| by Scott Campbell |
| Jan 08, 2010 |
| 9 January- INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMMITTEE OF THE ARLINGTON COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD PRESENTS A FORUM FOR PARENTS ABOUT WAIVERS on SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2010 9:00 AM TO 11:00 AM in ROOM 7A ON THE 7TH FLOOR OF THE DHS BUILDING, 3033 WILSON BLVD, ARLINGTON VA 22201. An Arc of Northern Virginia staff member will present information about the MENTAL RETARDATION/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WAIVER, ELDERLY AND DISABLED CONSUMER DIRECTED WAIVER, and INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER. There will be a panel of Arlington parents whose family members (children and adults) whose family members use the Waivers. DHS staff members will be available to answer questions. Elevator access to the 7th floor must be granted by the security guard on the ground (G) level in the lobby. Free underground garage parking is available; enter off Highland Street behind the DHS building. The DHS building is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station. Arlington County Government provides accommodations, e.g., sign language interpreters, Computer Aided Real-time Transcription (CART), audio amplification systems and alternate format materials for qualified individuals with disabilities as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act. To arrange for an accommodation, please call/email 703-228-1773 (TTY 703-228-1788)/ rpetross@arlingtonva.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible. Requests for sign language interpreters must be made at least five (5) full business days in advance. 9 January- Sensory Friendly Movie. Please join AMC and the Autism Society for "Alvin and the Chipmunks 2". It is on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the AMC Tyson's (Mclean) - 703-734-6212, AMC Potomac Mills (Woodbridge) - 703-490-3801, and AMC Rio Cinemas (Gaithersburg) 301-948-6673. Cost is $6 per person. AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy new current in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC's "Silence is Golden" policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is in question. 9 January- DCAP Monthly Meeting: Navigating the Financial World of the Special Needs Family. Our presenter will be Maedi Tanham Carney, CFP of M&L Special Needs Planning, LLC. The meeting is on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 11am to 1pm at the Palasides Neighborhood Library, 4901 V Street, NW at 49th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007. This workshop is an overview of the journey of the special needs family. Specifically we discuss the special needs financial planning timeline pointing out and explaining the key pressure points for the special needs child. We discuss how the special needs family inevitably must plan for two generations. When discussing the timeline we give definitions to the special needs language at the specific pressure points. In addition, we discuss the special needs planning pyramid - traditional versus special needs planning. Specifically the differences for a special needs family in the areas of risk management, legal and estate issues, cash reserves, cash management & budgeting and wealth distribution. The intention of this workshop is to try and bring simplicity and understanding to a very complex and overwhelming topic. Please RSVP to info@dcautismparents.org. 9 January- State Senator R. Edward Houck will be hosting a town hall meeting on January 9, 2010 at the Germanna Community College, Locust Grove Campus, 2130 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VA 22508 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. My purpose in hosting this meeting is to begin communication with individuals concerned with public and higher education prior to the General Assembly's work on the Governor's introduced budget, which is expected to close a $3.5 billion shortfall in revenue. With many difficult decisions facing the General Assembly, it is important that I receive your feedback. Specifically, I want to hear from citizens concerning the budget reductions' effects on education in the 17th Senatorial District and the Commonwealth. Clearly, our communication has never been more important. Educators, parents and other interested citizens from Culpeper, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and Spotsylvania counties as well as the City of Fredericksburg are invited to attend. Likewise, Germanna Community College, Piedmont Virginia Community College, and University of Mary Washington representatives are invited to participate as well. The meeting will be open to the public and the media. 10 January- ASNV Baltimore Aquarium Trip announced by Kymberly DeLoatche, Executive Director of the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. I am happy to announce that ASNV is offering another afternoon of underwater adventure at the Baltimore Aquarium. We have a limited number of free tickets for Sunday, January 10 from 3:30pm to 7pm, that will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to our families. To reserve your tickets please send an email to executivedirector@asanv.org and leave your name, your address and phone number and the number of tickets you wish to reserve. Children under 3 are free. Each family is limited to four tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased at the regular price upon your arrival or in advance at www.aqua.org. Our tickets include admission on Sunday January 10 at 3:00pm and open access to the entire facility including the cafeteria and gift shop. It also includes the dolphin show at 3:30pm and access to a quiet room for the entire stay. The facility closes at 7pm. We have arranged this opportunity in partnership with the Aquarium in order to increase the enjoyment of all our family members as the crowds tend to be low during this time and on a Sunday. Please plan to arrive at the Aquarium by 2:30pm in order to receive your tickets. Directions and parking information can be found at www.aqua.org. Stroller and other information will be sent to families reserving tickets. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me. 12 January- Eddie's Club Teen and Young Adult Social on Tuesday, January 12th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the MaGill's Famous Pizza Restaurant, 7201 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA. A special evening of fun, food, and camaraderie for our 13 and older Eddie's Club members. All Eddie's Club teens and young adults welcome. No need to call ahead, just come out and enjoy the fun. More info is at http://www.eddiesclub.org. 13 January- FCPS ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Enhanced Autism Services Parent Monthly Workshop titled "Toilet Training, A Behavioral Approach" on Wednesday, January 13th from 9 to 10:30am and from 7 to 8:30pm the Gatehouse Admin Center (Room 4050), 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 in Room 4050/4051. A map and directions are at http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=5031. The topic is TBD. This workshop is intended for families of students receiving ABA autism services in preschool, elementary, and secondary schools. To download flier and registration form go to http://www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/ABA. 13 January- FCPS ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Enhanced Autism Services Parent Monthly Workshop on Wednesday, January 13th from 9 to 10:30am and from 7 to 8:30pm the Gatehouse Admin Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 in Room 4050/4051. A map and directions are at http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=5031. The topic is TBD. This workshop is intended for families of students receiving ABA autism services in preschool, elementary, and secondary schools. To download flier and registration form go to http://www.fcps.edu/ss/ABA. 14 January- FCPS Workshop on Positive Discipline! Don't miss this free workshop for parents of secondary age students! Learn to promote positive behavior in teens by understanding the teenage brain, typical teenage behavior, frontal lobe development, and the use of communication to create a climate of positive language. Learn strategies and techniques from Behavior Intervention Specialists. It is on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 10am to noon at the Burke Center Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke, VA. A map and directions are at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/direct.htm. Please register by calling the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941 or registering online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZTP23PJ. Accommodations and interpreters are available for workshops. Please let us know two weeks in advance if you need any of these services. For more information, visit www.fcps.edu/cco/prc. 15 January- Parent Information Fair on Sensory Processing Disorder. Myania Moses from Myania Moses & Associates Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services, Inc. will speak about the latest information on Sensory Processing Disorder. Myania is well known throughout Northern Virginia She will offer strategies that parents can use at home, school and out in the community. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet professional service providers who can talk to you about your individual needs. It is on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Washington Golf and Country Club, 3017 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA. Cost: $10.00, cash or checks only. Reservations are required by either e-mail to kate@specialneedskidsinfo.com or call 703-524-8441. 15 January- Family Fun Night is a drop-in program for individuals ages 3-21 who are on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Through activities such as games and arts and crafts, staff and volunteers encourage the families to play together. Volunteers will assist with implementing activity stations and engaging participants in the activities. The program is held on the 3rd Friday of the month from October through May at the Langston-Brown Community Center, (upstairs gym), 2121 N. Culpeper Street, Arlington, VA 22207 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact Shaeron King at sking@arlingtonva.us or 703 228-4731 for more information. 16 January- POAC-NoVA Information and Support Group Meeting. Topic is "How to get the most out of your child's school program". This workshop is presented BY parents FOR parents. The topics we will cover include: The 411 on Autism, Top 10 Things to Know for an IEP, IEPs: The process and how to write goals for your child, Extended School Year services, and Socialization at home and school. It is on Saturday, January 16th from 1 to 4:30pm in the library of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 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). IMPORTANT: Free Childcare Now Available at POAC-NoVA's Monthly Support Meetings! POAC-NoVA is offering free childcare at all meetings held at the JCCNV. Reservations are a MUST. Please contact Dana Chilbert at (703) 537-3031 or by e-mail at DanaC@JCCNV.org at the JCCNV to reserve your spot ahead of time. This MUST be done for EVERY single child whether disabled or not! In order to have sufficient staff on hand, you must make a reservation. We cannot accept children without contacting the JCCNV at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting. You will also need to agree to the JCCNV Special Needs Department Termination of Service Statement available at http://www.poac-nova.org/pdfs/JCCNV%20Special%20Needs%20Department%20Termina tion%20of%20Service%20Statement.pdf. The FCPS Parent Resource Center has posted the January Newsletter at http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/PRCJanuaryNewsletter2010.pdf.pdf. For a complete list of all upcoming workshops and activities go to the PRC web site http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/workshops.htm, contact us by email prc@fcps.edu or phone 703-204-3941 or 703-204-3955 (Español). Please subscribe or update your subscription to Keep In Touch Plus. Check Special Education to receive email and information from the Parent Resource Center and Special Services http://www.fcps.edu/kit. The Children's Science Center of Northern Virginia will be hosting a focus group on February 3, 2010 for parents of special needs children to discuss community expectations for the proposed museum. Topics will include challenges facing the community, education priorities, learning styles, and types of exhibits. Please visit http://thechildrenssciencecenter.org for more information about the Children's Science Center. The focus group will be held on February 3, 2010 at 7:00PM at 11951 Freedom Drive, Suite 1280, Reston, VA 20190. If you plan to attend, please RSVP via email to CSCParentOutreach@gmail.com. Request for Level of Interest in a Muslim holiday Eid event for Children with Disabilities. We need to gauge the level of interest in the event as we do not know for sure how we can find a large enough community of Muslim children with disabilities in the Northern Virginia Region to host this special event. The ideas so far are to have fun activities, modified prayer, and possibly resources for the families. The person who is working on this project has a brother with Autism. Every Eid she gets ideas of things to do to help him celebrate. If you are interested, please kindly reply to razamb@gmail.com and tell her what activities would interest you, where you are located and how many people would participate! "A Girl's-Eye View: Detecting and Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders in Females" dated 2 December 2009 by Shana Nichols, Ph.D. in a press release from the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/articles/girls_with_asd "Evanston moves toward inclusive classrooms" dated 8 December 2009 by KAREN BERKOWITZ from the Evanston Review at http://www.pioneerlocal.com/evanston/news/1928512,evanston-inclusion-121009-s1.article "Lawmakers Seek Halt To Abuses Of Disabled Kids In School" dated 9 December 2009 by Joseph Shapiro from National Public Radio at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2009/12/lawmakers_seek_halt_to_abuses.html "Outlaw child abuse in schools" dated 9 December 2009 by George Miller and Cathy McMorris Rodgers from CNN at http://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/12/08/miller.mcmorrisrodgers.childabuse.legislation "Teaching Students, Not Just Standards, with Visual Literacy" dated 10 December 2009 by Lynell Burmark from the ASCD blog at http://ascd.typepad.com/blog/2009/12/teaching-students-not-just-standards-with-visual-literacy.html "These North Texas schools are places to learn about people" dated 12 December 2009 by J.R. Labbe from the Star-Telegram at http://www.star-telegram.com/212/story/1826496.html "High school prepares disabled students for future" dated 14 December 2009 by CLAUDIA KOERNER from THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER at http://www.ocregister.com/news/-223775--.html "Sisters Create New Color Guard Team To Include Special Needs Students" dated 14 December 2009 by SHELLEY ROSSETTER from The Ledger at http://www.theledger.com/article/20091214/NEWS/912145029/-1/WIRE11?Title=Sisters-Create-New-Color-Guard-Team-To-Include-Special-Needs-Students "Special needs children get help" dated 14 December 2009 by JULIA HAYS from the South Jersey Courier-Post at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20091214/NEWS01/312150013/1006/news01/Special-needs-children-get-help "From a Clearwater garage, signing Santa takes wishes from the deaf" dated 15 December 2009 by Drew Harwell from the Tampa Bay Times at http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/from-a-clearwater-garage-a-signing-santa-takes-wishes-from-the-deaf/1058660 "University challenge: Baby-faced 12-year-old genius starts maths degree... even though he hasn't left school yet" dated 15 December 2009 from the Daily Mail (UK) at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1234712/Schoolboy-genius-12-begins-Maths-degree-university.html#ixzz0bwivI4UH "Parents of children with special educational needs feel let down by system- Review of special educational needs services calls for national helpline for parents and extra funding" dated 16 December 2009 by Polly Curtis from The Guardian (UK) at http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/dec/16/special-educational-needs-review-parents "Feds and Dedham schools come to an agreement in special education complaint" dated 17 December 2009 by Michele Morgan Bolton from the Boston Globe at http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/dedham/2009/12/_dedham_school_officials_have.html "Dyslexia: Some Very Smart Accomplished People Cannot Read Well" dated 19 December 2009 in a press release from Yale University at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091217150838.htm "The Power of Magical Thinking Research Shows the Importance of Make-Believe in Kids' Development; Introducing the 'Candy Witch'" dated 22 December 2009 by SHIRLEY S. WANG from The Wall Street Journal at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748703344704574610002061841322.html?mod=dist_s "Parents say GHS fails in special education" dated 23 December 2009 by Ken Borsuk from the Greenwich Post at http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/greenwich-post/news/local/44934-parents-say-ghs-fails-in-special-education.html "More sign up to learn to sign" dated 23 December 2009 by Valerie Schremp Hahn from the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH at http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/education/story/D345A6599513E12F8625769500145B1F?OpenDocument "William and Mary awarded grant to increase number of special education instructors" dated 26 December 2009 by Tyra M. Vaughn from the Daily Press at http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_wmspecialeducation_122dec27,0,3400171.story "Kim Peek, Inspiration for 'Rain Man,' Dies at 58" dated 26 December 2009 by BRUCE WEBER from The New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/27/us/27peek.html?_r=2 "Room for special kids" dated 26 December 2009 by BOB GROVES from The North Jersey Record at http://www.northjersey.com/news/80125527.html "Lessons with superheroes pack punch" dated 28 December 2009 by Sara Cunningham from the Louisville Courier-Journal at http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20091228/NEWS0105/912280330/Bullitt+Schools+%7C+Lessons+with+superher "Vision of success- Proper diagnosis makes the difference" dated 28 December 2009 by LA TONYA FRELIX from the Hattiesburg American at http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091228/NEWS01/912280317/1002/Vision-of-success "To get federal funds, schools must apply stronger measures to struggling schools" dated 28 December 2009 by Nick Anderson from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/27/AR2009122701521.html "New suit latest twist in kids-for-cash scandal" dated 29 December 2009 by Michael R. Sisak from the Citizen's Voice at http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/new-suit-latest-twist-in-kids-for-cash-scandal-1.514290 "Texas Study Confirms Lower Autism Rate in Hispanics" dated 29 December 2009 from Reuters at http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=9441843 "Mother hopes to pass lessons on to her son" dated 30 December 2009 by Esten Hurtle and Courtney Shove from the Columbia Missourian at http://www.columbiamissourian.com/multimedia/slideshow/2009/12/30/mother-hopes-pass-lessons-her-son "Preserving the unfunded mandate myth" dated 30 December 2009 by Curtis Hier from the American Thinker at http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/12/preserving_the_unfunded_mandat.html "Heavy Metals Inc.- Doctors pushing chelation therapy are a creative, resilient bunch." dated 31 December 2009 by David Whelan from Forbes Magazine at http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/0118/health-medicine-chelation-therapy-heavy-metals-inc.html "OCCTAC has a therapeutic arts program helping families of children with disabilities" dated 31 December 2009 by Curtis Maybin from Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/x-34018-Anaheim-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m12d31-OCCTAC--has-a-therapeutic-arts-program-helping-familes-of-children-with-disabilities "For disabled, a $60,000 school year" dated 31 December 2009 by Jessica Brown from Cincinnati.com at http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091231/NEWS01/1030304/For+disabled++a++60+000+school+y "Feds limit aid to disabled infants" dated 31 December 2009 by LYNN BONNER from The News & Observer at http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local_state/story/262285.html "Court rejects case for disabled- Cuts in help for services at home will take effect" dated 1 January 2010 by Yvonne Wenger from The Post and Courier at http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jan/01/court-rejects-case-for-disabled "'Evidence of Harm' revisited, Part 1" dated 3 January 2010 by Steven Higgs from The Bloomington Alternative at http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/articles/2010/01/03/10276 "The future of brain-controlled devices" dated 4 January 2010 by Anne Hammock from CNN at http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/30/brain.controlled.computers/?imw=Y "Computers To Assess Eligibility For 2012 Paralympic Games" dated 4 January 2010 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/01/04/paralympic-computer-test/6581 "Use of potentially harmful chemicals kept secret under law" dated 4 January 2010 by Lyndsey Layton from The Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/03/AR2010010302110.html?referrer=emailarticle "Parents Prepare Fight Against Mental Health Cuts" dated 4 January 2010 by Michael Hyland from WHSV3 News at http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/80672017.html "More Toddlers, Young Children Given Antipsychotics- Researchers question the 'worrisome' trend" dated 4 January 2010 by Jennifer Thomas from Business Week at http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/634536.html "Charter school proposal fails to get enough support" dated 4 January 2010 by REBECCA CRONISER from the Utica Observer-Dispatch at http://www.uticaod.com/education/x1793470836/Charter-school-proposal-fails-to-get-enough-support "Deputies Investigate Possible Village at Sandhill Robbery" dated 4 January 2010 from WLTX News at http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=82522&catid=2 "Dog shepherds Penn Hills boy through autism" dated 4 January 2010 by Michael Aubele from the VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH at http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_660596.html "Tasers and Liability" dated 4 January 2010 in an editorial from The New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/opinion/05tue3.html?th&emc=th "UC Davis researchers identify autism clusters in California- Clusters are associated with areas of greater parental education" dated 4 January 2010 in a press release from the UC Davis MIND Institute at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/newsroom/newsdetail.html?key=3479&svr=http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu&table=published "National Autism Association on Pediatrics GI Autism Consensus Paper" dated 4 January 2010 in a press release from the National Autism Association at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/national-autism-association-on-pediatrics-gi-autism-consensus-paper.html#more "Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) on the Pediatrics Autism GI Reports" dated 4 January 2010 by Rebecca Estepp in a press release from Talk About Curing Autism at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/talk-about-curing-autism-taca-on-the-pediatrics-autism-gi-reports.html#more "Landmark Consensus Articles Published in Pediatrics Acknowledge the Need to Improve Evaluation and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Individuals with Autism- The Autism Research Institute encourages parents who feel their child might have GI dysfunction to bring these important papers to the attention of their health care providers" dated 4 January 2010 in a press release from the Autism Research Institute at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/landmark-consensus-articles-published-in-pediatrics-acknowledge-the-need-to-improve-evaluation-and-treatment-of-gastrointestinal-disorders-in-individuals-with-autism-80567492.html "Autism report shows there's no substitute for science" dated 4 January 2010 in an editorial from The Aurora Sentinel at http://www.aurorasentinel.com/articles/2010/01/04/opinion/editorials/doc4b42aad9e3276240447172.txt "Special Diets Lack Support As Autism Treatment, Expert Panel Finds" dated 4 January 2010 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/01/04/gastrointestinal-review/6565 "Autism Diets: No Evidence They Work or Not, Say Experts- Report on Treating Stomach Issues Finds No Current Proof That Special Diets Help Autism" dated 4 January 2010 by Lauren Cox from ABC News at http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/experts-evidence-autism-diets-work/story?id=9474260 "Experts: No Proof Autism Diets Help/Don't Help- Gut Woes Increase Autism Problem Behaviors, but Jury Still Out on Gut-Autism Link" dated 4 January 2010 by Daniel DeNoon from Web MD at http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20100104/experts-no-proof-autism-diets-help-dont-help "Before or after birth, gene linked to mental health has different effects- Mouse study links timing of expression to various abnormalities" dated 5 January 2010 in a press release from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions at http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-01/jhmi-boa010410.php "Autism Group Calls for More Studies on Restrictive Diets- Groups Want More Studies After Panel Says There's No Evidence For Special Diets" dated 5 January 2010 by Lauren Cox from ABC News at http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-group-calls-studies-restrictive-diets-children/story?id=9476752 "New Papers on Autism and GI Disorders" dated 5 January 2010 by Jane Johnson from the Autism Research Institute at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/new-papers-on-autism-and-gi-disorders.html#more "Pediatrics Consensus Articles Acknowledge Need to Improve Evaluation and Treatment of GI Disorders in Autism" dated 5 January 2010 in a press release from the Autism Research Institute at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/pediatrics-consensus-articles-acknowledge-need-to-improve-evaluation-and-treatment-of-gi-disorders-i.html#more "East Brunswick man with autism, controversial advocate nominated to federal council" dated 5 January 2010 by Karen Keller from The Star-Ledger at http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/east_brunswick_man_with_autism.html "Equestrian nonprofit Loveway faces funding troubles" dated 5 January 2010 by CLIFTON FRENCH from WSBT22 TV News at http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/80764142.html "Researchers Produce H1N1 Vaccine With Insect Cells" dated 5 January 2010 from Scientific Blogging.com at http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_articles/researchers_produce_h1n1_vaccine_insect_cells "Missed vaccines weaken 'herd immunity' in children" dated 5 January 2010 by Liz Szabo from USA TODAY at http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-01-06-childhoodvaccines06_CV_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip "More children in U.S. are fully vaccinated- Gap shrinking in disparity among socioeconomic groups, CDC says" dated 5 January 2010 from Reuters at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34711045/ns/health "Few labor violators are fined" dated 5 January 2010 by CLARK KAUFFMAN from the Des Moines Register at http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100105/NEWS10/1050358/-1/hawkeye_insider/Few-labor-violators-are-fined "Autism May Cluster Among Highly Educated" dated 5 January 2010 by Jennifer Thomas from Health Day News at http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20100105/hl_hsn/autismmayclusteramonghighlyeducated "Study reveals autism clusters in parts of Peninsula, no clusters in East Bay" dated 5 January 2010 by Sandy Kleffman from the Contra Costa Times at http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_14128104?source=most_viewed "Autism 'Clusters' Linked To Parents' Education" dated 6 January 2010 by Jon Hamilton from National Public Radio at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122256276&ft=1&f=1001 "Autism Clusters Found in California's Major Cities- California scientists have identified autism clusters where children are twice as likely to have autism and mostly have highly educated parents" dated 6 January 2010 by Marla Cone from Environmental Health News at http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=autism-clusters-californiahighly-educated-parents "Study turns up 10 autism clusters in California" dated 6 January 2010 by Julie Steenhuysen from Reuters at http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100106/hl_nm/us_autism_clusters_5 and http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,582124,00.html and http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34730544/ns/health-mental_health "Autism Clusters Uncover Trends, Not Causes Of Disorder" dated 6 January 2010 by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/01/06/autism-clusters/6601 "Discredited Defamation of Dr. Andrew Wakefield" dated 6 January 2010 by Polly Tommey from the Autism File Magazine at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/polly-tommey-of-autism-file-magazine-on-discredited-defamation-of-dr-andrew-wakefield.html#more "Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Parent-Reported Autism Symptoms in School-Age Children with High-Functioning Autism" dated 6 January 2010 by JJ, Wood, A Drahota, K Sze, M VanDyke, K Decker, C Fujii, C Bahng, and P Renno from the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders at http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/brief-report-effects-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-parent-reported-autism-symptoms-school-ag "Special-Ed Funds Redirected- School Districts Shift Millions of Dollars to General Needs After Getting Stimulus Cash" dated 6 January 2010 by ANNE MARIE CHAKER from The Wall Street Journal at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126274303415617219.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTop#articleTabs%3Darticle "Nonprofit at odds with school system over program- Educators want to phase out some extra aid for special-needs students, Arc officials say" dated 6 January 2010 by Marcus Moore from the Maryland Gazette at http://www.gazette.net/stories/01062010/montnew185437_32548.php "Birchtree Center opens new center for autistic students" dated 6 January 2010 by Abby Hackett from Seacoast Online.com at http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100106-NEWS-1060359 "Rethink Autism Partners with Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation to Make Research-Based Autism Treatment Tools Available to Families and School Districts in Need" dated 6 January 2010 in a press release from Rethink Autism at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rethink-autism-partners-with-doug-flutie-jr-foundation-to-make-research-based-autism-treatment-tools-available-to-families-and-school-districts-in-need-80783262.html "Strategy can help autistic, special needs people with tasks" dated 6 January 2010 from The Republican at http://www.masslive.com/metroeastplus/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-5/126276963686460.xml&coll=1 "Grand View man sentenced for child porn" dated 6 January 2010 from Mountain Home News at http://www.mountainhomenews.com/story/1600001.html "A major success in any language" dated 6 January 2010 by Deborah Anderson from the Evening Times (UK) at http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks-ignore/a-major-success-in-any-language-1.996466 "Could training in restraint use have averted this tragedy?- Proper training can minimize sad stories such as that of Tim Aleshire." dated 6 January 2010 from the Star-Tribune at http://www.startribune.com/local/west/80869037.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU "Kicks For Autism kicks off for special ed kids- Program builds discipline, confidence, coordination and more" dated 6 January 2010 by Madhuri Mure from the Sparta Independent at http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2010/01/07/sparta_independent/news/13.txt "Teen finds talent in the water, Hatboro YMCA" dated 6 January 2010 by Jesse Reilly from the Montgomery News at http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2010/01/06/public_spirit_willow_grove_guide/news/doc4b44c0fdf27d4680410494.txt "Autism Speaks Joins the New Hampshire Autism Community In Applauding State House Passage Of Autism Insurance Reform Legislation- New Hampshire House Passes Connor's Law in 213 to 147 Vote" dated 6 January 2010 in a press release from Autism Votes at http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.4411943/k.8B61/New_Hampshire.htm "Vote augurs greater help for autistic- Reps: Cover behavioral treatment" dated 7 January 2010 by KAREN LANGLEY from the Concord Monitor at http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100107/FRONTPAGE/1070306 "Cartoon trains teach autistic children about emotions" dated 7 January 2010 by BRIDIE SMITH from The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) at http://www.smh.com.au/national/cartoon-trains-teach-autistic-children-about-emotions-20100106-ludl.html "In Memoriam: Allan Goldblatt, Provided Medical Care for Children with Autism" dated 7 January 2010 by Michele Iallonardi from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/in-memoriam-allan-goldblatt-provided-medical-care-for-children-with-autism.html#more "2010 Needs A Fearless Conversation About Vaccination" dated 7 January 2010 by Barbara Loe Fisher from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/2010-needs-a-fearless-conversation-about-vaccination.html#more "Autism and "Normal" in China" dated 7 January 2010 by Cordelia Ross from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/autism-and-normal-in-china-.html#more "Record Numbers Allege Disability Discrimination On The Job" dated 7 January 2010 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/01/07/eeoc-complaints-2009/6595 "Canine Compulsive Disorder Gene Identified in Dogs; Shares Family With Recently Targeted Gene for Autism in Humans" dated 7 January 2010 in a press release from Tufts University at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100106193316.htm "Therapy in a home environment for kids with autism" dated 7 January 2010 by Karen Meyer from ABC7 News at http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/disability_issues&id=7204104 "Parent death plot man detained in hospital- A son has been given an indefinite hospital order for plotting with another man to kill his parents at their home in Lancashire." dated 7 January 2010 from BBC News (UK) at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/8446431.stm "Parents left brokenhearted over death of autistic son" dated 7 January 2010 by Tan Parsons from the Ham & High 24 (UK) at http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/content/camden/hamhigh/news/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=Newshamhigh&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshamhigh&itemid=WeED07%20Jan%202010%2013%3A47%3A06%3A320 "Autistic man still in jail" dated 7 January 2010 by CATHY DOBSON from THE OBSERVER (Canada) at http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2250638 "France 24 Airs Interview with Dr. Marc Girard on Cancellation of 50 Million H1N1 Vaccine Doses" dated 7 January 2010 from the Age of Autism blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/01/france-24-airs-interview-with-dr-marc-girard-on-cancellation-of-50-million-h1n1-vaccine-doses.html#more "First responders to learn more about people with autism" dated 7 January 2010 by NANCY KING from The Cape Breton Post (Canada) at http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=316588&sc=145 "Parents Of Autistic Children Invited To Register With Police- Event Designed To Give Information To First Responders" dated 7 January 2010 from WMUR9 News at http://www.wmur.com/news/22175235/detail.html "Lawsuits filed over drug side effects" dated 7 January 2010 by Stacey Burling from the Philadelphia Inquirer at http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20100107_Lawsuits_filed_over_drug_side_effects.html "The Official Word to All, Get a Swine Flu Vaccination Now" dated 7 January 2010 by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from The New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/08/health/policy/08flu.html?hpw "CDC: H1N1 still circulating; vaccine plentiful" dated 7 January 2010 by Saundra Young from CNN at http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/01/07/h1n1.virus.vaccine/index.html "CDC: Swine flu now widespread only in 1 state- Only Alabama reporting large number of cases; no signs of seasonal flu yet" dated 8 January 2010 from The Associated Press at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34769069/ns/health-cold_and_flu "Waning H1N1 pandemic may let in new viruses- Governments should not ease up on swine flu vaccine programs, experts say" dated 8 January 2010 from Reuters at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34765068/ns/health-cold_and_flu "Complementary Alternative Medicine for Children with Autism: A Physician Survey" dated 8 January 2010 by Golnik, AE, and Ireland M. from the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders at http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/complementary-alternative-medicine-children-autism-physician-survey "Brain Scan Could Allow Autism Diagnosis In Infancy" dated 8 January 2010 by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/01/08/brain-scan-autism/6615 "Brain scan could diagnose autism early- Children could be screened for autism at an early age after scientists developed a way to recognise the condition using brain scans." dated 8 January 2010 by Richard Alleyne from The Telegraph (UK) at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6951699/Brain-scan-could-diagnose-autism-early.html "Before or After Birth, Gene Linked to Mental Health Has Different Effects" dated 8 January 2010 in a press release from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100105095853.htm "Autism forum eyes laws, services" dated 8 January 2010 by DENNIS YUSK from the Times Union at http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=886238&category=SARATOGA&BCCode=&newsdate=1/8/2010 "A Special Movie Saturday for Area Special Needs Children" dated 8 January 2010 by John Ostapkovich from KYW Newsradio at http://www.kyw1060.com/A-Special-Movie-Saturday-for-Area-Special-Needs-Ch/6069138 "Loss of program that offers help for disabled will strain families" dated 8 January 2010 by Janet Shouse from The Tennessean at http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100108/OPINION03/1080346/1008/OPINION01/Loss+of+program+that+offers+help+for+disabled+will+strain+families+ "Centennial kicker semi-finalist for Rudy Award" dated 8 January 2010 by Jennifer Hernandez from the Peoria Times at http://www.peoriatimes.com/articles/2010/01/08/news/sports/spts01.txt "Cumbrian woman swims 5,000 miles in 20 years and raises £42,000" dated 8 January 2010 by Jenny Barwise from the News and Star (UK) at http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/cumbrian_woman_swims_5_000_miles_in_20_years_and_raises_42_000_1_658302?referrerPath=home "Autistic son who asked internet friend to kill his 'overprotective' parents detained in hospital" dated 8 January 2010 from the Daily Mail (UK) at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1241589/Autistic-son-Christopher-Monks-plotted-kill-overprotective-parents-locked-hospital-indefinitely.html#ixzz0c2onnRVd "Budding teen novelist has the write stuff" dated 8 January 2010 from the Gazette Times at http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/education/article_c3d8b2be-fbfc-11de-a115-001cc4c002e0.html "13-year-old autistic teen hopes to find his voice- A $200 device would help a 13-year-old autistic boy communicate with his family, but they can't afford to buy it." dated 8 January 2010 by DAIANA KUCAWCA from the Miami Herald at http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1414993.html "Search GFCF Diet Info- Just Because Something is GFCF (or Specific Carbohydrate (SCD), etc.), Doesn't Mean You Should Eat It!" by Lisa Ackerman in a press release from Talk About Curing Autism at http://gfcf-diet.talkaboutcuringautism.org/just-because-it-is-gfcf.htm "Sleep: The E-ZZZ Intervention- The answer to low achievement and misbehavior might just be a good night's sleep" by Christi A. Bergin and David A. Bergin from the December edition of http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/dec09/vol67/num04/Sleep@_The_E-ZZZ_Intervention.aspx "Food Allergies and Food Intolerance" in a press release from Web MD at http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/food-allergy-intolerances "Autism Spectrum Disorders" in a press release from Web MD at http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/autism-spectrum-disorders "Autism Science Achievements - 2009" by Geri Dawson in a press release from Autism Speaks at http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/dawson_year_in_science_2009.php "Holding Patterns" by Katie Donohue Bevins in a press release from Autism Speaks at http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/ownwords/intheirownwords_holding.php |
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