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August 2008



Fwd: The Forever Story

Friday, 29 August 2008 1:31 P GMT
 Please feel free to distribute far and wide:We want you to help write a story that goes on forever.  The more people who join in, the longer the story will be, and the more money we'll raise for Treehouse (http://www.treehouse.org.uk/)

News 28th August, 2008.

Thursday, 28 August 2008 1:45 P GMT
 HEADLINES  “Disabled children transported in cages”: http://www.politics.co.uk/news/foreign-policy/legal-and-constitutional/disabled-children-transported-in-cages--$1237577.htm “Children with learning disabilities held

Thailand: Elephant Therapy to Treat Depression/Aid Autistic Children

Wednesday, 27 August 2008 11:18 P GMT
The term 'therapy' in terms of assisting children and adults on the spectrum to live fulfilling lives, does not sit comfortably with many.  That is, unless we're talking speech therapy or occupational therapy and the like.  Why

AS Teenager Sought for BBC Production

Wednesday, 27 August 2008 2:18 P GMT
 Teenager with Asperger syndrome sought for BBC productionCandid Casting is a London-based casting company, well-known for working with young people casting such projects as Mi high (BBC) and the Bafta-winning drama That summer's day ( BBC).

Australia: Latest A4 Update(August) 2008

Tuesday, 26 August 2008 4:41 P GMT
 A4 Update 2008 (August), Vol 6. No. 6 The links for the latest A4 Update are: HTTP MS Word www.a4.org.au/documents/updates/A4-2008-Update06.doc  PDF

Autistic Voices Required: IACC - Request for Information - Draft Plan Available for Comment

Sunday, 24 August 2008 2:24 P GMT
Request for Information (RFI): Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Draft Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research is Available for Comment Notice Number: NOT-MH-08-021 Key Dates Release Date:  August 20, 2008 Response

Autism/AS and Depression - Self-Help Abstract

Friday, 22 August 2008 1:36 A GMT
  <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } H4 { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> Autism/AS and Depression – Self Help Interventions(Abstract+)  With the approval and publicatio

UK: NAS Job Available "Major Gifts Officer"

Thursday, 21 August 2008 4:36 P GMT
Applications are sought from all suitably qualified sections of the community but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.  Job: Major Gifts Officer, The National Autistic Society Employer: The National A

Fruit Juices Block Common Drugs

Thursday, 21 August 2008 2:19 P GMT
 The following news may be timely for some and 'old news' for others(it's taught in med schools, year in, year out).  and is causing heated discussion here and there..."It`s been known for almost 20 years that grapefruit ju

European Employment: "A positive attitude to disability"

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 11:35 P GMT
Dear Readers,The following article, though a few months old, is nevertheless an interesting read.  It has been added to the "Employment on the Spectrum" article, along with various other links while I'm in the throes of updating.Co

Telling Dawfie's Story

Monday, 18 August 2008 3:50 P GMT
 Telling Dawfie’s story Local author writes book addressing autism <!-- End 300x250 ad tag --> BY APRILL BRANDON - ABRANDON@VICAD.COM August 15, 2008 - 10:57 p.m. Grow

News 14th August, 2008.

Thursday, 14 August 2008 3:25 P GMT
<!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> HEADLINES  “National MMR Catch Up Campaign launched”:http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=117545  “London braci
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Fwd: ASAN Public Service Announcement on Use of "R" Word

Monday, 11 August 2008 9:41 P GMT
Fwd:The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), in conjunction with Christschool, has produced a video about the use of the "r" word. Please distribute the video immediately to organizations and individuals you think will be interested. htt

"Kennedys can't thank people enough/Family Video"

Monday, 11 August 2008 9:36 P GMT
CELEBRATING KEITH KENNEDY   Kennedys can't thank people enough Grantsburg area celebrate the success of the Keith Kenned

Fwd: Act to Protect the ADA Regulations

Friday, 1 August 2008 10:26 P GMT
Fwd:Act to Protect the ADA Regulations -Information Bulletin, # 256 (7/08) About five weeks ago, I wrote "Good-Bye Full Accessibility, " Information Bulletin #250 in which I focused on only two disastrous aspects in the proposed Department