| Dec 19, 2009 |
| 19 December- CANCELLED! CANCELLED! CANCELLED! CANCELLED! CANCELLED!
Please don't join us at the Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia (POAC-NoVA) and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia's (ASNV) Holiday Party in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia on Saturday, 19 December 2009 from 1 to 4pm. It is at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA (From the Capital Beltway (495), take exit 52A, (Little River Turnpike West; also called Route 236 West). The JCCNV is located on the right-hand side, 1.5 miles west on Little River Turnpike, at the intersection of Guinea Road. This is for all of our friends in the disability community. In order to avoid long lines at the mall, join us for photo opportunities with Santa. We will have a camera for these photos, but please bring your own camera if you want. There will be children's activities and games, food, music, DVDs and fun! There will gifts for all the kids and hundreds of stuffed animals for you to pick a dozen to take home, so bring a big bag for all the gifts. Please bring a dessert or snack if you like, but it is not required. We will have a table set aside for gluten-free food. An RSVP would be GREATLY appreciated so we can get the appropriate amount of the regular party food. RSVP by email to holidayparty@asa-nv.org or holidayparty@poac-nova.org. CANCELLED! 19 & 20 December- Santa is coming to the disAbility Resource Center, 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Santa is coming to the dRC to visit with children with disabilities who find it difficult to go to the crowded and noisy mall. Santa will also visit with their brothers and sisters and be available for a family or individual picture. For those that need it, Santa has written a social story about his visit and he's included a communication picture board. The dRC's goal is to provide children with disabilities that have a hard time dealing with crowds or waiting in long lines an enjoyable visit with Santa this holiday season. Please schedule your child's/children's visit ASAP and let me know how many children from your family will be attending and their ages, how many adults will be attending, your e-mail (so we can e-mail the picture to you), the time you would like to attend and a good contact phone number. For each child that attends, we ask parents to fill out a form regarding the child's need and sensitivities so that Santa can be aware of them prior to the child's visit with him. Please bring the form with you or fax/send/e-mail it to me ahead of time. We hope to have minimal wait times which is why we are scheduling families, however, as with all things, nothing goes exactly on schedule so there may be a short wait. Santa has scheduled his visit at the dRC for Dec. 20 but if we have enough families, he will open up time on Dec. 19 too, however, all appointments on the 20th must be filled before we schedule for Dec. 19. Dec. 20 from 2pm-5:30pm is still open. We will have activities and videos in our conference room for children and their families that are waiting for their visit with Santa. We'll also have cookies and drinks and treats for the kids, and we'll be happy to take your child's and/or family's picture with Santa (who has a real white beard!). Please call Kim Lett, if you have any questions at 540-373-2559. 20 December- Sensory Friendly Performance~ The Little Engine that Could based on the book by Watty Piper and adapted for the stage by James Larson with Music and Lyrics by Stuart Kenny. This is an area premiere for all ages. "I think I can-I think I can". Based on the well-loved classic book by Watty Piper, a little train carrying oodles of toys to all of the good boys and girls is confronted with a towering, seemingly impassable mountain. Can the Little Engine pull the train to the other side? Nervous to take your child to the Theatre? Here is the perfect opportunity to expose your child to the wonderful world of theatre. Adventure Theatre has set up this performance specifically for families of children with Autism and other special needs. This performance is only open to families with children with Special Needs. It is on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 1:30 PM at the Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20816. Phone: (301) 634-2270. Website: www.adventuretheatre.org. E-Mail: info@adventuretheatre.org. The discount code is SPFAM and all tickets will be $10 for this event at http://adventuretheatre.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=186313. 20 December- Eddie's Club holiday party on Sunday, December 20th from 2pm to 4pm at the Washington Irving Middle School, 8100 Olde Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152. Map is at http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=1009. More info is at http://www.eddiesclub.org. Research at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore MD. Barbara Tomlian is looking for children (ages 3 to 21) to participate in a research project, looking at ways to improve language skills for children with autism spectrum disorder. We are looking for children to participate who have some language skills but do not consistently use language to request desired items. If you would at all be interested in learning more about the project or have any questions, feel free to contact me at (443) 923-2936 or tomlian@kennedykrieger.org. The Arlington Public Schools Special Education Newsletter for December and January is at http://www.apsva.us/154010811535540/lib/154010811535540/Dec-Jan%202009%20New sletter.pdf. The FCPS Special Education Update is at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/OSEUpdate/index.htm. The FCPS Parent Resource Center newsletter is at http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/PRCDecemberNewsletter2009.pdf. "Making the most of the holidays for your family and your son/daughter on the autism spectrum" by Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA from the Autism Support Network at http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/making-most-holidays-your-family-and-your-sondaughter-autism-spectrum-88721 "Holiday Tips for Families and Children with Autism" by Chantal Sicile-Kira from Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/x-16063-Autism--Adolescence-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Holiday-Tips-for-Families-and-Children-with-Autism "Reducing Holiday Stress for Families of Children with Autism" from Autism Spectrum Therapies at http://www.autismtherapies.com/PDF/Holiday_Tip_Sheet.pdf "Top Toys for Young Children with Autism" from Autism Spectrum Therapies at http://www.autismtherapies.com/PDF/Top_Toys_for_Young_Children_with_Autism_Tip_Sheet.pdf "Parent Tips: Holiday Tips" by Shelly McLaughlin from Pathfinders for Autism at http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/articleItem.aspx?id=174 "Surviving the Winter Holidays Advice!" in a press release from Talking About Curing Autism at http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/support/winter-holidays-and-autism.htm# anchor_GFCF One Place For Special Needs newsletter has great holiday tips for special needs families. A lot of neat info at http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/newsletters/2009_december.html. "Autism and the Holidays" in a press release from Autism Speaks at http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/holidays.php "Horses Used to Help Heal Children" dated 9 December 2009 by Melissa Wilson from My FOX Houston at http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/health/091209-horses-helping-children "The Truth About Tamiflu- Has the U.S. wasted $1.5 billion on an ineffective drug?" dated 10 December 2009 by Shannon Brownlee and Jeanne Lenzer from The Atlantic at http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200912u/tamiflu "Combating Autism Act (CAA) Appropriations and IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Research" dated 11 December 2009 in a press release from Autism Votes at http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.4342203/k.ABBB/CAA.htm "Poor Children Likelier to Get Antipsychotics" dated 11 December 2009 by DUFF WILSON from The New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/12/health/12medicaid.html?_r=2&ref=health "Co-teaching integrates special education students in traditional classrooms" dated 12 December 2009 by DAVE HANEY from the Journal Star at http://www.pjstar.com/news/x962895766/Co-teaching-integrates-special-education-students-in-traditional-classrooms "Schools for disabled count on Mr. Fix-its- Retired engineers come in handy when students' assistive technology gadgets need repair" dated 13 December 2009 by Michael Alison Chandler from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/12/AR2009121202889_pf.html "Bystanders as Stressed by Bullies as Victims, Study Finds" dated 14 December 2009 by Debra Viadero from Education Week at http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2009/12/study_bystanders_are_as_stress.html "IEP diploma could be on its way out" dated 14 December 2009 by Priya Ravindran from the NY Legislative Gazette Newspaper at http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2009-12-14-64339.113122_IEP_diploma_could_be_on_its_way_out.html "Since hearing, states take little action on restraint in schools" dated 14 December 2009 by Greg Toppo from USA TODAY at http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-12-14-kidrestraint14_st_N.htm "Q&A with Rep. Miller on restraints on kids: 'This abuse is a nightmare'" dated 14 December 2009 by Greg Toppo from USA TODAY at http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-12-14-kid-restraints-law_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip "Trouble With Self-Reflection Could Explain Autism Social Skills Deficits" dated 14 December 2009 by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/14/autism-self-reflect/6475 "Verdict: not guilty in molestation case- Teacher's aide glad his name was cleared" dated 14 December 2009 by Lorey Schultz from WIVB News at http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/crime/Verdict-not-guilty-in-molestation-case "Parents say they would sue over special ed cuts" dated 14 December 2009 by Kelsey Mesher from the Mountain View Voice at http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=2274 "Autism center set for move to new facility" dated 14 December 2009 by Janese Heavin from the Columbia Daily Tribune at http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/dec/14/autism-center-set-for-move-to-new-facility/ "Outgoing current- Autism hasn't suppressed Bullard's swimming ability or his approachability" dated 14 December 2009 by Joey Gulino from the Santa Clarita Valley Signal at http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/22135 "GREAT KIDS: Ian Parker, 15" dated 14 December 2009 by WILLOW WELTER from THE Colorado Springs GAZETTE at http://www.gazette.com/articles/ian-90496-nominated-parker.html "Therapeutic riding horse stolen from family" dated 14 December 2009 by Bobbie Miller from KFOR4 News at http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-news-horse-stolen-mwc-story,0,2663338.story "New Jersey looks to expand services for those with autism" dated 14 December 2009 from The West Milford Messenger at http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/12/16/west_milford_messenger/news/13.txt "Research: Corticosteroid Treatment of Behaviour, Language and Motor Regression in Childhood Disintegrative Disorder" dated 14 December 2009 by Mordekar, SR, Prendergast M., Chattopadhyay AK, and Baxter PS from the Official Journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society at http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/corticosteroid-treatment-behaviour-language-and-motor-regression-childhood-disintegrative-d "Suit: Teacher's aide threw stapler at special needs student, 13" dated 14 December 2009 from the Chicago Sun-Times at http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/1939489,suit-aid-threw-stapler-special-needs-kid-121409.article "Online Portal Helps Children with Autism" dated 14 December 2009 in a press release from WhizKid Games at http://www.dexigner.com/design_news/online-portal-helps-children-with-autism.html "People with autism struggle to view self" dated 14 December 2009 by Ewen Callaway from New Scientist at http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2009/12/autism-creates-struggle-with-i.html "Study links autism and schizophrenia" dated 15 December 2009 by Lylah M. Alphonse from the Boston Globe at http://www.boston.com/community/moms/blogs/child_caring/2009/12/study_links_autism_and_schizophrenia.html "Mercyhurst receives $100,000 in federal funds for Asperger Program" dated 15 December 2009 in a press release from Mercyhurst College at http://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/press_release/detail.php?id=1394 "Presents to people with special needs could jeopardize critical benefits" dated 15 December 2009 by Tim Grant from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09349/1021000-68.stm "Autism: Regression, Aggression" dated 15 December 2009 by Teresa Conrick from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/autism-regression-aggression.html#more "Neurofeedback lacks strong controls" dated 15 December 2009 by Katherine Ellison from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/14/AR2009121402890.html "Lawsuits: Boys With Autism Were Abused In Schools- One Lawsuit Says TA Threw Stapler At West Side School, Another Alleges Physical Abuse At Near North Side School" dated 15 December 2009 from CBS2 News at http://cbs2chicago.com/local/stapler.throwing.lawsuit.2.1370324.html "Parent questions autism policies" dated 15 December 2009 by Rachel Hoffman and Marshall White from St. Joe News at http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/dec/15/parent-questions-autism-policies/?local "Camp Leaps and Bounds Provides a Fun, Therapeutic Environment for Children with Autism" dated 15 December 2009 in a press release from Intensive Theapeutics at http://thealternativepress.com/article.asp?news=8616&Camp-Leaps-and-Bounds-Provides-a-Fun,-Therapeutic-Environment-for-Children-with-Autism- "Sad farewell to a 'Christmas angel'" dated 15 December 2009 from The Canadian Press at http://www.thespec.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/690906 "Coming Out of the Closet ... About Being Autistic" dated 15 December 2009 by Mike Elf from The Huffington Post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-elk/coming-out-of-the-closet_b_392284.html "Those Kids" dated 15 December 2009 by Liane Kupferberg Carter from The Huffington Post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liane-kupferberg-carter/emthose-kidsem_b_392499.html "Single mom seeks help for artistic son with autism" dated 15 December 2009 by JAKE PEARSON from the New York Daily News at http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2009/12/15/2009-12-15_single_mom_seeks_help_for_artistic_son_with_autism.html#ixzz0ZlyEaXI2 "Weekend programs for disabled kids give parents respite" dated 15 December 2009 by ELLYN PAK from THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER at http://www.ocregister.com/news/children-224317-ford-one.html "800,000 Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Recalled" dated 15 December 2009 from CBS47 TV News at http://www.cbs47.tv/news/2009swineflu/story/800-000-Doses-of-H1N1-Vaccine-Recalled/qe9yWU-R2kqSDzKWm2J0Yw.cspx "Fighting Autism: A Mother's Story- Autistic Boy Improves After Mom's Intensive Hands-On Therapy, but Is This a Cure?" dated 16 December 2009 by KATIE BOSLAND and DAN CHILDS from ABC News at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/overcoming-autism-mothers-story/story?id=9347438 "Special needs pupils 'sidelined' by schools- Parents of children with special needs are being forced to “battle” for a decent education, according to a major Government review." dated 16 December 2009 by Graeme Paton from The Telegraph (UK) at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/6826676/Special-needs-pupils-sidelined-by-schools.html "Special needs parents 'need help'- Parents of children with special needs should be given more support, an inquiry is set to recommend." dated 16 December 2009 from BBC News (UK) at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8415528.stm "School district reverses teaching cut for autistic boy" dated 16 December 2009 from CBC News (Canada) at http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/12/16/nb-moncton-boy-ta-549.html "Suspensions on the rise for special-needs students- Public board report finds drop overall" dated 16 December 2009 by Joanne Laucius from The Ottawa Citizen (Canada) at http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Suspensions+rise+special+needs+students/2345723/story.html "Gala makes Dreams (of Arcadia) come true" dated 16 December 2009 by Norine Longo from Hamilton Space.com at http://www.hamiltonspace.com/article/73857-gala+makes+dreams+arcadia+come+true "Building a healthier community one note at a time- Inner city music academy in tune with kids' needs" dated 16 December 2009 by Cheryl Rossi from The Vancouver Courier (Canada) at http://www2.canada.com/vancouvercourier/news/artsandentertainment/story.html?id=4fcf2dc4-b712-43e9-aa00-54d46bafb238 "Not enough funding for autism- West Berkshire Council boss admits to lack of funding for adult autism services" dated 16 December 2009 by Clare Hardy, from Newbury Today News (UK) at http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article.aspx?articleID=11909 "Gary McKinnon 'must answer serious criminal charges', Home Secretary says- Gary McKinnon, the alleged computer hacker, must answer the serious criminal charges put to him by prosecutors in the United States, Alan Johnson, the Home Secretary, has said." dated 16 December 2009 from The Telegraph (UK) at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/6819165/Gary-McKinnon-must-answer-serious-criminal-charges-Home-Secretary-says.html "Keys To A Meltdown-Free Vacation" dated 16 December 2009 by Michelle Diament from Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/16/meltdown-free-vacation/6498 "Autism study looks at infant siblings for clues to earlier detection, seeks subjects" dated 16 December 2009 by Candi Summers from Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/x-27158-Grand-Prairie-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Autism-study-looks-at-infant-siblings-for-clues-to-earlier-detection "Kelso schools' autism program will be costly, but cheaper than the alternative, officials say" dated 16 December 2009 by Leila Summers from The Daily News at http://www.tdn.com/news/article_908a654c-eaae-11de-871e-001cc4c03286.html "Report: Possible Discrimination by GFPS in Alleged Abuse at North Middle School" dated 16 December 2009 from KFBB News at http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/79469747.html "Departure of administrator comes as a blow to advocates for special education" dated 16 December 2009 by Amy Padnani from the Staten Island Advance at http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/12/departure_of_administrator_com.html "Trial Begins for Bainbridge School Aide Accused of Inappropriate Touching" dated 16 December 2009 by Josh Farley from the Kitsap Sun at http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/dec/16/trial-begins-for-bainbridge-school-aide-accused/#ixzz0Zxqb5sUp "Parkland team on cover of 'Sports Ilustrated Kids'- Flag Football Buddies honored as team of the year" dated 16 December 2009 by Lisa Huriash from the Sun Sentinel at http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/parkland/fl-parkland-sports-illustrated-20091216,0,1290063.story "Pageant to kick of special needs ministry" dated 16 December 2009 by Melanie Patterson from The North Jefferson News at http://www.njeffersonnews.com/local/local_story_350171650.html "Beckham, 10, committed to autism work- Plano Elementary School student inspired after seeing friend being teased at school" dated 16 December 2009 by JOANIE BAKER HENDRICKS from The Daily News at http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2009/12/16/features/features2.txt "Autism society wants first responders to be trained to deal with autistic people" dated 16 December 2009 by CHRIS SHANNON from The Cape Breton Post (Canada) at http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=311422&sc=145 "CDC Study Expected to Announce 1 in 100 Autism Rate—A Startling 50% Jump in Just Two Years. Evidence Points to an Environmental Trigger.- CDC Study Expected to Announce 1 in 100 Autism Rate—A Startling 50% Jump in Just Two Years. Evidence Points to an Environmental Trigger. SafeMinds calls for more targeted environmental research and vaccine safety studies to begin immediately." dated 16 December 2009 in a press release from SafeMinds at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/cdc-study-expected-to-announce-1-in-100-autism-ratea-startling-50-jump-in-just-.html#more "CDC Brings Bad Tidings: 40,000 Children Diagnosed With Autism In This Year Alone" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from SafeMinds at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/-cdc-brings-bad-tidings-40000-children-diagnosed-with-autism-in-this-year-alone.html#more "Tales from the Pharma-Free Autism Crypt: Autism and GI Solutions" dated 17 December 2009 by Judy Converse MPH, RD, LD from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/tales-from-the-pharmafree-autism-crypt-autism-and-gi-solutions.html#more "Queens College to help autistic children in China" dated 17 December 2009 by Anna Gustafson from Your Nabe.com at http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2009/12/17/queens/queensdreanyz12162009.txt "A Young Mom Struggles to Find a Preschool for her Autistic Son" dated 17 December 2009 in a Commentary from New America Media at http://news.ncmonline.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=77251a3ad7829fe830ff077c48e621a9 "Grant earmarks funds for Marine families with special needs children" dated 17 December 2009 by HOPE HODGE from Eastern North Carolina Today at http://www.enctoday.com/news/families-70903-jdn-grant-children.html "Denville Rotary aids sheriff's program" dated 17 December 2009 from The Citizen of Morris County at http://www.recordernewspapers.com/articles/2009/12/17/the_citizen/news/doc4b281a836336e740683660.txt "Northvale police using lost child program" dated 17 December 2009 by JENNIFER KIM from the Northern Valley Suburbanite at http://www.northjersey.com/news/79478682.html "Nonprofit to help kids with autism" dated 17 December 2009 by Nancy Preyor-Johnson from the San Antonio Express-News at http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/79471862.html "Families, church come to terms with autism" dated 17 December 2009 by Matt Palmer from The Catholic Review at http://www.catholicreview.org/subpages/PaperSpecSection.aspx?action=7355 "Crafton man acquitted of 2004 slaying back in court on gun charges" dated 17 December 2009 by Paula Reed Ward from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09351/1021568-53.stm#ixzz0ZxcxZ9PE "Singer and family to raise money for autism awareness in Tenafly" dated 17 December 2009 from the Northern Valley Suburbanite at http://www.northjersey.com/community/events/79478822.html "TAKING ACTION: Utah's mentally disabled need help for Christmas" dated 17 December 2009 by Brian Carlson from ABC4 News at http://www.abc4.com/content/about_4/links_numbers/story/TAKING-ACTION-Utahs-mentally-disabled-need-help/hJY77ZFNFUOfUFYTB2sVVQ.cspx "Registration Open for Day on the Hill 2010- Come to Washington to advocate for the autism community!" dated 17 December 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15463&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Autism Society CEO Joins National Health Council Board- Will work on priority health issues" dated 17 December 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15464&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Autism Society Applauds New Legislation to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion in Schools- Introduced December 9 in House and Senate" dated 17 December 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15465&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations- Federal spending on disability programs approved" dated 17 December 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15466&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Autism Insurance Coverage Passes Ohio House- Bill now moves to Senate" dated 17 December 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15467&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Children with Autism Show Slower Pupil Responses, MU Study Finds- Pupil response test accurate in identifying children with autism" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15470&news_iv_ctrl=-1 "Institute on Disability 2010 Research to Practice Series- "The Pathway from High School to a Career: Promising Strategies, Supports, and Partnerships in Secondary Transition" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15471&news_iv_ctrl=-1 "New Book Offers Help for Homeschooling- "Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15474&news_iv_ctrl=-1 "Autism: Hope in Action Workshop- To be held January 30, 2010, in San Francisco" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15473&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "The Autism Handbook"- Provides information, insight, perspectives and case studies from a special education teacher" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15475&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Sights and Sounds of Emotion Trigger Big Brain Responses- New study looks at facial perception" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15469&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film!- Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 on January 9, 2009 at 10 a.m. local time" dated 17 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms "Advisers on Vaccines Often Have Conflicts, Report Says" dated 17 December 2009 by GARDINER HARRIS from The New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/health/policy/18cdc.html?_r=2&ref=health "Feds investigating high prescribing Fla. Docs" dated 17 December 2009 by KELLI KENNEDY from The Associated Press at http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MEDICAID_TOP_PRESCRIBERS_FLOL-?SITE=FLPET&SECTION=HOME "Medicare halts payments to Miami psychiatrist- Medicare has stopped paying a Miami psychiatrist as the state investigates his prescribing patterns." dated 18 December 2009 by JOHN DORSCHNER from the Miami Herald at http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/healthcare-reform/story/1388139.html "Parents slam plan to close special ed school" dated 18 December 2009 by MAUDLYNE IHEJIRIKA from the Chicago Sun-Times at http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/1946479,CST-NWS-evanston18.article "Down syndrome warning not given, parents sue" dated 18 December 2009 by BELLINDA KONTOMINAS from The Independent Weekly (Australia) at http://www.independentweekly.com.au/news/national/national/general/down-syndrome-warning-not-given-parents-sue/1709160.aspx?src=rss "CDC Confirms 1 In 110 Have Autism" dated 18 December 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/18/autism-1-percent/6532/ "Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders --- Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2006" dated 18 December 2009 in a press release from the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5810a1.htm "As CDC Issues New Autism Prevalence Report, Autism Speaks Asks, "What Will It Take?" for Government to Meet the Challenge of this National Health Crisis- Leading Autism Advocacy Organization Calls for Dramatic Increase in Federal Funding for Research and Services" dated 18 December 2009 in a press release from Autism Speaks at http://www.autismspeaks.org/press/cdc_autism_prevalence_1_in_110.php "What Will It Take?- 1 PERCENT – 1 in 110 – AS CDC ISSUES NEW AUTISM PREVALENCE REPORT, AUTISM SPEAKS ASKS “WHAT WILL IT TAKE?” FOR GOVERNMENT TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF THIS NATIONAL HEALTH CRISIS" dated 18 December 2009 in a press release from Autism Speaks blog at http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2009/12/18/what-will-it-take/ "U.S. Autism Prevalence Rises to 1 in 110- CDC Report Highlights Increased Prevalence, Continued Delay in Identification as Critical Public Health Crisis affecting American Families" dated 18 December 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society at http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15481&news_iv_ctrl=1882 "1 in 110 children have autism, study finds- Rise in disorder may be due to changes in diagnosis; other causes probed" dated 18 December 2009 from The Associated Press at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34480829/ns/health-mental_health "Nearly 1 percent of U.S. children diagnosed with autism" dated 18 December 2009 by Rob Stein from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/18/AR2009121802242.html?hpid=moreheadlines "Number of Americans getting tests for swine flu plummets, report shows" dated 18 December 2009 by Rob Stein from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/18/AR2009121801904.html?hpid=moreheadlines "WHO not ready to declare H1N1 pandemic over; U.S. officials urge vaccination" dated 18 December 2009 by Rob Stein from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/17/AR2009121701309.html?hpid=sec-health "The Disconnect Between Autism Research at NIH and Parents' Requests" dated 18 December 2009 by Katie Wright from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/katie-wright-the-disconnect-between-autism-research-at-nih-and-parents-requests.html#more "Keeping Autism Neurodiversity Out of the White House" dated 18 December 2009 by Jake Crosby from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/keeping-autism-neurodiversity-out-of-the-white-house.html#more "Research: Computer Aided Self-Monitoring to Increase Academic Production and Reduce Self-Injurious Behavior in a Child with Autism" by Soares, DA, Vannest KJ, and Harrison J. from Behavior Interventions at http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/computer-aided-self-monitoring-increase-academic-production-and-reduce-self-injurious-beha-0 "Research: Parental Reports on the Efficacy of Treatments and Therapies for their Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Goin-Kochel, RP, Mackintosh VH, and Myers BJ from Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders at http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/parental-reports-efficacy-treatments-and-therapies-their-children-autism-spectrum-disorder-0 "Autism and the Military Family" by Lisa Rupe from Autism One.org at http://www.autismone.org/content/autism-and-military-family-lisa-rupe "Mercury-Free Thermostat Act" in a press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/landrecwaste/cwp/view.asp?A=1242&Q=544862 "Two Community Members Appointed to Autism Speaks Scientific Advisory Boards" in a press release from Autism Speaks at http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/new_scientific_advisory_board_appointments.php |
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