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IN THIS ISSUE ASA News >> Advocacy >> Research >> Education >> Conferences >> Resources >> HOLIDAY CARDS     ORNAMENTS         Update email preferences | Forward to a friend NEWS Tips to Make Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders The very things that can be so exciting to neurotypical kids—wearing the costume of a favorite character, being outside with other kids who also have on costumes, knocking on doors to ask for treats and getting treats from every house you visit—can be anxiety producing for children with autism spectrum disorders. Wearing a costume is unfamiliar, as is going from house to house to ask for treats. New routines and behaviors can be enjoyable for kids on the spectrum when they are approached with planning, and the necessary supports are identified and provided. Read more … ASA Offers New Holiday Artist Cards The Autism Society of America recently launched an online art gallery to celebrate the creativity and diversity of the autism community by inviting submissions to our unique online art exhibition. Now, we are offering you the opportunity to have select art from the exhibition professionally reproduced on holiday greeting cards! Read more … Sensory Friendly Films Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You! Don’t miss the next ASA/AMC Sensory Friendly Film on November 8! This month’s show is Madagascar 2. Read more … ADVOCACY Vote 4 Autism in 2008 For far too long, people with autism, and their families have not had a voice in the electoral process. ASA is working to change that by educating candidates about issues directly affecting the autism community, offering solutions to our nation’s challenges and empowering the autism community to make informed decisions. But ASA isn’t the one in the booth pulling the lever—we need YOU to go out and VOTE! Election Day is only a few weeks away—be an informed voter this November 4 and familiarize yourself with the candidates’ plans for autism. Read more … RESEARCH Research Shows People with Autism Make More Rational Decisions People with autism-related disorders are less likely to make irrational decisions and are less influenced by gut instincts, according to new research. The study adds to the growing body of research implicating altered emotional processing in autism. Read more … M.I.N.D. Institute Researchers Find Important Clue to Learning Deficit in Children with Autism A study by researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute has discovered an important clue as to why children with autism spectrum disorders have trouble imitating others: They spend less time looking at the faces of people who are modeling new skills. Read more … EDUCATION Don't Miss the 2nd Annual NATTAP Conference! Register today for the Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) Conference, November 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio. The conference will feature numerous opportunities for learning, growth and discovery, with the overall goal of improving outcomes for individuals ages 3-21. Read more … Fun with Messy Play Funny smells, sticky hands and squishy textures are all part of the way in which children develop sensory awareness. Fun with Messy Play is an activity book that heightens the sensory perception of children with special needs through the imaginative use of everyday messy materials like baked beans, condensed milk, jelly or glue. Read more … CONFERENCES Call for Papers Open for the 2009 ASA National Conference To be held in St. Charles, Illinois, at the Pheasant Run Resort July 22-25, 2009 We anticipate 2,000 attendees and more than 150 exhibitors at the conference this year, plus speakers from around the globe. In 2008, we were able to expand our professional credit offerings and create a comprehensive program that drew a record number of attendees. We hope you will consider submitting a proposal this year. For more information, please visit www.autism-society.org/conference. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at conference@.... If you're interested in exhibiting, advertising in the conference program guide or becoming a sponsor, please contact Meg Ellacott at ellacott@.... ASA—Central California Chapter Evening of Champions & Conference The Autism Society of America—Central California Chapter (CCC) will hold its first Evening of Champions and “Journey to Success” Conference this November. Read more … 12th Annual Conference of the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders Leading experts on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and child development will discuss new advances in the identification, treatment, education and family dynamics of autism and associated disorders at the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders’ (ICDL) 12th Annual Conference Nov. 7-9 in Tysons Corner, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. Read more … National TeleClass for Family Caregivers The National Family Caregivers Association will host a two-part free TeleClass on November 6 and November 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Read more … RESOURCES New Book Offers Suggestions for Asperger Couples Asperger Counselling for Couples is the first book to provide a complete model for counseling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). The book, published in the U.K., provides details of the seven different stages of the model and includes anecdotal evidence from clients who have used it. Read more … New Site for Developmental Disability News Disability Scoop is a new Web site created by two professional journalists, Michelle Diament and Shaun Heasley, which gathers articles from across the Web and publishes original content on the issues affecting everyday life. Read more … Rules by Cynthia Lord Cynthia Lord gives new voice to families struggling with the day-to-day realities of autism in her candid and witty debut novel, Rules, which was awarded the Newbery Honor. Read more … Learn Occupational Therapy at Home Jackie Olson, founder of TRP Wellness and mother of a son with autism, created the OT in the Home DVD for families without access to an occupational therapist as well as those who want extra information and guidance. The OT series can be used in addition to a child’s individualized plan. The DVD takes you through an entire day with children with various special needs. Read more …  Beyond the Dragon In the new book Beyond the Dragon by Christopher Tremblay, nine-year-old Robbie Stanley, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, would much rather stay inside playing on his computer and watching TV than go outside and interact with the neighborhood kids—that is, until one afternoon when he happens across a soccer game while flipping through the TV channels. Immediately, Robbie is transfixed upon the dragon adorning the Greensboro players’ uniform. At that defining moment, he decides that he wants to play soccer. Read more … Autism Nutrition Expert Publishes Biomedical Autism Intervention Guide for Parents & Pediatricians Julie Matthews, a Certified Nutrition Consultant, is an autism nutrition specialist who is putting recent scientific research about diet and autism to work in her practice. In an effort to help families heal their children and gain access to vital biomedical science and nutrition information, Julie has published a groundbreaking guide for parents, pediatricians and autism clinicians entitled Nourishing Hope for Autism: Nutrition Intervention for Healing Our Children. Read more … Forward to a Friend Unsubscribe Update email preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Forward to a friend  |  Visit our web site Autism Society of America 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM