Archive for April 7th, 2011
Apr
7
HEADLINES
“Bleach death: Mother jailed for seven yearsâ€:
“Murder trial begins for Salem, Mass., mother charged in attempted murder of autistic sonâ€:
“Autistic teen dies after confrontationâ€:
“Girls jailed over hot iron torture of woman, 26â€:
“Stepfather forced boy, 11, to go to bed in straitjacket and shackles ‘to help him sleepâ€:
“Stepfather jailed after forcing boy, 11, to sleep in straitjacketâ€:
“Kate Harper admonished after abandoning child in coldâ€:
“Former Appleton teacher Mary Berglund charged with child abuseâ€:
“Crews to continue searching for missing autistic boy near Montrealâ€:
“School bus driver arrested after sending over 1,000 texts while drivingâ€:
“Pound Ridge parents of autistic teens arrested over extremely unsanitary conditionsâ€:
“ACTION ALERT: Tell CDC “No†on Abuse-Enabling “Wandering†Codeâ€:
“NAS: Latest news on Adult Autism Strategyâ€:
“Children and young people in South London could be hit by Mental Health Services being axed, says Uniteâ€:
“How have the cuts affected disability services?â€:
“Patients spend ‘too long in secure mental health unitsâ€:
“Adam Ant asks David Cameron for mental health talksâ€:
“NAS supports The Autism Show at ExCeL Londonâ€:
ReWalk Exoskeleton “Walking device set to change lives … A revolutionary new bionic walking device, that has been shown in the UK for the first time, is set to change the lives of many wheelchair users who may have given up hope of ever walking again.â€:
“Scientists grow new retinas in lab prompting hope for blindness cureâ€:
HEALTH & RESEARCH
“Autistic brains ‘organised differently’ say scientistsâ€:
“Evidence lacking for most autism treatmentsâ€:
“Nerves that help people recognize faces function poorly in those on the autism spectrum: researchersâ€:
“Social Anxiety: Sweaty work in the hunt for the brain basis of social anxiety/Misreading faces tied to child social anxietyâ€:
“Social rejection hurts like physical painâ€:
“Study looks at treating OCD via Skypeâ€:
“Latest Depression Research: Teens Who Choose Music Over Books Likely To Be Depressed, Facebook Depression, Are Rich People More Depressed?, Diet Coke, Tai Chi, Mancession & Male Depression & More …â€:
“Hope for Depressionâ€:
“Novel depression study could help revolutionize treatment of depressed patientsâ€:
“Anti-depressant stroke riskâ€:
“Genetic link to suicide attemptsâ€:
“Exercise lessens anxiety in the short runâ€:
“Heart Health: Increased cardiac risk linked to occasional exertion, sexâ€:
“Study suggests a relationship between migraine headaches in children and a common heart defectâ€:
“Loss & Grieving: Losing a parent can be fatalâ€:
Calendrical Influences on Mood “This column will change your life: The emotional calendarâ€:
“Your brain on Omega-3â€:
“How marijuana affects the way the brain processes emotional informationâ€:
“Tapping into drinking facts for Alcohol Awareness Monthâ€:
“Identification of gene involved in predisposition to alcohol consumptionâ€:
“Study: Bipolar parents raise highly creative kidsâ€:
“Schizophrenia: Ricky’s Storyâ€:
“Studies ID key predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorderâ€:
“The Lingering Psychological Impact of the Disaster in Japanâ€:
“Anorexia, Bulimia and Older Womenâ€:
“Ethnic Minorities are Silent Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndromeâ€:
“BPS Research Digest: The Special Issue Spotterâ€:
“The Surprising History of the Lobotomyâ€:
“Does the internet make you happy? Thoughts from SxSWâ€:
“Beware the rush from all-nightersâ€:
“Pessimism vs Optimismâ€:
“Free Webinar on Social Media and Relationships, April 4â€:
“Affectionate communication can help ease emotional disconnectâ€:
“Relationships: 5 Top Skills To Entice Love & Respect, What Defensiveness Means in a Couple Relationship, Intimacy, Learning to Trust, The Internet & Its Effect On Marriage, Newlyweds, Revelation That Husband Is Gay, Successful Marriages & More …â€:
“Virtual Hospitalâ€:
EDUCATION
“Proposals to provide parents with more power to make decisions over special needs education have been labelled “ridiculousâ€:
“Parents of Staten Island youngsters with Asperger’s Syndrome fight for smooth transition for graduatesâ€:
“China Focus: Visit to Beijing school reveals hardships of autism educationâ€:
“Genius at Work: 12-year-old is studying at IUPUIâ€:
“NAS: Heather is Wales’ Learner of the Yearâ€:
http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/heather-is-wales-learner-of-the-year.aspx
EMPLOYMENT
“NAS opposes changes to WCA in Parliamentâ€:
“Raleigh company provides free online tools for autistic job-huntersâ€:
“Employment: Stressed Out Working From Home?, Loss of Job Can Cause Premature Death In Men, Psychological Impact Of Being Out Of Workâ€:
“Managers Beware: Do everything you can to help your employees start the day in a good moodâ€:
Asperger Informatik AG “Professionelles Webdesign und Software Testing in Zurichâ€:
“Creative Support Ltdâ€:
“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€:
“Auties.orgâ€:
Individuality, Diversity, Equality, Achievement
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€:
“AutismJobsâ€:
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
Linking job seekers with vacancies in work related to autism, Aspergers and ASDs
“Employment within the NASâ€:
For further employment information, please viewâ€:
GENERAL/HUMAN INTEREST
“Phillips: Raising son with Downs syndrome, autism, is a joyâ€:
“Kid hits web with some questions for Einsteinâ€:
“Gainesville student shares his love of locomotion to give children a smileâ€:
“Boy Scout shoots for highest rankâ€:
“Thriving with autism: Choose laughterâ€:
“Despite Charlie Sheen saga, mental illness still isn’t funnyâ€:
“Blind journalist hits her disability for sixâ€:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12810545
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12810545
EASTER
“Enchanted Learning Easter & Spring Craftsâ€:
“Kaboose Easter Crafts for Kidsâ€:
“Activity Village Easter Crafts for Kidsâ€:
“Family Fun Website: Kids’ Easter Craftsâ€:
“Easter Around the Worldâ€:
“Best Ever Easter Recipesâ€:
“Easter Recipes for Childrenâ€:
“Easter Recipesâ€:
ADD/ADD
New Book “Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attentionâ€:
“How is ADD/ADHD diagnosed?â€:
“Treatment clinic for adult ADHD in Wollongongâ€:
“ADD/ADHD class cautions that stimulant meds may be related to heart diseaseâ€:
“Adults with ADD more creative: Studyâ€:
“Helping kids with learning disabilities build listening skillsâ€:
“Video games for ADD treatmentâ€:
“ADHD affects women differentlyâ€:
“Making a differenceâ€:
“UIC runs summer camp for kids with ADHD and othersâ€:
“Watch will help those with ADHD focusâ€:
“FDA Advisory Hearings: Food dyes & ADHDâ€:
“ADHD Facts, Symptomsâ€:
“Strengths-based assessmentâ€:
“ADHD diagnosis and treatment evolve with Neuroscience in SFâ€:
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.
“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.
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…
“ADDAâ€:
“hi2u ADHD Pagesâ€:
“CHADDâ€:
http://www.chadd.org/am/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=2282059&CFTOKEN=38105335&jsessionid=f2303343221169802693562
MUSIC
“Christopher’s song pitch perfect at Verizon Arenaâ€:
“Video: Autistic and blind boy singer inspires thousands on YouTubeâ€:
“Introducing the autistic saxophone playerâ€:
“American Idol contestant has Asperger’s and Tourettesâ€:
“Music4ASDâ€:
“The AutisMusic Projectâ€:
ART
“Celebrate Uniqueness: Steven Wiltshireâ€:
“James Frye: Teen finding own voice in artâ€:
“Artist’s story goes nationalâ€:
“Part 2 of 3-part art exhibit goes upâ€:
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
“Artisancam: an award winning interactive website that gives an insight into the lives of contemporary visual artists(aimed at school-aged children, parents/teachers)â€:
“ARTROOM ………where under 17s can make and display art onlineâ€:
MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
“NAS welcomes FILMCLUB autism seasonâ€:
“The Jerusalem Post: True emotion flows in ‘The Floodâ€:
“Mary, Max†for 15-and-upâ€:
“Will Asperger’s or colitis win ‘Idol’ contestants new fans?â€:
“Actors for Autismâ€:
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
http://www.actorsforautism.com/
BOOKS
“Will Hadcroft: Doctor Who – The Chattath Factor Completedâ€:
“Jane Meyerding: Mapping Charlieâ€:
“Point to Happy: Book gives young autistic children a way to express themselvesâ€:
“Understanding Autism For Dummiesâ€
Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Linda G. Rastelli
“Asperger’s on the Job: Must-have Advice for People with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocatesâ€
Rudy Simone
Foreword by Temple Grandin
“The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndromeâ€
Tony Attwood
“Practical Solutions for Stabilizing Students with Classic Autism to Be Ready to Learn: Getting to Go!â€
By Judy Endow, MSW
“Outsmarting Explosive Behavior: A Visual System of Support and Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disordersâ€
By Judy Endow, MSW
“Born on the Wrong Planetâ€
By Erika Hammerschmidt
“Running on Dreamsâ€
Eric Hoffer Award Winner, Young Adult Category(2010)
By Herb Heiman
“Al Capone Does My Shirts (11-18 years)â€
By Gennifer Choldenko
“104 Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, and Coping Skillsâ€
By Alanna Jones
“Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndromeâ€
By Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. And Jennifer Savner, M.S.
“A Beginner’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential information for Parents and Professionalsâ€Paul G. Taylor
“Embracing Asperger’s: A Primer for Parents and Professionalsâ€Richard Bromfield, PhD
“How Everyone on the Autism Spectrum, Young and Old, can …: become Resilient, be more Optimistic, enjoy Humor, be Kind, and increase Self-Efficacy – A Positive Psychology Approachâ€June Groden, Ayelet Kantor, Cooper R. Woodard and Lewis P. Lipsitt
“Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy: Inspiring Connection on the Autism Spectrumâ€Lee R. Chasen
Foreword by Robert J. Landy
Take Care,
Julie
