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Green Light: A National Juried Exhibition for Young Artists with Disabilities, Ages 16 - 25 Click here to view information regarding the call for entries.
CDC: Vaccine Study Design "Uninformative and Potentially Misleading" Click here to read David Kirby's Huffington Post article.
Why Youngsters With Autistic Spectrum Disorders Remain Underrepresented in Special Education. Click here to read this Red Orbit article.
Helping HANDS for Autism Act Introduced in the House. Click here to read more about the proposed Bill to provide for lifespan autism services and awareness.
St. Lucie School Officials Interview Alex Barton Click here to read the update about the 5-year-old with Asperger's who was voted out of class.
Unique as Pete: How Autism Does Not Mean Different. Click here to visit Amazon.com and learn about this new book.
Alphabet Beats. Alphabet Beats are fun, educational videos that teach children how to write the alphabet quickly and easily!
The Autism Rights Movement. Click here to read the New York Magazine article.
Pope Urged to Act on Autism After Minnesota Church Ban. Click here to read the Christian Today article.
Sick Monkeys: Research Links Vaccine Load, Autism Signs. Click here to read the article by "Age of Autism" author Dan Olmsted.
How Safe Are Vaccines? Click here to read the TIME Magazine article.
Enable's STARS Social Skills Program. Currently seeking older teens to young adults to start a group.
New Teaching Tool for Parents and Educators: Autism Flip Chart. Algra Corporation has developed a quick and easy reference guide for parents and teachers titled "Teaching Children with Autism." The purpose of this flip chart is to support parents and teachers who have children with autism. The flip chart covers four main topics: 1) how to teach, 2) foster friendships, 3) manage themselves, and 4) deal with problem behaviors for children with autism.
"Fighting the Autism-Vaccine War." Click here to read this US News & World Report article.
"Tracing Autism's Roots." Click here to read this Fortune Magazine artice.
Autism: The Musical An HBO special.
Mysteries and Complications Click here to read this Newsweek article.
Autism No Longer an Obstacle for Students Seeking College Degree Click here to read this Detroit Free Press article.
Autism Breakthrough: Girl's Writings Explain Her Behavior and Feelings Click here to read this ABC News Health story.
Els to Bring Awareness to Son's Autism Click here to read this ESPN Sports story.
National Autism Association: Family First Program The divorce rate within the autism community has been creeping up for quite some time. With the explosion in autism cases comes many more challenges with couples in our community. Family First was launched to provide couples within our community a way to access counseling on a 24/7 basis.
New Grants to Binghamton University Expand Autism Services, Resources Across New York State Click here for more information.
Basic Course on the DIR®/FLOORTIME Model The Infancy and Early Childhood Training Course Taught by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. Comes to You - ONLINE!
MeadWestvaco and Autism Society of America Launch 2008 ASA Autism Awareness Cambridge Planner ASA and leading packaging solutions firm MeadWestvaco Consumer & Office Products Group announced they have partnered to design an autism-themed Cambridge Planner in honor of this April's National Autism Awareness Month. The Planner will go on sale at 1,000 Wal-Mart stores nationwide starting April 1. With this Planner, MeadWestvaco and ASA hope to promote awareness about this fast-growing neurological condition, which affects 1 in 150 births. The Planner was specially designed by ASA for parents and caregivers who have to manage the many informational and scheduling challenges of caring for an individual with autism. Features include a specialized notes page with space for care provider contact information, current prescriptions and a checklist of important documents, as well a page of stickers for doctors' appointments, support group meetings and other important events throughout the year. The planner also includes general information about the disorder, early signs, and how to find help and support.
"Government Concedes Vaccine-Autism Case in Federal Court - Now What?" Click here to read the full article by David Kirby.
"The Puzzle Pretzel!" Click here to read more about this new product from Bachman!
"AutismSpot." Click here to visit this on-line resource.
The Truth About Autism: Scientists Reconsider What They Think They Know. Click here to read this "Wired" article
"Adolescent Artists with Autism." Corrie Burdick, a doctoral student in Art Education at Syracuse University, is seeking participants for a study of Adolescent Artists with Autism. In this study, Corrie seeks to describe the experiences of adolescents with the label of autism as they produce art in inclusive classrooms. Participants will be observed about 5 times in art class as they create art. Corrie also hopes to talk with the artists themselves and those around them that support their art making. If you are an artist, or know one that might like to participate in this study please contact Corrie Burdick at cbburdic@syr.edu or 315-416-5021 or Julie Causton-Theoharis at jcauston@syr.edu
"Onondaga County Department of Mental Health 2008 Planning Survey." Last year, we asked you to distribute a rather long survey. This year we have decided to collect information with a much shorter, four question, survey. A few moments of your time will be invaluable to on going efforts to understand and actively address the needs of all recipients of MH, CD and DD services in Onondaga County. Please assist us by clicking here and answering the four short questions.
"Diet Website." TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) is proud to announce their fabulous new DIET website to help families using dietary interventions.
"National Study of Vitamin/Mineral Supplement for Autism." Parents and caregivers are invited to enroll individuals with autism to participate in a research study of a new liquid Vitamin/Mineral Supplement. This study has been approved by the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board at Arizona State University.
"Autistic Kids: The Sibling Problem." Click here to read the TIME Magazine article.
"Study: Rare Gene Change Linked to Autism." Click here to read more.
"ABC Drama Takes on Science and Parents." A new legal drama making its debut this month on ABC is stepping into a subject that is the source of heated debate among some parents - the relationship between autism and childhood vaccines - and seemingly coming down on the side that has been all but dismissed by prominent scientific organizations.
"National Autism Association: Helping Hand Program."
Survey.
Super Duper® Handy Handouts.
"World Autism Awareness Day?"
Preschool Recreation Program. A recreation based educational program for preschool age children with developmental disabilities offered by Maryann Martin. The class will follow a structured schedule and will consist of art, music, games and crafts to teach colors, numbers etc. Wednesday mornings from 9:00am - 10:00am at the new Village of Manlius Recreation Building. Anticipated start date is October 30. Session will run for 6 weeks and will continue to run for 6 week periods thereafter. Cost: $15.00 per child (includes accompanying adult) for residents and $30.00 for non-residents, for the entire 6-week session. For more information or to register, contact Jim Marley at 315-682-7887.
ASD Video Glossary. The ASD Video Glossary is an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders. Click here to learn more.
The Autism Calendar. Listing of autism related events by state. Click here to view.
My Autistic Son: A Story of Hope. Click here to read People Magazine's article about Jenny McCarthy and her son, Evan.
Schwallie Family Scholarship Program. The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship, established in 2007 to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. Beginning with the spring semester 2008, OAR will present one award of $3,000 in each of three categories: 1) Four- year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. These will be one-time awards for any recipient. Applications must be submitted by midnight, September 28.
Autistic Piano Express. Alex Citron, MA Eastman. Lessons in Syracuse! A specialized curriculum brings out students' natural musical sense by playing familiar songs BY EAR with simple, easy-to- navigate chords. The chords produce a full sound and can be broken up in various rhythms and patterns to produce sophisticated styles. This avoids the complication of traditional reading by presenting fewer stimuli and tackling skills one at a time, breaking a song down into its components. Highly intuitive melody diagrams provide a visual guide to the ups and downs of the melody.
Autism Speaks Launches YouTube Channel. Autism Speaks has joined with YouTube to create AutismSpeaksVids, a dedicated channel to help promote autism awareness online. AutismSpeaksVids will host exclusive expert interviews, autism media coverage, ground-level fundraiser footage, advocacy efforts and more. The channel will draw from the submissions of the online community to bring a broad and varied look at autism and the individuals and families it affects. To visit Autism Speaks' video channel, AutismSpeaksVids, click here.
"Developing a Great IEP, with Gary Mayerson." A 12 minute video, presented by Autism Speaks, that provides important information for parents who are encountering the IEP process for the first time, as well as tips for parents who have been through the process before. Click here to view.
"Summary of Biomedical Treatments for Autism." Click here to view.
"VH1 Classic Rock Autism Campaign." Click here to view.
"Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Onondaga County Resource Guide for Families and Professionals." A Project of the Onondaga County Health Department Bureau of Special Children Services Autism Task Force. Click here to view.
Help support Autism Awareness! Autism Speaks created a music video of the Five for Fighting song, "World", which features images of autistic children and their families. It is a truly moving video and was the work of Bill Shea. The band is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks for each time the video is viewed - the funding goes toward research studies to help find a cure. When you have a moment, please visit the link below to watch the video and pass it along to your friends and family.
Reward Yourself! Exceptional Family Resources, a local, non-profit agency that serves people with developmental disabilities, needs part-time Habilitation Providers. Employees provide one-on-one support assisting individuals to develop skills at home and in the community. We offer flexible schedules, mileage reimbursement and a rewarding work environment. Hourly wages range from $9.25 to $13.25. Our Recruitment Specialist would like to tell you more about these gratifying opportunities. Please call Carolyn today at (315) 478-1462, ext. 329, or fax your resume to (315) 478-1467, or e-mail cdavia@contactefr.org
"Parent to Parent of New York State." A statewide program to connect and support families and individuals with special needs. We match parents, based on their request, with a trained support parent who has a child with a similar disability, chronic illness, health care concern or to help with parenting issues. You can also help someone else by becoming a support parent. For more information, visit the Parent to Parent website or contact Dru Nordmark of Exceptional Family Resources at (315) 478-1462, ext. 322 or via e-mail at dnordmark@contactefr.org
"True Life: I Have Autism." On this episode of the MTV series, "True Life," you'll meet three young people who are doing everything they can to battle their Autism and live life to the fullest. Click here to view the episode.
Urge your Senator to support the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007. On March 20, 2007, Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Wayne Allard (R-CO) introduced the Expanding the Promise for Individuals With Autism Act of 2007. This critical legislation provides approximately $350 million to improve access to comprehensive treatments, interventions, and services for individuals with autism and their families. Visit the ASA website for more information. "Impact." A magazine published by Minnesota's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) - Institute on Community Integration. This issue is devoted entirely to autism and covers a range of really good topics - appropriate for both parents and professionals. Click here to download the newsletter in a PDF format. "Early Autism Project." Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in childhood! The Early Autism Project is a research study conducted by Dr. LauraLee McIntyre through Syracuse University with support from the Onondaga County Health Department and Autism Task Force. We are seeking to explore the diagnostic journey that families experience. All families with a child (birth – 5 years) diagnosed with either PDD or Autism are invited to participate. Our goal is to hear from as many families in Onondaga County as possible. Your participation is voluntary and confidential. You will receive a thank you gift for your participation. For more information please contact our project office at (315) 443-4136 and specify that you’re calling about the Early Autism Project. Please specify your name, phone #, and best time to reach you. We look forward to speaking with you! "Puzzle of Autism" Guide. A succinct informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The guide explains common autistic characteristics and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving the communication, sensory, social, and behavioral skills of children who have autism. Produced by the NEA in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association, and the National Association of School Psychologists. Click here for a PDF version of the guide.
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