CHADD”:

http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562

SPORT

“Autistic surfing event to expand”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7844223.stm

“Dave is the running man”:

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/4065813.Dave_is_the_running_man/

“Blind athlete halfway to Pole”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7829800.stm

“Series of sport sessions begin”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/gloucestershire/7848892.stm

“Trek the Inca Trail – 22-31 May, 2010”:

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=1726

MUSIC

“Gary Numan”:

http://www.garynuman.com/

“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 Gabriel D.J. Atienza – My Life As A Comic Book

Autobiography Release Date 30^th January

Gabby is now 48 years old and works as an in-house artist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorder (CARD). He was also an art teacher in Shine Special Education Center. He continues to give art lessons to children. He is also the writer and artist of “Adventures of Deputy Dodgers”

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=43905

“Art Auction – 26 February 2009”:

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

“Enter the Hoffman Foundation’s prize for drawing and painting”:

http://www.autism.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=17569

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

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

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“And the winner is … The US$20,000 Alfred P. Sloan prize, awarded to a film focusing on science or technology, or depicting a scientist as a major character, went to Adam, a romantic comedy in which the male lead is an electronics engineer with Asperger’s Syndrome.”:

http://www.nationalpost.com/arts/story.html?id=1217455

US “Sensory-friendly films”:

http://www.midvalleynewsonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=626:utism-society-of-america-and-amc-entertainmentr-to-host-sensory-friendly-films-january-31&catid=30:this-weeks-headlines&Itemid=102

“Picturehouse Cinemas launch autism-friendly screenings around the country”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=253&a=18616

“The Black Balloon”:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=69895

“Play lifts lid on mental health abuse”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7846912.stm

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

BOOKS

“Review: Mad, Bad and Sad: A History of Women and the Mind Doctors from 1800 to the Present by Lisa Appignanesi”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/jan/25/mad-bad-sad-appignanesi

Encouraging A Positive View & Exposing the Charlatans

“Defeating Autism: A Damaging Delusion”:

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

“The Classroom and Communication Skills Program: Practical Strategies for Educating Young Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Public School Setting”

Authors: Megan Ahlers, M. S., & Colleen Hannigan Zillich, M. S., CCC-SLP

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9008.htm

“Learn to Move, Moving Up!”

Sensorimotor Elementary-School Activity Themes

Author: Jenny Clark Brack, OTR/L, BCP

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9024.htm

“”Appreciating Asperger Syndrome”

Author: Brenda Boyd

Foreword by Kenneth Hall

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843106258

“A Different Kind of Boy: A Father’s Memoir About Raising a Gifted Child with Autism”

Author: Daniel Mont

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843107156

“Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behaviour”

Authors: Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_A103.htm

“Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday Challenges”

Authors: Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D., & Danielle Wendel

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9989.htm

“Just Give Him The Whale!: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism”

Authors: Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_J105.htm

“The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and related Disorders”

Author: Judith A. Coucouvanis

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9001.htm

“Joey Goes to the Dentist”:

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781843108542

MOVIE

BOLT (PG)

Bolt is an Academy Award-nominated 2008 computer-animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and is the 48th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animation Studios canon.

The film stars the voices of John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Holt, Diedrich Bader, Nick Swardson, Greg Germann, Susie Essman and Mark Walton. The film’s plot centers around a small white dog named Bolt who, having spent his entire life on the set of a television series, thinks that he has super powers. When he believes that his human, Penny, has been kidnapped, he sets out on a cross-country journey to “rescue” her.

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/bolt/

VIDEO GAME

Animal Crossing: Wild World /City Folk

(GameCube/Wii, Nintendo DS)

“Animal Crossing – Creating Connections via Video Games” Review – Autism Asperger’s Digest Magazine(Jan-Feb 2009) by homeschooling mom, Sandi Busch and 15 year old son, Ben Markle(AS) coming to aspie-editorial Feb 12.

http://www.animal-crossing.com/cityfolk/

TECH

We Have The Technology To Rebuild Ourselves

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20126884.500-we-have-the-technology-to-rebuild-ourselves.html

Take Care,

Julie