www.aspie-editorial.com

HEADLINES

“Disabled teenager with mental age of eight, was punched to death after family moved for ‘better life”:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1190515/David-Cox-disabled-teenager-mental-age-punched-death-family-moved-better-life.html?ITO=1490

“Autistic teen’s body found in Yarra”:

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/820626/police-resume-search-for-autistic-teen

“Father of autistic man faces mistreatment charges”:

http://www.examiner.com/a-2036807~Father_of_autistic_man_faces_mistreatment_charges.html

“Hero groom saved drowning girl”:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2455711/Hero-groom-saved-drowning-girl.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=News

UK “Have your say on the Govt’s autism strategy for adults”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2251&a=19386

“O’Keeffe to face pressure over autism centre funds”:

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/okeeffe-to-face-pressure-over-autism-centre-funds-14307571.html

“Gary McKinnon Updates: Can a harmless UFO obsessive be saved from 70 years in a brutal American jail?”:

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

“Gary McKinnon: contact your MP today”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1895&a=18512

“UK Autism Foundation backs call for increase in Carer’s Allowance”:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151413.php

“Top doctor demands school ban on children without MMR”:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6424857.ece

“AM Lynne Neagle says: Make the MMR jab obligatory”:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/06/01/am-lynne-neagle-says-make-the-mmr-jab-obligatory-91466-23758851/

“Measles outbreak in Wales could cause deaths”:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/05/27/health-experts-warn-measles-outbreak-in-wales-could-cause-deaths-91466-23720531/

“MMR school entry check considered”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8079770.stm

“Unravelling the history of the vaccine-autism scare”:

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/05/unravelling-the-history-of-the-vaccine-autism-scare.ars

“Autism alert card scheme launched … For Chris Mitchell, the Autism Alert Card is a step in the right direction. The 31-year-old, from Seaburn, has Asperger’s Syndrome and spends much of his spare time working alongside the National Autistic Society and appearing as a guest speaker to give professionals an insight into how he and others like him see life”:

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Autism-alert-card-scheme-launched.5303458.jp

“Card to raise autism awareness”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8068884.stm

“Ari Ne’eman on the Huffington Post: Health Care Reform and the Disability Community”:

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

“Amicus Brief submitted to US Supreme Court”:

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

UK Charity EveryChild Lobbies Gov’t “Disability in Azerbaijan”:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/audioslideshow/2009/jun/02/azerbaijan-everychild-childrens-homes

“Blind man is back driving again”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/wiltshire/8062458.stm

RESEARCH & HEALTH

“Autism & Seizures: A Brief Overview”:

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

“Miracle drug called junk science”:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-autism-lupron-may21,0,242705.story

“Celexa failed autism study”:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31052008/

Nursing Times “Helping hard-to-reach families to manage their children’s continence problems”:

http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/helping-hard-to-reach-families-to-manage-their-childrens-continence-problems/5002152.article

“Role of mirror neurons may need a rethink”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17192-role-of-mirror-neurons-may-need-a-rethink.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news

“One in every 64 children could have autism, Cambridge researchers find … A study of schoolchildren in Cambridge has found that for every three children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder there are around two who have the condition but have not been given a formal diagnosis.”:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5400079/One-in-every-64-children-could-have-autism-Cambridge-researchers-find.html

“Autism: Study finds 12-fold rise in cases … the authors dismissed suggestions that changes in lifestyle or the environment were behind the rise. They put it down to improved awareness and detection, and the inclusion of milder conditions within the diagnosis.”

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/autism-study-finds-12fold-rise-in-cases-1692556.html

Kaspar “Robot playmate for autistic children”:

http://www.euronews.net/2009/05/27/robot-playmate-for-austistic-children/

“Risperdal Consta approved for Bipolar”:

http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/05/18/risperdal-consta-approved-for-bipolar/5974.html

“Growing better mental health”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8027335.stm

“Managing depression and pain combination effectively”:

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

“Abstract: Nicotine dependence is associated with suicide attempts and self-mutilation among adolescent females”:

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

“Fear of family reaction is barrier to treatment for depressed teens”:

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

W.A “Abstract: Teens find red meat, junk food depressing”:

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

“Does a good night’s sleep really help?”:

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

“APA: Major changes loom for bible of mental health”:

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

“Foreign accent syndrome”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17246-foreign-accent-syndrome-doesnt-mean-brain-damage.html

“Virtual Hospital”:

http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/

EDUCATION

“Supreme Court to address meeting the needs of special education students”:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/education/31tuition.html?_r=2&partner=TOPIXNEWS&ei=5099

Mind-Mapping “Blazing a new trail to intelligence”:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/05/31/opinion/opinion_30104002.php

“Northern Arizona school district pulls ‘seclusion room”:

http://www.abc15.com/content/news/northernarizona/prescott/story/Northern-Arizona-school-district-pulls-seclusion/5qHMm7RPakiODnxhufx9Ww.cspx

“Joseph Upton: Aspiring Animator and Clinton Graduate”:

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

“Help! My son with LD graduates. Who will write his 504 when he loses his IEP?”:

http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=37

“UK teachers visit Chatham … They made the trip to learn about different practices for special-needs students, particularly those with autism. Hensman said the U.K. also needs more special-needs teachers.”:

http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1586460

“Sensory room helps disabled students”:

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/health/dpg_Sensory_Room_SAB_05302009_2525716

Australia “Thomas the Tank Engine turns teacher for autistic kids”:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/05/27/2581686.htm?section=entertainment

“Speech & Language issues in children”:

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

Communication “USA TODAY: iPhone applications help the autistic”:

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

“Educational Kids Websites”:

http://www.kidspot.com.au/Play-Best-websites-for-little-kids+384+31+article.htm

http://www.kidspot.com.au/Family-Best-websites-for-kids+385+75+article.htm

EMPLOYMENT

“Better, faster … and no office politics: The company with the autistic specialists”:

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

“Autelligent Laboratories

We believe all people have a contribution to make and deserve an opportunity to be productive.

With your caring and excellent help, we are creating jobs for the 40 million people worldwide who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Today less than one in five of us are currently employed. We are motivated and competent and we deserve equal employment. Help make this a reality.

Autelligent Laboratories is dedicated to creating a space where autistic software engineers can more than contribute, we can excel.”:

http://www.autlabs.com/

Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Company”:

http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.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

“Paul Dirac: A physicist of few words”:

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

Derek Paravacini in New Scientist “How to unleash your brain’s inner genius”:

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

“Dean Beadle: AS from an AS perspective”:

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

Ros Blackburn “The autistic lecturer”:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090531/local/the-autistic-lecturer

“Robotic Wheelchair Controlled By Thought Alone”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227065.900-robotic-wheelchair-controlled-by-thought-alone.html

PORTUGAL

Associacâo Portuguesa para Proteccâo aos Deficientes Autistas
Prolongamento Da Rua 1
Bairro Do Alto Da A Juda
1300-565
PORTUGAL
tel: +351 21 361 2650
fax: +351 21 361 6259
e-mail: appda.autismo@mail.telepac.pt
Website: http://www.appda.rcts.pt

Asociación Portuguesa Sí­ndrome de Asperger
Associacio Portuguesa do Sí­ndrome de Asperger
Apartado 80 – 2766-085 S. Pedro do Estoril, Portugal.
http://www.apsa.org.pt/

“Portugal Meetup Groups”:

http://aspergers.meetup.com/cities/pt/

[PDF] Epidemiology of autism spectrum disorder in Portugal: prevalence …

“Portugal Information & History”:

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

“Portugal Photo Gallery”:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2008/05/portugal-photography

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/enlarge/capital-city_pod_image.html

“Lisbon Daily Photo”:

http://lisbondailyphoto.blogspot.com/

“Porto(Portugal) Daily Photo”:

http://portodailyphoto.blogspot.com/

ADD/ADHD

“Five questions to ask before your child takes ADHD meds”:

http://www.daytondailynews.com/life/content/oh/story/living/2009/05/17/ddn051709liferamey.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=47

“Jury still out on foods, additives, and ADHD”:

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Diet_190/Jury_Still_Out_on_Foods_Additives_and_ADHD.shtml

“Attention problems in kindergarten could spell long-term trouble”:

http://www.kristv.com/global/story.asp?s=10422328

“Trouble finishing projects could be caused by ADD”:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705306461/Trouble-finishing-projects-ADD.html

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

“Champion sailor Ben gets county colours”:

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

“Olympic coach finds ski talent”:

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/cn_news_home/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=418087

“Join our Racecourse Bike Ride this summer”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2116&a=18586

“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 June, 2009 “Five Countries Bike Ride – England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany”:

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

“Racecourse Bike Ride – 12 July, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2116

“Trek Hadrian’s Wall – 7-9 August, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2088

“Trek Jordan 2009 – 10-14 September”:

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

“Cycle India – 27 November – 6 December, 2009”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1832

“Sky Diving”:

http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1726

MUSIC

Making Music

Create, the arts organisation that specialises in music events for children with communication, sensory and learning differences, is holding its next two events in London (Saturday 27 June) and in Sevenoaks, Kent (Sunday 28 June), featuring pianist Derek Paravacini.

For more information, call Anna Schilling on 020 7374 8485 or email anna@createarts.org.uk

Derek Paravacini “A musical savant’s favourite things”:

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

“The AutisMusic Project”:

http://www.autismusic.com/

ART

“Savant Art: A window into exceptional minds”:

http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/mg20227111500-savant-art

Stephen Wiltshire “Rare art goes on sale”:

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/4378945.Rare_art_goes_on_sale/

GLIMPSE – the talents of the autism community

They are painters, sculptors and photographers; poets and storytellers; musicians and creators of amazing video games. They are kids, teens and adults. Last year, a new online publication arose to celebrate the talents of autistic individuals and other developmental disabilities: GLIMPSE, offered by ICDL (The Interdisciplinary Council of Developmental and Learning Disorders). In late 2008, Volume 2 of GLIMPSE was released, and was expanded into a print book and notecards. The works are serious, humourous, deeply personal and illuminating. See it for yourself, share it with others, submit your own/your child’s work for inclusion in Volume 3, to release later this year. Find information and ordering details at www.icdl.com

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

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

MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT

“Neil Morrisey coming to Norwich … Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey will be coming to the city as the star of a stage adaptation of an Oscar winning 1980s movie which also earned Dustin Hoffman and the film’s director Barry Levinson golden statuettes. The actor – best known for his work as Tony in the BBC Comedy – will be appearing at the Norwich Theatre Royal later this year in a stage production of Rain Man which won four Oscars, including best picture, at the Academy Awards in 1988.”:

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED20%20May%202009%2015%3A21%3A17%3A813

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

BOOKS

Living Japan “Housewives’ essays tell other story of Japan … Hitomi Ishiwatari, who contributed a piece about her life with her autistic son, hopes the theme strikes a chord with foreign readers.

“Mothers everywhere in the world must have similar worries and joys, so I think readers can empathize with my experiences,” she said.”:

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090523f2.html

“Deeno’s Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble: A Relaxation Programme to Help Children Manage their Emotions”

Author: Julia Langensiepen

Illustrated by Gerry Turley

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781849050395

“104 Activities That Build: Self Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, and Coping Skills”

Author: Alanna Jones

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_O218.htm

“Comic Strip Conversations”

Author: Carol Gray

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_C107.htm

“The New Social Story Book – Illustrated Edition”

Author: Carol Gray

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_T108_V102.htm

“Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying; Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World”

Author: Rebekah Heinrichs

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9918.htm

“Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs”

Authors: Bruce L. Baker, Ph.D., Alan J. Brightman, Ph.D., Jan B. Blacher, Ph.D., Louis J. Heifetz, Ph. D.

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_S318.htm

“Sundays With Matthew: An Autistic Boy and an Artist Share their Sketchbooks”

Authors: Jeanette Lesada and Matthew Lancelle

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9954.htm

MOVIE

ICE AGE 3

Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Release Date: Worldwide 2009

http://www.iceagemovie.com/

“New Kids Movies”:

http://kidzmoviez.com/default.asp

VIDEO GAME

Puzzle Bobble Galaxy (Nintendo DS)

Release Date June 12, 2009

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Puzzle-Bobble-Galaxy-Nintendo-DS/dp/B0027IS8J8/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1243967763&sr=8-28

“Microsoft unveils new controller at E3”

Steven Spielberg and Xbox’s Don Mattrick on the ‘revolutionary’ hands-free control system.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8077369.stm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWJti09jwc0

“E3 2009: Super Mario Galaxy 2 World Premiere Announcement & Trailer”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8RP-dGVKFA

“Sky puts content on Xbox console”:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8070291.stm

“Stories from Second Life”:

http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=1307

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/28/sl.autism.irpt/index.html

ENVIRONMENT

“Robot Sub Reaches The World’s Deepest Abyss”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17242-robot-sub-reaches-the-worlds-deepest-abyss.html

NEW (June Release)“Solar Powered Netbook”:

http://www.netbookaccessories.co.uk/

TECH

“Robot Brain Jumps Bodies To Do Human Bidding”:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17249-robot-brain-jumps-bodies-to-do-human-bidding.html

The next newsletter will be available at the slightly later date of Thursday 25th June due to travel plans.

Till then,

Take Care,

Julie