For Immediate Release to all groups/listservs/media outlets  - Please FWD to all
your email contacts Contact me ASAP with any media outlets you may have.  This
is a breaking story that must be heard from the home of parents and citizens to
the home of our President.


  Thank you all for reading,

      A brave parent of a 13 yr. old Autistic child from  Floyd Middle School in
Cobb County,  Georgia has came forward and will be along with me on Theresa
Edwards show on Friday.   I have authorization to release   Pictures of this
child thrown into a concrete isolation room after being handcuffed, dog tied,
abused,  injured in a manner unspeakable,  The Isolation room has a narrow
window, locking door, padded walls urine stains,  no ventilation,  and is made
of concrete..pads are thin.   I have pictures of the child that will be released
to national media throughout the following day.   His neck is badly bruised and
injured,  he suffered an embolism in an area that's unspeakable,  he has lash
marks across him.  ALL of this done AFTER our HOUSE Investigates ?  Parents have
called out,  I applaud all parents and advocates in their efforts,  but we still
are seeing this ?   Our current attempts to get our House and Senate to react
even after the GAO Investigations leads me to state their efforts prove to be
nothing but insufficient.  We can no longer ask our congress to take a stand and
make a statement that will FOREVER change the future of children like this boy. 
It's now time to address our sitting President.  A Man that asked all Americans
to dig for just 5 dollars,  to stand and endure long lines in sweltering
weather.  To back him and promote him to the White House so he can carry out the
highest Job in this Nation.   One in which he has and has made history doing so.
         He asked us to grab his hand and pull him into his seat.    He must step
up out of that seat and and address this matter himself.  Address the nation, 
and address congress himself backing the efforts of so many,  and let the nation
know exactly what children in special ed have endured.  He must make a statement
that this shall not happen any longer.  He must insure every parent of this by
conducting an investigation that would involve the inspection of every school in
America.   This is the ONLY way to wipe this out.   I applaud the efforts of all
I have seen work so hard,  mothers that have turned into some of the strongest
voices across America. Being heard from Florida to Alaska to Maine.   Being
backed at this time from Hawai'i, literally 10 miles from the Presidents
hometown and the school in which he attended so widely spoken about.
         President Obama must know that those that did indeed give him his
current seat are now asking him to speak for us.  To speak for the children.  To
answer the silent cries of so many Americans. It has become an epidemic of
violence towards children that are already fighting a fight to fit in,  to talk
even in some cases.   We can talk.  Our President can talk.  Our current
congress is not listening to us.  Our President must speak on this.   Pressure
for him to do so must start now in an organized manner.   This isn't something
that we can slowly move into although I rally behind the Dignity participants, 
I rally behind the efforts of Sen. Miller and his proposed legislation although
I believe it's a shell that will need to be amended with some strong and heavy
additions.     I believe we now have their attention,  now it's time to force
the leader of our nation into speaking,  or forever be silent.   He must take a
stance.  There has to be a point of breaking in which we must say ENOUGH and
this must stop.  That time has came and past,   brave parents have stepped up
and led rally's and had state and fed legislators take note and actually write
legislation.   The mother of all that legislation must give birth to something
new,  something so stringent that this will never take place again without
serious consequence.  I have the pictures.. they are alarming and the fact CPS,
the DA, nor the police will investigate is as well.    The F.B.I. has been
notified and has responded.   We shall seek justice and shall be heard.

Michael E. Robinson, Sr.
Parents United For Special Education
Dir,  Office of Special Education Advocacy
Contact me if you would like more information.
Thank you to all for reading and thank you to the listowner.

Hey all,
   I had a nice conversation with Emma Brown, a Washington Post investigative
reporter, who is interested in some of our stories.  She was particularly
interested in what it is like to transition so often with an IEP.  If you
live in Fairfax county here in the DC area, she is also interested in
whether or not the county is inclusive in its practices.  Her contact info
is:
browne@...
510-406-1513
703-383-5103

Give her a call...I think it'd be great to highlight some of these issues in
a paper with some clout!
Jeremy

--
"In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how
many moments took your breath away."
Shing Xiong


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All local event notices have been deleted, since they are primarily for
families living in Virginia and Maryland, and I did not want to send useless
information to the folks in the rest of the country. However, please let me
know if you live in Virginia, Maryland or DC; so that I can add you to my
private email distribution list for events in those states.



National Autism Center Releases New Autism Educator Manual entitled,
Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools.  "We created this manual
for educators as a means of promoting evidence-based practice for Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in schools," said Susan M. Wilczynski, Ph.D., BCBA,
Executive Director of the National Autism Center. "We know that
research-supported interventions are most likely to produce positive
outcomes for the ever-increasing numbers of students with ASD."  The
development and publication of the manuals were made possible through
support from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., and the
Niel M. Wreidt 2003 Revocable Trust. The American Legion grant enabled us to
distribute the first 3,000 manuals free of charge to public school systems
throughout the country.  Due to the overwhelming response to the manuals, we
are making them available on our website. Visitors can now download them for
free at
http://www.imakenews.com/eletra/go.cfm?z=mayinstitute%2C405621%2CbgVlWM1q%2C
3656352%2CbgkK5Kn, or purchase a hard copy through our on-line Bookstore at
http://www.imakenews.com/eletra/go.cfm?z=mayinstitute%2C405621%2CbgVlWM1q%2C
3656353%2CbgkK5Kn.

From Suzanne Letso, M.A., BCBA, Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut
Center for Child Development.  I am writing on behalf of the Connecticut
Center for Child Development, Inc. CCCD is a non-profit organization
providing educational services for individuals with autism spectrum
disorders and their families located in Milford, CT. We are currently
gathering information on the availability of qualified providers of Applied
Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming for people with autism throughout the
country, which will help us be more effective advocates for people with
autism and their families.  If you are a professional working with
individuals with autism, we would appreciate your assistance in forwarding
this survey to parents of children with autism.  If you are a parent of a
child with autism, please take a few moments to answer this short survey.
This survey will take less than 5 minutes of your time. All responses are
confidential. We hope that you will forward this questionnaire to other
parents as well. Please click the link to access the survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZKXRJBN.  We will post the results of this
survey on our website, but if you would also like to receive the summary
data from this survey please send us an email at letso@....

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

"Parents' struggle with public schools" dated 25 November 2009 by Lori
Crouch from WAVY10 News at
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/The-price-for-a-child%27s-education

"Performers build bridges in holiday revue" dated 4 December 2009 by RUTH
BAUM BIGUS from The Kansas City Star at
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/1609489.html

"People with autism can attend special movie" dated 4 December 2009 from
Houma Today.com at
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20091204/HURBLOG/912049981?Title=People-wi
th-autism-can-attend-special-movie&tc=autorefresh

"Zhu Zhu Hamsters May Pose Health Risk- Calif. Consumer Group Says Toy
Contains Toxic Chemical Antimony; Toy Company Defends Hamsters as
"Absolutely Safe" dated 5 December 2009 by Kiet Do from CBS News at
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/05/health/main5902520.shtml

"Spill causes scare at local H1N1 clinic- Gym evacuated after mercury spills
onto floor" dated 5 December 2009 by Jeremy Brown from WPRI News at
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/west-warwick-chemical-spill-shuts-down-h1n1-cli
nic-

"How Sahil Learned to Do Breast Stroke" dated 5 December 2009 by Hashita
Mahajan from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/how-sahil-learned-to-do-breast-stroke.htm
l#more

"Comment on Specter Interview on John Stewart At HuffPo" dated 5 December
2009 by Dan Olmsted from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/comment-on-specter-interview-on-john-stew
art-at-huffpo.html#more

"Urban farming helps autistic students" dated 5 December 2009 from WINK News
at http://www.winknews.com/news/local/78606232.html\

"Miss Kentucky urges students to dream big" dated 5 December 2009 by JOANIE
BAKER HENDRICKS from The Bowling Green Daily News at
http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2009/12/05/news/news4.txt

"Mom says training helped son overcome autism" dated 5 December 2009 by
DEBBIE DENMON from WFAA-TV News at
http://www.wfaa.com/news/health/Mom-says-training-helped-son-overcome-autism
-78574567.html

"Student baristas serve up life skills with a smile- Glynn Academy class
calls for hands-on experience in a job setting" dated 6 December 2009 by
Teresa Stepzinski from The Florida Times-Union at
http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2009-12-06/story/student_baristas_serve
_up_life_skills_with_a_smile

"Time Waning for Autism Insurance Measure" dated 6 December 2009 by Rina
Miller from Michigan Radio at
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1585616
/Michigan.News/Time.Waning.for.Autism.Insurance.Measure

"Mom says her son functions better in Duluth- Will Atmore seems to respond
well to the environment in Duluth. The 12-year-old has mild autism." dated 6
December 2009 by Sarah Horner from Duluth News Tribune at
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/153987

"Kent State professor Trudy Steuernagel's fierce protection of her autistic
son, Sky Walker, costs her life: Sheltering Sky" dated 6 December 2009 by
Joanna Connors from The Plain Dealer at
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/12/kent_state_professor_trudy_ste.html

"Local author provides insight into Autism and Asperger's Syndrome at age
12"
dated 6 December 2009 from Ann Arbor.com at
http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/the-deuce/local-author-provides-insigh
t-into-autism-and-aspergers-syndrome-at-age-12

"Kickin' the Tires of the Green Vaccine Initiative" dated 7 December 2009 by
Kent Heckenlively, Esq. from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/kickin-the-tires-of-the-green-vaccine-ini
tiative.html#more

"Dr. Paul Offit on National Public (Health) Radio" dated 7 December 2009 by
Anne Dachel from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/dr-paul-offit-on-national-public-health-r
adio.html#more

"2 Brown faculty to study brain development in infants and children with
bipolar disorder" dated 7 December 2009 from Genetic Engineering &
Biotechnology News at
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=70399508

"Lake-Lehman expands program for autistic students" dated 7 December 2009 by
Erin Moody from The Citizens Voice at
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/lake-lehman-expands-program-for-autistic-s
tudents-1.466610

"Software helps students with autism- Study showed improved communication
skills among students using TeachTown Basics, which combines both on- and
off-computer activities" dated 7 December 2009 by Laura Devaney from eSchool
News at http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=62085

"NJ looks to expands services for those with autism" dated 7 December 2009
by BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI from The Associated Press at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/07/AR2009120702
008.html

"Charity tour to feature Christmas displays, music, catering" dated 7
December
2009 by Tiffany Stanton from The Tuscaloosa News at
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091207/NEWS/912069952/1005?tc=autore
fresh

"Puzzles help raise awareness, funds" dated 7 December 2009 by Megan Doyle
from The Observer at
http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/news/puzzles-help-raise-awareness-funds-1.97905
9

"Rose farm schedules open house" dated 7 December 2009 by Pam McLoughlin
from the New Haven Register at
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/07/news/shoreline/b2-pinchbeckfol
lo-must.txt

"Chelation based on faulty premise- The risky treatment for autism that
removes metals from patients' bodies is often prompted by results from an
uncertain test." dated 7 December 2009 by Trine Tsouderos and Patricia
Callahan from the Los Angeles Times at
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-autism-chelation7-2009dec07,0,3
198790.story

"Investigating the Use of Packing Therapy in Adolescents with Catatonia: A
Retrospective Study" by Cohen, D.; Nicoulaud, L.; Maturana, A.; and
Danziger, N. from Clinical Neuropsychiatry at
http://www.clinicalneuropsychiatry.org/pdf/04_cohen.pdf

"What Does the Law Say?" by Zirkel, P. from Teaching Exceptional Children at
http://keystoneeducational.com/resources/Update%208-09/FBA%20and%20the%20Law
%20Article.pdf

"Autism: an emerging 'neuroimmune disorder' in search of therapy" by
Theoharides TC, Kempuraj D, and Redwood L. from Tufts Medical Center at
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19640207

"From India to Chicago, Children with Autism Benefit from Yoga. Yoga for
Children with Autism: Lessons Learned in India" by Kim Goldsmith from Yoga
Chicago at http://www.yogachicago.com/nov09/indiayoga.shtml

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Thanks, Scott.

Chris

On Dec 7, 2009, at 11:27 AM, Campbell, Scott A LTC MIL USA ATEC wrote:

> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
> Caveats: FOUO
>
> Chris, send it to:
>
> Rear Adm. Christine Hunter, Deputy Director
> TRICARE Management Activity
> Skyline 5, Suite 810
> 5111 Leesburg Pike
> Falls Church, VA 22041-3206
>
> More TMA info is at http://tricare.mil/tma/default.aspx. Good luck!
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> Christine Szczurek Cho
> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 12:04 PM
> To: Militaryfamilyautismsupport
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] need email or mailing
> address
> for Tricare issue
>
> I need an email or mailing address to write a formal letter
> regarding an
> issue that is occurring between an clinical provider and Tricare/
> Humana
> down here in San Antonio. This provider is at risk of losing it's
> Tricare
> authorization because of some administrative issues, and it would be
> a huge
> blow to a number of families affected by autism since it is one of
> the few
> quality providers in the city for ABA/ST/OT/ PT. I was going to
> write to MG
> Granger and just realized after searching the TMA website that he has
> retired and there is a navy head of TMA now. Anyone have a
> suggestion who to
> contact (the navy head would be fine but her email address won't be
> on AKO I
> don't think)?
>
> Chris
> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



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Chris, send it to:

Rear Adm. Christine Hunter, Deputy Director
TRICARE Management Activity
Skyline 5, Suite 810
5111 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3206

More TMA info is at http://tricare.mil/tma/default.aspx.  Good luck!  Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Christine Szczurek Cho
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 12:04 PM
To: Militaryfamilyautismsupport
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] need email or mailing address
for Tricare issue



I need an email or mailing address to write a formal letter regarding an
issue that is occurring between an clinical provider and Tricare/ Humana
down here in San Antonio. This provider is at risk of losing it's Tricare
authorization because of some administrative issues, and it would be a huge
blow to a number of families affected by autism since it is one of the few
quality providers in the city for ABA/ST/OT/ PT. I was going to write to MG
Granger and just realized after searching the TMA website that he has
retired and there is a navy head of TMA now. Anyone have a suggestion who to
contact (the navy head would be fine but her email address won't be on AKO I
don't think)?

Chris
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Chris

I believe the issue it's being worked out  (for the most part at least) . A lot
of the military parents at Treehouse ( i'm assuming that's the provider you were
talking about) sent out letters to the congressman (thanks to Scott Campbell's
advice) and i think the base got involved in all of this too. As a result , i
was told a couple of days ago that Treehouse started to receive money from
Tricare - more each day. But if you can get that letter out also it wouldn't
hurt for sure. hopefully somebody can help you with the address.

Vicky

--- On Sat, 12/5/09, Christine Szczurek Cho <christinecho@...> wrote:

From: Christine Szczurek Cho <christinecho@...>
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] need email or mailing address for
Tricare issue
To: "Militaryfamilyautismsupport"
<militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 9:04 AM







 









       I need an email or mailing address to write a formal letter regarding

an issue that is occurring between an clinical provider and Tricare/

Humana down here in San Antonio.  This provider is at risk of losing

it's Tricare authorization because of some administrative issues, and

it would be a huge blow to a number of families affected by autism

since it is one of the few quality providers in the city for ABA/ST/OT/

PT.  I was going to write to MG Granger and just realized after

searching the TMA website that he has retired and there is a navy head

of TMA now.  Anyone have a suggestion who to contact (the navy head

would be fine but her email address won't be on AKO I don't think)?



Chris























[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I need an email or mailing address to write a formal letter regarding
an issue that is occurring between an clinical provider and Tricare/
Humana down here in San Antonio.  This provider is at risk of losing
it's Tricare authorization because of some administrative issues, and
it would be a huge blow to a number of families affected by autism
since it is one of the few quality providers in the city for ABA/ST/OT/
PT.  I was going to write to MG Granger and just realized after
searching the TMA website that he has retired and there is a navy head
of TMA now.  Anyone have a suggestion who to contact (the navy head
would be fine but her email address won't be on AKO I don't think)?

Chris

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

All local event notices have been deleted, since they are primarily for
families living in Virginia and Maryland, and I did not want to send useless
information to the folks in the rest of the country. However, please let me
know if you live in Virginia, Maryland or DC; so that I can add you to my
private email distribution list for events in those states.


National Autism Center Releases New Autism Educator Manual entitled,
Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools.  "We created this manual
for educators as a means of promoting evidence-based practice for Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in schools," said Susan M. Wilczynski, Ph.D., BCBA,
Executive Director of the National Autism Center. "We know that
research-supported interventions are most likely to produce positive
outcomes for the ever-increasing numbers of students with ASD."  The
development and publication of the manuals were made possible through
support from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., and the
Niel M. Wreidt 2003 Revocable Trust. The American Legion grant enabled us to
distribute the first 3,000 manuals free of charge to public school systems
throughout the country.
Due to the overwhelming response to the manuals, we are making them
available on our website. Visitors can now download them for free at
http://www.imakenews.com/eletra/go.cfm?z=mayinstitute%2C405621%2CbgVlWM1q%2C
3656352%2CbgkK5Kn,
or purchase a hard copy through our on-line Bookstore at
http://www.imakenews.com/eletra/go.cfm?z=mayinstitute%2C405621%2CbgVlWM1q%2C
3656353%2CbgkK5Kn.

From Suzanne Letso, M.A., BCBA, Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut
Center for Child Development.  I am writing on behalf of the Connecticut
Center for Child Development, Inc. CCCD is a non-profit organization
providing educational services for individuals with autism spectrum
disorders and their families located in Milford, CT. We are currently
gathering information on the availability of qualified providers of Applied
Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming for people with autism throughout the
country, which will help us be more effective advocates for people with
autism and their families.  If you are a professional working with
individuals with autism, we would appreciate your assistance in forwarding
this survey to parents of children with autism.
If you are a parent of a child with autism, please take a few moments to
answer this short survey. This survey will take less than 5 minutes of your
time. All responses are confidential. We hope that you will forward this
questionnaire to other parents as well. Please click the link to access the
survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZKXRJBN.  We will post the results
of this survey on our website, but if you would also like to receive the
summary data from this survey please send us an email at letso@....

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.

Links in this newsletter re: Santa visits and other holiday tips for special
needs families. A lot of neat info here.

"Autism and the Holidays" in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/holidays.php

"Cuts for the littlest ones in Perinton- Perinton salon specializes in
keeping children and parents relaxed and happy." dated 17 November 2009 by
Ernst Lamothe Jr. from ROC Now.com at
http://rocnow.com/article/our-towns/2009911180306

"IACC 2008 Summary of Advances in Autism Research Selects Autism Speaks'
Funded Research" dated 19 November 2009 in a press release from Autism Votes
at
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=frKNI3PCImE&b=393
0723&ct=7704273

"The Use of Probiotics to Relieve Autism Symptoms" dated 19 November 2009 by
Sylvia Anderson from the Alternative Health Journal at
http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/article/the_use_of_probiotics_to_rel
ieve_autism_symptoms/3869

"Woman takes ex-husband to court over a gluten-free diet" dated 20 November
2009 by Max Winitz from WECT6 News at
http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=11547425

"Pittsburgh Asperger woman rallies supporters with Obama letter for Autism
Services Bill" dated 22 November 2009 by Tracey Henderson from Examiner.com
at
http://www.examiner.com/x-4441-Pittsburgh-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Pit
tsburgh-Asperger-woman-rallies-supporters-with-Obama-letter-for-Autism-Servi
ces-Bill

"Pennsylvania Rolls Out First-Ever ''Autism Census''" dated 23 November 2009
by Tony Romeo from KYW106 Newsradio at
http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/5735164.php?

"Bristol-Myers Abilify Antipsychotic Approved For Autism Irritability" dated
23 November 2009 by Jane Akre from Injury Board.com at
http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/bristolmyers-abilify-antipsychotic-
approved-for-autism-irritability.aspx?googleid=274876#ixzz0Xna8jxOU

"Common Plastics Chemicals Phthalates Linked to ADHD Symptoms" dated 23
November 2009 in a press release from Phthalates Exposure and
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in School-Age Children article in
Biological Psychiatry at
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119101042.htm

"Exercises tailored for kids with autism" dated 25 November 2009 by Mark
Roth from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09329/1016099-114.stm#ixzz0YNeF3DQF

"Getting One's Hands Around the High Costs of Transporting Disabled
Students"
dated 25 November 2009 by Ryan Gray from School Transportation News at
http://www.stnonline.com/blogs/special-needs-rides/1569-getting-ones-hands-a
round-the-high-costs-of-transporting-disabled-students

"Flame's Members Say Disabilities Won't Stop Band From Making Music- N.Y.
Band Members Live With Blindness, Autism, Down Syndrome" dated 27 November
2009 by MARY PFLUM and SUZAN CLARKE from ABC News at
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/disabled-musicians-make-band-flame/story?id=91
84434

"FDA approves new flu vaccine" dated 28 November 2009 from CNN at
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/28/fda.flu.vaccine/index.html

"Study Examines Early Intervention in Toddlers- Shows significant
improvement with Early Start Denver Model children as young as 18 months"
dated 30 November 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism
Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15389&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Early intervention for toddlers with autism highly effective, study finds
significant gains seen in IQ, communication and social interaction" dated 30
November 2009 in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/as-eif112409.php

"Class Sizes Rise, Mostly Due to Budget Cuts" dated 30 November 2009 by
SHARON OTTERMAN from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/education/01space.html?_r=1&hpw

"Vaccine Adjuvant Alters Neurological Function in Rat Experiment, Symptoms
Identical to Autism" dated 30 November 2009 by Lourdes Salvador from the
American Chronicle at http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/130605

"A Pair of Studies Show Chelation Therapy Significantly Improves Autism"
dated 30 November 2009 by Lourdes Salvador from the American Chronicle at
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/130606

"CDC: Swine flu cases may be declining- Widespread infections in 32 states;
about 200 children have died" dated 30 November 2009 from The Associated
Press at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34208857/ns/health-cold_and_flu

"Looking in on the autistic brain- Autism has become the child health crisis
of the era. Dr. Seyyed Fatemi is one of hundreds of researchers nationwide
trying to understand it." dated 30 November 2009 by Mike Mullen from the
Minnesota Daily at http://www.mndaily.com/2009/11/30/looking-autistic-brain

"UB Physiologist Wins "Concept Award" to Study GI Mutation Related to
Autism"
dated 30 November 2009 in a press release from the University at Buffalo at
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/10693

"Canisius to delve into autism disorders" dated 30 November 2009 from the
Buffalo Business Journal at
http://buffalo.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2009/11/30/daily9.html

"Idaho health providers seek to widen suit's scope" dated 30 November 2009
by REBECCA BOONE from The Associated Press at
http://www.kansascity.com/438/story/1601807.html

"Nonprofit helps developmentally disabled realize potential" dated 30
November
2009 by Troy Anderson from the Los Angeles Daily News at
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_13897169

"Middle TN families share life with autism" dated 30 November 2009 by Lea
Ann Overstreet Allen from THE TENNESSEAN at
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091130/MICRO020301/912020301/1555/Middle
+TN+families+share+life+with+autism

"Caretaker faces charges after disabled child's death" dated 30 November
2009 from FOX 21 News at
http://www.fox21online.com/news/caretaker-faces-charges-after-disabled-child
s-death

"YOUR SPACE: The world of boy Zachary" dated 30 November 2009 by ANDREA
BROWN from THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE at
http://www.gazette.com/articles/boy-89995-space-world.html

"HHS to review policies for developing new vaccines" dated 1 December 2009
by Rob Stein from The Washington Post at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/01/AR2009120101
288.html?hpid=topnews

"Autism: The Roots of Comorbidity" dated 1 December 2009 by Teresa Conrick
from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/autism-the-roots-of-comorbidity.html#more

"Second wave of swine flu may have peaked- Level of H1N1 activity in U.S.
has dropped for fourth straight week" dated 1 December 2009 by Rob Stein
from The Washington Post at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/30/AR2009113003
836.html

"Disabled pupils 'missing' overnight for 16 hours" dated 1 December 2009
from the Nottingham Evening Post (UK) at
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/homenews/Disabled-pupils-missing-overnight
-16-hours/article-1563390-detail/article.html

"Mo. lawmakers begin filing bills for 2010 session" dated 1 December 2009
from The Associated Press at
http://www.koamtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11596183

"Dogs to provide safety and independence" dated 1 December 2009 by Katherine
Gottli from The Brock Press (Canada) at
http://media.www.brockpress.com/media/storage/paper384/news/2009/12/01/News/
Dogs-To.Provide.Safety.And.Independence-3842296.shtml

"Student group Making Waves Montreal receives prestigious award- Forces
Avenir award honours work with special needs kids" dated 1 December 2009 by
Kyla Mandel from The McGill Tribune (Canada) at
http://media.www.mcgilltribune.com/media/storage/paper234/news/2009/12/01/Ne
ws/Student.Group.Making.Waves.Montreal.Receives.Prestigious.Award-3842201.sh
tml

"Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation for Adults with Autism Offers Free Epilepsy
First-Aid Brochure- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, a national autism
organization with the mission to develop, advocate for, and support programs
and services for adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD), has released a free informational brochure entitled "Autism, Epilepsy
&
Seizures: How To Recognize The Signs and Basic First Aid When You Do." dated
1 December 2009 in a press release from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3274074.htm

The Autism Research Institute News & Updates for December is at
http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001WeBrwlP3VB1cwiutgs003R6t8meq
EIkfI75cpXhs3BLCTugMun5XwaLvLO2nw0jRIgmwoGVkjkz-7jsPtOhrWciS6JcDOrQLEQ8aEcCf
vPSC7NFdHECN4FVnNL125jIu8tsaUuChisue9LAvTmkP7-_M5NK_0_EMCXz7jXdIsmLAPm-wJ8OR
iOysLgdZqBrYN4EnbcaD_ho%3D.

"Mystery Drink in Easton Helps Raise Money for Autism" dated 1 December 2009
by Brie Jackson from WBOC16 News at
http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?S=11573463

"Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Assault On Son" dated 1 December 2009 from
The Hartford Courant at
http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-copdigbrf12011dec01,0,974049.stor
y

"Beer money from local seasonal brew helps autism group" dated 1 December
2009 by Patrick Evans-Hylton from The Virginian-Pilot at
http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/beer-money-local-seasonal-brew-helps-autism-
group

"Autism strains family finances, relationships" dated 1 December 2009 by
Katlynn Lanham from The Facts at
http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=57839581cd406d47

"Jackson mother of autistic boy proud of her kids' appearance on Disney
Channel segment" dated 1 December 2009 by Jackie Smith from the
Jackson-Citizen Patriot at
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2009/12/jackson_mother_of_autist
ic_boy.html

"Funds to fuel study into child brain disorders" dated 1 December 2009 from
CBC News (Canada) at
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/01/brain-disorders-developmental-rese
arch-bc.html

"Treating Autism- Intensive treatment has helped autistic children prepare
for adult life. Soon, it may be available to every American family." dated 1
December 2009 by Mike Mullen from the Minnesota Daily at
http://www.mndaily.com/2009/12/01/treating-autism

"Another Spin: Stronger anti-bully laws needed" dated 1 December 2009 by
Debbie Spingarn from the Norwood Bulletin at
http://www.wickedlocal.com/norwood/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1682945796/Ano
ther-Spin-Stronger-anti-bully-laws-needed

"Mom pleased with support of autistic student" dated 1 December 2009 by
WILLIAM ROLLER from the Yuma Sun at
http://www.yumasun.com/news/district-54592-mitchell-yuma.html

"A lot to be thankful for- Autistic children learn to make their way in the
world" dated 1 December 2009 by Al Sullivan from the Hudson Reporter at
http://hudsonreporter.com/pages/full_story/push?article-A+lot+to+be+thankful
+for-Autistic+children+learn+to+make+their+way+in+the+world-%20&id=4970196-A
+lot+to+be+thankful+for-Autistic+children+learn+to+make+their+way+in+the+wor
ld-&instance=secondary_stories_left_column

"Lost bus frightens parents" dated 1 December 2009 by ANN SHERIDAN from
NewsChannel 36 at
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Lost-Bus-Frightens-Parents-78284987.html

"Salem County Center for Autism to get a new home in old Kurland Pharmacy
building" dated 1 December 2009 by Jennifer Dailey from the Salem County
News at
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2009/12/salem_county_center_for_autism.htm
l

"Project Lifesaver gets grant to buy tracking devices- Bracelets designed
for people who suffer from autism, Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia"
dated 1 December 2009 by Erika Pesantes from the Sun Sentinel at
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-lifesaver-grant-20091201,0,24
72031.story

"Siskin and T.C. Thompson Children's Open New Center" dated 1 December 2009
from WRCB3 News at http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11600930

"Autistic young man mourns loss of friends in blue" dated 1 December 2009
from KOMO News at http://www.komonews.com/news/local/78291627.html

"Dr. Paul Offit: Pope Of The Church Of The Immaculate Vaccination" dated 1
December 2009 by Kim Stagliano from The Huffington Post blog at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-stagliano/dr-paul-offit-pope-of-the_b_3299
19.html

"Autism and Adulthood, the Looming Future" dated 2 December 2009 by Anne
Dachel from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/autism-and-adulthood-the-looming-future.h
tml#more

"Autism and Amanda Peet, By a Parasite" dated 2 December 2009 by Katie
Wright from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/katie-wright-autism-and-amanda-peet-by-a-
parasite.html#more

"Special needs students study for bar and bat mitzvahs- Increasingly,
synagogues are opening the doors to a rite of passage for special needs
children, catering programs and celebrations to their abilities" dated 2
December 2009 by Lisa Pevtzow from the Chicago Tribune at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-bar-mitzvah-city-zone-0
2-dec02,0,1153440.story

"Obama Administration Pushes States To Provide Community Living" dated 2
December 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/02/justice-briefs/6367

"Studying phantom limbs and other illusions to find cures" dated 2 December
2009 by Joe Rojas-Burke from The Oregonian at
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2009/12/post_25.html

"SFU researchers find link between autism, schizophrenia" dated 2 December
2009 by Randy Shore from the Vancouver Sun at
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/researchers+find+link+between+autism+schi
zophrenia/2295674/story.html

"David Carroll on Murray County Bullying Forum" dated 2 December 2009 by
David Carroll from WCB3 TV News at
http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11604070

"Bundy school ignores mum's plea" dated 2 December 2009 by Vanessa Marsh
from the Whitsundays News (Australia) at
http://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/story/2009/12/02/bundy-school-not-cool/

"Mother worries her son, others have limited access to community center- But
city says Thomas Farm facility is in line with ADA guidelines" dated 2
December 2009 by Nathan Carrick from The Gaithersburg Gazette at
http://www.gazette.net/stories/12022009/rocknew220909_32523.shtml

"Scottish Rite speech centers carry on in tough times- Greenville's Smith
Center, others help children free of charge" dated 2 December 2009 by Ann
Green from The Greenville News at
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20091202/CITYPEOPLE/912020303/1062/S
cottish-Rite-speech-centers-carry-on-in-tough-times

"Help kids with autism enjoy, cope with holidays" dated 2 December 2009 from
The Republican at
http://www.masslive.com/metroeastplus/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-5/1259
655405318490.xml&coll=1

"Boost for autism services" dated 2 December 2009 by KAT MULLARD from the
Blue Mountains Gazette (Australia) at
http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/news/local/news/general/boost-for-aut
ism-services/1693848.aspx

"Cumbrian carer admits attack on disabled teenager" dated 2 December 2009
from the News & Star (UK) at
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/cumbrian_carer_admits_attack_on_disabled_t
eenager_1_645018?referrerPath=home

"Dark shadows loom over 'facilitated' talk- Opening minds or telling tales?
Michigan family torn apart by abuse claims" dated 2 December 2009 by Brian
Alexander from MSNBC News at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34212528/ns/health-mental_health//

"Globe readers help to raise money for Zak's essential Safespace" dated 2
December 2009 by Craig Manning from the Wirral Globe (UK) at
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/4771942.Globe_readers_help_to_raise_money_
for_Zak_s_essential_Safespace

"Boise teen could face arson charge- A judge says the legal process will be
slowed to accommodate the 15-year-old accused of trying to kill his
parents."
dated 2 December 2009 by PATRICK ORR from the Idaho Statesman at
http://www.idahostatesman.com/localnews/story/993761.html

"Instead of a Gift, Inc. Announces Launch of New Web site- First Web site
Devoted to Replacing Traditional Gifts with Charitable Donations" dated 2
December 2009 in a press release from Instead of a Gift.org at
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3284684.htm

"How to Get Early Intervention Autism Therapy for Your Child" dated 2
December
2009 by Nancy Shute from U.S. News & World Report at
http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/12/02/how-to-get-early-inte
rvention-autism-therapy-for-your-child.html

"Autistic boy's drawings lead to art show" dated 2 December 2009 by Cindy
Lange-Kubick from the Journal Star at
http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_ed875ec6-dfa0-11de-bfca-001cc4c032
86.html

"Gesture of friendship lands St. Charles students spot on 'Today'" dated 2
December 2009 by Susan Sarkauskas from the Daily Herald at
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=341012

"Former UConn manager Kyle Lyddy's UConn Book, "From My Seat" dated 2
December
2009 by Mike Anthony from the Courant.com blog at
http://blogs.courant.com/uconn_mens_basketball/2009/12/former-uconn-manager-
kyle-lydd.html

"Treatments for Asthma and Pre-Term Labor May Increase Risk of Autism in
Developing Fetus" dated 2 December 2009 by Frank R. Witter, MD, Andrew W.
Zimmerman, MD, James P. Reichmann, MBA, and Susan L. Connors, MD in a press
release from In Utero Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist Exposure and Adverse
Neurophysiologic and Behavioral Outcomes in American Journal of Obstetrics &
Gynecology at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091202091024.htm

"Olmsted on Autism: Tell Jon Stewart the Truth About "Denialist" Michael
Specter" dated 3 December 2009 by Dan Olmsted from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/olmsted-on-autism-tell-jon-stewart-the-tr
th-about-denialist-michael-specter.html#more

"Seclusion rooms" dated 3 December 2009 in an oped article from The
Frederick News-Post at
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/opinion/display_Comments.htm?secti
on=ed&storyID=98513#postComments

"Teaching the ABC's of crucial social skills- As number of autistic kids
rises, schools and programs are being created to aid those with mild form"
dated 3 December 2009 by Emma Brown from The Washington Post at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/02/AR2009120202
884.html?hpid=moreheadlines

"Gardasil Damage Stories Everywhere, When Will the FDA Act?" dated 3
December
2009 by J.B. Handley from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/gardasil-damage-stories-everywhere-when-w
ill-the-fda-act.html#more

"Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film!- The Princess and the Frog on
December 12, 2009 at 10 a.m. local time" dated 3 December 2009 in a press
release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms

"What Does Happy Look Like?"- New book uses colors to better understand
emotions" dated 3 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society
at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15433&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Show your support for the ABLE Act!- Helping people with disabilities
achieve greater independence" dated 3 December 2009 by Hannah Cary in a
press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15421&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"DAN! Winter 2010 Clinician's Conference- To be held February 6-7 in Tampa,
Fla." dated 3 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15428&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Health-Care Reform Update- Senate begins debate on reform" dated 3 December
2009 by Jeff Sell in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15422&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Web Resource for Caregivers= Ask Medicare" dated 3 December 2009 in a press
release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15431&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Persons with Disabilities and the Flu- New resource from www.flu.gov" dated
3 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15432&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Parent Training Complements Medication for Treating Behavioral Problems in
Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders- Study shows combination
treatment reduces behavioral problems" dated 3 December 2009 in a press
release from the Autism Society at

http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15425&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Educational Documentary for and about Young People with Asperger's
Syndrome- "The Asperger's Difference" dated 3 December 2009 in a press
release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15429&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"FDA Approves ABILIFYR for the Treatment of Irritability Associated with
ASD- Trials show improved emotional and behavioral symptoms" dated 3
December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15434&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"Fair Pay for California Therapists- Changes to insurance reimbursement
policy" dated 3 December 2009 by Hannah Cary in a press release from the
Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15435&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"College Internship Program Announces Dates and Locations for Summer
Sessions- Experiences available in California, Indiana, Massachusetts and
Florida" dated
3 December 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15427&news_iv_c
trl=1882

"House speaker backs autism therapy coverage- Measure would require coverage
in group insurance" dated 3 December 2009 by David A. Lieb from The
Associated Press at
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091203/NEWS01/912030310/1007/NEWS01/Hou
se-speaker-backs-autism-therapy-coverage

"Five key trends in assistive technology- Convergence, portability, and
customizability are among the features that will define the next generation
of AT devices for students" dated 3 December 2009 by Meris Stansbury from
eSchool News at
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technology-manageme
nt/index.cfm?i=62053

"Therapy students reach out to local autistic children" dated 3 December
2009 by Lindsay Huffman from the Eastern Progress at
http://media.www.easternprogress.com/media/storage/paper419/news/2009/12/03/
News/Therapy.Students.Reach.Out.To.Local.Autistic.Children-3843897.shtml

"Flutie group's gift a boon to Lynn family" dated 3 December 2009 by Robin
Kaminski from The Daily Item at
http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/12/03/news/news03.txt

"Clinton Inn encourages autism awareness" dated 3 December 2009 by TARA
DRIGGS from the Northern Valley Suburbanite at
http://www.northjersey.com/news/78389142.html

"Wildcats to host Autism Awareness Day" dated 3 December 2009 from
NUsports.com at
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/sports/wbasketball/story.asp?list_id=46&story_i
d=3377860

"Parents worry over cuts to special ed assistants" dated 3 December 2009 by
Kelsey Mesher from the Mountain View Voice at
http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=2230

"Autism Teachers Gather for Conference" dated 3 December 2009 from KIII TV
News at http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/78474537.html

"Holliman appointed to autism committee" dated 3 December 2009 from The
Dispatch at
http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20091203/ARTICLES/912039984/1005/NEWS?Ti
tle=Holliman-appointed-to-autism-committee&tc=autorefresh

"General Mills Launches Website to Help Consumers Seeking Gluten-free Foods
and Recipes" dated 3 December 2009 in a press release from General Mills at
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/general-mills-launches-website-to,10
74587.shtml

"F-M teens win top prize for disability rights campaign" dated 3 December
2009 by Elizabeth Doran from The Syracuse Post-Standard at
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/12/f-m_teens_win_top_prize_for_d
i.html

"November Jobs Report Brings Mixed Signals For People With Disabilities"
dated
4 December 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/04/november-jobs/6378

"Baby Face -- Harvard Experts Hope Facial Recognition Studies Benefit Autism
Research- ABC News' Dr. Richard Besser Urges Parents to Make Faces At Their
Children" dated 4 December 2009 by LAUREN COX from ABC News at
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyLiving/autism-research-benefit-studying
-babies-facial-recognition-experts/story?id=9244817

"Avatar's gaze illuminates social brain" dated 4 December 2009 by Lucas
Laursen from New Scientist.com at
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18236-avatars-gaze-illuminates-social-
brain.html

"Parents complain school district unresponsive in abuse case" dated 4
December
2009 by ERIC NEWHOUSE from the Great Falls Tribune at
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20091204/NEWS01/912040324/1002/news
01

"Local help coming for autism" dated 4 December 2009 by Sen. Roy Ashburn
from the Visalia Times-Delta at
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20091204/OPINION02/912040321/Sen.+R
oy+Ashburn++Local+help+coming+for+autism

"Cleveland Police launch Autism Alert cards" dated 4 December 2009 by Naomi
Corrigan from the Cleveland Evening Gazette at
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/12/04/cleveland-police-
launch-autism-alert-cards-84229-25317769

"Blue Shoe Arts provides adults with creative, social outlets" dated 4
December 2009 by LINDSAY NIEGELBERG from The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette at
http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20091204/NEWS01/912040310/1002/
Blue-Shoe-Arts-provides-adults-with-creative-social-outlets

"Nearly 200 artists turn skateboards into art to help autism" dated 4
December
2009 by Kyle Burke from ABC15 News at
http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Nearly-200-arti
sts-turn-skateboards-into-art-to/hv2Z4GIlHEmfBb0hyeEPeQ.cspx

"Young rider, horse combine for gold-medal performance" dated 4 December
2009 by Ellen Robinson from The Tribune Georgian at
http://www.tribune-georgian.com/articles/2009/12/04/news/top_stories/1topsto
ry12.4.txt

"'Dear John' premiere: Rub Elbows with the stars and help a local autism
group" dated 4 December 2009 from The Charleston Digitel at
http://charleston.thedigitel.com/rubs-elbows-stars-and-support-local-autism-
organiz-7537-1201

"A call to music - and action- Singer keeps focus on human rights" dated 4
December 2009 by Jonathan Perry from the Boston Globe at
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/12/04/singer_chad_stokes_keeps_
the_focus_on_human_rights

"Vaccine access grows as H1N1 flu reach shrinks to 25 states" dated 4
December
2009 from The Associated Press at
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-12-04-swine-flu_N.htm

" CDC: Swine flu cases continue to decline- Only half of states report
widespread illness, down from 48 in late October" dated 4 December 2009 from
The Associated Press at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34277370/ns/health-cold_and_flu

" Swine flu shot may give young kids fever- Other minor side effects seen
after 2nd dose, European regulator says" dated 4 December 2009 from The
Associated Press at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34272965/ns/health-cold_and_flu

" Loneliness spreads in social networks" dated 4 December 2009 by Elizabeth
Landau from CNN at
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/04/loneliness.social.network/index.html

"AUTISM ODDS: THE DIAGNOSIS IS AS PUZZLING AS THE BEHAVIOR" by Katharine
Gammon from the Book of Odds at
http://www.bookofodds.com/Health-Illness/Neurological/Articles/A0231-Autism-
Odds-The-Diagnosis-is-as-Puzzling-as-the-Behavior

"Special needs, special children" by BOBBY ROSS JR. from The Christian
Chronicle at
http://www.christianchronicle.org/article2158943~Special_needs,_special_chil
dren

"Using the SCERTS model assessment tool to identify music therapy goals for
clients with autism spectrum disorder" by Walworth DD, Register D, and Engel
JN. from Florida State University at
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19757876

"None of the As in ABA stand for autism: Dispelling the myths" by Karola
Dillenburger from Queen's University Belfast (Ireland) and Mickey Keenan
from the University of Ulster at Coleraine (Ireland) at
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a910813838~db=all~jumptype=
rss

"Techniques and recommendations for the inclusion of users with autism in
the design of assistive technologies" by Francis P, Mellor D, and Firth L.
from Victoria University (Australia) at
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19715250

"Cheese-less Pizza and Autism: How One Mother Found Joy and Meaning" by J.
Lorraine Martin in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/ownwords/intheirownwords_martin.php

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Suzanne Letso is a member of OAR's Scientific Council and is the Chief Executive
Officer of the Connecticut Center for Child Development, Inc. In the message
below, she asks for help conducting research regarding the availability of ABA
services for children on the autism spectrum. The information collected will be
used to provide an important resource to families of individuals with autism
spectrum disorders across the country. When completed, CCCD will post the
results on its Web site and send you a summary upon request. Your help would be
greatly appreciated!
 
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Dear autism professionals and parents of children with autism spectrum
disorders:

I am writing on behalf of the Connecticut Center for Child Development, Inc.
CCCD is a non-profit organization providing educational services for individuals
with autism spectrum disorders and their families located in Milford, CT. We are
currently gathering information on the availability of qualified providers of
Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming for people with autism throughout
the country, which will help us be more effective advocates for people with
autism and their families.

If you are a professional working with individuals with autism, we would
appreciate your assistance in forwarding this survey to parents of children with
autism.

If you are a parent of a child with autism, please take a few moments to answer
this short survey. This survey will take less than 5 minutes of your time. All
responses are confidential. We hope that you will forward this questionnaire to
other parents as well. Please click the link to access the survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZKXRJBN
 
We will post the results of this survey on our website, but if you would also
like to receive the summary data from this survey please send us an email at
letso@....

Yours truly,
Suzanne Letso, M.A., BCBA
Chief Executive Officer
Connecticut Center for Child Development, Inc.
www.cccdinc.org




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*Please read the information below.  This is a chance for the military
special needs community to have its voice heard!!!  Please take a couple of
minutes to provide feedback.  If you don't, you've got no one to blame other
than yourself when the special needs programs continue to be a hodge podge
of broken service bureaucracies (well, at least in the Air Force and I'm
being kind).  *
**
*Here is the survey they want you to fill out as part of the virtual
listening sessions: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1253631402808*
**
*Jeremy*
**
From:
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/sp/conference/summit

As part of a larger family readiness planning process, Military Community &
Family Policy (MC&FP) co-hosted a National Leadership
Summit<http://cs.mhf.dod.mil/content/dav/mhf/QOL-Library/Project%20Documents/Mil\
itaryHOMEFRONT/Service%20Providers/DoD%20Conferences/Leadership%20Summit/Summit%\
20synopsis.pdf>on
Military Families, with the United States Department of Agriculture,
and
the University of Maryland in Hyattsville, Maryland. More than 200 leaders
who provide support or determine policy impacting military families convened
at the University of Maryland in Hyattsville, Maryland, to discuss the
current status and future of military family support programs and develop an
action plan for the way ahead.

The summit was organized through collaboration between Military Community &
Family Policy (MC&FP), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
and the University of Maryland, which will be authoring a summary consensus
report recommending actions to strengthen the development of a MC&FP
strategic plan for supporting military families.

Participants in the summit came from leadership within OSD, all of the
components (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, including Reserve and Guard),
land-grant universities and other non-governmental organizations.

From:
http://cs.mhf.dod.mil/content/dav/mhf/QOL-Library/Project%20Documents/MilitaryHO\
MEFRONT/Service%20Providers/DoD%20Conferences/Leadership%20Summit/Summit%20synop\
sis.pdf

"After the Summit concludes, MC&FP and the University of Maryland will
consider the identified priorities, and other issues raised by the
participants and through the ongoing family member listening sessions to
prepare a report that will make recommendations to the leadership within all
components, MC&FP directorates, universities, non-governmental agencies, and
other partners on ways to improve family support and readiness programs. The
report is anticipated to be completed in early 2010.


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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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All local event notices have been deleted, since they are primarily for
families living in Virginia and Maryland, and I did not want to send useless
information to the folks in the rest of the country. However, please let me
know if you live in Virginia, Maryland or DC; so that I can add you to my
private email distribution list for events in those states.


Children's Hospital of Pgh of UPMC Study.  Are you a parent or caregiver of
a girl with ASD? Is she between the ages of 10-25? if so, then please check
out this www with a 15 minute survey at www.surveymonkey.com/asdperiods.  We
need your help to learn more about the experiences girls with ASD have with
menstruation. This is a research study. We are asking you to complete a
one-time anonymous internet survey.  For more info, contact Amy Hamilton,
Medical Student and Pamela Murray, MD, Adolescent Medicine University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Call 412.692.8504 or ASDperiods@...
for more information about the study or the results.

Join the nation's largest online autism research project!  You can help
accelerate autism research from home just by answering online
questionnaires.
If you are the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), an
independent adult with ASD, or the guardian of an adult with ASD, you are
eligible to participate in the Interactive Autism Network (IAN).  To learn
more, or read preliminary research reports based on the data people are
submitting, visit IAN Community: www.IANcommunity.org.  Questions? E-mail
the IAN Project at ian@... or call 866-348-3440.  IAN is a
project of the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

The FCPS Parent Resource Center's web link for the Inclusive Schools Week on
December 7-11, 2009 is at http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/ISW2009.pdf.

The FCPS Parent Resource Center's December Newsletter is at
http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/PRCDecemberNewsletter2009.pdf.

"Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy
Holiday" in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=holiday_tips

"GFCFSF Thanksgiving: New Traditions" in a press release from Talk About
Curing Autism at http://gfcf-diet.tacanow.org/thanksgiving.htm#anchor_turkey

"Autism support group extends services to educators" dated 2 November 2009
by Nadia Arandjelovic from The Royal Gazette (Bermuda) at
http://www.royalgazette.com/siftology.royalgazette/Article/article.jsp?artic
leId=7d9b12f30030006&sectionId=60

"Should Medical Marijuana Be Used to Treat Kids With Autism?" dated 17
November 2009 from the editors of Opposing Views.com at
http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/news-should-medical-marijuana-be-used-
to-treat-kids-with-autism

"Helping persons with autism help themselves" dated 22 November 2009 by DANG
U. KOE from the Manila Bulletin (The Philippines) at
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/230646/helping-persons-with-autism-help-themse
lves

"Arts Education Task Force to target exceptional kids" dated 24 November
2009 by JOANIE BAKER HENDRICKS from The Bowling Green Daily News at
http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2009/11/24/news/news8.txt

"The number of adults with autism is growing" dated 24 November 2009 from
ABC13 News at
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7135453

"Boy with Asperger's Syndrome Rides Subway for 11 Days" dated 24 November
2009 by John Del Signore from Gothamist.com at
http://gothamist.com/2009/11/24/boy_with_aspergers_syndrome_rides_s.php

"Scientist Repeats Swine Flu Lab-Escape Claim in Published Study" dated 24
November 2009 by Simeon Bennett from Bloomberg.com at
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601124&sid=ajw2AS.d1wK8

"GlaxoSmithKline studies batch of swine flu vaccines in Canada over allergy
fears" dated 24 November 2009 by MEERA SELVA from The Associated Press at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-ap-swine-flu-vaccine-canada,0,42671
00.story

"H1N1 Cases Declining In Hospitals Across US- CDC reports number of H1N1
cases down in parts of US" dated 24 November 2009 by Elizabeth Lee from
Voice Of America News at
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/usa/H1N1-Cases-Declining-In-Hospitals-A
cross-US-72447297.html

"As Influenza Cases Rise In Europe, Experts Urge Uptake Of H1N1 Vaccine"
dated
25 November 2009 in a press release from The European Society of Clinical
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172047.php

"Plan to Restrict Health Accounts Will Hurt the Disabled, Critics Warn"
dated
25 November 2009 by Judson Berger from FOX News at
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/25/plan-restrict-health-accounts-hur
t-disabled-critics-warn

"After fire, boy with autism on road to recovery and rebuilding" dated 26
November 2009 by Kara Finnstrom from CNN at
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/26/reyes.autism.fire/index.html

"Boy Doomed to Institution Now Yearns to be President" dated 26 November
2009 by Mark Macluskie from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/boy-doomed-to-institution-now-yearns-to-b
e-president.html#more

"People first, disabilities second- Acting coach uses empathy to serve and
help portray the disabled with proper sensitivity" dated 27 November 2009 by
Joyce Rudolph from the Burbank Leader at
http://www.burbankleader.com/articles/2009/11/28/entertainment/gnp-actingcoa
ch112809.1.txt

"Pediatric SuperSite's Paul Offit Article: High Praise and Two RotaqTeq Ads"

dated 27 November 2009 from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/hgfhgf.html#more

"When Journalists Play the Telephone Game - Part 2" dated 27 November 2009
by Kent Heckenlively, Esq. from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/when-journalists-play-the-telephone-game-
part-2.html#more

"A Quick Guide to the "Green Vaccines" Initiative" dated 28 November 2009 by
Kent Heckenlively, Esq. from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/a-.html#more

"Disability savings plan a godsend for parents; 'Long overdue'" dated 28
November 2009 from Canwest News Service (Canada) at
http://www.kelowna.com/2009/11/28/disability-savings-plan-a-godsend-for-pare
nts-long-overdue/

"Hockey program gives special-needs players self-esteem, structure" dated 28
November 2009 by SHANNON MULLEN from APP.com at
http://www.app.com/article/20091128/NEWS/911280314/Hockey-program-gives-spec
ial-needs-players-self-esteem--structure

"Abilis makes up for rained out walk with open house" dated 28 November 2009
from the Greenwich Post at
http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/greenwich-post/news/local/42959-abilis-
makes-up-for-rained-out-walk-with-open-house.html

"'We've had a wonderful opportunity'" dated 28 November 2009 by PETER DOWNS
from The St. Catharines Standard (Canada) at
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2197907

"2 children found dead in separate drowning" dated 28 November 2009 from The
Associated Press at
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1355323.html

"Memoir shares lessons of life with Asperger's" dated 28 November 2009 by
James Sullivan from the Boston Globe at
http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2009/11/28/parallel_play_shares_less
ons_of_a_life_with_aspergers

"An Autism Mom's Video Response to the Chicago Tribune Story" dated 29
November 2009 by Jacey Capurso from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/an-autism-moms-video-response-to-the-chic
ago-tribune-story.html#more

"Watch Autism In the Criminal Justice System by Dennis Debbaudt" dated 29
November 2009 by Dennis Debbaudt from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/watch-autism-in-the-criminal-justice-syst
em-by-dennis-debbaudt.html#more

"Farmingdale school trains student 'autism ambassadors'" dated 29 November
2009 by JOIE TYRRELL from Newsday.com at
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/farmingdale-school-trains-student-
autism-ambassadors-1.1628138

"Dinner with handicap students shows they're just kids" dated 29 November
2009 by James Barney from the Marion Star at
http://www.marionstar.com/article/20091129/NEWS01/911290302

"Aldermen clear way for school" dated 29 November 2009 by JULIAN MARCH from
The Chapel Hill News at http://www.chapelhillnews.com/news/story/53839.html

"Out-of-district transportation to special education centers particularly
costly for public school districts; collaboration between districts is
difficult" dated 29 November 2009 by COLIN MCEVOY from The Express-Times at
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1259471158243050
.xml&coll=3

"Mall program helps autistic children visit Santa Claus- Bright lights, loud
noise too much for many with disorder" dated 29 November 2009 by Kristin
Harty Barkley from the Cumberland Times-News at
http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_333230622.html

"Organizing the autistic child's family room and lighting" dated 29 November
2009 by Pamela Downing from The Brownsville Herald at
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/room-105680-family-morning.html

"Little Pip Is Blown Away By Pop Comparisons." dated 29 November 2009 by
Sarah-Louise James from MTV News at
http://www.mtv.com.au/news/a4ed3b21-ladyhawke-on-being-britney

"Autistic and artistic: Poet shares his talent" dated 29 November 2009 by
MELANIE LAGESCHULTE from the Des Moines Register at
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091130/NEWS/911300326/-1/NEWS04/A
utistic-and-artistic-Poet-shares-his-talent

"East Forsyth grads holding sale to pay for special van for classmate's
daughter A Class Action for a Good Cause" dated 29 November 2009 by Monica
Young from the Winston-Salem Journal at
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/29/east-forsyth-grads-holding-sa
le-to-pay-for-special

"A time for thanks: Autism takes it toll on family, yet they still count
their blessings" dated 29 November 2009 from The Advocate-Messenger Online
at http://www.amnews.com/stories/2009/11/29/fea.461079.sto

"Olmsted on Autism: Tell Jon Stewart the Truth About "Denialist" Michael
Specter" dated 30 November 2009 by Dan Olmsted from the Age of Autism blog
at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/olmsted-on-autism-tell-jon-stewart-the-tr
uth-about-denialist-michael-specter.html#more

"Study: Early autism intervention in toddlers is effective" dated 30
November
2009 by Miriam Falco from CNN at
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/conditions/11/30/autism.study/index.html

"Home-Based Early Intervention Benefits Autism Outcomes" dated 30 November
2009 in a press release from Pediatrics at
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/Autism/17216

"Autism Behavior Therapy Successful In Kids As Young As 18 Months" dated 30
November 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/30/autism-early-intervention/6334

"Early Intervention For Toddlers With Autism Highly Effective, Study Finds-
Significant gains seen in IQ, communication and social interaction" dated 30
November 2009 in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/press/early_start_denver_model.php

"Autism: It can get better" dated 30 November 2009 by Katlynn Lanham from
The Facts at http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=281ddc3cf9025b9e

"Programs offer resources to help children" dated 30 November 2009 by
Katlynn Lanham from The Facts at
http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c042caa7554f7a14

"Trial begins of accused teacher's aide- Non-jury trial scheduled to begin
Monday" dated 30 November 2009 by Judy Moore from WIVB News at
http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Trial-begins-of-accused-teachers-aide

"Schools face huge rise in special needs cases- Premature babies may require
new patterns of learning" dated 30 November 2009 by Lewis Smith from The
Independent (UK) at
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/schools-face-huge
-rise-in-special-needs-cases-1831095.html

"Haven for Disabled Workers Feels Job Market's Sting" dated 30 November 2009
by CLARE ANSBERRY from The Wall Street Journal at
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125918205048464519.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most
_Popular

"Rose farm with mission plans open house" dated 30 November 2009 by Pamela
McLoughlin from the New Haven Register at
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/30/news/a3-neautism-art.txt

"Autistic and artistic: Poet shares his talent" dated 30 November 2009 by
MELANIE LAGESCHULTE from the Des Moines Register at
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091130/NEWS/911300326/-1/NEWS04/A
utistic-and-artistic-Poet-shares-his-talent

"Special-needs troop has 5 new Eagles" dated 30 November 2009 by CHRISTINA
HALL from the FREE PRESS at
http://www.freep.com/article/20091130/NEWS05/911300358/1322/Special-needs-tr
oop-has-5-new-Eagles

"Bloomfield senior participates in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" dated 30
November 2009 by Nick Schneider from the Greene County Daily World at
http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1590903.html

"Autism no barrier for artist" dated 30 November 2009 by Kirsty Noffke from
the Tweed Daily News (Australia) at
http://www.tweednews.com.au/story/2009/11/30/artist-refuses-his-disability-t
o-paint-him-into-a-

"Torch run hits home for Quebec speed skater" dated 30 November 2009 by
Marianne White from the Canwest News Service (Canada) at
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/Torch+hits+home+Quebec+speed+ska
ter/2284509/story.html

"Down Syndrome Births Jump 30 Percent" dated 30 November 2009 by Michelle
Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/30/down-syndrome-prevalence/6320

"Do You Hear What I Hear?- Professor interprets autism with music" by Jesse
Dukes from the University of Virginia Magazine at
http://uvamagazine.org/arts/article/do_you_hear_what_i_hear

"Peer-mediated teaching and augmentative and alternative communication for
preschool-aged children with autism" by David Trembath;  Susan Balandin;
Leanne Togher; Roger J. Stancliffe from The University of Sydney (Australia)
or Hgskolen i Molde (Norway) at
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/6561326-708291/content~db=all~content=a9108
12323

"Supporting families of children with autism spectrum disorders: questions
parents ask and what nurses need to know" by Elder JH and D'Alessandro T.
from the University of Florida at
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19785304

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Hello Everyone!

Here is a FRESH selection of stuff members can collect for nothing

There is lots to grab in this new Giveaway Mix!

http://groups.google.com/group/freebieshare/web/give-away-mix-november-26th

Enjoy!

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

All local event notices have been deleted, since they are primarily for
families living in Virginia and Maryland, and I did not want to send useless
information to the folks in the rest of the country. However, please let me
know if you live in Virginia, Maryland or DC; so that I can add you to my
private email distribution list for events in those states.


Children's Hospital of Pgh of UPMC Study.  Are you a parent or caregiver of
a girl with ASD? Is she between the ages of 10-25? if so, then please check
out this www with a 15 minute survey at www.surveymonkey.com/asdperiods.  We
need your help to learn more about the experiences girls with ASD have with
menstruation. This is a research study. We are asking you to complete a
one-time anonymous internet survey.  For more info, contact Amy Hamilton,
Medical Student and Pamela Murray, MD, Adolescent Medicine University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Call 412.692.8504 or ASDperiods@...
for more information about the study or the results.

Join the nation's largest online autism research project!  You can help
accelerate autism research from home just by answering online
questionnaires.
If you are the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), an
independent adult with ASD, or the guardian of an adult with ASD, you are
eligible to participate in the Interactive Autism Network (IAN).  To learn
more, or read preliminary research reports based on the data people are
submitting, visit IAN Community: www.IANcommunity.org.  Questions? E-mail
the IAN Project at ian@... or call 866-348-3440.  IAN is a
project of the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

The FCPS Parent Resource Center's web link for the Inclusive Schools Week on
December 7-11, 2009 is at http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/ISW2009.pdf.

The FCPS Parent Resource Center's December Newsletter is at
http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/PRCDecemberNewsletter2009.pdf.

"Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy
Holiday" in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=holiday_tips

"Symposium highlights unresolved issues of Minamata disease sufferers" dated
9 November 2009 by KEIJI HIRANO from the Kyodo News (Japan) at
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20091109f1.html

"EPA Study Reveals Widespread Contamination of Fish in U.S. Lakes and
Reservoirs" dated 10 November 2009 in a press release from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency at
http://yosemite.epa.gov/OPA/ADMPRESS.NSF/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/62
b53c67bc92ef878525766a004b3456%21OpenDocument.
The study details are at http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/fish/study.

"Consumption of certain fish during pregnancy associated with poorer
cognitive performance" dated 12 November 2009 in a press release from the
University of Granada (Spain) at
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uog-coc111209.php

"Mountaintop couple create app to help autistic children" dated 15 November
2009 from The Scranton Times-Tribune at
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/11/15/4481881.htm

"PA Governor Rendell: New Report Shows Demand for Autism Services will
Continue to Rise- PA First in Nation to Release Statewide Data" dated 18
November 2009 in a press release from the Pennsylvania Office of the
Governor at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pa-governor-rendell-new-report-shows
-demand-for-autism-services-will-continue-to-rise-70380767.html

"UA Research Finds Ritalin's Benefits in Treating Children with Autism- UA
researchers present evidence that the Ritalin is effective in treating
preschoolers with Autism in a first-ever clinical trial to test the
medication's efficacy with children with the disorder." dated 18 November
2009 by Darci Slaten from the University of Arizona College of Medicine at
http://uanews.org/node/28659

"Average UK woman wears 515 chemicals a day" dated 19 November 2009 by Paul
Casciato from Reuters at
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5AI3M820091119

"Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome" dated 19
November 2009 in a press release from the Stanford University Medical Center
at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091118143207.htm

"Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in
children with PDD" dated 20 November 2009 in a press release from the
National Institute of Mental Health at
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/niom-ptc111709.php and
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091121093234.htm

"FDA OKs Abilify for autism-linked irritability" dated 20 November 2009 from
Business Week at http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9C3J8380.htm

"Fedele visits new autism spectrum disorders classroom at Stamford High
School" dated 20 November 2009 by Wynne Parry from The Stamford Advocate at
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_13836937?source=most_emailed

"Bus incident forces ACS changes" dated 20 November 2009 by Dave Stafford
from The Herald Bulletin at
http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_324223840.html

"Life Sciences Group identifies amino acid imbalance as factor contributing
to autism and ASD" dated 21 November 2009 by Jed Shlackman from Examiner.com
at
http://www.examiner.com/x-12517-Miami-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d21-L
ife-Sciences-Group-identifies-amino-acid-imbalance-as-factor-contributing-to
-autism-and-ASD?#comments

"A false promise of help- Pa. intended Act 62 to cover some autism costs but
it hasn't." dated 21 November 2009 by Karen Heller from The Philadelphia
Inquirer at
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20091121_Karen_Heller__A_false_promis
e_of_help.html

"IAN survey: Indiana medicates for autism more than nation" dated 21
November
2009 by Steven Higgs from The Bloomington Alternative at
http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/node/10232

"Part I: Family on mission to stop school bullying" dated 21 November 2009
by Rachel Brown from the Dalton Daily Citizen at
http://www.northwestgeorgia.com/murray/local_story_325235752.html?keyword=to
pstory

"Part II: Professionals on bullying" dated 21 November 2009 by Rachel Brown
from the Dalton Daily Citizen at
http://www.northwestgeorgia.com/local/local_story_325235508.html?keyword=top
story

"Beth David concert to support new autism school" dated 21 November 2009
from the Miami Herald at
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1344972.html

"'Lifesaver' to help track missing with Alzheimer's, autism- $4,500 grant
will pay for equipment that successfully concludes most hunts for the
missing within 30 minutes." dated 21 November 2009 by BRET LIEBENDORFER from
the Columbus Local News at
http://www.snponline.com/articles/2009/11/21/multiple_papers/news/allwetrack
_20091120_0645pm_12.txt

"Case of the toxic gingerbread man" dated 21 November 2009 by Janet Raloff
from Science News at
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/49897/title/Case_of_the_toxic_gin
gerbread_man

"Experts differ on Asperger's as a legal defense in criminal trials" dated
21 November 2009 by Nathan McIntire from the Pasadena Star-News at
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_13840522

"Autism Recovery Revisited: Tell the Chicago Tribune They Are Wrong" dated
21 November 2009 from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/autism-recovery-revisited-tell-the-chicag
o-tribune-they-are-wrong.html#more

"Autism Recovery Revisited: Nathan's Story" dated 22 November 2009 by Angela
Warner from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/autism-recovery-revisited-nathans-story.h
tml#more

"New Altadena preschool designed to accommodate children with autism" dated
22 November 2009 by Dan Abendschein from the Pasadena Star-News at
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_13847328

"The $141,000 Student: Longview district pays for special ed student's
enrollment in private Utah facility" dated 22 November 2009 by Amy M.E.
Fischer from The Longview Daily News at
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/22/top_story/doc4b08793dcbe8f169336227.t
xt

"Autism and activism: Departing Assembly speaker, Gloucester County take
lead on issue" dated 22 November 2009 by Pete McCarthy from The Gloucester
County Times at
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-0/125887562339260.xml&coll
=8

"Setting Up the Kitchen for an Autistic Child" dated 22 November 2009 by
Pamela Downing from The Brownsville Herald at
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/autistic-105415-child-kitchen.html

"Death penalty won't be sought in murder trial of autistic man" dated 22
November 2009 by Len Wells from the Evansville Courier & Press at
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/nov/22/death-penalty-wont-be-soughtin-
murder-trial-of

"A new Owen- After early intervention, autistic Somerville boy making
"phenomenal' progress" dated 22 November 2009 by JEFF WEBER from My Central
Jersey.com at
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20091122/LIFE/911220308/A-new-Owen

"Sadly, most people with a learning disability should not have children"
dated
22 November 2009 by Minette Marrin from the Times Online (UK) at
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/minette_marrin/article69
26950.ece

"When Journalists Play "The Telephone Game" dated 22 November 2009 by Kent
Heckenlively from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/when-journalists-play-the-telephone-game.
html#more

"Autism treatments: Risky alternative therapies have little basis in
science- Alternative therapies amount to uncontrolled experimentation on
children, investigation finds" dated 22 November 2009 by Trine Tsouderos and
Patricia Callahan from the Chicago Tribune at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-autism-treatments-nov22,0,7095563,f
ull.story

"Autism treatment: Success stories more persuasive to some than hard data-
One dad, a doctor, says he was "fooled" dated 22 November 2009 by Trine
Tsouderos and Patricia Callahan from the Chicago Tribune at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-autism-treatments-sidebar-nov22,0,2
165439.story

"Autism treatment: Science hijacked to support alternative therapies-
Researchers' fears about misuse of their work come true" dated 23 November
2009 by Trine Tsouderos and Patricia Callahan from the Chicago Tribune at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-autism-science-nov23,0,240420.story

"Cherry Picking Science: Chicago Tribune's Shotgun Journalism Strikes with
Another Shoddy Hit Piece" dated 23 November 2009 by Teri Arranga from the
Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/cherry-picking-science-chicago-tribunes-s
hotgun-journalism-strikes-with-another-shoddy-hit-piece.html#more

"And Liberty for All. Immigrant Gardasil Mandate Dropped." dated 23 November
2009 by Adriana Gamondes from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/and-liberty-for-all-immigrant-gardasil-ma
ndate-dropped.html#more

"CDC Rescinds Mandatory HPV Vaccine for Immigrant Girls" dated 17 November
2009 in a press release from the Alliance for Human Research Protection at
http://www.ahrp.org/cms/content/view/649/1

"Game On For Paralympic Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities" dated 23
November 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/23/paralympic-vote/6265

"Hate Crimes Targeting People With Disabilities Remain Steady" dated 23
November 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/23/hate-crimes-steady/6275

"Behavior Therapy Plus Medication Most Successful For Kids With Autism"
dated
23 November 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/23/behavior-therapy/6290

"Mother Gives Son Marijuana to Treat His Autism- More Research Is Needed,
But Difficult to Fund Due to Stigma, Experts Say" dated 23 November 2009 by
JOSEPH BROWNSTEIN from ABC News at
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AutismNews/mother-son-marijuana-treat-autism/story
?id=9153881

"Day Care Centers Turn Away Boy Due To Cerebral Palsy" dated 23 November
2009 by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/23/cp-day-care/6282

"Feds Give Abilify Green Light To Treat Autism Behaviors" dated 23 November
2009 by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/23/abilify/6255

"Despite rising numbers, autism is not an epidemic" dated 23 November 2009
by MARIA GIERON-KORTHALS, M.D. from Tampa Bay Online at
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/nov/23/despite-rising-numbers-autism-not-ep
idemic

"State lawmakers want parity in insurance coverage for mental health" dated
23 November 2009 by SHAWN DOHERTY from The Capital Times at
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/health_med_fit/article_08a179ca-d831-1
1de-8d98-001cc4c002e0.html

"Autism's Growing Reach" dated 23 November 2009 by Claudia Boyd-Barrett from
National Public Radio at
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/0/0/1580195
/Top.Stories/Autism's.Growing.Reach

"Rowing their way to a new Special Olympic sport" dated 23 November 2009 by
Karina Kling from News8 Austin at
http://www.news8austin.com/content/headlines/?ArID=259437&SecID=2

"Callier Asperger Program Gives Students Confidence" dated 23 November 2009
in a press release from The University of Texas at Dallas at
http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2009/11/23-001.php

"Instrument of the heart" dated 23 November 2009 by SCARLET SIMS from the
Panama City News Herald at
http://www.newsherald.com/articles/haven-79327-heart-instrument.html

"Olympic torch lights autistic boy's dream- Torchbearer's parents hope other
families touched by autism can embrace kids' potential despite the numerous
challenges" dated 23 November 2009 by RAYMOND BOWE from The Barrie Examiner
(Canada) at http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2187994

"Easter Seals Hosts "Real Life Strategies" & "How To Teach" Conference
Training for Autism and Developmental Disabilities" dated 23 November 2009
from Delaware Online at
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091123/COMMUNITIES0101/91123016

"Autism on the rise in Canton" dated 23 November 2009 from the Canton
Journal at
http://www.wickedlocal.com/canton/news/x1792908818/Autism-on-the-rise-in-Can
ton

"Feast empowers special-needs students" dated 23 November 2009 by Cindy
Kranz from The Cincinnati Enquirer at
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091123/NEWS0102/911240338/Feast+helps+s
pecial-needs+students

"Developmentally disabled object to cuts" dated 23 November 2009 by Amanda
Cedrone from the Albany Legislative Gazette at
http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2009-11-23-64064.113122_Develop
mentally_disabled_object_to_cuts.html

"Bay Area Mom Creates Online Tool To Tackle Autism" dated 23 November 2009
by Len Ramirez from CBS5 News at
http://cbs5.com/local/charm.autism.tracker.2.1330241.html

"University Autism Center putting on finishing touches" dated 23 November
2009 by Stephanie Byars from KFVS12 News at
http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=11561238

"Autism providers waiting for TennCare payments; children losing out" dated
23 November 2009 by Nate Morabito from WJHL News at
http://www2.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/autism_providers_waiting_fo
r_tenncare_payments_children_losing_out/36277

"Behavioral disorders not easy to spot" dated 23 November 2009 by Shannon
Coad from the San Angelo Standard-Times at
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2009/nov/23/behavioral-disorders-not-easy-to
-spot

"Brenham Boy With Autism A Musical Genius- Nathan Pustka can simply play and
sing a song he hears on his Ipod." dated 23 November 2009 by Shane McAuliffe
from KBTX News at http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/71979257.html

"Community puts foot forward for autism" dated 23 November 2009 by Danielle
Decuir from The Rebel Yell at
http://unlvrebelyell.com/2009/11/23/community-puts-foot-forward-for-autism

"Vaccine Induced Abortion Reports" dated 24 November 2009 from the Age of
Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/vaccine-induced-abortion-reports.html#mor
e

"Children's Of Boston Plays it Safe With Autism Research." dated 24 November
2009 by Katie Wright from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/childrens-of-boston-plays-it-safe-with-au
tism-research.html#more

"The Dark Side of Darwin's Legacy" dated 24 November 2009 by Eben Harrell
from Time magazine at
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1942483,00.html

"Moms lobby for more services for special needs students" dated 24 November
2009 by Pat Lee from The Halifax Herald (Canada) at
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1154348.html

"Law enforcement officers trained on mental illness" dated 24 November 2009
by Deborah Mcdermott from the Seacoast Online at
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091124-NEWS-911250319

"Learning His Body, Learning to Dance" dated 24 November 2009 by NEIL
GENZLINGER from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/arts/dance/25palsy.html?_r=2

"Level playing field at long last" dated 24 November 2009 by JOHN MACDONALD
from the Blacktown Sun (Australia) at
http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/news/local/sport/general/level-playing-field-
at-long-last/1686016.aspx

"The number of adults with autism is growing" dated 24 November 2009 from
ABC13 News at
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7135453

"Meeting early education needs of people with autism" dated 24 November 2009
by Gary Mangiofico in a letter to the editor of the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune at http://www.sgvtribune.com/opinions/ci_13861949

"Local college fair focuses on special needs learning- Students from York
County were able to learn about resources that would help them transition to
college, vocational skills centers or work." dated 24 November 2009 by
NICHOLE DOBO from the York Daily Record/Sunday News at
http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_13859307

"Making friends made easy" dated 24 November 2009 from the Comox Valley
Record
(Canada) at
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_north/comoxvalleyrecord/lifestyl
es/72901457.html

"Autistic students at Lex school step out of their normal routines to say
'Thanks'" dated 24 November 2009 by MALENA WARD from the Kearney Hub at
http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/article_683b811a-d93e-11de-9340-001cc4c
002e0.html

"Inclusion Spells Success at Forestville Elementary- Creating an environment
where 'everyone learns and benefits.'" dated 24 November 2009 from the Great
Falls Connection at
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=335207&paper=65&cat=
104

"Phoenix charity that helps disabled children ripped off...again" dated 24
November 2009 by Kristine Harrington from 3TV News at
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Phoenix-charity-that-helps-disabled-children-ri
pped-offagain-73002712.html

"Runaway Spent 11 Days in the Subways" dated 23 November 2009 by KIRK SEMPLE
from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/nyregion/24runaway.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&
hp

"Missing boy spent 11 days wandering New York subways" dated 25 November
2009 by Jamie Guzzardo and Jesse Solomon from CNN at
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/11/25/new.york.subway.teen/index.html

"Trine Tsouderos Responds to Autism Article Email" dated 25 November 2009 by
Teresa Conrick from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/trine-tsouderos-responds-to-autism-articl
e-email.html#more

"For Student With Autism, Having Service Animal in School Is 'Lifesaver'-
Service animals in schools can foster learning, but pushback from districts
is not uncommon" dated 25 November 2009 by Zach Miners from U.S. News &
World Report at
http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2009/11/25/for-student-with-autism-
having-service-animal-in-school-is-lifesaver.html

"Frustrated parents of children with autism put questions to Brian Lamb
ahead of the eagerly anticipated Lamb Inquiry" dated 25 November 2009 from
24dash.com (UK) at
http://www.24dash.com/news/Education/2009-11-25-Frustrated-parents-of-childr
en-with-autism-put-questions-to-Brian-Lamb-ahead-of-the-eagerly-anticipated-
Lamb-Inquiry

"Red Hat Too: Longview students gain work experience at new thrift store"
dated 25 November 2009 by Leila Summers from The Longview Daily News at
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/25/area_news/doc4b0c935e4c029666467310.t
xt

"Student support programs lauded" dated 25 November 2009 by PAT LEE from The
Halifax Herald (Canada) at
http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1154481.html

"Students' day with difference" dated 25 November 2009 from The Asian News
(UK) at
http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1183871_students_day_with_difference

"Residents tell concerns over Navistar move" dated 25 November 2009 by HANK
BECKMAN from the Sun-Times Media at
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/foxvalleysun/news/1903302,Navistar-move-c
oncers-Lisle_NA112409.article

"Redruth man sets up website to support autism" dated 25 November 2009 from
This is the West Country.com (UK) at
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/4758615.Redruth_man
_sets_up_website_to_support_autism/

"Pine Grove offers group for kids with autism" dated 25 November 2009 from
the Hattiesburg American at
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091125/LIFESTYLE/911250309

"Police 'tracker' program to begin in January in Schaumburg" dated 25
November
2009 from the Schaumburg Daily Herald at
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=339132&src=1

"Randall Boys and Girls Club program focuses on kids with disabilities"
dated
25 November 2009 by SUZANNE McLAUGHLIN from The Republican at
http://www.masslive.com/metroeastplus/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-5/1259
050541209610.xml&coll=1

"Time marches on in journey along the path of autism" dated 25 November 2009
by JOAN LLEWELLYN-BURNS from The Doings-Clarendon Hills.com at
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/news/1896329,doings-colburns-1126
09-s1.article

"Confusion Ensues as IACC Adopts Vaccine Research Objective" by Theresa
Wrangham in a press release from SafeMinds at
http://www.safeminds.org/news/iacc-adopts-vaccine-research-objective.html

"10 Sources of Mercury You Can Do Something About- E-Waste, A Rapidly
Growing Problem" in a press release from SafeMinds at
http://www.safeminds.org/protect-yourself/ewaste.html

"Earliest Exposures- A Research Project by Washington Toxics Coalition. In
this study, we investigated the environment experienced by nine
fetuses-their mothers. We tested nine pregnant women, from Washington,
Oregon, and California, during the second trimester of their pregnancies."
in a press release from the Washington Toxics Coalition at
http://www.watoxics.org/earliestexposures

"Coal's Assault on Human Health" in a press release from Physicians for
Social Responsibility at
http://www.psr.org/resources/coals-assault-on-human-health.html

"No Longer Autistic! Recovery is Possible." by Lisa Mize from The Autism
File at http://www.rescuepost.com/files/autismfile_us32_lisamize.pdf

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Hi,

I would like to know if anyone knows anything about Millington, TN or Memphis,
TN.  I will be calling our ECHO case manager to see what's available there.  I
looked up and found 9 BCBA's there but haven't called yet to see what they
offer.  Any advice or passing advice on this area please let me know.  We will
need a speech therapist and maybe ABA.  Won't be moving for 2 years so its up in
there air if my son will need ABA at all.

Thanks,

Ketzie

forgot to mention as everyone prob. is aware of, emory will bill for the aba
only and the tuition for the school/program is the responsibility of the family.

chris

--- In militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, "Chris H"
<christinehawn@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> just wanted to let anyone living in GA know that i am working with Emory
University's Autism Center to become particpating providers for ECHO. Hopefully
it will work, since they have a lot of workshops and a preschool/pre k early
childhood center. we were just offered a slot after being on the wait list and
excited to start. they came highly recommended by our BCBA in Germany.
>

Hi everyone,

just wanted to let anyone living in GA know that i am working with Emory
University's Autism Center to become particpating providers for ECHO. Hopefully
it will work, since they have a lot of workshops and a preschool/pre k early
childhood center. we were just offered a slot after being on the wait list and
excited to start. they came highly recommended by our BCBA in Germany.

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All local event notices have been deleted, since they are primarily for
families living in Virginia and Maryland, and I did not want to send useless
information to the folks in the rest of the country. However, please let me
know if you live in Virginia, Maryland or DC; so that I can add you to my
private email distribution list for events in those states.


Children's Hospital of Pgh of UPMC Study.  Are you a parent or caregiver of
a girl with ASD? Is she between the ages of 10-25? if so, then please check
out this www with a 15 minute survey at www.surveymonkey.com/asdperiods.  We
need your help to learn more about the experiences girls with ASD have with
menstruation. This is a research study. We are asking you to complete a
one-time anonymous internet survey.  For more info, contact Amy Hamilton,
Medical Student and Pamela Murray, MD, Adolescent Medicine University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Call 412.692.8504 or ASDperiods@...
for more information about the study or the results.

The FCPS Parent Resource Center's web link for the Inclusive Schools Week on
December 7-11, 2009 is at http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/ISW2009.pdf.

"Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy
Holiday" in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=holiday_tips

"Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film- Planet 51 on November 21, 2009
at 10 a.m. local time" in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms

"Education Department Seeks New Restraints, Seclusion Data for All Students"

dated 18 September 2009 by Ryan Gray from School Transportation news at
http://www.stnonline.com/resources/government/related-government-articles/75
3-education-department-seeks-new-restraints-seclusion-data-for-all-students

"Canine workers for students with special needs: Part 2 - Therapy dogs"
dated
18 October 2009 by Dr. Kari Miller from Examiner.com at
http://www.examiner.com/x-10067-LA-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Ca
nine-workers-for-students-with-special-needs--Part-2--Therapy-dogs

"Knox model of inclusive instruction beneficial to students of all
abilities"
dated 26 October 2009 by Lola Alapo from KNOX News at
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/oct/26/teaching-a-team-effort

"Making Inclusion Work: Autism Spectrum Australia's Satellite Class Project"
dated 1 November 2009 by Roberts, Jacqueline M A; Keane, Elaine; Clark, and
Trevor R from Teaching Exceptional Children at
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1591183811.html

"Handwriting and the Child with Autism: Don't Sweat It" dated 12 November
2009 by Lisa Jo Rudy from About.com at
http://autism.about.com/b/2009/11/12/handwriting-and-the-child-with-autism-d
ont-sweat-it.htm

"Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having" dated 15 November 2009 by Phil
Maher from The Huffington Post blog at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-maher/vaccination-a-conversatio_b_358578.
html

"Autism Speaks Hosts 4th Annual Autism Law Summit" dated 16 November 2009 in
a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=frKNI3PCImE&b=393
0723&ct=7677663

"Parsippany family's struggle with autism a common challenge" dated 16
November 2009 by COLLEEN O'DEA from the Daily Record at
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091116/COMMUNITIES38/311160003/Parsippa
ny-family-s-struggle-with-autism-a-common-challenge

"Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grants $1.85 million to fund research on
digital-game based health interventions" dated 16 November 2009 by Jenna
Weiner from The Daily Tell at
http://www.thedailytell.com/2009/11/robert-wood-johnson-foundation-grants-1-
85-million-to-fund-research-on-digital-game-based-health-interventions

"110 local infants needed for UW autism brain imaging study" dated 16
November 2009 from The News Tribune at
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/957003.html

"Stillwater Children Given Wrong Dose of H1N1 Vaccine" dated 16 November
2009 by Michelle Knoll & Jennifer Griswold from KSTP5 News at
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S1257318.shtml?cat=11733

"Local family grateful for Families Helping Families" dated 16 November 2009
by Darragh Copley from WIS10 News at
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11516542

"Clearbrook to merge with CARC to expand services" dated 16 November 2009 by
Anna Marie Kukec from the Daily Herald at
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336942

"Serving adults with autism" dated 16 November 2009 by Maiken Scott from
WHYY News at
http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/behavioral-health-health-science/200
9/11/16/serving-adults-with-autism/23074

"Student linked to SUV firebombings resentenced to 100 months in federal
prison" dated 16 November 2009 from the Daily News Wire Services at
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_13796819?nclick_check=1

"Alison Singer Feeds the Hungry Lie" dated 17 November 2009 by J.B. Handley
from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/alison-singer-feeds-the-hungry-lie.html#m
ore

"Palin Says She Was 'Frightened' By Down Syndrome Diagnosis" dated 17
November
2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/17/palin-oprah/6207

"Vancouver schools may continue to use time-out rooms" dated 17 November
2009 by Janet Steffenhagenn from The Vancouver Sun at
http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/reportcard/archive/2009/11/
17/vancouver-schools-may-continue-to-use-time-out-rooms.aspx

"Support swells for anti-bully legislation" dated 17 November 2009 by Brian
R. Ballou from The Boston Globe at
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/11/support_swells.html

"Progress Seen In Reading, Math Among Students With Disabilities" dated 17
November 2009 by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/17/student-progress-report/6213

"State Test Score Trends Through 2007-08: Has Progress Been Made in Raising
Achievement for Student with Disabilities?" by Naomi Chudowsky, Victor
Chudowsky, and Nancy Kober from the Center on Education Policy at
http://www.cep-dc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=document_ext.showDocumentByID&nod
eID=1&DocumentID=298

"Senators Propose Replacing 'Mental Retardation' With 'Intellectual
Disability'"
dated 17 November 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/17/intellectual-disability-bill/6224

"Empathy 'can be inherited'- Empathy can be inherited, scientists have
discovered." dated 17 November 2009 by Kate Devlin from the Telegraph (UK)
at
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6582091/Empathy-can-be-inherite
d.html

"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Autistic Children" dated 17 November 2009 by
Jenni Joyce from WHP21 TV News at
http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Special-Report-Hyperbaric-Oxygen-Thera
py-for/5HozAOm40UqTw20Pq7xL4Q.cspx

"Did Bullying Lead Teen To Suicide?" dated 17 November 2009 from News
Channel9 at http://www.newschannel9.com/news/tyler-986458-says-family.html

"Tighter rein on school transfers ahead?" dated 17 November 2009 by Kathy
Chaffin from the Salisbury Post at
http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/111709-Rowan-Salisbury-Schools-tightens-tr
ansfer-policy

"Camp spreading the cheer to special needs students" dated 17 November 2009
by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje from the San Antonio Express-News at
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/70251762.html

"Speaking Out: New Medicaid Prioritization Waiting List- Frustration is just
one word to describe people's feelings toward the Medicaid waiver
prioritization waiting list approved by Florida lawmakers this past spring."
dated 17 November 2009 by Heather Biance from WCTV News at
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/70250482.html

"Playtime can reveal learning disorders" dated 17 November 2009 by Betsy
Flagler from the News Observer at
http://www.newsobserver.com/386/story/195468.html

"Stars for Life Foundation for Autism receives $20,000 from TELUS Community
Board" dated 17 November 2009 in an editorial from The Guardian (Canada) at
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=303504&sc=98

"Love can prevail- Asperger Syndrome need not nix romantic opportunities"
dated 17 November 2009 by Pam Mellskog from the Longmont Times-Call at
http://www.timescall.com/health-story.asp?ID=19333

"Bowling Champ Says Asperger's Helps Concentration" dated 17 November 2009
by Brandi Kruse from ABC News at
http://blogs.abcnews.com/campuschatter/2009/11/my-entry.html

"Caldwell College launches Ph.D. program in autism treatment" dated 17
November 2009 by Nic Corbett from The Star-Ledger at
http://www.nj.com/news/local/index.ssf/2009/11/college_launches_phd_program_
i.html

"New program aimed at helping students with learning disabilities" dated 17
November 2009 by Nicole Johnson from WCSC5 News at
http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=11523464

"Autism School Thinks New Neighbor Will Be Too Loud- Educators Say Children
With Autism Struggle In Noisy Environments" dated 17 November 2009 by Vince
Gerasole from CBS2 News at
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/autism.school.noise.2.1318789.html

"N.J. adults with autism to receive better protection, improved services
under Assembly bill" dated 17 November 2009 by Tom Davis from New Jersey
On-Line at
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/nj_adults_with_autism_to_recei.html

"Musical Raises Awareness for Autism" dated 17 November 2009 by Brandi
Gillespie from KOMU8 News at
http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-00
63-9bd94c70b769/051a5705-80ce-0971-00f7-f6b895928f1d

"Calendar prodigy's skills, first shown in August, are growing" dated 17
November 2009 by SCOTT MARTINDALE from THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER at
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/william-219846-calendar-date.html

"Girl's T-Shirts Speak Volumes for Asperger's Awareness" dated 17 November
2009 by Nikki Burdine from Your4state.com at
http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=88342

"Rosa's Law to End Term 'Mentally Retarded'- Mental Retardation Slurs Have
Long History, but Cost Nothing to Change, Say Advocates" dated 18 November
2009 by SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES from ABC News at
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/rosas-law-asks-senate-kill-slur-mentally-retard
ed/story?id=9109319&page=1

"Children's Hospital of Boston: Is Autism Really On the Rise?" dated 18
November 2009 by Katie Wright from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/childrens-hospital-of-boston-is-autism-re
ally-on-the-rise.html#more

"PA Governor Rendell: New Report Shows Demand for Autism Services will
Continue to Rise" dated 18 November 2009 in a press release from the PA
Governor's Office at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pa-governor-rendell-new-report-shows
-demand-for-autism-services-will-continue-to-rise-70380767.html

"Governor Rendell Releases First Ever "Autism Census" dated 18 November 2009
by Craig Layne from FOX43 News at
http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-pmnews-rendellautismcensus-11-18-09,0,2742402
.story

"Is a wonder pill necessarily wonderful for people with Down syndrome?"
dated
18 November 2009 by Karen Kaplan from the Los Angeles Times at
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/11/down-syndrome-treatmen
t.html

"Only half of autism care allowances handed out" dated 18 November 2009 by
Michael Lavery from the Herald (Ireland) at
http://www.herald.ie/national-news/only-half-of--autism-care-allowances-hand
ed-out-1946786.html

"Forestdale mom appeals for bullying law" dated 18 November 2009 by MOLLY
CONNORS from the Cape Cod Times at
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091118/NEWS/911180
313/-1/NEWSMAP

"QUIET COMMUNICATORS: Group finds new way to speak" dated 18 November 2009
by MARIANNE ENGLISH from The University of Georgia Red and Black at
http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2009/11/18/News
/Quiet.Communicators.Group.Finds.New.Way.To.Speak-3835083.shtml#4

"Help and gifts for autistic boy" dated 18 November 2009 by Mike Funston
from The Toronto Star (Canada) at
http://www.thestar.com/santaclausfund/article/727233--help-and-gifts-for-aut
istic-boy

"Device helps find missing girl" dated 18 November 2009 by DENISE SHERMAN
from the Eastern Wake News at
http://www.easternwakenews.com/front/story/5382.html

"Marian Hope Center focuses on individual needs" dated 18 November 2009 by
Adrianne DeWeese from the Examiner at
http://www.examiner.net/news/x1755557711/Marian-Hope-Center-focuses-on-indiv
idual-needs

"Understanding autism- Lecture series to provide information for BR area"
dated 18 November 2009 from 2theadvocate.com at
http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/70338072.html

"Third with autism 'lack income'- 80% of autistic people on incapacity
benefit questioned wanted to work. A third of the 18,000 people with autism
in Wales have no job and no benefits and are forced to rely on family and
friends, says a charity." dated 18 November 2009 from BBC News (UK) at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8365214.stm

"Globe launches campaign to help Eastham youngster Zak Heffron" dated 18
November 2009 by Craig Manning from the Wirral Globe (UK) at
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/4746088.Globe_launches_campaign_to_help_Ea
stham_youngster_Zak_Heffron/

"Ribbons sold on behalf of Scott Hawkins" dated 18 November 2009 by Miyu
Kataoka from The State Hornet at
http://media.www.statehornet.com/media/storage/paper1146/news/2009/11/18/New
s/Ribbons.Sold.On.Behalf.Of.Scott.Hawkins-3834888.shtml

"Art by man with autism to be featured on stamp" dated 18 November 2009 by
Sheldon Scruggs from the Times Herald-Record at
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091118/NEWS/9111803
29/-1/SITEMAP

"Scientific Link to Autism Identified" dated 18 November 2009 in a press
release from The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scientific-link-to-autism-identified
-70354482.html

"Autistic boy left on school bus for 8 hours" dated 18 November 2009 by ALEX
REED from WCNC News Channel 36 at
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Autistic-boy-left-on-school-bus-for-8-hours-7
0411342.html

"Virginia Beach Bus Driver Drops Boy with Autism at Wrong Home- Complete
stranger helps him track down his mother" dated 18 November 2009 from
WTKR-TV3 at
http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-bus-driver-child-with-autism-091118,0,269260.s
tory

"Autistic boy faces long school trek" dated 18 November 2009 by Hayley Court
from the Swindon Advertiser (UK) at
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/4747267.Autistic_boy_faces_long_scho
ol_trek/

"Autism support is now available" dated 18 November 2009 by CHRISITNA
EICHELKRAUT from the Pahrump Valley Times at
http://www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2009/Nov-18-Wed-2009/news/32535985.html

"Land of 10,000 Stories: Star runner battles autism one step at a time"
dated
18 November 2009 by Boyd Huppert from KARE11 News at
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=828550&catid=14

"New Study Looks at Handwriting Problems in Children with ASD- Kennedy
Krieger researchers suggest improvements are possible by targeting letter
formation, fine motor control training" dated 18 November 2009 in a press
release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15333

"Discussion Hits Home for Many in Autism Community- Ford Hall Forum and
National Autism Center sponsor "Autism-Looking Beyond Cause and Cure" dated
18 November 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15336

"Therapeutic Weighted Vest Available- Specifically designed for individuals
with autism" dated 18 November 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release
from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15338

"New Sensory Clothing Line Available- SoftR clothes designed for kids with
sensory sensitivities" dated 18 November 2009 in a press release from the
Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15339

"New Book on Social Inclusion- The Socially Included Child focuses on play"
dated 18 November 2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15340

"U.S. Senate Introduces Legislation Using the Term "Intellectual Disability-
New bill from Senators Mikulski and Enzi" dated 19 November 2009 by Hannah
Cary in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15349

"Health Care Reform Update: House of Representatives- House passes
Affordable Health Care for America Act" dated 19 November 2009 by Hannah
Cary in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15345

"Health Care Reform Update: Senate- Reid unveils bill" dated 19 November
2009 by Hannah Cary in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15347

"Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009- Take action today!" dated 19 November
2009 by Hannah Cary in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15348

"Study Casts Doubt on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as Autism Treatment- New
research from Center for Autism and Related Disorders" dated 19 November
2009 in a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15341

"For Mothers of Children with Autism, Caregiving Life Proves Stressful-
Facing greater stress levels than typical parents" dated 19 November 2009 in
a press release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15335

"2009 OCALI Conference a Success- November 17-19 in Columbus, Ohio" dated 19
November 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press release from the Autism Society
at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15343

"Specialized Train Sets Offer Therapeutic Benefits- Soroka family creates
"more than a toy" dated 19 November 2009 by Carin Yavorcik in a press
release from the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15337

"Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Releases Brochure on Autism and Seizures-
How to recognize the signs" dated 19 November 2009 in a press release from
the Autism Society at
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?news_iv_ctrl=-1&page=NewsArticle&id
=15342

"The "Green Vaccines" Initiative" dated 19 November 2009 by Kent
Heckenlively, Esq. from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/the-green-vaccines-initiative.html#more

"Pushing the Brain to Find New Pathways" dated 19 November 2009 in a press
release from the University of Missouri-Columbia at
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091117161118.htm

"Autism test in children may turn to the eyes" dated 19 November 2009 by
Blythe Bernhard from the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH at
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/healthfitness/story/1
646B779527261CA862576720074DCCF?OpenDocument

"Curemark Opens Patient Enrollment for Autism Treatment at Three More
Clinical Trial Sites" dated 19 November 2009 in a press release from
Curemark at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/curemark-opens-patient-enrollment-fo
r-autism-treatment-at-three-more-clinical-trial-sites-70461432.html

"Meeting eases some parents' minds about autism wings" dated 19 November
2009 by J. Brian Ewing from the Greensboro News & Record at
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/18/article/meeting_eases_some_par
ents_minds_about_autism_wings

"Classroom for autistic students considered- Educating students in-district
would save money" dated 19 November 2009 by JANE MEGGITT from the GM
Examiner at http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2009/1119/front_page/002.html

"State Tracks Number Of People With Autism- Cases Expected To Reach 25,000
By 2010" dated 19 November 2009 from WGAL8 TV News at
http://www.wgal.com/health/21661560/detail.html

"Search for missing child ends happily" dated 19 November 2009 by PAT
GROSSMITH from the New Hampshire Union Leader at
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Search+for+missing+child+en
ds+happily&articleId=d739c9e3-fa33-4431-bcaa-cb9f8f9a564f

"Second service dog case pending" dated 19 November 2009 by Amanda Robert
from the Illinois Times at
http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-6629-second-service-dog-cas
e-pending.html

"Kaleb's best friend" dated 19 November 2009 by Amanda Robert from the
Illinois Times at
http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-6628-kalebrss-best-friend.h
tml

"Ad Council Unveils New Website to Further the Reach of PSA Campaigns
Through Social Media- AOL Partners with Ad Council on "My Ad Council" Site
for the Advertising Community" dated 19 November 2009 in a press release
from the Advertising Council at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ad-council-unveils-new-website-to-fu
rther-the-reach-of-psa-campaigns-through-social-media-70456702.html

"Trial delayed for former Saginaw County special needs teaching assistant
charged with sexual assault of student" dated 19 November 2009 by Andy Hoag
from The Saginaw News at
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2009/11/trial_delayed_for_former
_speci.html

"Harbor changes name to reflect diversified services" dated 19 November 2009
by Kristen Rapin from the Toledo Free Press at
http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/11/19/harbor-changes-name-to-reflect-div
ersified-services

"Autism Society, AMC Entertainment to host Sensory Friendly Films this
November" dated 19 November 2009 from the GateHouse News Service at
http://www.wickedlocal.com/wellesley/news/lifestyle/x1945259457/Autism-Socie
ty-AMC-Entertainment-to-host-Sensory-Friendly-Films-this-November

"Schaaf Sliding for a Cause" dated 19 November 2009 from the Kitsap Sun
(Canada) at
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/nov/19/schaaf-sliding-for-a-cause/#ixzz0X
Pv15qQM<br

"Raising money for autism awareness" dated 19 November 2009 by Sue Manteris
from KVBC3 News at http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=11538165

"Sounds During Sleep Aid Memory, Study Finds" dated 19 November 2009 by PAM
BELLUCK from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/science/20sleep.html?hpw

"Alternative test may inflate score gains- 'Portfolio' exams spread in Va.-
'How do you know we are closing the . . . gap?'" dated 19 November 2009 by
Michael Alison Chandler from The Washington Post at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/18/AR2009111801
796.html

"Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found- Contaminated bottles of
Sinex medication sent to U.S., Germany and UK" dated 20 November 2009 from
The Associated Press at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34059992/ns/health-cold_and_flu

"Vicks nasal spray recalled over bacteria" dated 20 November 2009 from CNN
at http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/20/vicks.recall/index.html

"Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 cases reported in N.C.- First U.S. cluster of
resistance; overall, swine flu may be peaking nationally" dated 20 November
2009 by Mike Stobbe from The Associated Press at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34066494/ns/health-cold_and_flu and
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/20/tamiflu-resistant-swine-flu-
cluster-nc

"Can your doctor spot H1N1?" dated 20 November 2009 by Caleb Hellerman from
CNN at http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/20/h1n1.fever.doctor/index.html

"How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight" dated 20 November 2009
by LESLEY ALDERMAN from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/21/health/21patient.html?hpw

"Drug Could Be Key To Treating Down Syndrome" dated 20 November 2009 by
Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/20/down-syndrome-treatment/6242

"The Names People Play" dated 20 November 2009 by Marjorie Hansen from the
Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/the-names-people-play.html#more

"Saving Private Abby" dated 20 November 2009 by Julie Obradovic from the Age
of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/saving-private-abby.html#more

"Service agencies help disabled students transition from school" dated 20
November 2009 by Alaina Busch from the Southeast Missourian at
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1588777.html

"Special-needs scholarship struggles for donations" dated 20 November 2009
by Emily Gersema from The Arizona Republic at
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2009/11/20/20091120s
choolintrouble1120.html

"School for autistic children in Lisle fears possible neighbor's plans for
engine testing- Officials fear test site of prospective neighbor" dated 20
November 2009 by Noreen S. Ahmed-Ullah from the Chicago Tribune at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/chi-autism-school-w-
zone-20-nov20,0,3312653.story

"Parents desperate for autism strategy" dated 20 November 2009 from CBC News
(Canada) at
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/11/20/pei-autism-st
rategy-584.html

"Basketball program scores points with special children, parents" dated 20
November 2009 by RAY WEISS from the East Volusia News at
http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/EastVolusia/evlEAST
02112009.htm

"Disabilities program focuses on ability" dated 20 November 2009 by Stefanie
Weber from The Rocket at
http://media.www.theonlinerocket.com/media/storage/paper601/news/2009/11/20/
Focus/Disabilities.Program.Focuses.On.Ability-3838110.shtml

"Adults with autism" dated 20 November 2009 from The Record at
http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/70597732.html

"In need of dental work, blind woman with autism receives outpouring of
help"
dated 20 November 2009 by CHELSI MOY from the Missoulian at
http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_95dad056-d594-11de-90dd-001cc4c
03286.html

"Too thankful for despair- It has been a heartbreaking year for a lot of
people. Lost jobs, foreclosed homes, serious illnesses. Many people have hit
bottom. But instead of giving in to despondency, some are counting their
blessings. Here are four stories of perseverance." dated 20 November 2009
from the Chicago Tribune at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-still-thankful-20-nov20
,0,46248.story

"Paralympics To Vote On Inclusion Of Athletes With Intellectual
Disabilities"
dated 20 November 2009 by Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/20/paralympics-vote/6246

"Cost of child vaccines fall, more kids saved" dated 20 November 2009 from
The Associated Press at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/20/AR2009112000
907.html?hpid=sec-health

"Cuts hit mental health, higher education- Latest round pushes year's
reductions past $1B" dated 20 November 2009 by Sean R. Sedam from the
Maryland Gazette at
http://www.gazette.net/stories/11202009/polinew195555_32524.shtml

"What I am Thankful For" by Leslie Kimmelman in a press release from Autism
Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/ownwords/intheirownwords_kimmelman.php

"Seinfeld/Springsteen Concert Raises Nearly $1.7 Million for Autism Speaks"
in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/sponsoredevents/concert_2009.php

"Vitamin D Theory of Autism" in a press release from the Vitamin D Council
at http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health/autism/vit-D-theory-autism.shtml

"Telemedicine and Autism: Researchers and Clinicians Are Just Starting to
Consider Telemedicine Applications for the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Autism"
by Mark Terry from TELEMEDICINE and e-HEALTH at
http://www.caringtechnologies.com/autismtelemedicine2009.pdf

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Hello Everyone!

Here is a FRESH selection of stuff members can collect for nothing

There is lots to grab in this new Giveaway Mix!

http://groups.google.com/group/freebieshare/web/giveaway-mix-november-20

Enjoy!

Hello Everyone

A friend just sent me a link to  Two NEW giveaway offers, so I am sharing it
with the group!

Grab a Keurig coffee machine and a FLIP music player!

Click the link below to see them both

http://groups.google.com/group/collectingfreebies/web/two-great-give-aways-usa

I hope this helps with your budgets!

Has any one appealed the Category their child was put in?  What was the process?
Length of time it took?

What did you need to do?


Thanks!

yeah- we moved in Jan 21, 2009- nobody was doing Autism Demo Project.  Sorry I
couldn't be more help.  Mary Bourgeois

I just Maxim was trying to get certified before we left. Wow- 10 providers that
kinda cool.




________________________________
From: "shellysdh89@..." <shellysdh89@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 2:10:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state


Regarding DEMO only::::::just to clarify info contractor Triwest  (Tricare)
is the main contract between DoD and Tricare of the DEMO  project..... Maxim
Health Care is one of the 10 providers that families can  choose from now
to pick which one is best for them.  Maxim Health Care just  so happens to be
located in Tacoma and are closes to the Bremerton/Silverdal e WA  area.  But
when the DEMO project started in Oct 2008 Maxim Health Care  was the only
provider in this area to pick from.  NOW families have a  better choice and
can choose from others on the DEMO, the Triwest DEMO project  is better now
but make it fit for your family situation and try to utilize all  entitled to
your family including the ABA hours and the respite hours under the
program.  Please consult your ECHO Case Manager with any details to this  but
this
is what I know today and how it works for our family here in Wa  State!  I
am willing to share as much as I know and want other families to  know as I
would like to see many others on this project..... .Best for the  families
and you'll love it once routine is settled and your children are  progressing!

Best wishes
~Michelle
Bremerton, WA

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Regarding DEMO only::::::just to clarify info contractor Triwest  (Tricare)
is the main contract between DoD and Tricare of the DEMO  project.....Maxim
Health Care is one of the 10 providers that families can  choose from now
to pick which one is best for them.  Maxim Health Care just  so happens to be
located in Tacoma and are closes to the Bremerton/Silverdale WA  area.  But
when the DEMO project started in Oct 2008 Maxim Health Care  was the only
provider in this area to pick from.  NOW families have a  better choice and
can choose from others on the DEMO, the Triwest DEMO project  is better now
but make it fit for your family situation and try to utilize all  entitled to
your family including the ABA hours and the respite hours under the
program.  Please consult your ECHO Case Manager with any details to this  but
this
is what I know today and how it works for our family here in Wa  State!  I
am willing to share as much as I know and want other families to  know as I
would like to see many others on this project......Best for the  families
and you'll love it once routine is settled and your children are  progressing!

Best wishes
~Michelle
Bremerton, WA


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Karen, Info is at
http://www.tricare.osd.mil/tricaresmart/product.aspx?id=294&CID=0&RID=3.  If
you have any questions, please CALL me.  Good luck!  Scott

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-----Original Message-----
From: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Reid
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:46 PM
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state

How do you get BCBA services under Tricare Standard?

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From: "jordan0197@... <blockedmailto:jordan0197%40msn.com> "
<jordan0197@... <blockedmailto:jordan0197%40msn.com> >
To: Yahoo group autism <militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
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Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 10:58:13 PM
Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state

I can answer these questions:

Unless you want to pay about $4,000 out of pocket don't call/contact outside
network BCBA or tutors. I would call Maximum tomorrow and find out the wait.
They are the only ones right now contracted with ECHO. BCBA are coming from
Seattle and the tutors live here. There are two ways to get BCBA 1) through
Tricare Standard you only work with a BCBA and only get a few hours. 2)
Tricare ECHO/DEMO this will allow about 16 hours who works under a BCBA guide.

The special eds work with ECAP (low income) program. This works in helping
your child mix with "A typical" kids without special needs (role model). Now
if Aaron enters the Autism program this might not happen.

Try this website for ratings. The only problem may be that they don't take
data on special ed.

http://www.greatschools.net/ <blockedhttp://www.greatschools.net/>

> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> <blockedmailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40yahoogroups.com>
> From: melissarose72@... <blockedmailto:melissarose72%40hotmail.com>
> Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:53:32 +0000
> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state
>
>
> Suzanne,
>
> As VA was our first experience with ABA (thru Echo)....do we need to be in
> Demo
>
> to get ABA in Kitsap County? Is there a special way to get into Demo? Is
> there some place online I can learn about Demo?
>
>
>
> (I've already emailed a few BCBA's, all the ones I could find with contact
> possibilities online, so far. One has responded, but I think she's in B.
> Island). Going to Seattle or the Tacoma area - would really cut into our
> time for other things (other therapy, school, etc), so I'd like to avoid
> that, as my son still needs a long afternoon nap.
>
>
>
> I'm just trying to understand the differences we'll face when we
>
> arrive in WA. I think ABA is great for my son, so whatever I need to do to
> get that for him...we'll try.
>
>
>
> I was having trouble finding school info online - there's just so much out
> there to wade thru. Are the special ed preschool classes a mix with typical
> kids or are there preschool classes that are JUST for kids with
> developmental delays?
>
>
>
> Thanks any & all info. I really appreciate everyone's help.
>
> Melissa
>
>
>
> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> <blockedmailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40yahoogroups.com>
> From: ta2dbny@... <blockedmailto:ta2dbny%40gmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:19:58 -1000
> Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state
>
>
>
>
>
> No ABA centers in the Kitsap area. All done in-home if through DEMO
> and you may find some doing out of their home, but it's doubtful. The
> UW has a center but they're across the water and I think there's like
> 2 year wait list or something.
>
> Suzanne
>
> On Oct 18, 2009, at 9:23 AM, Melissa S wrote:
>
> >
> > Maybe that's one difference. We aren't using Demo & I think you
> > might be? I've been very happy with Aaron's ABA experience. His
> > therapists have been wonderful & it's allowed him to adjust to the
> > noise from other kids. In home, he would get too distracted (knowing
> > his stuff was in the next room. I've seen it with EI speech & OT, in
> > our home. He gets to the point that he's upset & he turns his back &
> > ignores them or he runs away). At their center, there is a limited
> > amount of stuff out & he does at least part of his program at a
> > table. Better for his concentration, maybe.
> >
> > Melissa
> >
> >
> >
> >> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >> <blockedmailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40yahoogroups.com>
> >> From: jordan0197@... <blockedmailto:jordan0197%40msn.com>
> >> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:10:36 -0700
> >> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for
> >> WA state
> >>
> >>
> >> As far as I know around here it is in the home. But I and others
> >> have done community outings. We go to the mall, parks, library. I
> >> had my tutor come with me to the fair. She worked with Danny on
> >> identity and safety of the animals. Socializing with people, etc.
> >> The tutor with permission can also go to your school, etc. I think
> >> our setting is better than being confined to just one building
> >> (just a thought)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Adrienne
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >>> <blockedmailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40yahoogroups.com>
> >>> From: melissarose72@...
> >>> <blockedmailto:melissarose72%40hotmail.com>
> >>> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:59:41 +0000
> >>> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for
> >>> WA state
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks, Adrienne. Not many choices near Bremerton. Is ABA only
> >>> done in home, in WA? (I've emailed those I was able to....) Here I
> >>> take Aaron to their center & he's around other kids. It's been
> >>> good for him. In home is offered, but not something I wanted
> >>> (waiting list, at the time).
> >>>
> >>> Things will work out.
> >>>
> >>> Melissa
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >>> <blockedmailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40yahoogroups.com>
> >>> From: jordan0197@... <blockedmailto:jordan0197%40msn.com>
> >>> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:01:32 -0700
> >>> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for
> >>> WA state
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> http://www.bacb.com/consum_frame.html
> >>> <blockedhttp://www.bacb.com/consum_frame.html>
> >>>
> >>> Most Seattle won't come over hear. So our choices are limited : (
> >>>
> >>> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >>> <blockedmailto:militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40yahoogroups.com>
> >>> From: melissarose72@...
> >>> <blockedmailto:melissarose72%40hotmail.com>
> >>> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:25:01 +0000
> >>> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA
> >>> state
> >>>
> >>> A while ago, someone (this group or maybe another) posted a link
> >>> to get a listing of BCBA's? I thought I saved it, but I can't find
> >>> it. I was hoping to find it today, while I have more free time.
> >>>
> >>> Anyone have that handy?
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Melissa
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Yeah- I just found out about the Autism Demo this year.  Nobody was involved in
WA state the 2 years that we there. And then Abilene, TX nobody was doing ABA
there.  Now that I'm Omaha,Ne FINALLY getting center based ABA & Home ABA 
Autism Demo starting Sept of this year. I'm not ready move. AGAIN!

We had alittle mix-up w/ our ECHO/EFMP paperwork-long story should have been
enrolled starting 2001 but didn't happen until 2006. SAGA. But I think everybody
has a story of their military experience.  I'm pretty sure we have fallen in
some Grand Cayon of pit falls at times. SIGH.

Mar


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From: "shellysdh89@..." <shellysdh89@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 10:23:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state


Hello Mary!

Here is the info for Maxim Health Care:

Billy  Waldo | Program  Director | Tacoma Behavioral Support  | Maxim
Healthcare Services,  Inc.
4301 South Pine  St Suite  505 I Tacoma, Wa 98409 I (253-671-9909 I 7
253-671-9979  I _wiwaldo@maxhealth. com_ (mailto:wiwaldo@maxhealth. com)
!-877-629-4658
Also pass on Michelle Pritchard referred  you!!!!
Good luck!
My family has been signed on ECHO since 2005 and now DEMO  since Oct
2008.......

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