Jan
23
HEADLINES
Grabe Case Update “Accused murderer’s wife takes standâ€:
http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/89036632.html
“Parents sue district , principal over bullied son’s deathâ€:
http://www.ajc.com/news/parents-sue-district-principal-385837.html
“Inseparable friends went for walk: only one came backâ€:
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/inseparable-friends-went-for-walk-only-one-came-back-20100305-pmw1.html
“Man tormented to death by yobsâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20100311/tuk-man-tormented-to-death-by-yobs-6323e80.html
“Ten police officers under investigation over deaths of Fiona Pilkington and disabled daughterâ€:
“Parents’ tribute to gentle giantâ€:
http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/news/s/1200200_parents_tribute_to_gentle_giant
“2 LAPD Officers fatally shoot unarmed autistic man near Koreatownâ€:
http://cbs2.com/local/police.officers.Steven.2.1578133.html
“ACLU ‘disturbed’ by Los Angeles Policeâ€:
http://cbs2.com/wireapnewsca/ACLU.wants.Los.2.1581566.html
“Local woman dies in Alaska; adventure was hallmark of her life, father saysâ€:
http://www.alliednews.com/local/local_story_077122850.html
“Search on for suspect in rape of severely autistic manâ€:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/87194062.html
AAFP “Court again rejects vaccine-autism linkâ€:
“Family of autistic boy filed a discrimination lawsuit against Bainbridge School District, citing sexual harassmentâ€:
“Police searching for Piers Hopson seek men on CCTV filmâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/8550753.stm
“Parent of Chicago boy files lawsuit over controversial autism therapyâ€:
http://www.examiner.com/x-20632-Chicago-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2010m3d5-Parent-of-Chicago-boy-files-lawsuit-over-controversial-autism-therapy
“National Autism Association applauds Congress for passing federal legislation to end abusive restraint and seclusion in schoolsâ€:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20100304/pl_usnw/DC64983
“Neglect turned son to heroin, mental health charity founder claimsâ€:
“13-year-old autistic boy back home, found wandering in Hixson neighborhoodâ€:
“Ulster Sheriff launches Project Lifesaverâ€:
http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2010/March/04/UCSO_Lifesaver-04Mar10.htm
“Cwmbran mum’s fury after autistic son is left wanderingâ€:
“Mum’s anger at blue badge rulingâ€:
“Autistic/AS people call for more supportâ€:
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/5076793.Autism_sufferers__need_more_help_/
“Dimensions response statement to the Adult Autism Strategyâ€:
“Foster kid row claims first victimâ€:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Foster+claims+first+victim/2724326/story.html
“Privacy battle looms for social networking sitesâ€:
“On the matter of extraditionâ€:
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Abbott-Mar-21
“Hacker could get up to 25 yearsâ€:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1597462/hacker
HEALTH & RESEARCH
“Obama wins historic Health Reforms battleâ€:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100322/twl-obama-wins-historic-health-reforms-b-3fd0ae9.html
“Mental Health America Hails Enactment of Historic Health Care Reform Billâ€:
“For consumers, some clarity on Health Care changesâ€:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/22/your-money/health-insurance/22consumer.html?ref=health
“Neurologists on Capitol Hill to push for Health Care Reformâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181288.php
“Finding a better genetic test for autismâ€:
http://www.clpmag.com/news/2010-03-18_03.asp
“Measles and mumps cases quadruple in one yearâ€:
“Comparative effectiveness trial leads to evidence-based care for childhood epilepsy/Oldest epilepsy drug best for childrenâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/comparative_effectiveness_trial_leads_to_evidencebased_care.htm
“Study faces up to the challenges of illness … Children have been helping Lancaster University psychologists better understand conditions including stroke, epilepsy and mental illness.â€:
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/Study-faces-up-to-the.6170149.jp
“Indigenous psychologists establish online presence – Australian Psychological Societyâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/indigenous_psychologists_establish_online_presence__austral.htm
“Grinding teeth at night may be a sign of daytime stressâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/grinding_teeth_at_night_may_be_a_sign_of_daytime_stress.htm
“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotterâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/bps_research_digest_the_special_issue_spotter_8.htm
“Moderate drinking before trauma leads to more flashbacksâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/moderate_drinking_before_trauma_leads_to_more_flashbacks.htm
“Tips to avoid burnoutâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/tips_to_avoid_burnout.htm
“Loss of enzyme reduces neural activity in Angelman Syndromeâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/loss_of_enzyme_reduces_neural_activity_in_angelman_syndrome.htm
“What is Hydrocephalus(Water On The Brain) What causes Hydrocephalus?â€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181727.php
“Latest on Depression: Includes When Personality Makes Drugs Ineffective, New Drug Strategy, Depression’s Upside, Down, Beating Depression After Divorce & Moreâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/latest_on_depression_includes.htm
“Social Anxiety and Drugs: A Lesson About Addiction from Monkeysâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/social_anxiety_and_drugs_a_lesson_about_addiction_from_monk.htm
“Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbookâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/mindfulnessbased_stress_reduction_workbook.htm
“Mental Health: One Page Questionnaire is Effective Screening Tool/5 Tips If You Love Someone With Mental Illnessâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/mental_health_one_page_questionnaire_is_effective_screening.htm
“Human brain becomes tuned to voices and emotional tone of voice during infancyâ€:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-03/cp-hbb031910.php
“Child Development: Do Baby Einstein DVDs Affect Language Development?, The Infant Brain, Role of Baby-Sign & More …â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/child_development_do_baby_einstein_dvds_affect_language_dev.htm
“Childhood Health & Behaviour: Behavioural Problems, Childhood Stress, Affects of Repeated Anesthesia on Learning, Unexplained Abdominal Pain, Teaching Self Controlâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/childhood_health__behaviour_behavioral_problems_childhood.htm
“Happiness: Happy People Talk More Seriously, Counting Your Blessings, What’s In A Smile?â€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/happiness_happy_people_talk_more_seriously_counting_your_b.htm
“Relationships: Men’s Preference For The Hourglass Figure, The Last Taboo, Teen Relationships & Moreâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/relationships_mens_preference_for_the_hourglass_figure_th.htm
“Relationships: Playing Hard To Get, Does it Work?, The Truth About Open Marriage, Confidence, Grandparenting, Jealousy, Emotional Resiliency & Moreâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/relationships_playing_hard_to_get_does_it_work_the_truth.htm
“Medical alert jewelry has become more stylishâ€:
http://www.fayobserver.com/Articles/2010/03/11/982364
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/
EDUCATION
“Court awards bullied student $800,000/Family of Autistic boy file discrimination lawsuit/Keeping all Students Safe Act passes Houseâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/education_court_awards_bullied_student_800000family_of_a.htm
PEI “Autism Society backs parentsâ€:
“School criticised for putting autistic kids in penâ€:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/11/2843283.htm?site=idx-nsw
Communication – Tobii Assistive Technology “Children learn to speak with their eyesâ€:
“A pioneering new way to face up to dyslexiaâ€:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article7067419.ece
“Computers help dyslexics learn betterâ€:
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20100321180542/Article/index_html
“Tom Heaffey: The boy whose blue-tinted glasses have cured his Meares-Irlen syndromeâ€:
£1.8m plans for new school unitâ€:
http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/5039111.__1_8m_plans_for_new_school_unit/
“Horses help teach special education studentsâ€:
http://www.wtoc.com/global/story.asp?s=12083109
“Special Education terms and procedures: What all teachers should knowâ€:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2800872/special_education_terms_and_procedures.html?cat=25
“Little Shop of Horrors: Teen with Asperger Syndrome takes root in horrorsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/little_shop_of_horrors_teen_with_asperger_syndrome_takes_ro.htm
“TES Connect Download Resources: Young Geographers Go Localâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6038327
“TES Connect Download Resources: Things That I Likeâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6039553
“TES Connect Download Resources: Things I Dislikeâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6039585
“TES Connect Download Resources: SEN Top TEN Motivational Staffroom Posterâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6039489
EMPLOYMENT
“Only 15% of autistic people in jobs, expert saysâ€:
http://www.efd.org.uk/media-centre/news/6623/only-15-autistic-people-jobs-expert-says
“IT jobs for autistic peopleâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8580255.stm
“DH launches autism strategyâ€:
http://www.efd.org.uk/media-centre/news/6625/dh-launches-autism-strategy
Skills for Care welcome new strategy to boost training for workers supporting autistic peopleâ€:
http://www.caringbusiness.co.uk/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=259730&CMPI_SHARED_articleId=3793378&CMPI_SHARED_ImageArticleId=3793378&CMPI_SHARED_articleIdRelated=3793378&CMPI_SHARED_ToolsArticleId=3793378&CMPI_SHARED_CommentArticleId=3793378&articleTitle=Skills%20for%20Care%20welcome%20new%20strategy%20to%20boost%20training%20for%20workers%20supporting%20people%20with%20autism
“Program gives autistic students confidence to join work forceâ€:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_672793.html
Position Available “Principal/Headteacher at Hillingdon Manor Schoolâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/jobDetailsGold.aspx?ac=2855299
Position Available “Mainstream Teacher at Snowsfields Primary Schoolâ€:
http://www.tes.co.uk/jobDetailsGold.aspx?ac=2865581
“Worker to help autistic people in Cambridgeshireâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/8552706.stm
“Disabled ‘wrongly denied’ benefit, Citizens Advice saysâ€:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8580936.stm
“NAS response to the Not Working Report by Citizens Advice, UKâ€:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183095.php
“Creative Support Ltdâ€:
http://www.creativesupport.co.uk/
“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.â€:
Luxury Quality Scented Candles “Humbolt Candles – Autism & Disability Employment Companyâ€:
http://www.humboldtcandles.com/index.html
“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.
“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
“Why my special son is a joy to the familyâ€:
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Why-my-special-son-is.6128011.jp
“Book group gives girls a safe place to speak outâ€:
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100310-LIFE-3100346
“Special-needs and autism-friendly Philadelphia-area egg huntâ€:
“At home with the android familyâ€:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/mar/09/robots-family-home-helps
Aspect “Autism website soldiers on despite hackingâ€:
EASTER
“Enchanted Learning Easter & Spring Craftsâ€:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/easter/
“Kaboose Easter Crafts for Kidsâ€:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/easter/
“Activity Village Easter Crafts for Kidsâ€:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/easter_crafts.htm
“Family Fun Website: Kids’ Easter Craftsâ€:
http://familyfun.go.com/easter/easter-crafts/
“Easter Around the Worldâ€:
http://www.easterbunnys.net/easteraroundtheworld.htmh
“Better Recipes: Easterâ€:
http://www.betterrecipes.com/holiday/easter/index.html
“Easter Recipesâ€:
http://homecooking.about.com/od/easter/Easter_Recipes.htm
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovakia
Spolocnost na pomoc osobám s autizmom (SPOSA)
Fedakova 5
P.O.Box 8
841 O2 Bratislava 42
THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
tel/fax: 004212/ 544 11 774
e-mail: sposa@pobox.sk
Website: http://www.sposa.sk
Bojnice Castle
“ANED – Slovakiaâ€:
http://www.disability-europe.net/en/countries/Slovakia?jsEnabled=1
Europe’s Courtyard
Located in the centre of Komárno, Slovak Republic. Construction began in 1998 and is almost complete. The idea was to create a mini Europe with all the various architecture styles represented. Komár in the Slovak language means Mosquito. This rings true to the fact that the town was built on a marsh which would have originally housed swarms of mosquitos.
“A mission to promote disability rights in Slovakiaâ€:
http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb05/slovakia.aspx
The Primacialny Palace (Primate’s Palace) in Bratislava Slovak Republic. The building where in the hall of mirrors in the early 1800s, Napoleon signed the document that ended the Holy Roman Empire. The statue of St. George at Primacialny Palace stabbing a three headed dragon.
“Slovakia Guideâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/slovakia-guide/
Slovak National Theatre
“Slovakia Factsâ€:
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/slovakia-facts/
Bridge over Danube, Bratislava
“Slovakia – Official Tourism Sites & Moreâ€:
http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/tripmarks/eastern-europe-text/17
View from Kalikry, Greater Fatra. Learn More … http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Fatra
Slovakian mountain village Rybô in the south part of the Greater Fatra.
The High Tatras
High Tatras, Gerlach 2656m.
Belianske Tatry Mountains
Main Road in Kosice
Kosice Fountains
A stream in Smrekovica
Jozef Murgas (17 February 1864 – 11 May 1929) was a Slovak inventor, architect, botanist, painter, patriot, and Roman Catholic priest. He contributed to wireless telegraphy and help develop mobile communications and wireless transmission of information and human voice. MurgaÅ¡ was nicknamed the Radio Priest and deemed a Renaissance man. Learn More … http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jozef_Murga%C5%A1 List of Famous Slovakians: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Slovaks
ADD/ADHD
“Ritalin and Methylphenidate: Side Effects for Adult Users of this ADHD medicationâ€:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2810232/ritalin_and_methylphenidate_side_effects.html?cat=5
“Treating ADHD without medication (Video 4:28)â€:
http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/5895/1357615?cpt=8&title=health&wpid=2057
“Guide to ADHDâ€:
http://www.parenting.com/article/Toddler/Health/Guide-to-ADHD
“Physician’s Focus: Multimodal Treatment of ADHD in childrenâ€:
“Building strong parental relationships with ADHD kidsâ€:
“Cats attracted to ADHD drug, a feline posionâ€:
ADRES “Adverse Drug Reaction Electronic System(Adverse Drug Reactions Website)â€- 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.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 those affected by the condition, both adults and children, their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
“ADDISS†The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service…
http://www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
“ADDAâ€:
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
“CHADDâ€:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562
SPORT
“Hockey program giving special athletes a chance for ice timeâ€:
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2010/03/21/sports/srv0000007865096.txt
“Hannah steps up for autism charityâ€:
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/5065902.Hannah_steps_up_for_autism_charity/
“Swimming Challenges ~ Includes Great Swim Series 2010(June – September 2010)â€:
The Great Swim series is taking place at various locations during summer 2010. There will be four televised one-mile outdoor swims, staged in lakes, lochs and docks around the UK.
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2551
“10-kilometre runsâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1816
“Trek the Sahara – 5-25 March 2010 or 29 Oct-8 Nov 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2542
“Trek the Inca Trail – 22-31 May 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1863
“Trek Snowdon – 11–3 June 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2524
“Trek the Jurassic Coast – 16-18 July 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2525
“Trek Mount Kilimanjaro – 29 Sept-10 Oct 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2200
“Trek the Great Wall of China – 9-18 Oct 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2356
“Trek to Everest Base Camp – 5-21 November 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2354
“Cycle Cuba – 14-22 March 2010â€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2357
“London to Paris 2010 – 5-8 Juneâ€:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2407
“L’Etape du Tour 2010 – 18 July 2010â€
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2404
“Sky Diving – All Year Round”:
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1726
MUSIC
“Little Ellie is YouTube hitâ€:
“Chords for Kids lets autistic kids experience a live classical concertâ€:
“David Lucas celebrated for contributions to musical composition and production … His most recent work has been with the Miracle Project – a cause devoted to Autism awareness. Lucas has helped produce a song written by his son Jason Lucas called “Butterfly,” which features Chaka Khan in a duet with the eight year old autistic talent Gina Incandela.â€:
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/david-lucas-celebrated-for-contributions-to-musical-composition-and-production-140331.php
“Rock band Spoon is no overnight success but the members like it that wayâ€:
http://www.newstalk1010.com/news/55/1102893
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
“Stephen Wiltshire to visit Sydney, Australia – 19-24 April 2010â€:
http://autismmonth.wordpress.com/autism-month/stephen-wiltshire/
“Rainbows and Monsters: Show spotlights artwork of autistic studentsâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/rainbows_and_monsters_show_spotlights_artwork_of_autistic_s.htm
“The Help Group and Bear Givers celebrate young artists with autism spectrum disordersâ€:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20100318/bs_prweb/prweb3750224;_ylt=AutLBBWHNlLB8MEsiZM8vuw51sIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJtNDZtc3YyBGFzc2V0A3Byd2ViLzIwMTAwMzE4L3Byd2ViMzc1MDIyNARwb3MDMTkEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDdGhlaGVscGdyb3Vw
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th March 2010 “Young Brits at Art, Suggested Topic, Your Rightsâ€
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is asking young Britons to express their vision of a world free from prejudice for Young Brits at Art 2010. This year the national art award invites 11-19 year olds to explore their beliefs, opinions and judgments by asking: “What would the world look like if we lived without prejudice?†Young Brits at Art 2010 includes new categories such as photography, sculpture and motion animation, as well as its previous sections for painting and drawing.
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6033713
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 onlineâ€:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artroom/index.php
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
“Will Hadcroft: Writing can make a differenceâ€:
http://aspie-editorial.blog-city.com/will_hadcroft_writing_can_make_a_difference.htm
“Arts Activities for Children and Young People in Need: Helping Children to Develop Mindfulness, Spiritual Awareness and Self-Esteemâ€:
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050012
“Motivate to Communicate!: 300 Games and Activities for Your Autistic Childâ€
Simone Griffin and Dianne Sandler
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849050418
“Providing Practical Support for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supported Living in the Communityâ€
Denise Edwards
Foreword by E. Veronica Bliss
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843105770
“ADHD – Living without Brakesâ€
Martin L. Kutscher MD
Illustrated by Douglas Puder, MD
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108733
“Caring for Myself: A Social Skills Storybookâ€
Christy Gast and Jane Krug
Photographs by Kotoe Laackman
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108726
“Planning to Learn: Creating and Using a Personal Planner with Young People on the Autism Spectrumâ€
Keely Harper-Hill and Stephanie Lord
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843105619
“Supportive Parenting: Becoming an Advocate for your Child with Special Needsâ€
Jan Starr Campito
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108511
“Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish: A Guide for Parents and Professionalsâ€
Marilyn Martin
Foreword by Michelle Berg
http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781843108580
MOVIE
“How to Train Your Dragon (3D)â€
Release Date: March 26, 2010.
Official Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHUhygdAZIw
Synopsis: From the studio that brought you “Shrek,†“Madagascar†and “Kung Fu Panda†comes “How to Train Your Dragon.†Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges he and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars.
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194522-how_to_train_your_dragon/
“Clash of the Titansâ€
Release Date: March 26, 2010.
Offical Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcdP8YAW-8A
Synopsis: In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny. Read More … http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/clash_of_the_titans_2010/
VIDEO GAME
“Mystery Tales of Time Travel†(Nintendo DS)
Release Date April 1, 2010.
“Doctor Who Becomes Doctor Wiiâ€:
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/9859/
“New guitar game is the real thingâ€:
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/9115/
“New Playstation Controllerâ€:
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/9150/
Console-Killing Game System Unveiled …
OnLive “The Death of Games Consoles – Coming Soon!â€:
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/blog/article/9173/
“Wii could help prevent elderly fallsâ€:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7440871/Wii-could-help-prevent-elderly-falls.html
TECH
“Babbage Nanomachine Promises Low-Energy Computingâ€
SPACE
“Neptune May Have Eaten A Planet And Stolen Its Moonâ€
Take Care,
Julie
Liptov, Slovakia
January 25th, 2011 at 4:26 am
Dear Parent Advocates,
At it’s meeting on January 13, APRAIS members http://aprais.tash.org/MemberOrganizations.htm (Alliance for the Prevention of Restraint, Aversive Interventions and Seclusion) reviewed the opportunity to further our advocacy efforts for effective federal legislation in all 50 states to reduce and prevent restraint and seclusion use in public schools, or in schools that serve students who are receiving educational services through the use of federal funds.
Through APRAIS, we have an opportunity to continue an effort to pass effective federal legislation to reduce and prevent restraint and seclusion use in schools. The practice of restraint and seclusion presents a very serious health and safety risk to all students, and is most often used to control behavior of young students with disabilities and non compliance issues. Restraint should only be used as a very last resort and when behavior poses an imminent danger and substantial risk of physical injury to the student or others. Protections for students are long overdue. Each day we delay, school children are traumatized, injured and killed.
Seclusion/Solitary Confinement should NEVER be used on children with disabilities. If School Districts have the money to build seclusion rooms, they should have the money to build comfort or sensory rooms to help our children when they become overwhelmed. Our children are not criminals and do not deserve to be locked up in seclusion/solitary confinement rooms.
APRAIS plans to hire experienced federal education legislation to help educate Congressional members and work toward passage of a strong bill. Each organization is going to try and raise $1,000 by January 31st. Please help “Families Against Restraint and Seclusion” by supporting our cause to stop restraint, seclusion and aversive treatments used on our children by making a contribution of $10 (or more if you can). TASH will act as the fiscal agent, and donations can be made out to “TASH” for “Restraint and Seclusion Advocacy” at http://www.tash.org/index.html (Go to the top right side of the screen for information). Please identify yourself as a parent advocate (next to your name) when making your donation.
PLEASE help stop the unnecessary use of restraint and seclusion used on our children with disabilities in the public school system by supporting our cause. Our children are counting on us to keep them safe.
Please email us back if you have any questions or concerns and please pass this on to other parent advocates and others who would like to support this cause.
Regards,
Phyllis Musumeci
cvm514@bellsouth.net
Anna Moore
jamoore1@bellsouth.net
Families Against Restraint and Seclusion
http://familiesagainstrestraintandseclusion.blogspot.com/