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Gary McKinnon Updates: In the Name of Compassion, Britain Must Reverse This Shameful Decision

Friday, 3 July 2009 4:25 P GMT
 Gary McKinnon is facing charges of up to 60 years in a U.S. court By Daily Mail Comment Last updated at 1:51 AM on 03rd July 2009Eight years ago, a solitary geek sat at his computer in his flat in North London. A sufferer of Asperger's sy

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Loss & Grieving - Loss on Holidays & Special Days

Friday, 3 July 2009 3:55 P GMT
 Carol A. Ranney New Year’s Day.  Valentine’s Day.  St. Patrick’s Day.  Memorial Day.  Independence Day.  Those special days through the year come with painful regularity.  Added to those are

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"Beware the Misconceptions, Discriminations, and Rhetoric Bombarding the Autism Community - Part 1"

Friday, 3 July 2009 3:23 P GMT
 available to read at autistic.org Finding good info on autism is hard when you're new at  the game.There are a lot of groups “helping” autistic communities right now. There is one though that while the loudest, is NOT

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A Computerised Learning Tool Helps Boost Study Effectiveness

Thursday, 2 July 2009 4:21 P GMT
 Much of psychology's efforts over the last few decades have been spent on understanding the nature of memory. Increasingly, though, psychologists are beginning to apply what we've learned about memory, so as to help enhance people's

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Sign O' The Neuro Times

Thursday, 2 July 2009 3:53 P GMT
 The Neuro Times is a fantastic new blog about the history of neurology written by a historian with a passion for the development of brain science. The author is Stephen T Casper, whose own work has focused on how the US-UK collaborations and r

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NAS Announces Major New Strategy

Thursday, 2 July 2009 3:29 P GMT
 Mark Lever, chief executive of the NAS, has announced proposals for a major new strategy for the organisation. He explained: "We are at a pivotal moment for autism services and support in the UK. Awareness of autism has never been higher a

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Rwanda Denies Sterilisation Plans

Thursday, 2 July 2009 3:07 P GMT
 Rwanda has strongly denied reports that its parliament is considering a draft law which would forcibly sterilise people who are mentally disabled.Damascene Ntawukuriryayo, deputy speaker of parliament, was responding to a call by US-based activ

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Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore

Wednesday, 1 July 2009 10:21 P GMT
  Trouble concentrating may add to stress levels, researcher says MONDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Anxious people have more difficulty tuning out distractions and require more time to shift their attention from one task to another, a ne

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10 Rules That Govern Groups

Wednesday, 1 July 2009 10:15 P GMT
 Much of our lives are spent in groups with other people: we form groups to socialise, earn money, play sport, make music, even to change the world. But although groups are diverse, many of the psychological processes involved are remarkably sim

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Gambling Is Male Stress Release

Wednesday, 1 July 2009 10:07 P GMT
 By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on July 1, 2009 New research shows that men under stress may be more likely to take risks, correlating to such real-life behavior as gambling, smoking, unsafe sex an

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The Special Issue Spotter

Wednesday, 1 July 2009 9:35 P GMT
 We trawl the world's journals so you don't have to:Sport & Exercise Psychology in Europe: Building on 40 years of FEPSAC - the European Federation of Sports Psychology (Psychology of Sport and Exercise).Psychology in an economic wor

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Fwd: The Voices and Choices of Autism

Wednesday, 1 July 2009 9:11 P GMT
 Sharisa Joy Kochmeister, DU graduate, has started a new electronic magazine for autism, "The Voices and Choices of Autism". Sharisa has autism and cerebral palsy and types to communicate. Anyone who is interested in receiving/writi

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Fwd: Olmsted Anniversary

Wednesday, 1 July 2009 9:02 P GMT
  THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEffective June 22, 2009 President Obama Commemorates Anniversary of Olmstead and Announces New Initiatives to Assist Americans with Disabilities On the 10th anniversary of the

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Abstract: A Pilot Study of Telephone CBT for OCD in Young People

Tuesday, 30 June 2009 7:03 P GMT
 A Pilot Study of Telephone Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Young People Turner C, Heyman I, Futh A, Lovell K. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and Institute of Psychiatry, King's College Lo

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Abstract: Antidepressants and Sleep: A Review

Tuesday, 30 June 2009 6:01 P GMT
 Holshoe JM. University of South Alabama College of Nursing, Mobile, AL, USA. PURPOSE. Insomnia is one of the most common symptoms seen in both primary and psychiatric care. Sleep hypnotics and benzodiazepines are the drugs of choice for insomn

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Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart

Tuesday, 30 June 2009 5:57 P GMT
  Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Two new studies show that problems with the mind can play a significant role in problems of the heart. One study fo

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Berkeley Students Find Bridge to College

Tuesday, 30 June 2009 5:32 P GMT
 Program tailored for youths with autistic disordersBy Jackie BurrellContra Costa Times<!--date-->Posted: 06/26/2009 03:40:58 PM PDT<!--secondary date-->Updated: 06/29/2009 11:20:17 AM PDT Sheryl Meeuwsen's college

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News 25th June, 2009.

Thursday, 25 June 2009 4:27 P GMT
 HEADLINES “Starved girl's mum and dad found guilty of murder, manslaughter respectively”: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25678271-2702,00.html “Family, police search for missing Calgary man”:

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AS Student Voted Out: School Board Reinstates Wendy Portillo/All Children Deserve Only The Best Teachers

Tuesday, 16 June 2009 6:46 P GMT
 Alex Barton By James Kirley  ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Morningside Elementary teacher Wendy Portillo said she hopes to return to teaching after a unanimous vote by the School Board let her keep her professional contract with the county schoo

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Gary McKinnon Updates: New Hearing Date Set On Extradition/My Son Is Not A Cyber-Terrorist/Petition Tops 4,000

Tuesday, 16 June 2009 1:10 P GMT
 TERRIFIED: Gary McKinnon  GARY McKinnon is facing extradition for what has been described as “the biggest military computer hack of all time”. His mother JANIS SHARP argues that his treatment by the authorities is cruel, unne

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Back Soon

Saturday, 6 June 2009 11:43 P GMT
  Dear Readers,Taking some time out for travel over the next 3 weeks.  The next post will be Tuesday, 16th June.Julie  xx

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News 4th June, 2009.

Thursday, 4 June 2009 4:24 P GMT
 HEADLINES “Disabled teenager with mental age of eight, was punched to death after family moved for 'better life”: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1190515/David-Cox-disabled-teenager-mental-age-punched-death-family-move

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Derek Paravacini in New Scientist "How To Unleash Your Brain's Inner Genius"

Wednesday, 3 June 2009 8:26 P GMT
 Autistic musician Derek Paravicini performs his first professional concert at St Georges Hall, Bristol, UK (Image: South West News Service / Rex Features) 03 June 2009 by Celeste BieverGallery: Savant

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Autism & Seizures: A Brief Overview

Tuesday, 2 June 2009 10:16 P GMT
  <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> by Richard E Frye MD PhD Autism is associated with a high prevalence of both clinical and subclinical seizures and epilepsy. It is impor

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Amicus Brief Submitted to US Supreme Court

Tuesday, 2 June 2009 7:32 P GMT
 The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, along with several other advocacy groups, has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Winkelman v. Parma City School District. The lawsuit was brought by the parents of an

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NAS: Join Our Autism Action Network

Tuesday, 2 June 2009 6:21 P GMT
 Could your group lead the way in campaigning for local change? With many of the decisions affecting people with autism and their families taken at local level, it's essential that community groups are equipped with the skills they need to i

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Speech & Language Issues In Children

Tuesday, 2 June 2009 5:24 P GMT
 By Amanda Genge, Staff Writer, myOptumHealth  <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.

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Joseph Upton: Aspiring Animator and Clinton Graduate

Tuesday, 2 June 2009 3:51 P GMT
 Barbara Gauntt/The Clarion-LedgerClinton graduate Joseph Upton worked through the many obstacles posed by Asperger's syndrome to make it through high school. The aspiring animator hopes to go to art school.Joseph Upton has been in school fu

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Abstract: Teens Find Red Meat, Junk Food Depressing

Monday, 1 June 2009 7:38 P GMT
 Liz Chester & Tammy GibbsA study from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown a link between Western-style diets and more mental health problems in teenagers. The research paper has been published online in the journal Pr

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Abstract: Nicotine Dependence Is Associated With Suicide Attempts and Self-Mutilation Among Adolescent Females

Monday, 1 June 2009 7:19 P GMT
 Riala K, Hakko H, Räsänen P, and Study-70 Workgroup Department of Psychiatry, Oulu University Hospital, BOX 26, 90029 OYS, Finland; Department of Psychiatry, University of Oulu, BOX 5000, 90014 University of Oulu, Finland Objective:

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BPS Research Digest: June Issue of The Psychologist Magazine Available Free Online

Monday, 1 June 2009 7:12 P GMT
 The digital format allows you to flick through the pages as if you had the publication in your hands. Inside you'll find articles on: World famous psychologist Albert Bandura's efforts to tackle global problems with the help of psychoso

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Gary McKinnon Updates: Can A Harmless UFO Obsessive Be Saved From 70 Years In A Brutal American Jail?

Monday, 1 June 2009 6:22 P GMT
By Geoffrey WansellThe fate of self-confessed 'bumbling computer nerd' and UFO spotter Gary McKinnon  -  who faces extradition to the U.S. and a possible 70-year prison sentence after hacking into 97 military and Nasa computers&nbs

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