N.A.S. (Surrey Branch) News Archive
1st October - 31st December 2002


The following are all links to news stories between 1st October 2002 to 31st December 2002 that have some mention of Autism or Asperger Syndrome. The reference in some cases may be quite obscure - but unfortunately there is no easy way of automatically excluding these. In some cases the story may no longer be available or may be a duplicate of another story linked from this page. All links open up in a new window. The archive is in ascending date order.

Archived on Tuesday October 1 at 10.23am:

The green man   (The Guardian) ...The cabbie is driving out further and further into the middle of nowhere. We start off in Bishop Auckland, county Durham, and...

Telethon's 35 year healthy contribution   (Sunday Times Australia) ...SIXTY million dollars – three words that put into perspective what Channel 7's Telethon has done for WA's sick children....

Telethon's 35 year healthy contribution   (Courier Mail) ...September 29, 2002 | SIXTY million dollars – three words that put into perspective what Channel 7's Telethon has done fo...

Dustin Hoffman, 65, Slows Pace, Gets Choosier About Roles, Enjoys Life   (Ctnow) ...He once defined a generation. Now he fears one. Dustin Hoffman sips a beer in an empty ballroom and recalls a recent meeting ...

Two Orange County, Calif., Hospitals Create Enterprise to Merge Pediatric Care   (Hoovers) ...3:22am | The Orange County Register, Calif. | Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space ...

25 Global Innovators Honored As Tech Museum Awards Finalists; Top   (Stockhouse) ...9/27/02 Five Finalists to Share $250,000 Award For Applying Technology To - Improve Quality Of Life Around The World | NOTE T...

Colleen Howe ill with Pick's disease   (Detroit Free Press) ...Colleen and Gordie Howe have received countless honors for their charity and youth hockey work over the years, and they will ...

Ritalin Pusher Changes His Tune On Schools   (New York Post Online) ...WASHINGTON. | A NATIONAL parent group that has been accused of encouraging the widespread use of Ritalin on behalf of the man...

Music: A penchant for the irrational   (Financial Times) ...By Richard Wolfson | "I never did like theatre. I never liked the way the actors behaved on stage. I was never interested in ...

GIBSON:Expert Judith is really quite priceless .   (Scotsman) ...KNOW her so well by now, I call her auntie. Antiques authority in books and on TV, Judith Miller was back in Edinburgh the ot...

Drowning Trial Juror Says Roberts Could Have Helped   (Yahoo Daily News) ...It took a jury 90 minutes to reach a guilty verdict in the drowning death of a 5-year-old autistic boy. | •••• | Gor...

County answers recreation challenge   (Atlanta Journal) ...On a recent Saturday morning, Tom Phillips was busy preparing the infield for the inaugural game of the Challenger Baseball L...

Special school needs aid   (The News & Observer) ...This should be Cindy Peters' moment of glory. A month ago, when she led me on a tour of the new Mariposa School for children ...

National Briefs   (Detroit news) ...    | Bush opens security talks with N. Korea |    WASHINGTON -- President Bush, despite deep s...

Where the game is what counts   (Cleveland) ...Terry Oblander | Plain Dealer Reporter | Medina | - At a baseball field in Medina nobody keeps score, everyone makes it to fi...

Germany is in better shape than British commentators admit   (Scotsman) ...NAIL-BITING though it was, we - old auntie SPD - won the German election. Explaining why involves re-educating some British j...

Clothes off their backs   (Courier Mail) ...IF you absolutely have to have Jennifer Aniston's Emmy dress, you can - and charity will be the beneficiary. | Sixteen items ...

Stories from home   (The Times) ...In my book The Nurture Assumption — the source (as Steven Pinker acknowledges in The Blank Slate) of the idea that "children ...

Buy Jen's Emmy dress online   (ITN) ...If you loved the vintage Dior dress Jennifer Aniston wore to the Emmy's, and you have about $10,000 to spare, you're just an ...

Award finalists named for innovations that improve the human condition   (Siliconvalley online) ...An aging and forgetful retiree might not have to go to a nursing home if there was an affordable, easy-to-use technology that...

Archived on Wednesday October 2 at 1.34pm:

Calendar   (The Boston Globe) ...TUESDAY, OCT. 1 | ''Global Warming: A Problem-solving A pproach.'' A free talk at 7 p.m. at Northeastern University. Call 617...

Allegations resurface at school   (The Boston Globe) ...When the Boston Higashi School lets out for the end of the day, dozens of severely autistic children line up, their hands at ...

Coping with Autism   (The Times) ...Q.Our seven-year-old grandson has had Asperger syndrome diagnosed. We noticed what we thought were behavioural problems when ...

Lightning strikes twice in O'Connor program   (Houston Chronicle) ...It's awesome when you don't know what's coming next in a dance. When that happens twice in one night, wow. Tere O'Connor Danc...

Seen but not heard   (The Bergen Record) ...The beginning of school can be an anxious time for any child, but it's especially difficult for those like Daniel McKenna. | ...

Global Innovators Honoured As Tech Museum Awards Finalists   (AfricaNews) ...The Tech Museum of Innovation today announced the 25 finalists for the 2002 Tech Museum Awards: Technology Benefiting Humanit...

The green man   (The Guardian) ...The cabbie is driving out further and further into the middle of nowhere. We start off in Bishop Auckland, county Durham, and...

Telethon's 35 year healthy contribution   (Sunday Times Australia) ...SIXTY million dollars – three words that put into perspective what Channel 7's Telethon has done for WA's sick children....

Telethon's 35 year healthy contribution   (Courier Mail) ...September 29, 2002 | SIXTY million dollars – three words that put into perspective what Channel 7's Telethon has done fo...

Dustin Hoffman, 65, Slows Pace, Gets Choosier About Roles, Enjoys Life   (Ctnow) ...He once defined a generation. Now he fears one. Dustin Hoffman sips a beer in an empty ballroom and recalls a recent meeting ...

Two Orange County, Calif., Hospitals Create Enterprise to Merge Pediatric Care   (Hoovers) ...3:22am | The Orange County Register, Calif. | Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space ...

25 Global Innovators Honored As Tech Museum Awards Finalists; Top   (Stockhouse) ...9/27/02 Five Finalists to Share $250,000 Award For Applying Technology To - Improve Quality Of Life Around The World | NOTE T...

Colleen Howe ill with Pick's disease   (Detroit Free Press) ...Colleen and Gordie Howe have received countless honors for their charity and youth hockey work over the years, and they will ...

Ritalin Pusher Changes His Tune On Schools   (New York Post Online) ...WASHINGTON. | A NATIONAL parent group that has been accused of encouraging the widespread use of Ritalin on behalf of the man...

Music: A penchant for the irrational   (Financial Times) ...By Richard Wolfson | "I never did like theatre. I never liked the way the actors behaved on stage. I was never interested in ...

GIBSON:Expert Judith is really quite priceless .   (Scotsman) ...KNOW her so well by now, I call her auntie. Antiques authority in books and on TV, Judith Miller was back in Edinburgh the ot...

Drowning Trial Juror Says Roberts Could Have Helped   (Yahoo Daily News) ...It took a jury 90 minutes to reach a guilty verdict in the drowning death of a 5-year-old autistic boy. | •••• | Gor...

County answers recreation challenge   (Atlanta Journal) ...On a recent Saturday morning, Tom Phillips was busy preparing the infield for the inaugural game of the Challenger Baseball L...

Special school needs aid   (The News & Observer) ...This should be Cindy Peters' moment of glory. A month ago, when she led me on a tour of the new Mariposa School for children ...

National Briefs   (Detroit news) ...    | Bush opens security talks with N. Korea |    WASHINGTON -- President Bush, despite deep s...

Archived on Friday October 4 at 12.45pm:

Tribute to a friend: For superstars, honoring Timothy White was music to their ears   (Boston Herald) ...Timothy White was famous for expressing his love for music and musicians with detailed and ornate sentences in his Billboard ...

Canada NewsWire Daybook for Thursday, October 3, 2002 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL   (Canada Newswire) ...---------------------------------------------------------------- NOVA SCOTIA TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. EVENT: 2002 AWARDS ...

Strictly speaking, he's a new Marino   (The Miami Herald) ...Ask the new Dan Marino if he's glad he quit his old gig and instant reactions jump out. The ice-blue eyes open even wider. Hi...

This year's Ars Fennica prize goes to Heli Rekula   (Helsinki Sanomat) ...This year's prestigious Ars Fennica prize was won by 39-year-old Heli Rekula, whose work focuses mainly on video and photogra...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Wednesday, October 2, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - General C5912 - VANCOUVER : Kids living with diabetes: it's not easy (kids-coping- diabetes) C6479 - ...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Midday, Wednesday, October 2, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - General C5912 - VANCOUVER : Kids living with diabetes: it's not easy (kids-coping- diabetes) C6935 - ...

Teen convicted of killing autistic boy gets bail   (The Miami Herald) ...A Broward judge Wednesday agreed to set bail for 18-year-old Gorman ''Boobie'' Roberts Jr., but denied his attorney's request...

Repligen Launches SecreFlo(TM) for Pancreatic Assessment   (Stockhouse) ...10/2/02 WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 2, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced toda...

Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Arquette Donate Emmy Designer Fashions to Charity Auction   (PR Newswire) ...Less Than One Week Left to Bid On and Own Celebrity Award Show Clothing Proceeds to Benefit Cure Autism Now, Heifer Internati...

Canadian Autism Research Workshop Opens Today   (Canada Newswire) ...First Ever Meeting to Unite Researchers, Government Officials & Autism Community to Present Latest Research Information & Dev...

Site for gadget lovers   (Hoovers) ...12:47am | Web Traveller | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space For those of you who are fans of gadgets such as personal ...

Collision Courses by J. Hoberman   (Village Voice) ...match made in PR heaven, Punch-Drunk Love brings together Hollywood's most doggedly lowbrow young comic and its most fearless...

Canada NewsWire Daybook for Wednesday, October 2, 2002 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL   (Canada Newswire) ...---------------------------------------------------------------- NEWFOUNDLAND TIME: 11:30 a.m. EVENT: NEWS CONFERENCE TO DISC...

Hoffman out of self-imposed exile   (SunSpot) ...TORONTO - He once defined a generation. Now he fears one. | Dustin Hoffman sips a beer in an empty ballroom and recalls a rec...

It takes a houseful of helpers to raise quintuplets   (The Bergen Record) ..."If I had a million dollars," Silvia Povolo sings as she carries bottles into the living room of her West Paterson apartment....

Calendar   (The Boston Globe) ...TUESDAY, OCT. 1 | ''Global Warming: A Problem-solving A pproach.'' A free talk at 7 p.m. at Northeastern University. Call 617...

Allegations resurface at school   (The Boston Globe) ...When the Boston Higashi School lets out for the end of the day, dozens of severely autistic children line up, their hands at ...

Coping with Autism   (The Times) ...Q.Our seven-year-old grandson has had Asperger syndrome diagnosed. We noticed what we thought were behavioural problems when ...

Girlfriend's death brought 'Mile' closer for director   (Houston Chronicle) ...TORONTO -- Brad Silberling is still waiting for the catharsis. | SEE IT NOW • Watch the Moonlight Mile trailer | • ...

Lightning strikes twice in O'Connor program   (Houston Chronicle) ...It's awesome when you don't know what's coming next in a dance. When that happens twice in one night, wow. Tere O'Connor Danc...

Archived on Saturday October 5 at 5.55pm:

Tribute to a friend: For superstars, honoring Timothy White was music to their ears   (Boston Herald) ...Timothy White was famous for expressing his love for music and musicians with detailed and ornate sentences in his Billboard ...

Canada NewsWire Daybook for Thursday, October 3, 2002 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL   (Canada Newswire) ...---------------------------------------------------------------- NOVA SCOTIA TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. EVENT: 2002 AWARDS ...

Strictly speaking, he's a new Marino   (The Miami Herald) ...Ask the new Dan Marino if he's glad he quit his old gig and instant reactions jump out. The ice-blue eyes open even wider. Hi...

This year's Ars Fennica prize goes to Heli Rekula   (Helsinki Sanomat) ...This year's prestigious Ars Fennica prize was won by 39-year-old Heli Rekula, whose work focuses mainly on video and photogra...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Wednesday, October 2, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - General C5912 - VANCOUVER : Kids living with diabetes: it's not easy (kids-coping- diabetes) C6479 - ...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Midday, Wednesday, October 2, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - General C5912 - VANCOUVER : Kids living with diabetes: it's not easy (kids-coping- diabetes) C6935 - ...

Teen convicted of killing autistic boy gets bail   (The Miami Herald) ...A Broward judge Wednesday agreed to set bail for 18-year-old Gorman ''Boobie'' Roberts Jr., but denied his attorney's request...

Repligen Launches SecreFlo(TM) for Pancreatic Assessment   (Stockhouse) ...10/2/02 WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 2, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced toda...

Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Arquette Donate Emmy Designer Fashions to Charity Auction   (PR Newswire) ...Less Than One Week Left to Bid On and Own Celebrity Award Show Clothing Proceeds to Benefit Cure Autism Now, Heifer Internati...

Canadian Autism Research Workshop Opens Today   (Canada Newswire) ...First Ever Meeting to Unite Researchers, Government Officials & Autism Community to Present Latest Research Information & Dev...

Site for gadget lovers   (Hoovers) ...12:47am | Web Traveller | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space For those of you who are fans of gadgets such as personal ...

Collision Courses by J. Hoberman   (Village Voice) ...match made in PR heaven, Punch-Drunk Love brings together Hollywood's most doggedly lowbrow young comic and its most fearless...

Canada NewsWire Daybook for Wednesday, October 2, 2002 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL   (Canada Newswire) ...---------------------------------------------------------------- NEWFOUNDLAND TIME: 11:30 a.m. EVENT: NEWS CONFERENCE TO DISC...

Hoffman out of self-imposed exile   (SunSpot) ...TORONTO - He once defined a generation. Now he fears one. | Dustin Hoffman sips a beer in an empty ballroom and recalls a rec...

It takes a houseful of helpers to raise quintuplets   (The Bergen Record) ..."If I had a million dollars," Silvia Povolo sings as she carries bottles into the living room of her West Paterson apartment....

Calendar   (The Boston Globe) ...TUESDAY, OCT. 1 | ''Global Warming: A Problem-solving A pproach.'' A free talk at 7 p.m. at Northeastern University. Call 617...

Allegations resurface at school   (The Boston Globe) ...When the Boston Higashi School lets out for the end of the day, dozens of severely autistic children line up, their hands at ...

Coping with Autism   (The Times) ...Q.Our seven-year-old grandson has had Asperger syndrome diagnosed. We noticed what we thought were behavioural problems when ...

Girlfriend's death brought 'Mile' closer for director   (Houston Chronicle) ...TORONTO -- Brad Silberling is still waiting for the catharsis. | SEE IT NOW • Watch the Moonlight Mile trailer | • ...

Lightning strikes twice in O'Connor program   (Houston Chronicle) ...It's awesome when you don't know what's coming next in a dance. When that happens twice in one night, wow. Tere O'Connor Danc...

Archived on Sunday October 6 at 3.32pm:

Tribute to a friend: For superstars, honoring Timothy White was music to their ears   (Boston Herald) ...Timothy White was famous for expressing his love for music and musicians with detailed and ornate sentences in his Billboard ...

Canada NewsWire Daybook for Thursday, October 3, 2002 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL   (Canada Newswire) ...---------------------------------------------------------------- NOVA SCOTIA TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. EVENT: 2002 AWARDS ...

Strictly speaking, he's a new Marino   (The Miami Herald) ...Ask the new Dan Marino if he's glad he quit his old gig and instant reactions jump out. The ice-blue eyes open even wider. Hi...

This year's Ars Fennica prize goes to Heli Rekula   (Helsinki Sanomat) ...This year's prestigious Ars Fennica prize was won by 39-year-old Heli Rekula, whose work focuses mainly on video and photogra...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Wednesday, October 2, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - General C5912 - VANCOUVER : Kids living with diabetes: it's not easy (kids-coping- diabetes) C6479 - ...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Midday, Wednesday, October 2, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - General C5912 - VANCOUVER : Kids living with diabetes: it's not easy (kids-coping- diabetes) C6935 - ...

Teen convicted of killing autistic boy gets bail   (The Miami Herald) ...A Broward judge Wednesday agreed to set bail for 18-year-old Gorman ''Boobie'' Roberts Jr., but denied his attorney's request...

Repligen Launches SecreFlo(TM) for Pancreatic Assessment   (Stockhouse) ...10/2/02 WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 2, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced toda...

Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Arquette Donate Emmy Designer Fashions to Charity Auction   (PR Newswire) ...Less Than One Week Left to Bid On and Own Celebrity Award Show Clothing Proceeds to Benefit Cure Autism Now, Heifer Internati...

Canadian Autism Research Workshop Opens Today   (Canada Newswire) ...First Ever Meeting to Unite Researchers, Government Officials & Autism Community to Present Latest Research Information & Dev...

Site for gadget lovers   (Hoovers) ...12:47am | Web Traveller | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space For those of you who are fans of gadgets such as personal ...

Collision Courses by J. Hoberman   (Village Voice) ...match made in PR heaven, Punch-Drunk Love brings together Hollywood's most doggedly lowbrow young comic and its most fearless...

Canada NewsWire Daybook for Wednesday, October 2, 2002 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL   (Canada Newswire) ...---------------------------------------------------------------- NEWFOUNDLAND TIME: 11:30 a.m. EVENT: NEWS CONFERENCE TO DISC...

Hoffman out of self-imposed exile   (SunSpot) ...TORONTO - He once defined a generation. Now he fears one. | Dustin Hoffman sips a beer in an empty ballroom and recalls a rec...

It takes a houseful of helpers to raise quintuplets   (The Bergen Record) ..."If I had a million dollars," Silvia Povolo sings as she carries bottles into the living room of her West Paterson apartment....

Calendar   (The Boston Globe) ...TUESDAY, OCT. 1 | ''Global Warming: A Problem-solving A pproach.'' A free talk at 7 p.m. at Northeastern University. Call 617...

Allegations resurface at school   (The Boston Globe) ...When the Boston Higashi School lets out for the end of the day, dozens of severely autistic children line up, their hands at ...

Coping with Autism   (The Times) ...Q.Our seven-year-old grandson has had Asperger syndrome diagnosed. We noticed what we thought were behavioural problems when ...

Girlfriend's death brought 'Mile' closer for director   (Houston Chronicle) ...TORONTO -- Brad Silberling is still waiting for the catharsis. | SEE IT NOW • Watch the Moonlight Mile trailer | • ...

Lightning strikes twice in O'Connor program   (Houston Chronicle) ...It's awesome when you don't know what's coming next in a dance. When that happens twice in one night, wow. Tere O'Connor Danc...

Archived on Monday October 7 at 5.46pm:

Special ed flunking   (New York Daily News) ...As a 19-year-old autistic student at Park West High School in Manhattan, Everett Ball so impressed his teachers by doing alge...

Fantasy Baseball   (Newsday) ...SUMMERLAND, by Michael Chabon. Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children, 500 pp., $22.95 | Until five years ago, the job prospects...

Playful, curious Devin is busy boy   (The Boston Globe) ...Summertime is a great time of year for Devin, since he loves to be outdoors. Whether he's riding his bike, in-line skating, s...

Doctors now want babies to get flu shots   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Parents already daunted by the array of vaccines their babies get during their first two years can add one more to the list -...

An enrichment, not an impoverishment   (The Observer) ...'When we got together seven years ago, we were both single parents,' Boo says. 'We had two four-year-olds and two two-year-ol...

You shone like the sun   (The Observer) ...Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there's a look in your eyes, Like black...

Most MMR studies are meaningless, investigation claims   (The Observer) ...A massive review of the evidence on the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has concluded that most studie...

Social services cleared over torment that led mother to kill herself and autistic son   (The Independent) ...An independent inquiry into the death of a single mother who jumped 180ft (55 metres) from a disused railway viaduct with her...

Bruce Paltrow   (The Independent) ...Bruce William Paltrow, film producer and director: born New York 26 November 1943; married 1970 Blythe Danner (one son, one d...

First Annual Meeting of CIHR's Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction to Break New Research Ground in the Area of Brain Function   (Canada Newswire) ...MONTREAL, Oct. 5 /CNW/ - Leading-edge Canadian health researchers in the areas of suicide, head injury, autism, heroin addict...

First Annual Meeting of CIHR's Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction to Break New ...   (Hoovers) ...7:00am | MONTREAL, Oct. 5 /CNW/ - Leading-edge Canadian health researchers in the areas of suicide, head injury, autism, hero...

Death leap may prompt reforms   (The Guardian) ...The suicide of a devoted but despairing mother who leapt from a viaduct with her autistic son may lead to stronger support fo...

E-mail of the week: the plight of carers   (BBC News) ...The stress-levels of people over fifty are rising fast, according to a report this week. | Far from relaxing as their own chi...

No-one to blame for jump tragedy   (Scotsman) ...THE death of a mother who jumped from a viaduct with her 11-year-old son could not have been foreseen, an independent inquiry...

L.A. Unified to Keep 16 Schools Segregated for Special Education   (Yahoo Daily News) ...A federal judge is allowing the Los Angeles Unified School District to preserve 16 special education schools, prompted in par...

Agencies cleared over mother and son deaths   (Belfast Telegraph) ...THE death of a mother who jumped from a viaduct with her 11-year-old son could not have been foreseen, an independent inquiry...

Double tragedy: Report unveiled today   (Belfast Telegraph) ...AN independent report was today being published into the death of a devoted single mother who jumped 180ft from a viaduct tak...

Needs of children suffer for workers' rights: parents   (Canada Dot Com) ...THE GAZETTE Giovanna Castellaneta has kept her son, Jonathan Del Vasto, home from school since September. The 10-year-old boy...

Repligen to Present at UBS Warburg Global Life Sciences Conference October 10, 2002   (Stockhouse) ...10/4/02 WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) is pleased to ...

Mystery of double deaths tragedy   (BBC News) ...Experts are mystified by Helen Rogan's tragic decision to take her own life and that of her 11-year-old autistic son, Mark. |...

Archived on Tuesday October 8 at 3.44pm:

Vancouver International Film Festival offers variety   (North Shore News) ...| Julie Crawford | jcrawford@nsnews.com | * Ravi Shankar: Between Two Worlds. U.S.A./France. Directed by Mark Kidel. | Regard...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (Courier Mail) ...October 07, 2002 | ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an enviro...

Bringing the world to them   (Express India) ...HOPE has its own ways of shining the light at the end of the tunnel. All you need to do is strive to make your way towards it...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (The Advertiser) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (Sunday Times Australia) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (The Mercury) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (The Australian Daily Telegraph) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Special ed flunking   (New York Daily News) ...As a 19-year-old autistic student at Park West High School in Manhattan, Everett Ball so impressed his teachers by doing alge...

Fantasy Baseball   (Newsday) ...SUMMERLAND, by Michael Chabon. Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children, 500 pp., $22.95 | Until five years ago, the job prospects...

Playful, curious Devin is busy boy   (The Boston Globe) ...Summertime is a great time of year for Devin, since he loves to be outdoors. Whether he's riding his bike, in-line skating, s...

Doctors now want babies to get flu shots   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Parents already daunted by the array of vaccines their babies get during their first two years can add one more to the list -...

An enrichment, not an impoverishment   (The Observer) ...'When we got together seven years ago, we were both single parents,' Boo says. 'We had two four-year-olds and two two-year-ol...

You shone like the sun   (The Observer) ...Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there's a look in your eyes, Like black...

Most MMR studies are meaningless, investigation claims   (The Observer) ...A massive review of the evidence on the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has concluded that most studie...

Social services cleared over torment that led mother to kill herself and autistic son   (The Independent) ...An independent inquiry into the death of a single mother who jumped 180ft (55 metres) from a disused railway viaduct with her...

Bruce Paltrow   (The Independent) ...Bruce William Paltrow, film producer and director: born New York 26 November 1943; married 1970 Blythe Danner (one son, one d...

First Annual Meeting of CIHR's Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction to Break New Research Ground in the Area of Brain Function   (Canada Newswire) ...MONTREAL, Oct. 5 /CNW/ - Leading-edge Canadian health researchers in the areas of suicide, head injury, autism, heroin addict...

First Annual Meeting of CIHR's Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction to Break New ...   (Hoovers) ...7:00am | MONTREAL, Oct. 5 /CNW/ - Leading-edge Canadian health researchers in the areas of suicide, head injury, autism, hero...

Death leap may prompt reforms   (The Guardian) ...The suicide of a devoted but despairing mother who leapt from a viaduct with her autistic son may lead to stronger support fo...

E-mail of the week: the plight of carers   (BBC News) ...The stress-levels of people over fifty are rising fast, according to a report this week. | Far from relaxing as their own chi...

Archived on Wednesday October 9 at 4.45pm:

'Gulzar roared with anger as he hit child'   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B "roared" with anger as he lashed out and hit a three-year-old autistic boy, a court heard....

Rock stars honor Timothy White   (The Boston Globe) ...Timothy White, the Billboard editor and Beacon Hill resident who died recently at age 50, talked often of the ''power of musi...

School for the autistic is part of new study   (Cleveland) ...Brie Zeltner | Plain Dealer Reporter | Beachwood - Monarch School, the first in Ohio devoted solely to autistic children, has...

IT slump affects charity drive   (Courier Mail) ...Caitlin Fitzsimmons | October 08, 2002 | TOUGH times in the IT industry have dampened but not destroyed the sector's annual c...

All in the Family   (The Washington Post) ...Back in 1996, Pat Carver of Falls Church was not her brother's keeper -- not yet. | Jimmy, her older brother who has autism, ...

Fact Sheet - Community living supports for people with developmental disabilities   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 7 /CNW/ - Since 1974, the Ontario government has worked closely with community agencies, advocacy groups, and p...

Vancouver International Film Festival offers variety   (North Shore News) ...| Julie Crawford | jcrawford@nsnews.com | * Ravi Shankar: Between Two Worlds. U.S.A./France. Directed by Mark Kidel. | Regard...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (Courier Mail) ...October 07, 2002 | ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an enviro...

Bringing the world to them   (Express India) ...HOPE has its own ways of shining the light at the end of the tunnel. All you need to do is strive to make your way towards it...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (The Advertiser) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (Sunday Times Australia) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (The Mercury) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Call for biodegradable shop bags   (The Australian Daily Telegraph) ...ONE million free biodegradable plastic bags are being offered to Australian retailers as part of an environmentally-friendly ...

Special ed flunking   (New York Daily News) ...As a 19-year-old autistic student at Park West High School in Manhattan, Everett Ball so impressed his teachers by doing alge...

Fantasy Baseball   (Newsday) ...SUMMERLAND, by Michael Chabon. Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children, 500 pp., $22.95 | Until five years ago, the job prospects...

Playful, curious Devin is busy boy   (The Boston Globe) ...Summertime is a great time of year for Devin, since he loves to be outdoors. Whether he's riding his bike, in-line skating, s...

Doctors now want babies to get flu shots   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Parents already daunted by the array of vaccines their babies get during their first two years can add one more to the list -...

An enrichment, not an impoverishment   (The Observer) ...'When we got together seven years ago, we were both single parents,' Boo says. 'We had two four-year-olds and two two-year-ol...

You shone like the sun   (The Observer) ...Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there's a look in your eyes, Like black...

Most MMR studies are meaningless, investigation claims   (The Observer) ...A massive review of the evidence on the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has concluded that most studie...

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Autism-Court www.recorder.ca --- B C court rules province must pay for expensive early autism treatment VANCOUVER CP - British Columbia s highest court has ruled the provincial government must pay for expensive early-intervention treatment for autistic children The B C Court ...

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Gulzar: 'I Was Helping A Child' www.sky.com --- Jimmy Gulzar Gulzar I Was Helping A Child The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has denied attacking a three-year-old autistic boy claiming he was only intervening to protect another child Dutch-born dancer Jimmy Gulzar 35 showed a court how he ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

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'Gulzar roared as he hit child' www.thisislondon.co.uk --- News archive Picture galleries News services My day Inside London Story tools > Gulzar roared as he hit child The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B roared with anger as he lashed out and hit a three-year-old autistic boy a court heard today Jimmy ...

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Entertainment www.ananova.com:80 --- web Ananova Ananova Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue are to head an all-star cast for a big screen version of children s favourite The Magic Roundabout 02 37 Thursday 10th October 2002 Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue are to head an all-star ...

London life www.thisislondon.co.uk --- News archive Picture galleries News services My day Inside London As the two-year-old daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost recovers after an ecstasy scare at Soho House we expose the drug dealer called the Red Baron - the man who deals to the ...

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Gulzar fined Ł200 for assault   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy....

Jimmy Gulzar guilty of attacking autistic child   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 10 2002 | The ex-husband of Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, f...

Kids, depression, and the use of medication   (The Bergen Record) ...Are we as apt to seek antidepressants for unhappy kids as we are to ask for Ritalin for antsy ones? Are we overprescribing th...

Jimmy Gulzar guilty of attacking autistic child   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, from Willesden, n...

Wade Boggs Battles Todd Bridges, Bo Hopkins in the BXRL StarFish Celebrity Challenge!   (PR Newswire) ...LOS ANGELES and SEATTLE, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Major league baseball legend Wade Boggs; award-winning film and television a...

Gulzar guilty of assaulting boy   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, wa...

May Institute facility celebrates decade of success stories   (The Boston Globe) ...J. Michael and Holly Roberts waited eight years to find out what ails their daughter. Misdiagnosed with everything from extre...

Far from the eyes of society: Systematic discrimination against people with mental disabilities   (Amnesty) ...Bulgaria | Far from the eyes of society | Systematic discrimination against people with mental disabilities | Introduction | ...

Arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of people with mental disabilities.   (Amnesty) ...Bulgaria | Arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of | people with mental disabilities | Introduction | "This place is no...

Exposing crimes against the vulnerable   (The Guardian) ...The public apology by Kent police has vindicated MacIntyre Undercover's exposure of a dire culture of neglect at the Brompton...

My Horror As Gulzar Attacked Autistic Tot   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 10 2002 | A WOMAN yesterday told a court how Spice Girl Mel B's ex-husband, Jimmy Gulzar, carried out a "horrific&...

Court says B.C. must help autistic kids   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | VANCOUVER - British Columbia's highest court has ruled the provincial government must pay for expensive early...

Gulzar says he was protecting child   (Ananova) ...Mel B's ex-husband has denied attacking a three-year-old autistic boy claiming he was only intervening to protect another chi...

White Tribute Continues In New York   (Billboard) ...| While most of the thousands attending last night's Music to My Ears tribute concert to late Billboard editor in chief Timot...

'Gulzar roared as he hit child'   (London Evening Standard) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B "roared" with anger as he lashed out and hit a three-year-old autistic boy, a court heard ...

Remembrance and rock for Billboard editor Timothy White   (The Boston Globe) ...Timothy White, the Billboard editor and Beacon Hill resident who died in June at age 50, talked often of the ''power of music...

Gulzar 'hit child in anger'   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B lost his temper and "roared" with anger as he struck a disabled child, a court heard. ...

Anger over accidental MMR jab   (BBC News) ...A Lincolnshire surgery has apologised to a family after giving a baby the MMR jab by mistake. | Jacob Hunter had been taken t...

Autism, Measles Vaccine Linked   (AfricaNews) ...Campaigners were calling for more research, following new evidence from the United States suggesting a link between measles, ...

'Gulzar roared with anger as he hit child'   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B "roared" with anger as he lashed out and hit a three-year-old autistic boy, a court heard....

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Exposing crimes against the vulnerable www.guardian.co.uk --- Go to Search this site In this section Exposing crimes against the vulnerable Thursday October 10 2002 The public apology by Kent police has vindicated MacIntyre Undercover s exposure of a dire culture of neglect at the Brompton care home Libel ...

Law & Order C-News --- Canoe Google News Tickers Thursday Oct 10 2002 SOC upholds bail law OTTAWA CP People accused of serious crimes can be denied bail even if they are not considered a continuing threat to public safety and are not likely to flee before trial a ...

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Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault www.sky.com --- Fined Ł200 Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy Dutch-born dancer Jimmy Gulzar 35 from Willesden north London smacked the ...

Gulzar 'hit child in anger' news.bbc.co.uk --- SEARCH You are in - - - - SERVICES - EDITIONS Tuesday 8 October 2002 18 45 GMT 19 45 UK Gulzar hit child in anger Jimmy Gulzar denies assaulting a disabled child The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B lost his temper and roared with anger as ...

Gulzar fined Ł200 for assault news.bbc.co.uk --- SEARCH You are in - - - - SERVICES - EDITIONS Thursday 10 October 2002 14 57 GMT 15 57 UK Gulzar fined Ł200 for assault Jimmy Gulzar had denied the charge The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting ...

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Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

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Disability group cites teen as Employee of Year   (Michigan Live) ...| FLINT | THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION | Friday, October 11, 2002By Shaun Byron | JOURNAL STAFF WRITER | Davison - Katie H...

Ernie Eves government invests $64 million this year for people with developmental disabilities   (Canada Newswire) ...LONDON, ON, Oct. 11 /CNW/ - Brenda Elliott, Ontario's Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, today announced ...

Lack of college therapy places angers parents   (Online Ireland) ...| By Catherine ShanahanPARENTS of autistic children have accused the Government of reneging on promises to tackle a shortage ...

Optimism abounds on Bon Jovi's 'Bounce'   (The Boston Globe) ...Has there ever been a more optimistic band than Bon Jovi? Its singer, Jon Bon Jovi, has churned out hits with such titles as ...

Gulzar Dodges Jail For Attack On Autistic Tot   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 11 2002 | THE ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B was fined £200 yesterday after being found guilty of assaulting a thr...

Gulzar guilty of assault   (The Sun) ...By TOM WORDEN | THE ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B was yesterday found guilty of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | ...

Ex-husband of Spice Girl assaulted child   (Scotsman) ...THE ex-husband of the Spice Girl, Mel B was fined Ł200 yesterday after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autisti...

Fun With Bruno and Ursula   (The Washington Post) ...THE CHILD THAT BOOKS BUILT | A Life in Reading | By Francis Spufford | Henry Holt. 213 pp. $23 | While Francis Spufford was g...

Canada Needs a National Action Plan on Mental Illness and Mental Health   (Canada Newswire) ...OTTAWA, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - A National Summit on Mental Health and Mental Illness co hosted by the Canadian Medical Association (...

husband guilty of assault   (ITN) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | District judge Anthony E...

Mel B's ex-husband fined for assaulting boy, 3   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 10 2002 | The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined £200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-...

Mel B's ex found guilty   (The Sun) ...THE EX-HUSBAND of Spice Girl Mel B was fined £200 today after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old a...

Smack attack costs Gulzar Ł200   (London Evening Standard) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | J...

Mel B's ex-husband fined for assaulting boy, 3   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | J...

Gulzar fined Ł200 for assault   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy....

Jimmy Gulzar guilty of attacking autistic child   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 10 2002 | The ex-husband of Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, f...

Kids, depression, and the use of medication   (The Bergen Record) ...Are we as apt to seek antidepressants for unhappy kids as we are to ask for Ritalin for antsy ones? Are we overprescribing th...

Jimmy Gulzar guilty of attacking autistic child   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, from Willesden, n...

Wade Boggs Battles Todd Bridges, Bo Hopkins in the BXRL StarFish Celebrity Challenge!   (PR Newswire) ...LOS ANGELES and SEATTLE, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Major league baseball legend Wade Boggs; award-winning film and television a...

Gulzar guilty of assaulting boy   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, wa...

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Disability group cites teen as Employee of Year   (Michigan Live) ...| FLINT | THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION | Friday, October 11, 2002By Shaun Byron | JOURNAL STAFF WRITER | Davison - Katie H...

Ernie Eves government invests $64 million this year for people with developmental disabilities   (Canada Newswire) ...LONDON, ON, Oct. 11 /CNW/ - Brenda Elliott, Ontario's Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, today announced ...

Lack of college therapy places angers parents   (Online Ireland) ...| By Catherine ShanahanPARENTS of autistic children have accused the Government of reneging on promises to tackle a shortage ...

Optimism abounds on Bon Jovi's 'Bounce'   (The Boston Globe) ...Has there ever been a more optimistic band than Bon Jovi? Its singer, Jon Bon Jovi, has churned out hits with such titles as ...

Gulzar Dodges Jail For Attack On Autistic Tot   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 11 2002 | THE ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B was fined £200 yesterday after being found guilty of assaulting a thr...

Gulzar guilty of assault   (The Sun) ...By TOM WORDEN | THE ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B was yesterday found guilty of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | ...

Ex-husband of Spice Girl assaulted child   (Scotsman) ...THE ex-husband of the Spice Girl, Mel B was fined Ł200 yesterday after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autisti...

Fun With Bruno and Ursula   (The Washington Post) ...THE CHILD THAT BOOKS BUILT | A Life in Reading | By Francis Spufford | Henry Holt. 213 pp. $23 | While Francis Spufford was g...

Canada Needs a National Action Plan on Mental Illness and Mental Health   (Canada Newswire) ...OTTAWA, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - A National Summit on Mental Health and Mental Illness co hosted by the Canadian Medical Association (...

husband guilty of assault   (ITN) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | District judge Anthony E...

Mel B's ex-husband fined for assaulting boy, 3   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 10 2002 | The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined £200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-...

Mel B's ex found guilty   (The Sun) ...THE EX-HUSBAND of Spice Girl Mel B was fined £200 today after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old a...

Smack attack costs Gulzar Ł200   (London Evening Standard) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | J...

Mel B's ex-husband fined for assaulting boy, 3   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | J...

Gulzar fined Ł200 for assault   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy....

Jimmy Gulzar guilty of attacking autistic child   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 10 2002 | The ex-husband of Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, f...

Kids, depression, and the use of medication   (The Bergen Record) ...Are we as apt to seek antidepressants for unhappy kids as we are to ask for Ritalin for antsy ones? Are we overprescribing th...

Jimmy Gulzar guilty of attacking autistic child   (Ananova) ...The ex-husband of Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, from Willesden, n...

Wade Boggs Battles Todd Bridges, Bo Hopkins in the BXRL StarFish Celebrity Challenge!   (PR Newswire) ...LOS ANGELES and SEATTLE, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Major league baseball legend Wade Boggs; award-winning film and television a...

Gulzar guilty of assaulting boy   (BBC News) ...The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy. | Jimmy Gulzar, 35, wa...

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The Telegram Online - Top Stories www.thetelegram.com --- Top Stories - News Ruling puts spotlight on plight of autistic kids 10 11 02 By TERRY ROBERTS The Telegram A B C Court of Appeal ruling lends credence to the argument that the government in this province should be doing more to help children ...

Taylor: Bond between siblings should be fostered www.metrowestdailynews.com --- COLUMNISTS COLUMNISTS RELATED HIASYS SITES HIASYS TOOLS MetroWest Daily E-News Sign-up for daily columnists news by e-mail Start by entering your e-mail address below Taylor Bond between siblings should be fostered By Celia Taylor Guest Columnist ...

Law & Order C-News --- Canoe Google News Tickers Friday Oct 11 2002 SOC upholds bail law OTTAWA CP People accused of serious crimes can be denied bail even if they are not considered a continuing threat to public safety and are not likely to flee before trial a badly ...

Swim lessons set to begin at Weston elementary school www.sun-sentinel.com --- SEARCH LOCAL NEWS INSIDE NEWS COMMUNITY INFO CHANNELS Multimedia games and graphics Swim lessons set to begin at Weston elementary school By Nick Sortal Staff Writer Posted October 11 2002 WESTON · Free water safety lessons for some Country ...

Movie festival opens in Nairobi Daily Nation (Kenya) --- Advertiser s Links Saturday Review Saturday October 12 2002 Movie festival opens in Nairobi By CLAY MUGANDA The 11th European Film Festival opened at the French Cultural and Cooperation Centre on Thursday this week The festival which runs till ...

Spice Girl's ex-husband fined europe.cnn.com --- SERVICES CNN TV EDITIONS Spice Girl Mel B s ex-husband fined Mel B and Jimmy Gulzar before their split Story Tools LONDON England The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted by a court of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy ...

Weston charter school under fire for not meeting needs of students www.sun-sentinel.com --- SEARCH LOCAL NEWS INSIDE NEWS COMMUNITY INFO CHANNELS Multimedia games and graphics Weston charter school under fire for not meeting needs of students By Jamie Malernee Education Writer Posted October 11 2002 A Weston charter school has come ...

In brief www.guardian.co.uk --- Go to Search this site In this section In brief Friday October 11 2002 Met suspend Yardie pair Police have launched a corruption inquiry after suspending two civilian employees aged 19 and 20 who were the girlfriends of suspected Yardie gangsters ...

Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault www.sky.com --- Fined Ł200 Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy Dutch-born dancer Jimmy Gulzar 35 from Willesden north London smacked the ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

Celebrities www.ananova.com:80 --- web Ananova Celebrities David Dickinson has been voted as having the worst celebrity hairstyle by members of the public 09 37 Friday 11th October 2002 Michael Barrymore is to take up swimming lessons after he returns from his break in Mauritius ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

Health calendar Pittsburgh Post Gazette --- > Health calendar Tuesday October 08 2002 Compiled by Kathy Samudovsky Special Events Depression Everything You ve Always Wanted to Know 6 30 to 8 p m Oct 10 Carnegie Library Oakland Gillespie Room A special presentation by UPMC Health System ...

London life www.thisislondon.co.uk --- News archive Picture galleries News services My day Inside London Police desperate to find a man who has brutally raped at least nine women and girls in random attacks in the last 11 months have issued an email warning of the dangers of going ...

'Changes for the better' www.sunspot.net --- Discuss this story Send this story to a friend Printer-friendly version Become a mySunSpot member * * Already registered We make it easy Quick search Type search term s for articles places or events then hit enter Changes for the better Advocacy ...

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3 stories elicit readers' praise The Beacon Journal --- Search News Knight Ridder Washington Bureau Making sense of Washington and the world BEACON JOURNAL Updated Sunday October 13 2002 P P P P P P P Our Site Tools Akron 62 51 Cleveland 66 51 Cincinnati 74 51 ARCHIVES Miss a story Search our archives ...

Law & Order C-News --- Canoe Google News Tickers Saturday Oct 12 2002 SOC upholds bail law OTTAWA CP People accused of serious crimes can be denied bail even if they are not considered a continuing threat to public safety and are not likely to flee before trial a ...

Sites unseen: www.vpsport.com, a shopping site for sports fans The Seattle Times --- seattletimes com Sports Sunday October 13 2002 12 00 a m Pacific Sites unseen www vpsport com a shopping site for sports fans Times rating 2 1 2 stars 4 is best Focus A shopping site for unique sports food apparel products endorsed by athletes ...

Woman turns rough ride into a unique new job The Seattle Times --- seattletimes com Business & Technology Sunday October 13 2002 12 00 a m Pacific Job Market Woman turns rough ride into a unique new job By Jim McCartney St Paul Pioneer Press ST PAUL Patti Brown believes more people need horse sense She believes ...

Make a Difference rmedia.boston.com --- Autism Intervention Specialist Employer Educational Consultants of New England Inc Location Waltham MA Posted 10-10-2002 account ] ] ] Educational Consultants of New England Inc Autism Intervention Specialist Waltham MA United States Autism ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Sat Oct 12 2002 - Updated at 01 47 PM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

Go to Story The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Soccer club a win-win situation Disabled kids volunteers learn from each other on off the field By JACQUELINE SEIBEL Last Updated Oct 12 2002 Six-year-old Ben Meinzer may be too shy to talk to strangers but put him on the soccer ...

Charter school faces end www.herald-sun.com --- story Local News Sections Resources Charter school faces end By Michael Petrocelli The Herald-Sun Oct 11 2002 9 28 pm ET DURHAM With a make-or-break vote looming in less than a month leaders of a struggling Durham charter school vowed Friday ...

Spice Girl's ex-husband fined europe.cnn.com --- SERVICES CNN TV EDITIONS Spice Girl Mel B s ex-husband fined Mel B and Jimmy Gulzar before their split Story Tools LONDON England The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted by a court of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault www.sky.com --- Fined Ł200 Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy Dutch-born dancer Jimmy Gulzar 35 from Willesden north London smacked the ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

London life www.thisislondon.co.uk --- News archive Picture galleries News services My day Inside London Police desperate to find a man who has brutally raped at least nine women and girls in random attacks in the last 11 months have issued an email warning of the dangers of going ...

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3 stories elicit readers' praise The Beacon Journal --- Search News Knight Ridder Washington Bureau Making sense of Washington and the world BEACON JOURNAL Updated Sunday October 13 2002 P P P P P P P Our Site Tools Akron 62 51 Cleveland 66 51 Cincinnati 74 51 ARCHIVES Miss a story Search our archives ...

Law & Order C-News --- Canoe Google News Tickers Sunday Oct 13 2002 SOC upholds bail law OTTAWA CP People accused of serious crimes can be denied bail even if they are not considered a continuing threat to public safety and are not likely to flee before trial a badly ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Sat Oct 12 2002 - Updated at 01 47 PM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

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EventsForTheDisabled www.buffalonews.com --- SEARCH> Sunday October 13 2002 > > EventsForTheDisabled 10 13 2002 EventsForTheDisabled The Grace Group a support group for people treated for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p m at the Mental Health ...

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Woman turns rough ride into a unique new job The Seattle Times --- seattletimes com Business & Technology Sunday October 13 2002 12 00 a m Pacific Job Market Woman turns rough ride into a unique new job By Jim McCartney St Paul Pioneer Press ST PAUL Patti Brown believes more people need horse sense She believes ...

Sites unseen: www.vpsport.com, a shopping site for sports fans The Seattle Times --- seattletimes com Sports Sunday October 13 2002 12 00 a m Pacific Sites unseen www vpsport com a shopping site for sports fans Times rating 2 1 2 stars 4 is best Focus A shopping site for unique sports food apparel products endorsed by athletes ...

Go to Story The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Soccer club a win-win situation Disabled kids volunteers learn from each other on off the field By JACQUELINE SEIBEL Last Updated Oct 12 2002 Six-year-old Ben Meinzer may be too shy to talk to strangers but put him on the soccer ...

Charter school faces end www.herald-sun.com --- story Local News Sections Resources Charter school faces end By Michael Petrocelli The Herald-Sun Oct 11 2002 9 28 pm ET DURHAM With a make-or-break vote looming in less than a month leaders of a struggling Durham charter school vowed Friday ...

Spice Girl's ex-husband fined europe.cnn.com --- SERVICES CNN TV EDITIONS Spice Girl Mel B s ex-husband fined Mel B and Jimmy Gulzar before their split Story Tools LONDON England The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted by a court of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

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Discoveries: Asperger syndrome is coming into focus The Dallas Morning News --- rns = 1234567890 OAS rn = new String Math random OAS rns = OAS rn substring 2 11 function OAS NORMAL pos { document write } > > Health Science Children apart Asperger syndrome is coming into focus But finding help and education is often still ...

Obituary: Kathleen Blatz / Author of children's book about Mass www.post-gazette.com:80 --- > > Obituary Kathleen Blatz Author of children s book about Mass Sunday October 13 2002 By Anita Srikameswaran Post-Gazette Staff Writer Wanting her autistic son to be educated in religion Kathleen Blatz applied the techniques that helped ...

  Texas Living The Dallas Morning News --- t = top end of configuration OAS version = 10 OAS rn = 001234567890 OAS rns = 1234567890 OAS rn = new String Math random OAS rns = OAS rn substring 2 11 function OAS NORMAL pos { document write } > Texas Living Ryan spends a lot of time with ...

Law & Order C-News --- Canoe Google News Tickers Monday Oct 14 2002 SOC upholds bail law OTTAWA CP People accused of serious crimes can be denied bail even if they are not considered a continuing threat to public safety and are not likely to flee before trial a badly ...

Make a Difference rmedia.boston.com --- Autism Intervention Specialist Employer Educational Consultants of New England Inc Location Waltham MA Posted 10-10-2002 account ] ] ] Educational Consultants of New England Inc Autism Intervention Specialist Waltham MA United States Autism ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Sat Oct 12 2002 - Updated at 01 47 PM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

Waukesha: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Soccer club a win-win situation Disabled kids volunteers learn from each other on off the field By JACQUELINE SEIBEL Last Updated Oct 12 2002 Six-year-old Ben Meinzer may be too shy to talk to strangers but put him on the soccer ...

EventsForTheDisabled www.buffalonews.com --- SEARCH> Monday October 14 2002 > > EventsForTheDisabled 10 13 2002 EventsForTheDisabled The Grace Group a support group for people treated for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p m at the Mental Health ...

Spice Girl's ex-husband fined europe.cnn.com --- SERVICES CNN TV EDITIONS Spice Girl Mel B s ex-husband fined Mel B and Jimmy Gulzar before their split Story Tools LONDON England The former husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been convicted by a court of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy ...

Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault www.sky.com --- Fined Ł200 Gulzar Fined Ł200 For Child Assault The ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B has been fined Ł200 after being convicted of assaulting a three-year-old autistic boy Dutch-born dancer Jimmy Gulzar 35 from Willesden north London smacked the ...

ENTERTAINMENT asia.cnn.com --- CNN TV EDITIONS She fled her homeland when she was 12 walking for 21 days across the frozen wastelands of the Himalayas TOP STORIES THE MUSIC ROOM RESOURCES MOVIES * * * * MUSIC > * * * BOOKS * * * * * * * MORE NEWS The former husband of Spice ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

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Children with Asperger Syndrome Qazi Mahmudur Rahman   (The Independent Bangladesh) ...| As soon as we meet a person we make all sorts of judgements. Just by looking we can often guess their age or status, and by...

Import block holds up jabs for mumps   (IC Newcastle) ...| By Sam Wonfor, The Journal   | Parents are being denied the right to choose single vaccines for their children instead...

Homing in on the uneasiness   (The Boston Globe) ...The thing Michelle McGonagle remembers most from her ''family interview'' for an apartment in the Chatham building of Somervi...

Health Calendar   (Cleveland) ...| Health screenings | Sleep and heart disease. 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Westshore Sleep Center, 29160 Center Ridge Road, Westla...

Equestrian Vaulting Grows in Popularity   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| SOUTH JORDAN -- Vanessa Vandevraye twirls her legs, toes pointed, in a sweeping circle, building momentum before propelling...

Sites unseen: www.vpsport.com, a shopping site for sports fans   (Seattle Times) ...| www.vpsport.com | Times rating: 2 1/2 stars (4 is best) | Focus: A shopping site for unique sports food/apparel products en...

Woman turns rough ride into a unique new job   (Seattle Times) ...| St. Paul Pioneer Press JEAN PIERI / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Patti Brown, who developed her own college program to get a degree...

Sibling rivalry   (The Boston Globe) ...WHEN THE BRITISH EDUCATOR Richard Mulcaster wrote in 1582 that ''Nature makes the boy toward, nurture sees him forward,'' he ...

Cool Crossed the River   (Newsday) ...When Illinois Jacquet burst onto the New York jazz scene, Harlem was the home for him. | There were juke joints and night den...

Pick of the week   (Scotsman) ...ART | SHOE | A sequel to the popular Handbag exhibition, Shoe looks at the role of footwear in modern urban culture, from the...

'blind Tom' Takes The Stage   (The News & Observer) ...Michael Anthony Tatmon, far left, plays the title role in 'Hush: Composing Blind Tom Wiggins,' about the true story of a blin...

Hoffman likes his acting, but is ready to live his own life   (Houston Chronicle) ...Somehow, you don't expect Dustin Hoffman to be so, well, uneasy about everything. | A double-Oscar winner, he's starred in so...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Friday, October 11, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 11 /CNW/ - General C0129 - TORONTO : Thanksgiving celebrations start at Canadian Tire with special '5 cents' pe...

Autism discrimination ruling in BC and Auditor General of Canada report important to many thousands of families across Canada   (Canada Newswire) ...BC Court of Appeal ruling against the BC Government establishes a precedent that it is discrimination under the Canadian Char...

Paradox an interesting experiment   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | PARADOX LAKE | A film by Przemyslaw Reut. | This American-Polish-German co-production is a true cross-cultura...

Disability group cites teen as Employee of Year   (Michigan Live) ...| FLINT | THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION | Friday, October 11, 2002By Shaun Byron | JOURNAL STAFF WRITER | Davison - Katie H...

Ernie Eves government invests $64 million this year for people with developmental disabilities   (Canada Newswire) ...LONDON, ON, Oct. 11 /CNW/ - Brenda Elliott, Ontario's Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, today announced ...

Lack of college therapy places angers parents   (Online Ireland) ...| By Catherine ShanahanPARENTS of autistic children have accused the Government of reneging on promises to tackle a shortage ...

Optimism abounds on Bon Jovi's 'Bounce'   (The Boston Globe) ...Has there ever been a more optimistic band than Bon Jovi? Its singer, Jon Bon Jovi, has churned out hits with such titles as ...

Gulzar Dodges Jail For Attack On Autistic Tot   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 11 2002 | THE ex-husband of Spice Girl Mel B was fined £200 yesterday after being found guilty of assaulting a thr...

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Make a Difference rmedia.boston.com --- Autism Intervention Specialist Employer Educational Consultants of New England Inc Location Waltham MA Posted 10-10-2002 account ] ] ] Educational Consultants of New England Inc Autism Intervention Specialist Waltham MA United States Autism ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Sat Oct 12 2002 - Updated at 01 47 PM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

Events in the Sacramento area The Las Vegas Sun --- Next 15 Oct 17 41 50 Today October 15 2002 at 17 45 24 PDT Events in the Sacramento area ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday Oct 16 10 30 a m SACRAMENTO - Common Cause of California releases study on tobacco industry contributions 926 J Street 2nd Floor ...

Health www.ananova.com --- web Ananova Ananova Get the latest Politics news Ananova has teamed up with Orange to create a great new personalised mobile news service which can help you can keep up to date with the latest politics stories Plans for Foundation Hospitals ...

Waukesha: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Soccer club a win-win situation Disabled kids volunteers learn from each other on off the field By JACQUELINE SEIBEL Last Updated Oct 12 2002 Six-year-old Ben Meinzer may be too shy to talk to strangers but put him on the soccer ...

EventsForTheDisabled www.buffalonews.com --- SEARCH> Tuesday October 15 2002 > > EventsForTheDisabled 10 13 2002 EventsForTheDisabled The Grace Group a support group for people treated for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p m at the Mental Health ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

'Changes for the better' www.sunspot.net --- Discuss this story Send this story to a friend Printer-friendly version Become a mySunSpot member * * Already registered We make it easy Quick search Type search term s for articles places or events then hit enter Changes for the better Advocacy ...

BROWSE LOCAL EVENTS www.indystar.com --- CHANNELS EXTRAS SERVICES ARCHIVES CONTESTS NEW Win a Conner Prairie prize pack Win $250 weekly trip to Cancun Win mall gift certificates $250 grand prize Past 30 days > ADVERTISERS Nonprofit organizations Click on a category to learn about ...

ENTERTAINMENT asia.cnn.com --- CNN TV EDITIONS An Indian court said movie idol Salman Khan must remain in custody for another week while police investigate a car accident in the film capital Mumbai in which one person died TOP STORIES THE MUSIC ROOM RESOURCES MOVIES * * ...

    Obituaries www.post-gazette.com:80 --- > > The Post-Gazette s comprehensive listings of recent deaths include two types of obituaries prepared by our staff are published at the discretion of our editors Links to staff-written obituaries contain the individual s name To suggest ...

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B.C. ruling may aid autistic kids C-News --- SECTIONS OPINION Today s editorial Read all columns Fred Curatolo Read today s letters RELATED ON CANOE FAVES <Th WIDTH= 282 HEIGHT= 45 NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES FEEDBACK & SERVICES Send a letter E-mail directory Loyal to Edmonton Circulation ...

Mind the gap www.guardian.co.uk --- Go to Search this site In this section Mind the gap It s hard to take photographs of autistic children How they might appear never seems to cross their minds Charlotte Moore Wednesday October 16 2002 Jake s in the newspaper this week The local ...

Voice of the People www.chicagotribune.com --- October 16 2002 Please or Story search Last 7 days Older than 7 days * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Today s viewpoint Eric Zorn Top headlines News Business Sports Leisure Chicago Tribune for members Please register to read stories in this ...

Scientists reveal why life is so unfair for teenagers www.thescotsman.co.uk --- Thursday 17th October 2002 Sections Features Other Sites Print Editions Services Thu 17 Oct 2002 Scientists reveal why life is so unfair for teenagers KAREN McVEIGH MOODY unreasonable and downright rude the behaviour of teenagers has driven ...

Make a Difference rmedia.boston.com --- Autism Intervention Specialist Employer Educational Consultants of New England Inc Location Waltham MA Posted 10-10-2002 account ] ] ] Educational Consultants of New England Inc Autism Intervention Specialist Waltham MA United States Autism ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Wed Oct 16 2002 - Updated at 04 38 AM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

Autistic children get learning experience at Scouting Fair www.sun-sentinel.com --- SEARCH LOCAL NEWS INSIDE NEWS COMMUNITY INFO CHANNELS Multimedia games and graphics Autistic children get learning experience at Scouting Fair By Kenneth D MacHarg Special Correspondent Posted October 16 2002 With a little help 6-year-old Harry ...

McKeesport's Long Run school celebrating 40 www.post-gazette.com:80 --- > > McKeesport s Long Run school celebrating 40 Wednesday October 16 2002 By Deborah Weisberg Long Run Children s Learning Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house from noon to 3 p m Saturday at its facility on Long ...

EventsForTheDisabled www.buffalonews.com --- SEARCH> Wednesday October 16 2002 > > EventsForTheDisabled 10 13 2002 EventsForTheDisabled The Grace Group a support group for people treated for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p m at the Mental Health ...

Health www.ananova.com --- web Ananova Ananova Get the latest Politics news Ananova has teamed up with Orange to create a great new personalised mobile news service which can help you can keep up to date with the latest politics stories An NHS union says successive governments ...

Waukesha: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Soccer club a win-win situation Disabled kids volunteers learn from each other on off the field By JACQUELINE SEIBEL Last Updated Oct 12 2002 Six-year-old Ben Meinzer may be too shy to talk to strangers but put him on the soccer ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

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Court tells B.C. to pay for therapy   (Globe Technology) ...The British Columbia Court of Appeal has become the first court to direct how health-care money should be spent, in a landmar...

Big buttocks: all in the genes?   (The News & Observer) ...When Duke University geneticist Randy Jirtle popped up on London Daily Mail's fashion pages this month, his ho-hum wardrobe h...

Scientists reveal why life is so unfair for teenagers   (Scotsman) ...MOODY, unreasonable and downright rude, the behaviour of teenagers has driven millions of parents to distraction. But now sci...

Going out   (Scotsman) ...THEATRE | Tron, Glasgow, today until 26 November | WHEN Spoonface Steinberg was first broadcast on Radio 4 it drew the bigges...

Happy Gilmore Gets Serious   (Houston Press) ...Punch-Drunk Love is a Paul Thomas Anderson film -- Paul Thomas Anderson of Magnolia and Boogie Nights fame. It is also an Ada...

McKeesport's Long Run school celebrating 40   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Long Run Children's Learning Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at it...

VSM MedTech Strengthens Senior Management Team   (Stockhouse) ...VANCOUVER, Oct 16, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- | VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that it has strengthened...

Strengthens Senior Management Team   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that it has strengthened its management team with the appointments of three senior executives. Ski...

VSM MedTech Strengthens Senior Management Team   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Oct. 16 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that it has strengthened its management team with the a...

VSM MedTech Strengthens Senior Management Team   (Hoovers) ...7:54am | > | VANCOUVER, Oct. 16 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that it has strengthened its management te...

Repligen Announces Additional Safety Data from Extension of Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Secretin in Autism   (Stockhouse) ...WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 16, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced today resul...

Mind the gap   (The Guardian) ...Jake's in the newspaper this week. The local paper publishes pictures of the reception classes of the village schools: Jake i...

Scent of trouble surrounds cosmetics   (The Boston Globe) ...Devon Moser loves perfume. She has worn it every day of her life since she was a child. Although ''Green Tea'' is her hands-d...

UP Manila holds free PT clinics   (The Philippine Star) ...The College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) of the University of the Philippines Manila is conducting free clinics natio...

A $150-million-a-year deadbeat dilemma   (National Post) ..."It's just obvious that you can't have free immigration and a welfare state." -- Milton Friedman | Too bad Wall Street and ne...

ESPN to Air Celebrity Sport Fishing Tournament   (PR Newswire) ...SEATTLE and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1st Annual Billfishing Xtreme Release League (BXRL) StarFish Celebrity C...

Weitz selected for Whispering Hope project   (Amcity) ...Mike Padgett   The Business Journal | The Weitz Co. in Phoenix has been selected as the general contractor for the Whisp...

Children with Asperger Syndrome Qazi Mahmudur Rahman   (The Independent Bangladesh) ...| As soon as we meet a person we make all sorts of judgements. Just by looking we can often guess their age or status, and by...

Import block holds up jabs for mumps   (IC Newcastle) ...| By Sam Wonfor, The Journal   | Parents are being denied the right to choose single vaccines for their children instead...

Homing in on the uneasiness   (The Boston Globe) ...The thing Michelle McGonagle remembers most from her ''family interview'' for an apartment in the Chatham building of Somervi...

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Celebrity Clothing Auction Raises $87,200 for Charity   (Hoovers) ...9:15am | UNICEF, Cure Autism Now, Heifer International and Union of Concerned | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space Scie...

M.I.N.D. Institute Study Confirms Autism Increase   (Science Daily) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The unprecedented increase in autism in California is real and cannot be explained away by artificial f...

Epidemic of autism mystifies experts   (Sydney Morning Herald) ...Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years, a California study has found that it cannot be explain...

Celebrity Clothing Auction Raises $87,200 for Charity   (PR Newswire) ...UNICEF, Cure Autism Now, Heifer International and Union of Concerned Scientists Benefit From Online Auction at uBid.com LOS A...

'Sobering' State Report Calls Autism an Epidemic   (Yahoo Daily News) ...An explosion in autism cases in California over the past 15 years is not the result of changes in diagnostic criteria or an i...

Voiceprints provide mobile encryption keys   (New Scientist) ...      | The uniqueness of everyone's voice can now be used to lock up data extra securely on mobile phones and...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (SunSpot) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. ...

State autism rate confounds experts / 273% increase in 11-year span   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...California's alarming increase in childhood autism is an authentic phenomenon that cannot be explained by flawed diagnosis, a...

For Howell, Libertarian view hits home   (The Boston Globe) ...Last in a series of profiles of the Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates. | On the campaign trail, Carla Howell is a woman ...

Tiny optical disc could store five movies   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | Two years from now the world's smallest optical disc will l...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (ABC News) ...• • • Oct. 18 — Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among Califo...

Treat, says the court   (Globe Technology) ...Universality is at the heart of Canada's publicly funded health-care system. No one is denied the care he or she needs becaus...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (Newsday) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (Ctnow) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (Las Vegas Sun) ...| ASSOCIATED PRESS | SACRAMENTO, Calif.- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among Ca...

Support Autism research   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | The Canadian National Autism Foundation presents the First Annual Dinner and Dance in support of Autism Resea...

Expert: Historic Autism Research Undertaken At Mind Institute   (Yahoo Daily News) ...The UC Davis Mind Institute Thursday ruled out some popular theories on why autism is increasing so dramatically in Californi...

Accra Rehabilitation Centre Gets ICT   (AfricaNews) ...The Ghana Society for the Blind (GSB), yesterday commissioned a new information communication and technology centre at the Ac...

Single Minded   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 18 2002 | Scots parents terrified by the MMR vaccine drive 900 miles to get separate jabs for baby | Judith Duffy Exclu...

Should The Baby Jab Be Replaced?   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 18 2002 | RECORD DEBATE | We asked should single jabs instead of the triple dose for MMR be made widely available in Sc...

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Walkathon to benefit autism research   (The Bergen Record) ...BERGENFIELD | Darlene Downes and her husband, Nicholas, know the challenge of raising autistic children. | Their three childr...

Rise in Autism Cases in Calif.   (Newsday) ...Sacramento, Calif. - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. |...

Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2002   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of The HealthScout News Service: | Cour...

Aircraft vapour trails are climate scourge   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | Airlines could boost their emissions of the greenhouse gas ...

California Study Confirms Rise in Autism Cases   (Yahoo Daily News) ...DAVIS, California (Reuters) - California researchers say that the state is seeing a sharp rise in the number of autistic chil...

Mars lander undergoes drop test   (New Scientist) ...      | A simulated Mars landing took place at a remote airfield in Shropshire, England, at dawn on Friday, in...

Airport noise damages children's reading   (New Scientist) ...      | The noise from nearby airports impairs children's reading ability and long-term memory, a new study ha...

'Sobering' State Report Calls Autism an Epidemic   (Newsday) ...An explosion in autism cases in California over the past 15 years is not the result of changes in diagnostic criteria or an i...

California autism rise confounds researchers - Oct. 18, 2002   (CNN) ...Story Tools | SACRAMENTO, California (AP) -- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases amon...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (The Associated Press) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California c...

Celebrity Clothing Auction Raises $87,200 for Charity   (Hoovers) ...9:15am | UNICEF, Cure Autism Now, Heifer International and Union of Concerned | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space Scie...

M.I.N.D. Institute Study Confirms Autism Increase   (Science Daily) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The unprecedented increase in autism in California is real and cannot be explained away by artificial f...

Epidemic of autism mystifies experts   (Sydney Morning Herald) ...Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years, a California study has found that it cannot be explain...

Celebrity Clothing Auction Raises $87,200 for Charity   (PR Newswire) ...UNICEF, Cure Autism Now, Heifer International and Union of Concerned Scientists Benefit From Online Auction at uBid.com LOS A...

'Sobering' State Report Calls Autism an Epidemic   (Yahoo Daily News) ...An explosion in autism cases in California over the past 15 years is not the result of changes in diagnostic criteria or an i...

Voiceprints provide mobile encryption keys   (New Scientist) ...      | The uniqueness of everyone's voice can now be used to lock up data extra securely on mobile phones and...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (SunSpot) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. ...

State autism rate confounds experts / 273% increase in 11-year span   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...California's alarming increase in childhood autism is an authentic phenomenon that cannot be explained by flawed diagnosis, a...

For Howell, Libertarian view hits home   (The Boston Globe) ...Last in a series of profiles of the Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates. | On the campaign trail, Carla Howell is a woman ...

Tiny optical disc could store five movies   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | Two years from now the world's smallest optical disc will l...

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State autism rate confounds experts The San Francisco Gate --- News & Features > Regional Living Resources Chronicle Services Advertising State autism rate confounds experts 273% increase in 11-year span Friday October 18 2002 > California s alarming increase in childhood autism is an authentic phenomenon ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism www.heraldsun.com --- story Local News Sections Resources Researchers Baffled by Calif Autism The Associated Press Oct 18 2002 4 30 am ET SACRAMENTO Calif AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The ...

Autism increase verified www.davisenterprise.com --- I N D E X DAVIS CA 95616 Autism increase verified By Beth Curda Enterprise staff writer SACRAMENTO UC Davis researchers said Thursday that a statewide surge in autism cases is probably real and not the result of artificial inflators The state ...

California study confirms rise in autism cases www.aberdeennews.com --- Search News Knight Ridder Washington Bureau Making sense of Washington and the world > > Friday Oct 18 2002 Nation Posted on Fri Oct 18 2002 California study confirms rise in autism cases Reuters DAVIS Calif - California researchers say ...

California autism rise confounds researchers CNN --- SEARCH CNN COM SERVICES SEARCH CNN COM California autism rise confounds researchers Study leader Threefold increase with no explanation Story Tools SACRAMENTO California AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism ...

Some Recalled Meats Entered Schools www.sunspot.net --- Discuss this story Send this story to a friend Printer-friendly version Become a mySunSpot member * * Already registered We make it easy Quick search Type search term s for articles places or events then hit enter Researchers Baffled by Calif ...

HOME www.davisenterprise.com --- 66EF P SUNNY I N D E X DAVIS CA 95616 You must turn on JavaScript to view the Justin Fagalde then 7 writes his name on a white board as his teacher Joanne Winterstein watches with pride Justin who is autistic was enrolled in a special area ...

MMR vaccine rate falls news.bbc.co.uk --- SEARCH You are in - - - - SERVICES - EDITIONS Thursday 19 September 2002 11 12 GMT 12 12 UK MMR vaccine rate falls Vaccination rates are down The number of children who have had the measles mumps and rubella vaccine by the second birthday is ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Fri Oct 18 2002 - Updated at 03 18 AM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

BROWSE LOCAL EVENTS www.indystar.com --- CHANNELS EXTRAS SERVICES ARCHIVES CONTESTS Win $250 weekly trip to Cancun Win mall gift certificates $250 grand prize Past 30 days > ADVERTISERS Nonprofit organizations Click on a category to learn about Indianapolis-area groups and their events ...

CHARITABLE SHOPPING - THE HOLIDAY SHOP WILL BENEFIT NONPROFIT AGENCIES www.columbian.com --- to The Columbian comments about the site The Columbian Find local events Which means The Holiday Shop must be opening again Clark County s only charity gift store opens for its sixth season Saturday The store is staffed by 70-plus volunteers ...

Autistic student killed on freeway www.chicagotribune.com --- Registration required Please to view this content ...

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'Autism epidemic' in California baffling www.deseretnews.com --- Sunday October 20 2002 Autism epidemic in California baffling By Sandra Blakeslee New York Times News Service Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years a California study has found that it cannot be explained away ...

California autism rise confounds experts CNN --- SEARCH CNN COM SERVICES SEARCH CNN COM California autism rise confounds researchers Study leader Threefold increase with no explanation Story Tools SACRAMENTO California AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism ...

Researchersunsure of reason for increase in numbers of autism cases in California The Intelligencer --- Researchers unsure of reason for increase in numbers of autism cases in California SACRAMENTO Calif AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The rise has little to do with evolving ...

Autism increase verified www.davisenterprise.com --- I N D E X DAVIS CA 95616 Autism increase verified By Beth Curda Enterprise staff writer SACRAMENTO UC Davis researchers said Thursday that a statewide surge in autism cases is probably real and not the result of artificial inflators The state ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism The Las Vegas Sun --- Previous 18 Oct 02 07 44 Next 17 Oct 14 06 01 October 18 2002 Researchers Baffled by Calif Autism ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO Calif - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The ...

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Education www.thestar.com --- Fri Oct 18 2002 - Updated at 03 18 AM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

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Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

Man dies after running onto Bishop Ford www.dailysouthtown.com --- Man dies after running onto Bishop Ford Saturday October 19 2002 By John Dobberstein Staff writer Despite his everyday battles with autism Dorian Christian was a playful person who always had a smile on his face say those who knew him For six ...

BROWSE LOCAL EVENTS www.indystar.com --- CHANNELS EXTRAS SERVICES ARCHIVES CONTESTS Win $250 weekly trip to Cancun Win mall gift certificates $250 grand prize Past 30 days > ADVERTISERS Nonprofit organizations Click on a category to learn about Indianapolis-area groups and their events ...

CHARITABLE SHOPPING - THE HOLIDAY SHOP WILL BENEFIT NONPROFIT AGENCIES www.columbian.com --- to The Columbian comments about the site The Columbian Find local events Which means The Holiday Shop must be opening again Clark County s only charity gift store opens for its sixth season Saturday The store is staffed by 70-plus volunteers ...

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Archived on Monday October 21 at 6.51pm:

Cause of autism baffling   (Yahoo Daily News) ...News that a nearly 300 percent increase in autism cases in California appears to be a real phenomenon is lending urgency to t...

Doctors cite shortage in basic vaccines   (The Boston Globe) ...Even as public health authorities grapple with who should be vaccinated against smallpox and when, the nation's pediatricians...

Thin ice opens lead for life on Europa   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | The chances that life exists on Jupiter's moon Europa look ...

California Study Confirms Rise in U.S. Autism Cases   (Tehran Times) ...| DAVIS, Calif. -- California researchers say that the state is seeing a sharp rise in the number of autistic children -- but...

The Bohan family: Miriam has one legal parent. She wants two: Mummy Josette and Mummy Liz   (The Independent) ...Miriam Bohan has an unusual wish for her 18th birthday – the inclusion of both her parents' names on her adoption certif...

Walkathon to benefit autism research   (The Bergen Record) ...BERGENFIELD | Darlene Downes and her husband, Nicholas, know the challenge of raising autistic children. | Their three childr...

Rise in Autism Cases in Calif.   (Newsday) ...Sacramento, Calif. - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. |...

Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2002   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of The HealthScout News Service: | Cour...

Aircraft vapour trails are climate scourge   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | Airlines could boost their emissions of the greenhouse gas ...

California Study Confirms Rise in Autism Cases   (Yahoo Daily News) ...DAVIS, California (Reuters) - California researchers say that the state is seeing a sharp rise in the number of autistic chil...

Mars lander undergoes drop test   (New Scientist) ...      | A simulated Mars landing took place at a remote airfield in Shropshire, England, at dawn on Friday, in...

Airport noise damages children's reading   (New Scientist) ...      | The noise from nearby airports impairs children's reading ability and long-term memory, a new study ha...

'Sobering' State Report Calls Autism an Epidemic   (Newsday) ...An explosion in autism cases in California over the past 15 years is not the result of changes in diagnostic criteria or an i...

California autism rise confounds researchers - Oct. 18, 2002   (CNN) ...Story Tools | SACRAMENTO, California (AP) -- Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases amon...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism   (The Associated Press) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California c...

Celebrity Clothing Auction Raises $87,200 for Charity   (Hoovers) ...9:15am | UNICEF, Cure Autism Now, Heifer International and Union of Concerned | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space Scie...

M.I.N.D. Institute Study Confirms Autism Increase   (Science Daily) ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The unprecedented increase in autism in California is real and cannot be explained away by artificial f...

Epidemic of autism mystifies experts   (Sydney Morning Herald) ...Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years, a California study has found that it cannot be explain...

Celebrity Clothing Auction Raises $87,200 for Charity   (PR Newswire) ...UNICEF, Cure Autism Now, Heifer International and Union of Concerned Scientists Benefit From Online Auction at uBid.com LOS A...

'Sobering' State Report Calls Autism an Epidemic   (Yahoo Daily News) ...An explosion in autism cases in California over the past 15 years is not the result of changes in diagnostic criteria or an i...

Archived on Monday October 21 at 6.51pm:

'Autism epidemic' in California baffling www.deseretnews.com --- Sunday October 20 2002 Autism epidemic in California baffling By Sandra Blakeslee New York Times News Service Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years a California study has found that it cannot be explained away ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism www.heraldsun.com --- story Local News Sections Resources Researchers Baffled by Calif Autism The Associated Press Oct 18 2002 4 30 am ET SACRAMENTO Calif AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The ...

Researchersunsure of reason for increase in numbers of autism cases in California The Intelligencer --- Researchers unsure of reason for increase in numbers of autism cases in California SACRAMENTO Calif AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The rise has little to do with evolving ...

California autism rise confounds experts CNN --- SEARCH CNN COM SERVICES SEARCH CNN COM California autism rise confounds researchers Study leader Threefold increase with no explanation Story Tools SACRAMENTO California AP Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism ...

Autism increase verified www.davisenterprise.com --- I N D E X DAVIS CA 95616 Autism increase verified By Beth Curda Enterprise staff writer SACRAMENTO UC Davis researchers said Thursday that a statewide surge in autism cases is probably real and not the result of artificial inflators The state ...

Education www.thestar.com --- Fri Oct 18 2002 - Updated at 03 18 AM                     Specials   Features   Thestar com   >  > Provincial test results Grade 10 literacy results The Star has compiled Gr 10 literacy test results for Complete school-by-school results for ...

SUN Oct 20, 02, 6:21 PM www.prnewswire.com --- BOSTON Oct 20 PRNewswire Some 6 000 pediatricians and other health care professionals are expected to attend the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP 2002 National Conference and Exhibition NCE at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston Among the ...

Columnists The Beacon Journal --- Search Living BEACON JOURNAL Updated Sunday October 20 2002 P P P P Our Site Tools Akron 52 35 Cleveland 51 39 Cincinnati 56 37 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS Updated Sunday October 20 2002 P > > Sunday Oct 20 2002 Columnists Mary Beth Breckridge ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

BROWSE LOCAL EVENTS www.indystar.com --- CHANNELS EXTRAS SERVICES ARCHIVES CONTESTS Win $250 weekly trip to Cancun Win mall gift certificates $250 grand prize Past 30 days > ADVERTISERS Nonprofit organizations Click on a category to learn about Indianapolis-area groups and their events ...

Health www.ananova.com --- web Ananova Ananova Get the latest Politics news Ananova has teamed up with Orange to create a great new personalised mobile news service which can help you can keep up to date with the latest politics stories Relatives could be paid to donate ...

Archived on Tuesday October 22 at 9.54am:

Quebec Human Rights Commission Supports Class Action by Children with Autism to Halt Systemic Government Discrimination   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - A group representing hundreds of families of children with autism spectrum disorders announced today...

Teens organize autism workshop   (Yahoo Daily News) ...At Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, students are expected to serve the community. But when a school government class took o...

Brain tumour causes uncontrollable paedophilia   (New Scientist) ...      | The sudden and uncontrollable paedophilia exhibited by a 40-year-old man was caused by an egg-sized br...

Adopting the wrong approach   (The Times) ...WE LIVE IN THE AGE OF RIGHTS. We all have them, they are PC, and it seems that barely a day goes by without another repressed...

American Academy of Pediatrics Holds National Conference and   (Hoovers) ...6:22pm | Exhibition In Boston, Oct. 19 - 23 | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space BOSTON, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 6...

More Evidence of Increase in Profound Autism   (Slashdot) ...| writes "The New York times has an article (no registration required) about an of 273% between 1987 and 1998. , similar to t...

Dr Dog, animal therapy for people   (The Times Of India) ...SAMEERA RIZWAN | TIMES NEWS NETWORK   | BANGALORE: In order to improve the worth of animals in the eyes of people, CUPA, a ch...

Cause of autism baffling   (Yahoo Daily News) ...News that a nearly 300 percent increase in autism cases in California appears to be a real phenomenon is lending urgency to t...

Doctors cite shortage in basic vaccines   (The Boston Globe) ...Even as public health authorities grapple with who should be vaccinated against smallpox and when, the nation's pediatricians...

Thin ice opens lead for life on Europa   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | The chances that life exists on Jupiter's moon Europa look ...

California Study Confirms Rise in U.S. Autism Cases   (Tehran Times) ...| DAVIS, Calif. -- California researchers say that the state is seeing a sharp rise in the number of autistic children -- but...

The Bohan family: Miriam has one legal parent. She wants two: Mummy Josette and Mummy Liz   (The Independent) ...Miriam Bohan has an unusual wish for her 18th birthday – the inclusion of both her parents' names on her adoption certif...

Walkathon to benefit autism research   (The Bergen Record) ...BERGENFIELD | Darlene Downes and her husband, Nicholas, know the challenge of raising autistic children. | Their three childr...

Rise in Autism Cases in Calif.   (Newsday) ...Sacramento, Calif. - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. |...

Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2002   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of The HealthScout News Service: | Cour...

Aircraft vapour trails are climate scourge   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | Airlines could boost their emissions of the greenhouse gas ...

California Study Confirms Rise in Autism Cases   (Yahoo Daily News) ...DAVIS, California (Reuters) - California researchers say that the state is seeing a sharp rise in the number of autistic chil...

Mars lander undergoes drop test   (New Scientist) ...      | A simulated Mars landing took place at a remote airfield in Shropshire, England, at dawn on Friday, in...

Airport noise damages children's reading   (New Scientist) ...      | The noise from nearby airports impairs children's reading ability and long-term memory, a new study ha...

'Sobering' State Report Calls Autism an Epidemic   (Newsday) ...An explosion in autism cases in California over the past 15 years is not the result of changes in diagnostic criteria or an i...

Archived on Wednesday October 23 at 12.59pm:

Kids Score A Hit With Star Darius   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 22 2002 | POP star Darius went back to school yesterday to see how music therapy helps kids with special needs. | The s...

A surge in autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...A shocking report from California last week suggested that a large increase in childhood autism in that state in the last 15 ...

Underfunding: a short history of a word   (National Post) ...Canada's health care system, as everyone knows, suffers from a mysterious and debilitating condition known as "underfunding."...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Monday, October 21, 2002   (Hoovers) ...10:37pm | > | TORONTO, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space ^General@ | C1599 - TORONTO : - The Retrial...

Canada NewsWire summary of releases for Monday, October 21, 2002   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - General C1599 - TORONTO : - The Retrial of Louis Riel - (Louis-Riel-retrial) C2415 - BARRIE, ON : Te...

Health Highlights: Oct. 21, 2002   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of The HealthScout News Service: | Bush...

Quebec Human Rights Commission Supports Class Action by Children with Autism to Halt Systemic Government Discrimination   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - A group representing hundreds of families of children with autism spectrum disorders announced today...

Teens organize autism workshop   (Yahoo Daily News) ...At Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, students are expected to serve the community. But when a school government class took o...

Brain tumour causes uncontrollable paedophilia   (New Scientist) ...      | The sudden and uncontrollable paedophilia exhibited by a 40-year-old man was caused by an egg-sized br...

Adopting the wrong approach   (The Times) ...WE LIVE IN THE AGE OF RIGHTS. We all have them, they are PC, and it seems that barely a day goes by without another repressed...

American Academy of Pediatrics Holds National Conference and   (Hoovers) ...6:22pm | Exhibition In Boston, Oct. 19 - 23 | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space BOSTON, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 6...

More Evidence of Increase in Profound Autism   (Slashdot) ...| writes "The New York times has an article (no registration required) about an of 273% between 1987 and 1998. , similar to t...

Dr Dog, animal therapy for people   (The Times Of India) ...SAMEERA RIZWAN | TIMES NEWS NETWORK   | BANGALORE: In order to improve the worth of animals in the eyes of people, CUPA, a ch...

Cause of autism baffling   (Yahoo Daily News) ...News that a nearly 300 percent increase in autism cases in California appears to be a real phenomenon is lending urgency to t...

Doctors cite shortage in basic vaccines   (The Boston Globe) ...Even as public health authorities grapple with who should be vaccinated against smallpox and when, the nation's pediatricians...

Thin ice opens lead for life on Europa   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | The chances that life exists on Jupiter's moon Europa look ...

California Study Confirms Rise in U.S. Autism Cases   (Tehran Times) ...| DAVIS, Calif. -- California researchers say that the state is seeing a sharp rise in the number of autistic children -- but...

The Bohan family: Miriam has one legal parent. She wants two: Mummy Josette and Mummy Liz   (The Independent) ...Miriam Bohan has an unusual wish for her 18th birthday – the inclusion of both her parents' names on her adoption certif...

Walkathon to benefit autism research   (The Bergen Record) ...BERGENFIELD | Darlene Downes and her husband, Nicholas, know the challenge of raising autistic children. | Their three childr...

Rise in Autism Cases in Calif.   (Newsday) ...Sacramento, Calif. - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children. |...

Archived on Friday October 25 at 6.28pm:

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Making it better   (The Times) ...If the Government is to rebuild confidence, it should consider four steps: | First: conduct an independent investigation into...

Immunisation recommendations updated   (Online Ireland) ...The ages at which parents are recommended to immunise their children have been updated. | The National Immunisation Advisory ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ago. But in...

Charity decides to call it quits   (Bermuda Sun) ...A LOCAL charity responsible for sending physically disabled children and their families to camp in Canada has decided to clos...

Researchers Closer to Finding Genetic Cause Of ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthScoutNews) -- Researchers have taken a major step toward finding the genetic underpinnings for at...

UCLA Geneticists Find Location Of Major Gene In ADHD; Targeted Region Also Linked To Autism   (Science Daily) ...UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers have localized a region on chromosome 16 that is likely to contain a risk gene fo...

Scholarship honorsvictim of massacre   (New York Daily News) ...The Queens-based organization where Wendy's massacre victim Anita Smith worked with autistic children is hoping to raise $100...

MMR vaccinations 25% below national target   (Online Ireland) ...Although the uptake on immunisation jabs has risen, the number of parents giving the controversial MMR vaccine to their child...

Problem child   (The Guardian) ...Last week's story about the couple suing Essex County Council for "wrongful adoption" brought back painful memories for me. T...

Mouse Trap Replica by Howard Hampton   (Village Voice) ...nthony Braxton's never been cool, but has always seemed mighty weird. There's the pipe-smoking, sweater-swaddled egghead pers...

Scientists Zero in on Gene for ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified a small spot in the human genetic makeup they believe holds a gene th...

Venezuela's anti-Chavez 12-hour strike ends as planned   (Petroleum World) ...| Caracas, Oct 22 | DJ -A 12-hour nationwide work stoppage protesting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's leadership ended as ...

Kids Score A Hit With Star Darius   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 22 2002 | POP star Darius went back to school yesterday to see how music therapy helps kids with special needs. | The s...

A surge in autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...A shocking report from California last week suggested that a large increase in childhood autism in that state in the last 15 ...

Underfunding: a short history of a word   (National Post) ...Canada's health care system, as everyone knows, suffers from a mysterious and debilitating condition known as "underfunding."...

Archived on Friday October 25 at 6.28pm:

'Autism epidemic' in California baffling www.deseretnews.com --- Sunday October 20 2002 Autism epidemic in California baffling By Sandra Blakeslee New York Times News Service Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years a California study has found that it cannot be explained away ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism International Herald Tribune --- Sections Regions Publishing Partners Services Search Articles by Day Early intervention is crucial for autism Laurie Tarkan The New York Times Thursday October 24 2002 NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism the neurological disorder that ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism The Las Vegas Sun --- Previous 18 Oct 02 07 44 October 18 2002 Researchers Baffled by Calif Autism ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO Calif - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The rise has little to do ...

Autism increase verified www.davisenterprise.com --- I N D E X DAVIS CA 95616 Autism increase verified By Beth Curda Enterprise staff writer SACRAMENTO UC Davis researchers said Thursday that a statewide surge in autism cases is probably real and not the result of artificial inflators The state ...

Children's Health www.northjersey.com --- Hot Links SECTIONS INFORMATION Tuesday October 22 2002 Liam Mulligan can t speak to his mother to tell her he is hungry or thirsty At nearly 1 year old his speech has not developed much beyond the giggles and coos of toddlerese But he can squeeze ...

Miramar homeowners air gripes over Miami-Dade blasting www.sun-sentinel.com --- SEARCH LOCAL NEWS INSIDE NEWS COMMUNITY INFO CHANNELS Multimedia games and graphics Miramar homeowners air gripes over Miami-Dade blasting By Milton D Carrero Galarza Staff Writer Posted October 24 2002 Miramar · More than 100 homeowners attended ...

Union 42, teacher sued in abuse case www.centralmaine.com --- CLASSIFIEDS > Thursday October 24 2002 Union 42 teacher sued in abuse case By AARON MILLER Staff Writer © 2002 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc AUGUSTA A Monmouth woman is suing a former Maranacook special-education teacher and is claiming ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years, center has met children's special needs www.post-gazette.com:80 --- > > Success in the Long Run For 40 years center has met children s special needs Wednesday October 23 2002 By Deborah Weisberg Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ...

more... www.bermudasun.bm --- October 24 2002 2002-10-23 Edition *** NEW *** Search Site Copyright © 2002 Bermuda Sun NEW FEATURE add your comments at the end of this story Charity decides to call it quits By Jeannine Klein News from 2002-10-23 Edition A LOCAL charity responsible ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

Upcoming events www.Jacksonville.com --- News for the Beaches Intracoastal West and St Johns County M CLOUDY 70° Create your own online personal calendar for free Update and view your calendar from any internet connection Add events from our community calendar national databases ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

Columnists The Beacon Journal --- Search Living BEACON JOURNAL Updated Sunday October 20 2002 P P P P Our Site Tools Akron 52 35 Cleveland 51 39 Cincinnati 56 37 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS Updated Sunday October 20 2002 P > > Sunday Oct 20 2002 Columnists Mary Beth Breckridge ...

Health & Science USA Today --- Main Categories More News Site Web 10 24 2002 - Updated 05 29 PM ET Spotlight Health Sopranos star talks about teen sex TV needs to honestly depict outcomes Latest News Arthritis more common Survey shows 1 in 3 Americans suffer from ailment ...

Archived on Saturday October 26 at 11.12am:

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Making it better   (The Times) ...If the Government is to rebuild confidence, it should consider four steps: | First: conduct an independent investigation into...

Immunisation recommendations updated   (Online Ireland) ...The ages at which parents are recommended to immunise their children have been updated. | The National Immunisation Advisory ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ago. But in...

Charity decides to call it quits   (Bermuda Sun) ...A LOCAL charity responsible for sending physically disabled children and their families to camp in Canada has decided to clos...

Researchers Closer to Finding Genetic Cause Of ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthScoutNews) -- Researchers have taken a major step toward finding the genetic underpinnings for at...

UCLA Geneticists Find Location Of Major Gene In ADHD; Targeted Region Also Linked To Autism   (Science Daily) ...UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers have localized a region on chromosome 16 that is likely to contain a risk gene fo...

Scholarship honorsvictim of massacre   (New York Daily News) ...The Queens-based organization where Wendy's massacre victim Anita Smith worked with autistic children is hoping to raise $100...

MMR vaccinations 25% below national target   (Online Ireland) ...Although the uptake on immunisation jabs has risen, the number of parents giving the controversial MMR vaccine to their child...

Problem child   (The Guardian) ...Last week's story about the couple suing Essex County Council for "wrongful adoption" brought back painful memories for me. T...

Mouse Trap Replica by Howard Hampton   (Village Voice) ...nthony Braxton's never been cool, but has always seemed mighty weird. There's the pipe-smoking, sweater-swaddled egghead pers...

Scientists Zero in on Gene for ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified a small spot in the human genetic makeup they believe holds a gene th...

Venezuela's anti-Chavez 12-hour strike ends as planned   (Petroleum World) ...| Caracas, Oct 22 | DJ -A 12-hour nationwide work stoppage protesting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's leadership ended as ...

Kids Score A Hit With Star Darius   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 22 2002 | POP star Darius went back to school yesterday to see how music therapy helps kids with special needs. | The s...

A surge in autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...A shocking report from California last week suggested that a large increase in childhood autism in that state in the last 15 ...

Underfunding: a short history of a word   (National Post) ...Canada's health care system, as everyone knows, suffers from a mysterious and debilitating condition known as "underfunding."...

Archived on Saturday October 26 at 11.12am:

'Autism epidemic' in California baffling www.deseretnews.com --- Sunday October 20 2002 Autism epidemic in California baffling By Sandra Blakeslee New York Times News Service Trying to account for a huge rise in childhood autism in recent years a California study has found that it cannot be explained away ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism International Herald Tribune --- Sections Regions Publishing Partners Services Search Articles by Day Early intervention is crucial for autism Laurie Tarkan The New York Times Thursday October 24 2002 NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism the neurological disorder that ...

Researchers Baffled by Calif. Autism The Las Vegas Sun --- Previous 18 Oct 02 07 44 October 18 2002 Researchers Baffled by Calif Autism ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO Calif - Researchers say they are baffled by the skyrocketing number of autism cases among California children The rise has little to do ...

Autism increase verified www.davisenterprise.com --- I N D E X DAVIS CA 95616 Autism increase verified By Beth Curda Enterprise staff writer SACRAMENTO UC Davis researchers said Thursday that a statewide surge in autism cases is probably real and not the result of artificial inflators The state ...

Children's Health www.northjersey.com --- Hot Links SECTIONS INFORMATION Tuesday October 22 2002 Liam Mulligan can t speak to his mother to tell her he is hungry or thirsty At nearly 1 year old his speech has not developed much beyond the giggles and coos of toddlerese But he can squeeze ...

Miramar homeowners air gripes over Miami-Dade blasting www.sun-sentinel.com --- SEARCH LOCAL NEWS INSIDE NEWS COMMUNITY INFO CHANNELS Multimedia games and graphics Miramar homeowners air gripes over Miami-Dade blasting By Milton D Carrero Galarza Staff Writer Posted October 24 2002 Miramar · More than 100 homeowners attended ...

Union 42, teacher sued in abuse case www.centralmaine.com --- CLASSIFIEDS > Thursday October 24 2002 Union 42 teacher sued in abuse case By AARON MILLER Staff Writer © 2002 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc AUGUSTA A Monmouth woman is suing a former Maranacook special-education teacher and is claiming ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years, center has met children's special needs www.post-gazette.com:80 --- > > Success in the Long Run For 40 years center has met children s special needs Wednesday October 23 2002 By Deborah Weisberg Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ...

more... www.bermudasun.bm --- October 24 2002 2002-10-23 Edition *** NEW *** Search Site Copyright © 2002 Bermuda Sun NEW FEATURE add your comments at the end of this story Charity decides to call it quits By Jeannine Klein News from 2002-10-23 Edition A LOCAL charity responsible ...

Donna Hickey: Through the Grapevine www.theirishworld.com --- Through the Grapevine with Donna Hickey t s that time of year when we are spoilt for our choice of music with all the festivals on both side of the Irish Sea But I must make a special mention for the hard-working team behind the Waltham Forest ...

Upcoming events www.Jacksonville.com --- News for the Beaches Intracoastal West and St Johns County M CLOUDY 70° Create your own online personal calendar for free Update and view your calendar from any internet connection Add events from our community calendar national databases ...

Testing the Limits: The Milwalkee Journal Sentinel --- > THIS STORY Numbers needs strain special education By AMY HETZNER of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated May 19 2002 First of three parts It touches one of every seven children educated by public schools in Wisconsin and the number grows ...

Columnists The Beacon Journal --- Search Living BEACON JOURNAL Updated Sunday October 20 2002 P P P P Our Site Tools Akron 52 35 Cleveland 51 39 Cincinnati 56 37 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS Updated Sunday October 20 2002 P > > Sunday Oct 20 2002 Columnists Mary Beth Breckridge ...

Health & Science USA Today --- Main Categories More News Site Web 10 24 2002 - Updated 05 29 PM ET Spotlight Health Sopranos star talks about teen sex TV needs to honestly depict outcomes Latest News Arthritis more common Survey shows 1 in 3 Americans suffer from ailment ...

Archived on Sunday October 27 at 11.43pm:

Late Night Tv Highlights   (Newsday) ...MOVIES | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1 a.m. on BRV) The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" hero searches for a sacred stone ...

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Making it better   (The Times) ...If the Government is to rebuild confidence, it should consider four steps: | First: conduct an independent investigation into...

Immunisation recommendations updated   (Online Ireland) ...The ages at which parents are recommended to immunise their children have been updated. | The National Immunisation Advisory ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ago. But in...

Charity decides to call it quits   (Bermuda Sun) ...A LOCAL charity responsible for sending physically disabled children and their families to camp in Canada has decided to clos...

Researchers Closer to Finding Genetic Cause Of ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthScoutNews) -- Researchers have taken a major step toward finding the genetic underpinnings for at...

UCLA Geneticists Find Location Of Major Gene In ADHD; Targeted Region Also Linked To Autism   (Science Daily) ...UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers have localized a region on chromosome 16 that is likely to contain a risk gene fo...

Scholarship honorsvictim of massacre   (New York Daily News) ...The Queens-based organization where Wendy's massacre victim Anita Smith worked with autistic children is hoping to raise $100...

MMR vaccinations 25% below national target   (Online Ireland) ...Although the uptake on immunisation jabs has risen, the number of parents giving the controversial MMR vaccine to their child...

Problem child   (The Guardian) ...Last week's story about the couple suing Essex County Council for "wrongful adoption" brought back painful memories for me. T...

Mouse Trap Replica by Howard Hampton   (Village Voice) ...nthony Braxton's never been cool, but has always seemed mighty weird. There's the pipe-smoking, sweater-swaddled egghead pers...

Scientists Zero in on Gene for ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified a small spot in the human genetic makeup they believe holds a gene th...

Venezuela's anti-Chavez 12-hour strike ends as planned   (Petroleum World) ...| Caracas, Oct 22 | DJ -A 12-hour nationwide work stoppage protesting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's leadership ended as ...

Kids Score A Hit With Star Darius   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 22 2002 | POP star Darius went back to school yesterday to see how music therapy helps kids with special needs. | The s...

A surge in autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...A shocking report from California last week suggested that a large increase in childhood autism in that state in the last 15 ...

Archived on Monday October 28 at 4.38pm:

Late Night Tv Highlights   (Newsday) ...MOVIES | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1 a.m. on BRV) The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" hero searches for a sacred stone ...

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Making it better   (The Times) ...If the Government is to rebuild confidence, it should consider four steps: | First: conduct an independent investigation into...

Immunisation recommendations updated   (Online Ireland) ...The ages at which parents are recommended to immunise their children have been updated. | The National Immunisation Advisory ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ago. But in...

Charity decides to call it quits   (Bermuda Sun) ...A LOCAL charity responsible for sending physically disabled children and their families to camp in Canada has decided to clos...

Researchers Closer to Finding Genetic Cause Of ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthScoutNews) -- Researchers have taken a major step toward finding the genetic underpinnings for at...

UCLA Geneticists Find Location Of Major Gene In ADHD; Targeted Region Also Linked To Autism   (Science Daily) ...UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers have localized a region on chromosome 16 that is likely to contain a risk gene fo...

Scholarship honorsvictim of massacre   (New York Daily News) ...The Queens-based organization where Wendy's massacre victim Anita Smith worked with autistic children is hoping to raise $100...

MMR vaccinations 25% below national target   (Online Ireland) ...Although the uptake on immunisation jabs has risen, the number of parents giving the controversial MMR vaccine to their child...

Problem child   (The Guardian) ...Last week's story about the couple suing Essex County Council for "wrongful adoption" brought back painful memories for me. T...

Mouse Trap Replica by Howard Hampton   (Village Voice) ...nthony Braxton's never been cool, but has always seemed mighty weird. There's the pipe-smoking, sweater-swaddled egghead pers...

Scientists Zero in on Gene for ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified a small spot in the human genetic makeup they believe holds a gene th...

Venezuela's anti-Chavez 12-hour strike ends as planned   (Petroleum World) ...| Caracas, Oct 22 | DJ -A 12-hour nationwide work stoppage protesting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's leadership ended as ...

Kids Score A Hit With Star Darius   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 22 2002 | POP star Darius went back to school yesterday to see how music therapy helps kids with special needs. | The s...

A surge in autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...A shocking report from California last week suggested that a large increase in childhood autism in that state in the last 15 ...

Archived on Tuesday October 29 at 8.18am:

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Celebrates the Season with a Festive Assortment of Holiday ...   (Hoovers) ...8:21am | Business/Lifestyle Editors & Food/Restaurant Writers | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space NOTE TO MEDIA:  ...

Your fingers mirror your personality   (The Times Of India) ...  | ROGER DOBSON & JOHN ELLIOTT | LONDON: The deepest secrets of your personality are revealed not in the stars but in your f...

Late Night Tv Highlights   (Newsday) ...MOVIES | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1 a.m. on BRV) The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" hero searches for a sacred stone ...

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Making it better   (The Times) ...If the Government is to rebuild confidence, it should consider four steps: | First: conduct an independent investigation into...

Immunisation recommendations updated   (Online Ireland) ...The ages at which parents are recommended to immunise their children have been updated. | The National Immunisation Advisory ...

Success in the Long Run: For 40 years   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...Communities offered little for children with special needs when Faith Resnik was born with Down syndrome 38 years ago. But in...

Charity decides to call it quits   (Bermuda Sun) ...A LOCAL charity responsible for sending physically disabled children and their families to camp in Canada has decided to clos...

Researchers Closer to Finding Genetic Cause Of ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthScoutNews) -- Researchers have taken a major step toward finding the genetic underpinnings for at...

UCLA Geneticists Find Location Of Major Gene In ADHD; Targeted Region Also Linked To Autism   (Science Daily) ...UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers have localized a region on chromosome 16 that is likely to contain a risk gene fo...

Scholarship honorsvictim of massacre   (New York Daily News) ...The Queens-based organization where Wendy's massacre victim Anita Smith worked with autistic children is hoping to raise $100...

MMR vaccinations 25% below national target   (Online Ireland) ...Although the uptake on immunisation jabs has risen, the number of parents giving the controversial MMR vaccine to their child...

Problem child   (The Guardian) ...Last week's story about the couple suing Essex County Council for "wrongful adoption" brought back painful memories for me. T...

Mouse Trap Replica by Howard Hampton   (Village Voice) ...nthony Braxton's never been cool, but has always seemed mighty weird. There's the pipe-smoking, sweater-swaddled egghead pers...

Scientists Zero in on Gene for ADHD   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified a small spot in the human genetic makeup they believe holds a gene th...

Venezuela's anti-Chavez 12-hour strike ends as planned   (Petroleum World) ...| Caracas, Oct 22 | DJ -A 12-hour nationwide work stoppage protesting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's leadership ended as ...

Archived on Wednesday October 30 at 0.48am:

Parents of autistic children demand funding (CTV, Canada - 6 hours ago). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Auction Will Help Defray Cost of Autism School Tuition (WISH, IN - 7 hours ago). .. Conner Blessing is one of twelve autistic students enrolled in the Little Star School. Autism has been defined as a developmental disability that interferes..

Ontario parents of autistic children demand that treatment be.. (Canada.com, Canada - 7 hours ago). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Parents want autism funding increased (CBC Toronto, Canada - 9 hours ago). TORONTO — Ontario parents are hoping a British Columbia court decision will help persuade the Ontario government to fund treatment for children with autism..

Parents demand autism treatment funding (Toronto Star, Canada - 11 hours ago). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Autistic kids' parents want therapy funds (Canada.com, Canada - 12 hours ago). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Ontario urged to pay for autism therapy (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 13 hours ago). .. Autism is a complex neurological disorder that profoundly impairs abilities to communicate.. vary widely in severity, and doctors often refer to it as autistic..

GPs targeted in autism campaign (Health-News.co.uk, U.K. - 13 hours ago). .. National Autistic Society (NAS) is planning to send an information pack to 34000 GP practices to help doctors recognise disorders such as autism and Asperger’..

Autistic girl, 6, drowns a month after alleged abuse reported to.. (IdahoStatesman.com - 26 Oct 2002). COEUR D´ALENE — A 6-year-old autistic girl drowned in her bathtub Tuesday, a month after her therapists warned authorities that she was being mistreated by..

Autism Therapy Is Called Effective, but Rare (New York Times - 25 Oct 2002). .. Institute, an autism center in Princeton, said, "If you have a child with autism.. fixed, and it becomes far more difficult to undo that tangled mess." Autistic..

Autistic foster child drowns (KTVB, ID - 25 Oct 2002). COEUR D'ALENE - Investigators are probing the death of a six-year-old autistic.. Elizabeth was on medication for her autism, and investigators are waiting for..

Autistic pupil's mother files suit (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 25 Oct 2002). .. of a child with autism filed a federal class action lawsuit against Horry County Schools this week, alleging the district violated the civil rights of autistic..

Doctors Investigate Genetic Cause Of Autism (KSBW-TV, CA - 25 Oct 2002). .. Duke researchers want to identify whether the same genes that cause autism also trigger Asperger's disorder. "If that's true, then..

Doctors Investigate Genetic Cause Of Autism (KERO, CA - 25 Oct 2002). .. Duke researchers want to identify whether the same genes that cause autism also trigger Asperger's disorder. "If that's true, then..

Doctors Investigate Genetic Cause Of Autism (KHBS, AR - 25 Oct 2002). .. Duke researchers want to identify whether the same genes that cause autism also trigger Asperger's disorder. "If that's true, then..

Researchers looking for families with autistic children to find.. (Tucson citizen, AZ - 25 Oct 2002). Researchers are seeking families with two or more autistic children for a major.. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socially..

Mother of autistic child sues Horry County school district (WIS, SC - 25 Oct 2002). .. her son's civil rights were violated when his special class for autistic children was canceled. Eva Ballentine, of Myrtle Beach, says children with autism have..

An 'icon of hope' for autism (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 25 Oct 2002). .. therapy and integration -- all of which are now considered to be the norm in treating autism -- to treat her child. Now Ms. Grandin, once profoundly autistic,..

Shedding light on Asperger's mysteries (Newton Daily News Tribune, MA - 24 Oct 2002). .. with a relatively newly identified neurological disorder with similarities to autism.. his family among the lucky ones, having discovered Rose has Asperger's..

Shedding light on Asperger's mysteries (Milford Daily News, MA - 24 Oct 2002). .. with a relatively newly identified neurological disorder with similarities to autism.. his family among the lucky ones, having discovered Rose has Asperger's..

Archived on Wednesday October 30 at 3.55pm:

In training for a top award   (IC Newcastle) ...| By James Marley, Evening Chronicle   | North East training success stories are being celebrated tonight at a glitterin...

Ps: This Is Good For Kids   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 29 2002 | VIDEO games can make children brighter and better able to make friends, claims a study. | Parents who worry a...

Time sees gold in the soft touch   (New York Daily News) ...The sniper suspects are the cover story in this week's issues of Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. | But if recent circu...

New hope for autistic kids   (Gulf News) ...| Distressed parents of autistic children have new hope of successful treatment at home, doing away with the need to go abroa...

Fickle fingers of fate shape us early   (Courier Mail) ...October 29, 2002 | THE length of your fingers can be a pointer to your true character, according to research at Liverpool Uni...

Raw sewage floods single mom's home   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | An Esquimalt mother is at her wits' end after raw sewage flooded her apartment. | Angela Scotton woke up to a...

Parents of autistic children demand funds   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | TORONTO -- An Ontario couple says they are considering selling their home so their autistic six-year-old son ...

Arts calendar   (North Shore News) ...| GALLERIES | Capers Restaurant Gallery: Strathcona. North Shore photographer, Fred Hume focuses on the Strathcona neighbourh...

Autistic kids' parents want therapy funds   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | TORONTO -- An Ontario couple says they are considering selling their home so that their six-year-old autistic...

Ontario urged to pay for autism therapy   (Globe and Mail) ...COORDS="3,1,106,19" href="http://www.globeandmail.ca/servlet/HTMLTemplate/email?tf=tgam/email/EmailArticleSubmissionForm.html...

Maryland group one of the largest recipients of donor-designated giving   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Between 1997 and 2000, one of the largest recipients of donor-designated giving through the United Way of Allegheny County wa...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Celebrates the Season with a Festive Assortment of Holiday ...   (Hoovers) ...8:21am | Business/Lifestyle Editors & Food/Restaurant Writers | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space NOTE TO MEDIA:  ...

Your fingers mirror your personality   (The Times Of India) ...  | ROGER DOBSON & JOHN ELLIOTT | LONDON: The deepest secrets of your personality are revealed not in the stars but in your f...

Late Night Tv Highlights   (Newsday) ...MOVIES | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1 a.m. on BRV) The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" hero searches for a sacred stone ...

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Making it better   (The Times) ...If the Government is to rebuild confidence, it should consider four steps: | First: conduct an independent investigation into...

Archived on Thursday October 31 at 5.27pm:

Doing it Senator Kirby's way   (Globe Technology) ...Canada has proudly and defiantly gone it alone on health care. If a Senate committee has its way, that proud defiance will co...

In training for a top award   (IC Newcastle) ...| By James Marley, Evening Chronicle   | North East training success stories are being celebrated tonight at a glitterin...

Ps: This Is Good For Kids   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 29 2002 | VIDEO games can make children brighter and better able to make friends, claims a study. | Parents who worry a...

Time sees gold in the soft touch   (New York Daily News) ...The sniper suspects are the cover story in this week's issues of Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. | But if recent circu...

New hope for autistic kids   (Gulf News) ...| Distressed parents of autistic children have new hope of successful treatment at home, doing away with the need to go abroa...

Fickle fingers of fate shape us early   (Courier Mail) ...October 29, 2002 | THE length of your fingers can be a pointer to your true character, according to research at Liverpool Uni...

Raw sewage floods single mom's home   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | An Esquimalt mother is at her wits' end after raw sewage flooded her apartment. | Angela Scotton woke up to a...

Parents of autistic children demand funds   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | TORONTO -- An Ontario couple says they are considering selling their home so their autistic six-year-old son ...

Arts calendar   (North Shore News) ...| GALLERIES | Capers Restaurant Gallery: Strathcona. North Shore photographer, Fred Hume focuses on the Strathcona neighbourh...

Autistic kids' parents want therapy funds   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | TORONTO -- An Ontario couple says they are considering selling their home so that their six-year-old autistic...

Ontario urged to pay for autism therapy   (Globe and Mail) ...COORDS="3,1,106,19" href="http://www.globeandmail.ca/servlet/HTMLTemplate/email?tf=tgam/email/EmailArticleSubmissionForm.html...

Maryland group one of the largest recipients of donor-designated giving   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Between 1997 and 2000, one of the largest recipients of donor-designated giving through the United Way of Allegheny County wa...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Celebrates the Season with a Festive Assortment of Holiday ...   (Hoovers) ...8:21am | Business/Lifestyle Editors & Food/Restaurant Writers | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space NOTE TO MEDIA:  ...

Your fingers mirror your personality   (The Times Of India) ...  | ROGER DOBSON & JOHN ELLIOTT | LONDON: The deepest secrets of your personality are revealed not in the stars but in your f...

Late Night Tv Highlights   (Newsday) ...MOVIES | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1 a.m. on BRV) The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" hero searches for a sacred stone ...

Disney pulls plug as charity sponsor   (Canada Dot Com) ...Grant Black, Calgary Herald Volunteer Doreen Fulnfer and Keith Herrington, 12, enjoy Disneyland Wednesday.   ADVERTISEMENT | ...

Early intervention is crucial for autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...NEW YORK No one has found a cure for autism, the neurological disorder that leads to lifelong impairments in a child's abilit...

Experts want children to get vaccine earlier   (Online Ireland) ...By Niall MurrayMEDICAL experts have recommended children be given the MMR vaccine at an earlier age after a measles outbreak ...

Agency Serving Disabled Probed   (Newsday) ...A Long Island agency that serves mentally disabled adults and children is under state investigation following charges of abus...

Autism and MMR: Open up the debate   (The Times) ...LAST WEEK, researchers at the University of California opened a Pandora’s box that British officials have been trying to keep...

Archived on Saturday November 2 at 3.26am:

Fonterra says patent linking to autism is being allowed to lapse (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 1 hour ago). .. containing specific (A1) proteins with mild autism or asperger's.. of the brain known to be involved in autism and.. Dr Cade said a high proportion of autistic and..

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 4 hours ago). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 4 hours ago). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Intensive autism therapy builds hope (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 14 hours ago). Natalie Veltmeyer's three-year-old daughter Daniella has autism and has been on a waiting list for funding for Intensive Behavioural Intervention for a year...

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 17 hours ago). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Autism benefit at Post 820 (Monroeville Times Express Star, PA - 30 Oct 2002). .. more. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, which is based in Monroeville. The fun begins at 6 pm and runs to midnight...

Autism Clinical Trial (WINK, FL - 29 Oct 2002). The FDA recently granted fast-track approval to Secretin because it's said to improve the social interaction in children with Autism...

Parents of autistic children demand funding (CTV, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Auction Will Help Defray Cost of Autism School Tuition (WISH, IN - 28 Oct 2002). .. Conner Blessing is one of twelve autistic students enrolled in the Little Star School. Autism has been defined as a developmental disability that interferes..

Ontario parents of autistic children demand that treatment be.. (Canada.com, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Parents want autism funding increased (CBC Toronto, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). TORONTO — Ontario parents are hoping a British Columbia court decision will help persuade the Ontario government to fund treatment for children with autism..

Parents demand autism treatment funding (Toronto Star, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Autistic kids' parents want therapy funds (Canada.com, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Ontario urged to pay for autism therapy (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Autism is a complex neurological disorder that profoundly impairs abilities to communicate.. vary widely in severity, and doctors often refer to it as autistic..

GPs targeted in autism campaign (Health-News.co.uk, U.K. - 28 Oct 2002). .. National Autistic Society (NAS) is planning to send an information pack to 34000 GP practices to help doctors recognise disorders such as autism and Asperger’..

Autistic girl, 6, drowns a month after alleged abuse reported to.. (IdahoStatesman.com - 26 Oct 2002). COEUR D´ALENE — A 6-year-old autistic girl drowned in her bathtub Tuesday, a month after her therapists warned authorities that she was being mistreated by..

Autism Therapy Is Called Effective, but Rare (New York Times - 25 Oct 2002). .. Institute, an autism center in Princeton, said, "If you have a child with autism.. fixed, and it becomes far more difficult to undo that tangled mess." Autistic..

Autistic foster child drowns (KTVB, ID - 25 Oct 2002). COEUR D'ALENE - Investigators are probing the death of a six-year-old autistic.. Elizabeth was on medication for her autism, and investigators are waiting for..

Autistic pupil's mother files suit (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 25 Oct 2002). .. of a child with autism filed a federal class action lawsuit against Horry County Schools this week, alleging the district violated the civil rights of autistic..

Doctors Investigate Genetic Cause Of Autism (KSBW-TV, CA - 25 Oct 2002). .. Duke researchers want to identify whether the same genes that cause autism also trigger Asperger's disorder. "If that's true, then..

Archived on Sunday November 3 at 3.29am:

Group Says Dolphins Can Help Autistic Kids (KGTV, CA - 5 hours ago). .. SeaWorld has opened up its Dip Or Dolphin interaction program to a group of autistic kids and their siblings. Autism is a condition that impacts sensory organs..

Repligen announces autism trial findings (Boston Business Journal, MA - 12 hours ago). .. revealed for the first time that secretin is present in the part of the brain called amygalda, which moderates social behavior and is implicated in autism...

Autistic children deserve treatment (St. Catherines Standard, Canada - 17 hours ago). Their six-year-old son, Cameron, is autistic and requires specialized, very expensive.. have started legal action to secure coverage for all children with autism..

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 18 hours ago). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Parents of autistic students urge district to offer support class (Pottstown Mercury, PA - 23 hours ago). .. We're looking out for what's best for every child -- their needs can vary so much within autism spectrum disorder.". Semmens, an educator who has had autistic..

Eye on autism (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL - 23 hours ago). .. When he was 3, Daniel was diagnosed with autism. Since that time 15 years ago, Merens, who lives west of Boca Raton, has doggedly..

Fonterra says patent linking to autism is being allowed to lapse (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. containing specific (A1) proteins with mild autism or asperger's.. of the brain known to be involved in autism and.. Dr Cade said a high proportion of autistic and..

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Intensive autism therapy builds hope (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 31 Oct 2002). Natalie Veltmeyer's three-year-old daughter Daniella has autism and has been on a waiting list for funding for Intensive Behavioural Intervention for a year...

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 31 Oct 2002). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Autism benefit at Post 820 (Monroeville Times Express Star, PA - 30 Oct 2002). .. more. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, which is based in Monroeville. The fun begins at 6 pm and runs to midnight...

Autism Clinical Trial (WINK, FL - 29 Oct 2002). The FDA recently granted fast-track approval to Secretin because it's said to improve the social interaction in children with Autism...

Parents of autistic children demand funding (CTV, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Auction Will Help Defray Cost of Autism School Tuition (WISH, IN - 28 Oct 2002). .. Conner Blessing is one of twelve autistic students enrolled in the Little Star School. Autism has been defined as a developmental disability that interferes..

Ontario parents of autistic children demand that treatment be.. (Canada.com, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Parents want autism funding increased (CBC Toronto, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). TORONTO — Ontario parents are hoping a British Columbia court decision will help persuade the Ontario government to fund treatment for children with autism..

Parents demand autism treatment funding (Toronto Star, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Autistic kids' parents want therapy funds (Canada.com, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Ontario urged to pay for autism therapy (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Autism is a complex neurological disorder that profoundly impairs abilities to communicate.. vary widely in severity, and doctors often refer to it as autistic..

Archived on Sunday November 3 at 11.04pm:

Researcher sees hope on autism genes (Boston Globe, MA - 22 hours ago). ithin a year, researchers will probably identify the first ''strong candidate genes'' that make children vulnerable to autism, Joseph Daniel Buxbaum, who heads..

Group Says Dolphins Can Help Autistic Kids (KGTV, CA - 01 Nov 2002). .. SeaWorld has opened up its Dip Or Dolphin interaction program to a group of autistic kids and their siblings. Autism is a condition that impacts sensory organs..

Repligen announces autism trial findings (Boston Business Journal, MA - 01 Nov 2002). .. revealed for the first time that secretin is present in the part of the brain called amygalda, which moderates social behavior and is implicated in autism...

Autistic children deserve treatment (St. Catherines Standard, Canada - 01 Nov 2002). Their six-year-old son, Cameron, is autistic and requires specialized, very expensive.. have started legal action to secure coverage for all children with autism..

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 01 Nov 2002). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Parents of autistic students urge district to offer support class (Pottstown Mercury, PA - 01 Nov 2002). .. We're looking out for what's best for every child -- their needs can vary so much within autism spectrum disorder.". Semmens, an educator who has had autistic..

Eye on autism (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL - 01 Nov 2002). .. When he was 3, Daniel was diagnosed with autism. Since that time 15 years ago, Merens, who lives west of Boca Raton, has doggedly..

Fonterra says patent linking to autism is being allowed to lapse (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. containing specific (A1) proteins with mild autism or asperger's.. of the brain known to be involved in autism and.. Dr Cade said a high proportion of autistic and..

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Intensive autism therapy builds hope (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 31 Oct 2002). Natalie Veltmeyer's three-year-old daughter Daniella has autism and has been on a waiting list for funding for Intensive Behavioural Intervention for a year...

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 31 Oct 2002). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Autism benefit at Post 820 (Monroeville Times Express Star, PA - 30 Oct 2002). .. more. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, which is based in Monroeville. The fun begins at 6 pm and runs to midnight...

Autism Clinical Trial (WINK, FL - 29 Oct 2002). The FDA recently granted fast-track approval to Secretin because it's said to improve the social interaction in children with Autism...

Parents of autistic children demand funding (CTV, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Auction Will Help Defray Cost of Autism School Tuition (WISH, IN - 28 Oct 2002). .. Conner Blessing is one of twelve autistic students enrolled in the Little Star School. Autism has been defined as a developmental disability that interferes..

Ontario parents of autistic children demand that treatment be.. (Canada.com, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. Mary Turner of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter, Katie, will be cut off when she turns six.. There's legal action on autism..

Parents want autism funding increased (CBC Toronto, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). TORONTO — Ontario parents are hoping a British Columbia court decision will help persuade the Ontario government to fund treatment for children with autism..

Parents demand autism treatment funding (Toronto Star, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Autistic kids' parents want therapy funds (Canada.com, Canada - 28 Oct 2002). .. believe the treatment has proven to be the best way of dealing with autism.. Mary Turner, of Bradford, Ont., is worried because treatment for her autistic daughter..

Archived on Monday November 4 at 4.08pm:

Hospital bandit collared   (The Philippine Star) ...A suspected drug addict was arrested by the police for allegedly robbing a patient and guests inside the room of a private ho...

Researcher sees hope on autism genes   (The Boston Globe) ...Within a year, researchers will probably identify the first ''strong candidate genes'' that make children vulnerable to autis...

Hundreds take part in walkathon   (Gulf News) ...| Participants getting ready for the walkathon. ©Gulf News Hundreds of residents took the 'first' step towards a healthier li...

Life's fun up North for Joe   (The Sun) ...BEING banged up for a murder he did not do was bad enough - but ex-EastEnder Joe Absolom has had a worse time since. | H...

Award of MEG Contract by Top-Five Neuro Hospital in U.S.   (Stockhouse) ...11/1/02 VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Uni...

Don't be scared, believe in yourself!   (Canada Newswire) ...Nine year old winner of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation letter writing contest speaks about her fight against the disea...

VSM MedTech Announces Award of MEG Contract by Top-Five Neuro Hospital in U.S.   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has ...

VSM MedTech Announces Award of MEG Contract by Top-Five Neuro Hospital in U.S.   (Stockhouse) ...11/1/02 VANCOUVER, Nov 01, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- | VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly ...

McLean Hospital and Repligen Announce Results of Brain Imaging Study of Secretin   (Stockhouse) ...11/1/02 | Secretin is Active in a Brain Region Implicated in AutismBELMONT, Mass., and WALTHAM, Mass., Nov 1, 2002 /PRNewswir...

'Our teachers are fantastic'   (IC Newcastle) ...| By Amanda Crook, The Journal   | Life continued as normal yesterday for staff and pupils at the school labelled as fai...

Repligen Announces Quarterly Conference Call to Provide Corporate Update Thursday November 7, 11 a.m. EST   (Stockhouse) ...WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 31, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced today that ...

Famed stables riding out of Hermann Park   (Houston Chronicle) ...More than a century's worth of Houston tradition is finally saddling up and hitting the trail. | Yielding to developers' hung...

Ofsted report slams North special school   (IC Newcastle) ...| By Amanda Crook, The Journal   | A head teacher was last night given 40 days to turn around his failing school after a...

Doing it Senator Kirby's way   (Globe Technology) ...Canada has proudly and defiantly gone it alone on health care. If a Senate committee has its way, that proud defiance will co...

In training for a top award   (IC Newcastle) ...| By James Marley, Evening Chronicle   | North East training success stories are being celebrated tonight at a glitterin...

Ps: This Is Good For Kids   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 29 2002 | VIDEO games can make children brighter and better able to make friends, claims a study. | Parents who worry a...

Time sees gold in the soft touch   (New York Daily News) ...The sniper suspects are the cover story in this week's issues of Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. | But if recent circu...

New hope for autistic kids   (Gulf News) ...| Distressed parents of autistic children have new hope of successful treatment at home, doing away with the need to go abroa...

Fickle fingers of fate shape us early   (Courier Mail) ...October 29, 2002 | THE length of your fingers can be a pointer to your true character, according to research at Liverpool Uni...

Repligen announces autism trial findings   (Amcity) ...Waltham-based Repligen Corp. announced that data from a clinical trial it conducted at Belmont-based McLean Hospital revealed...

Archived on Tuesday November 5 at 7.10pm:

Hospital bandit collared   (The Philippine Star) ...A suspected drug addict was arrested by the police for allegedly robbing a patient and guests inside the room of a private ho...

Researcher sees hope on autism genes   (The Boston Globe) ...Within a year, researchers will probably identify the first ''strong candidate genes'' that make children vulnerable to autis...

Hundreds take part in walkathon   (Gulf News) ...| Participants getting ready for the walkathon. ©Gulf News Hundreds of residents took the 'first' step towards a healthier li...

Life's fun up North for Joe   (The Sun) ...BEING banged up for a murder he did not do was bad enough - but ex-EastEnder Joe Absolom has had a worse time since. | H...

Award of MEG Contract by Top-Five Neuro Hospital in U.S.   (Stockhouse) ...11/1/02 VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Uni...

Don't be scared, believe in yourself!   (Canada Newswire) ...Nine year old winner of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation letter writing contest speaks about her fight against the disea...

VSM MedTech Announces Award of MEG Contract by Top-Five Neuro Hospital in U.S.   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has ...

VSM MedTech Announces Award of MEG Contract by Top-Five Neuro Hospital in U.S.   (Stockhouse) ...11/1/02 VANCOUVER, Nov 01, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- | VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly ...

McLean Hospital and Repligen Announce Results of Brain Imaging Study of Secretin   (Stockhouse) ...11/1/02 | Secretin is Active in a Brain Region Implicated in AutismBELMONT, Mass., and WALTHAM, Mass., Nov 1, 2002 /PRNewswir...

'Our teachers are fantastic'   (IC Newcastle) ...| By Amanda Crook, The Journal   | Life continued as normal yesterday for staff and pupils at the school labelled as fai...

Repligen Announces Quarterly Conference Call to Provide Corporate Update Thursday November 7, 11 a.m. EST   (Stockhouse) ...WALTHAM, Mass., Oct 31, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced today that ...

Famed stables riding out of Hermann Park   (Houston Chronicle) ...More than a century's worth of Houston tradition is finally saddling up and hitting the trail. | Yielding to developers' hung...

Ofsted report slams North special school   (IC Newcastle) ...| By Amanda Crook, The Journal   | A head teacher was last night given 40 days to turn around his failing school after a...

Doing it Senator Kirby's way   (Globe Technology) ...Canada has proudly and defiantly gone it alone on health care. If a Senate committee has its way, that proud defiance will co...

In training for a top award   (IC Newcastle) ...| By James Marley, Evening Chronicle   | North East training success stories are being celebrated tonight at a glitterin...

Ps: This Is Good For Kids   (Daily Record) ...| Oct 29 2002 | VIDEO games can make children brighter and better able to make friends, claims a study. | Parents who worry a...

Time sees gold in the soft touch   (New York Daily News) ...The sniper suspects are the cover story in this week's issues of Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. | But if recent circu...

New hope for autistic kids   (Gulf News) ...| Distressed parents of autistic children have new hope of successful treatment at home, doing away with the need to go abroa...

Fickle fingers of fate shape us early   (Courier Mail) ...October 29, 2002 | THE length of your fingers can be a pointer to your true character, according to research at Liverpool Uni...

Repligen announces autism trial findings   (Amcity) ...Waltham-based Repligen Corp. announced that data from a clinical trial it conducted at Belmont-based McLean Hospital revealed...

Archived on Tuesday November 5 at 7.10pm:

MIND Institute, tech firm pursue new test for autism (Sacramento Business Journal, CA - 10 hours ago). The UC Davis MIND Institute of Sacramento is launching a new study to identify diagnostic markers for children likely to develop autism, the University of..

Two autistic children keep local parents busy (Fall River Herald News, MA - 20 hours ago). .. children's disease, she would make it a personal endeavor to educate the public about autism and help the local agency that provides services for the autistic...

Push for more autism support (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 22 hours ago). There's concern an early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania is.. The first Links autism program involves one-on-one intervention for children..

Push for more autism support (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 22 hours ago). There's concern an early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania is.. The first Links autism program involves one-on-one intervention for children..

Push for more autism support (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 23 hours ago). There's concern an early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania is.. The first Links autism program involves one-on-one intervention for children..

Pictures help autistic children speak (BBC, UK - 03 Nov 2002). The BBC visited a clinic in Peru to see how the system works. The Anna Sullivan Centre in Lima uses PECS to help people with autism and learning difficulties...

Researcher sees hope on autism genes (Boston Globe, MA - 02 Nov 2002). ithin a year, researchers will probably identify the first ''strong candidate genes'' that make children vulnerable to autism, Joseph Daniel Buxbaum, who heads..

Group Says Dolphins Can Help Autistic Kids (KGTV, CA - 01 Nov 2002). .. SeaWorld has opened up its Dip Or Dolphin interaction program to a group of autistic kids and their siblings. Autism is a condition that impacts sensory organs..

Repligen announces autism trial findings (Boston Business Journal, MA - 01 Nov 2002). .. revealed for the first time that secretin is present in the part of the brain called amygalda, which moderates social behavior and is implicated in autism...

Autistic children deserve treatment (St. Catherines Standard, Canada - 01 Nov 2002). Their six-year-old son, Cameron, is autistic and requires specialized, very expensive.. have started legal action to secure coverage for all children with autism..

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 01 Nov 2002). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Parents of autistic students urge district to offer support class (Pottstown Mercury, PA - 01 Nov 2002). .. We're looking out for what's best for every child -- their needs can vary so much within autism spectrum disorder.". Semmens, an educator who has had autistic..

Eye on autism (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL - 01 Nov 2002). .. When he was 3, Daniel was diagnosed with autism. Since that time 15 years ago, Merens, who lives west of Boca Raton, has doggedly..

Fonterra says patent linking to autism is being allowed to lapse (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. containing specific (A1) proteins with mild autism or asperger's.. of the brain known to be involved in autism and.. Dr Cade said a high proportion of autistic and..

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Intensive autism therapy builds hope (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 31 Oct 2002). Natalie Veltmeyer's three-year-old daughter Daniella has autism and has been on a waiting list for funding for Intensive Behavioural Intervention for a year...

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 31 Oct 2002). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Autism benefit at Post 820 (Monroeville Times Express Star, PA - 30 Oct 2002). .. more. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, which is based in Monroeville. The fun begins at 6 pm and runs to midnight...

Autism Clinical Trial (WINK, FL - 29 Oct 2002). The FDA recently granted fast-track approval to Secretin because it's said to improve the social interaction in children with Autism...

Archived on Wednesday November 6 at 7.14pm:

Students Catch Some Zs at Power Nap Club   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Nap time in...

£3.4m project started   (IC Newcastle) ...| By The Journal   | Work has started this week on the £3.4m Columbia Grange School, in Albert Place, Columbia, Was...

Power Nap Club growing in popularity   (Houston Chronicle) ...GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Nap time in k...

Achieving Teens Grab Power Naps   (The Associated Press) ...| GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Na...

PR Newswire Northern California Summary, Monday November 4, 2002   (Hoovers) ...5:43pm | Up to 2:00 p.m. PT | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space Following is a summary of press releases about Norther...

Forward This Article To An Associate   (Verticalnet) ...WALTHAM, Mass., Nov 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced today that the...

Achieving Teens Grab Power Naps   (The State) ...GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) - Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Nap time ...

MIND Institute, tech firm pursue new test for autism   (Amcity) ...The UC Davis MIND Institute of Sacramento is launching a new study to identify diagnostic markers for children likely to deve...

WayneTeacher of the week; Kathy Poole, Kettering Elementary School   (Detroit news) ...   Who she is: Kathy Poole is a first-grade teacher at Kettering Elementary School in Westland. |   ...

M.I.N.D. Institute to Use Leading-Edge Technology in Search for Diagnostic   (Hoovers) ...12:00pm | Test for Autism | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Signs Technology Pact with S...

Repligen Announces FDA Approval of New Indication for SecreFlo(TM)   (Stockhouse) ...11/4/02 | SecreFlo(TM) Enables Identification of Pancreatic Ducts to Facilitate ERCPWALTHAM, Mass., Nov 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-F...

Neighbours caught up in low key war   (The Guardian) ...Ian Paisley danced a jig with a nun at the Halloween party in Cluan Place last Thursday night. | It was only fancy dress, for...

Barnes relishes election contest   (SunSpot) ...Four years ago, Carroll County State's Attorney Jerry F. Barnes ran unopposed for re-election. This year, he has a challe...

Harleys bring holiday cheer to children   (SunSpot) ...Boys and girls pointed, cheered and covered their ears yesterday as hundreds of motorcycles thundered into the parking lot be...

UCD plans $500M hospital expansion   (Amcity) ...Kathy Robertson   Staff Writer | UC Davis Health System leaders plan to launch a $500 million-plus construction boom ove...

Hope For A Son's Rise   (The News & Observer) ...CARY--Julian Nazar spends his school days in an attic playroom showing the volunteers what to do. They paint, discuss dragons...

Special school gets help   (The News & Observer) ...Michael Brader-Araje compares the Mariposa School for Children with Autism to the character in the children's storybook "The ...

Pictures help autistic children speak   (BBC News) ...Pictures can help children with autism to learn how to speak and communicate effectively. | An educational programme called t...

Finding Freedom In The Saddle   (Newsday) ...For one hour a week, some Long Islanders with physical and emotional disabilities turn to therapists with some unlikely names...

Hospital bandit collared   (The Philippine Star) ...A suspected drug addict was arrested by the police for allegedly robbing a patient and guests inside the room of a private ho...

Archived on Wednesday November 6 at 7.14pm:

Autism 'more likely' in c-sections (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 27 minutes ago). .. She also looked at 481 siblings of the autistic group and 1634 siblings of the non-autistic group. "Compared to the (non-autistic group), the autism cases..

Autism 'more likely' in c-sections (The Australian, Australia - 36 minutes ago). .. She also looked at 481 siblings of the autistic group and 1634 siblings of the non-autistic group. "Compared to the (non-autistic group), the autism cases..

Autism 'more likely' in c-sections (The Australian, Australia - 1 hour ago). .. She also looked at 481 siblings of the autistic group and 1634 siblings of the non-autistic group. "Compared to the (non-autistic group), the autism cases..

Autism 'more likely' in c-sections (News Interactive, Australia - 1 hour ago). .. She also looked at 481 siblings of the autistic group and 1634 siblings of the non-autistic group. "Compared to the (non-autistic group), the autism cases..

HOME &FAMILY: Living with autism (Houma Courier, LA - 5 hours ago). .. and leisure or play activities are common problems autistic.. Other disorders include Asperger’s Disorder, Childhood.. The cause for autism is unknown, but..

MIND Institute, tech firm pursue new test for autism (Sacramento Business Journal, CA - 04 Nov 2002). The UC Davis MIND Institute of Sacramento is launching a new study to identify diagnostic markers for children likely to develop autism, the University of..

Two autistic children keep local parents busy (Fall River Herald News, MA - 04 Nov 2002). .. children's disease, she would make it a personal endeavor to educate the public about autism and help the local agency that provides services for the autistic...

Push for more autism support (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 03 Nov 2002). There's concern an early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania is.. The first Links autism program involves one-on-one intervention for children..

Push for more autism support (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 03 Nov 2002). There's concern an early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania is.. The first Links autism program involves one-on-one intervention for children..

Push for more autism support (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 03 Nov 2002). There's concern an early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania is.. The first Links autism program involves one-on-one intervention for children..

Pictures help autistic children speak (BBC, UK - 03 Nov 2002). The BBC visited a clinic in Peru to see how the system works. The Anna Sullivan Centre in Lima uses PECS to help people with autism and learning difficulties...

Researcher sees hope on autism genes (Boston Globe, MA - 02 Nov 2002). ithin a year, researchers will probably identify the first ''strong candidate genes'' that make children vulnerable to autism, Joseph Daniel Buxbaum, who heads..

Group Says Dolphins Can Help Autistic Kids (KGTV, CA - 01 Nov 2002). .. SeaWorld has opened up its Dip Or Dolphin interaction program to a group of autistic kids and their siblings. Autism is a condition that impacts sensory organs..

Repligen announces autism trial findings (Boston Business Journal, MA - 01 Nov 2002). .. revealed for the first time that secretin is present in the part of the brain called amygalda, which moderates social behavior and is implicated in autism...

Autistic children deserve treatment (St. Catherines Standard, Canada - 01 Nov 2002). Their six-year-old son, Cameron, is autistic and requires specialized, very expensive.. have started legal action to secure coverage for all children with autism..

Autism treatment lacking in Grey-Bruce (Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 01 Nov 2002). .. providing IBI two years ago for severely autistic children up to six years old. Advocates believe the treatment is the best available for people with autism, a..

Parents of autistic students urge district to offer support class (Pottstown Mercury, PA - 01 Nov 2002). .. We're looking out for what's best for every child -- their needs can vary so much within autism spectrum disorder.". Semmens, an educator who has had autistic..

Eye on autism (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL - 01 Nov 2002). .. When he was 3, Daniel was diagnosed with autism. Since that time 15 years ago, Merens, who lives west of Boca Raton, has doggedly..

Fonterra says patent linking to autism is being allowed to lapse (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. containing specific (A1) proteins with mild autism or asperger's.. of the brain known to be involved in autism and.. Dr Cade said a high proportion of autistic and..

Fonterra seeks patent linking some milk proteins and autism (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 31 Oct 2002). .. a patent application for rights to intellectual property showing a connection between milk containing specific proteins and mild autism or asperger's syndrome...

Archived on Thursday November 7 at 6.53pm:

Jill Dawson and Margo Daly eds.: Gas and Air: Tales of pregancy, birth and beyond   (NZ Herald) ...By MARGIE THOMSON | "Birth, and copulation and death. That's all the facts, when you come to brass tacks," said T.S. Eliot. A...

Parents may settle special needs suit   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Four families who sued the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board over the education of their special needs children hope to sett...

Autism 'more likely' in c-sections   (Courier Mail) ...November 06, 2002 | WOMEN who experience difficult births or deliver their babies by caesarean section are more likely to hav...

Repligen to Present at CIBC World Markets Healthcare Conference November 6th   (Stockhouse) ...11/5/02 | Human Data Presented Demonstrating Phase 3 Autism Candidate Active in Relevant Brain RegionWALTHAM, Mass., Nov 5, 2...

You snooze, you win at Power Nap Club   (Seattle Times) ...| The Associated Press DOUGLAS HEALEY / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Greenwich High School student Katie Hanscom lies down next to a ...

Students go from A's to Zzzzzzzzz's   (Chicago Sun Times) ...BY JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN | GREENWICH, Conn.--Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their b...

Dumping Astrologers, Indian Couples Rush to Match Genes   (Tehran Times) ...| BANGALORE, India -- Fear of genetic disease is forcing traditional south Indian couples to abandon astrologers and knock at...

Indian couples dump stars for genes   (The Straits Times) ...BANGALORE - Fear of genetic disease is forcing traditional south Indian couples to abandon astrologers and knock at doctors' ...

Students Catch Some Zs at Power Nap Club   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Nap time in...

£3.4m project started   (IC Newcastle) ...| By The Journal   | Work has started this week on the £3.4m Columbia Grange School, in Albert Place, Columbia, Was...

Power Nap Club growing in popularity   (Houston Chronicle) ...GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Nap time in k...

Achieving Teens Grab Power Naps   (The Associated Press) ...| GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Na...

PR Newswire Northern California Summary, Monday November 4, 2002   (Hoovers) ...5:43pm | Up to 2:00 p.m. PT | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space Following is a summary of press releases about Norther...

Forward This Article To An Associate   (Verticalnet) ...WALTHAM, Mass., Nov 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN) announced today that the...

Achieving Teens Grab Power Naps   (The State) ...GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) - Three boys are sprawled out on the classroom floor, their heads resting on their backpacks. Nap time ...

MIND Institute, tech firm pursue new test for autism   (Amcity) ...The UC Davis MIND Institute of Sacramento is launching a new study to identify diagnostic markers for children likely to deve...

WayneTeacher of the week; Kathy Poole, Kettering Elementary School   (Detroit news) ...   Who she is: Kathy Poole is a first-grade teacher at Kettering Elementary School in Westland. |   ...

M.I.N.D. Institute to Use Leading-Edge Technology in Search for Diagnostic   (Hoovers) ...12:00pm | Test for Autism | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Signs Technology Pact with S...

Repligen Announces FDA Approval of New Indication for SecreFlo(TM)   (Stockhouse) ...11/4/02 | SecreFlo(TM) Enables Identification of Pancreatic Ducts to Facilitate ERCPWALTHAM, Mass., Nov 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-F...

Neighbours caught up in low key war   (The Guardian) ...Ian Paisley danced a jig with a nun at the Halloween party in Cluan Place last Thursday night. | It was only fancy dress, for...

Archived on Thursday November 7 at 6.53pm:

Study finds no vaccine-autism link (MSNBC - 4 hours ago). .. So why the increase in autism.. a matter of better diagnosis — children who would have been classified as mentally retarded a decade ago are now called autistic..

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (Times Daily, AL - 4 hours ago). BOSTON (AP) - A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear..

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (WFTV, FL - 5 hours ago). BOSTON (AP)--A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (ABC News - 5 hours ago). 6 — A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (Tuscaloosa News, AL - 5 hours ago). BOSTON (AP) - A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear..

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 5 hours ago). BOSTON (AP) - A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear..

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (ABC News - 5 hours ago). Nov. 6 — A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study Further Weakens Vaccination-Autism Link (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS - 5 hours ago). BOSTON - Danish researchers further weakened the argument on Wednesday that a common childhood vaccine can cause autism, saying their study of more than half a..

MMR 'does not cause autism' (BBC, UK - 5 hours ago). .. There was also no cluster of autism cases seem at any time after immunisation. And no kind of autistic disorder was linked to the MMR jab...

Large Study Rejects Vaccine, Autism Link (WebMD - 5 hours ago). .. problems. Vaccinated children were slightly less likely to have autism or autistic disorders than unvaccinated children. Because..

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (WCAX, VT - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (KFOR-TV, OK - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (KVBC, NV - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (WHO-TV, IA - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

New England Journal of Medicine Study on Autism-MMR Vaccine in.. (PR Newswire (press release) - 7 hours ago). .. describe the various subsets of autistic spectrum disorder that make up their study population." Elizabeth Birt, Founder of Medical Interventions for Autism..

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (KPLC-TV, LA - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (KFVS, MO - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (KRNV, NV - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Denmark Study on Autism and MMR Vaccine Shows Need for Biological.. (PR Newswire (press release) - 7 hours ago). .. Minds is an advocacy organization that focuses on the role of mercury in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. It was founded by parents of autistic..

Study: No evidence childhood MMR vaccine causes autism (WAVY-TV, VA - 7 hours ago). (Boston-AP) -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Archived on Friday November 8 at 9.00pm:

Teacher wants autistic boy removed from class (Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL - 11 minutes ago). .. Autism is a spectrum disorder, in that afflicted children exhibit a wide range of.. More than 80 autistic students are in a variety of educational settings in..

A wider horizon for autistic children (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei - 2 hours ago). .. stands for Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources, and they are working towards the well-being of autistic..

No autism link to MMR - study (London Evening Standard, UK - 3 hours ago). .. autism were similar for children who had been given the jab and those who had not. The study found that 316 children had been diagnosed with an autistic..

Brain Scans Find Language Center Anomaly in Autism (Reuters, UK - 6 hours ago). .. In boys without autism, this area was 17% larger on the left side, but it was 27% larger on the right side in autistic boys. Asymmetry..

Autistic man's family sues police (Henderson Gleaner, KY - 7 hours ago). PADUCAH, Ky.- The family of an autistic man restrained by a Paducah police officer in March is suing the city in US District Court, seeking $5.8 million in..

Study: MMR Vaccine Doesn't Cause Autism (WRAL, NC - 9 hours ago). BOSTON -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

No autism link to MMR - study (London Evening Standard, UK - 11 hours ago). .. autism were similar for children who had been given the jab and those who had not. The study found that 316 children had been diagnosed with an autistic..

No Evidence Vaccine Causes Autism (WJXX, FL - 11 hours ago). BOSTON (AP) — A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some..

MMR and autism not linked, finds giant study (New Scientist, UK - 12 hours ago). A study of more than half a million Danish children has significantly boosted claims that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine does not cause autism...

Study: MMR Vaccine Doesn't Cause Autism (KHBS, AR - 14 hours ago). BOSTON -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: MMR Vaccine Doesn't Cause Autism (KERO, CA - 14 hours ago). BOSTON -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Study: MMR Vaccine Doesn't Cause Autism (KSBW-TV, CA - 14 hours ago). BOSTON -- A large study offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear...

Measles vaccine does not cause autism: report (CBC News, Canada - 14 hours ago). BOSTON - A landmark study of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has concluded there's no link between it and autism. The..

Study further weakens vaccine-autism link (CNN - 14 hours ago). BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- Danish researchers further weakened the argument on Wednesday that a common childhood vaccine can cause autism, saying their..

'NO AUTISM LINK TO JAB' (Sky News, UK - 15 hours ago). .. diagnosed with an autistic disorder and 422 with related disorders. They concluded youngsters given the MMR jab were at no greater risk of developing autism..

MMR-Autism Linked Rebutted Again (ABC News - 16 hours ago). Nov. 7 — Danish scientists say they've found no link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, despite looking at more than half a million..

No evidence shot causes autism (Arizona Daily Sun, AZ - 16 hours ago). BOSTON (AP) -- A large study from Denmark offers reassuring evidence that the widely used measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, as some fear..

Study: Autism, Vaccine Not Tied (Newsday - 17 hours ago). In a large analysis of children in Denmark, exploring whether the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine can cause autism, an international team of researchers..

'No autism link to MMR' says study (Ananova, UK - 17 hours ago). .. They also found no link between the development of an autistic disorder.. study provides strong evidence against the hypothesis that MMR vaccination causes autism..

Autism link to MMR rejected by international researchers (Health-News.co.uk, U.K. - 18 hours ago). .. 422 were considered to have other autistic spectrum disorders. After adjusting for other reasons why the vaccinated children might have a diagnosis of autism,..

Archived on Saturday November 9 at 3.36pm:

Teen Convicted Of Drowning Death To Be Sentenced   (Yahoo Daily News) ...The teenager convicted in the drowning death of a 5-year-old autistic boy will be sentenced today. | •••• | Gorman Roberts, 1...

Murdered by an internet stalker   (IC Newcastle) ...| By The Journal   | A framed picture of her daughter on graduation day takes pride of place on the mantlepiece in Elsie...

Brunei: A wider horizon for autistic children   (Hoovers) ...1:39am | Azaraimy Hj Hasib | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space SMARTER personnel discussing their trip to Melbourne an...

Defense against disease   (The Boston Globe) ...ANATIONWIDE system for tracking chronic medical conditions would help in determining which might be caused or exacerbated by ...

WayneTeacher of the week; Kathy Poole, Kettering Elementary School   (Detroit news) ...   Who she is: Kathy Poole is a first-grade teacher at Kettering Elementary School in Westland. |   ...

Coffee drinkers have lower diabetes risk   (New Scientist) ...      | Drinking a lot of coffee may give people a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a pr...

No autism link to MMR - study   (London Evening Standard) ...There is no link between autism and children being given the triple mumps, measles and rubella jab, researchers say. | A Dani...

Voices from inside the cage   (The Age) ...Conversations with Tom | The family is sitting down to dinner at a restaurant, and my bloody mary has just arrived on the tab...

'Fighting spirit' does not boost cancer survival   (New Scientist) ...      | A positive mental attitude does not improve a cancer patient's chances of survival, UK researchers say...

Martian meteorite mysteries resolved   (New Scientist) ...      | Nagging doubts about a family of Martian rocks that planet-hopped to Earth have finally been laid to r...

Alcohol's erroneous ways revealed   (New Scientist) ...      | Just two glasses of wine can ruin your brain's ability to detect its own errors, and to correct them. ...

MMR and autism not linked, finds giant study   (New Scientist) ...      | A study of more than half a million Danish children has significantly boosted claims that the measles-...

Bunker-busters set to go nuclear   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | The US government is set to fund research into a new type o...

Sex traps target American invaders   (New Scientist) ...      | "Sex traps" successfully lure alien crayfish to their deaths, preliminary UK research shows. | The Ame...

Key internet server relocated   (New Scientist) ...      | Two of the internet's 13 root name servers have been separated to improve the stability and security o...

How the shark got its hammerhead   (New Scientist) ...    Exclusive from New Scientist Print Edition   | It is a classic mystery of the deep. Why does the hammerhea...

ABCNEWS.com : MMR-Autism Linked Rebutted Again   (ABC News) ...— Danish scientists say they've found no link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, despite lookin...

Repligen Provides Quarterly Update   (Stockhouse) ...11/7/02 WALTHAM, Mass., Nov 7, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- | Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq:RGEN) will hold a conference call to pr...

Fed: No evidence Australia in the grip of autism epidemic   (Hoovers) ...9:46am | Judy Skatssoon, National Medical Writer | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space SYDNEY, Nov 7 AAP - There was ins...

Study further weakens vaccine-autism link - Nov. 7, 2002   (CNN) ...   Story Tools | BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- Danish researchers further weakened the argument on Wednes...

Archived on Monday November 11 at 5.27am:

Wada: Music therapy benefits for autistic kids, stress sufferers (Fitchburg Sentinel, MA - 3 hours ago). .. A common issue Gunning deals with -- and one of particular concern to many of the parents who attended the session -- is autism...

Autism conference opens in Melbourne (ABS CBN News, Philippines - 18 hours ago). .. Autism was first described in 1943 by the Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Leo Kanner, and again in 1944 by the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger...

Trinity discontinues autistic support program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 18 hours ago). BY HEIDI PRICE. After a contentious debate, the Trinity School Board voted Thursday to discontinue an autistic support program at its middle and high schools...

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WTEN, NY - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KTVO, MO - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WECT, NC - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KWWL, IA - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KAMC, TX - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WTVM, GA - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WBAY, WI - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KPLC-TV, LA - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Florida teenager gets three years in prison for drowning autistic.. (WFTC, MN - 08 Nov 2002). FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) _ A mildly retarded teenager was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for the drowning of an autistic 5-year-old prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WKYT, KY - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WAFF, AL - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WLUC-TV, MI - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KRQE, NM - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KFOR-TV, OK - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KAIT, AR - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WHNS - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WHBF, IL - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Archived on Tuesday November 12 at 4.26am:

Researcher invites Tennessee autistic children into five-year.. (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - 45 minutes ago). .. Earlier studies found that some traits of autism can be seen in relatives of autistic children. The researchers hope finding certain..

Brain size could determine onset of autism (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 52 minutes ago). .. speculation that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination was a cause of autism. He said his "striking and surprising finding" was that autistic..

Autism congress told of detection breakthrough (ABC Online, Australia - 1 hour ago). .. at the first World Austism Congress in Melbourne has identified a link between autism.. It's an important breakthrough for children like Noah, 5, an autistic boy..

Researcher presents new findings on autism (ABC Online, Australia - 5 hours ago). A researcher has discovered a link between the size of a baby's brain and the likelihood of the development of autism. This could..

Melbourne hosts international autism conference (ABC Online, Australia - 7 hours ago). The three-day conference will hear from people who have autism, their carers and researchers from around the world. Dr Laurence..

Melbourne hosts international autism conference (ABC Online, Australia - 7 hours ago). The three-day conference will hear from people who have autism, their carers and researchers from around the world. Dr Laurence..

Autism linked to brain growth (The Australian, Australia - 15 hours ago). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Queensland Sunday Mail, Australia - 15 hours ago). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Townsville Bulletin, Northern Australia - 15 hours ago). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia - 15 hours ago). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 16 hours ago). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (News Interactive, Australia - 16 hours ago). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Wada: Music therapy benefits for autistic kids, stress sufferers (Fitchburg Sentinel, MA - 09 Nov 2002). .. A common issue Gunning deals with -- and one of particular concern to many of the parents who attended the session -- is autism...

Autism conference opens in Melbourne (ABS CBN News, Philippines - 09 Nov 2002). .. Autism was first described in 1943 by the Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Leo Kanner, and again in 1944 by the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger...

Trinity discontinues autistic support program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 09 Nov 2002). BY HEIDI PRICE. After a contentious debate, the Trinity School Board voted Thursday to discontinue an autistic support program at its middle and high schools...

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WTEN, NY - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KTVO, MO - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (WECT, NC - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KWWL, IA - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Teen draws prison term in drowning of autistic child (KAMC, TX - 08 Nov 2002). Fort Lauderdale, Florida-AP -- It's a three-year sentence for an 18-year-old Florida man in the drowning of an autistic child. Prosecutors..

Archived on Tuesday November 12 at 9.57pm:

Mom upset autistic child handcuffed (Houston Chronicle, TX - 36 minutes ago). The mother of an 8-year-old autistic child is questioning the decision of Klein school officials to handcuff her son after they could not get him to calm down...

Few Options for Treating Autism (New York Times - 57 minutes ago). .. mounting research showing that autism is a genetically based brain disorder, some health insurance providers refuse to cover such core needs of autistic..

Few Options for Treating Autism (New York Times - 3 hours ago). .. mounting research showing that autism is a genetically based brain disorder, some health insurance providers refuse to cover such core needs of autistic..

Fast brain growth may signal autism (ABS CBN News, Philippines - 13 hours ago). MELBOURNE, Australia - In one of the most significant findings since autism was first recognized in 1943, a recent research by the University of California..

Autism: An elusive enemy (Staten Island Advance, NY - 14 hours ago). .. Its official mission is "to provide people with autism specialized community-based programs and other opportunities for their entire life spans."...

Keith is sold on helping autistic kids (Belfast Telegraph, UK - 17 hours ago). .. advance of a gala dinner and auction at the City Hall in aid of children with autism.. have a daughter, Mia, now two-and-a-half years old, who is on the autistic..

Autism: the invisible condition? (ABC Online, Australia - 17 hours ago). .. research that shows autistic children have abnormally fast brain growth. He believes the size of a baby's head could provide a vital early warning of autism...

Congress seeks answers to autism (ABC Online, Australia - 20 hours ago). The thing that made this gesture different was that the conference had been called to discuss the rising number of children with autism and the young man in..

Personal struggle leads Fairview man to help autistic people (Asheville Citizen Times, NC - 10 Nov 2002). .. was asked to serve on the board of the WNC Group Home for Autistic.. Four more homes for adults, adolescents and children with autism have opened in Asheville..

Researcher invites Tennessee autistic children into five-year.. (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - 10 Nov 2002). .. Earlier studies found that some traits of autism can be seen in relatives of autistic children. The researchers hope finding certain..

Brain size could determine onset of autism (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. speculation that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination was a cause of autism. He said his "striking and surprising finding" was that autistic..

Autism congress told of detection breakthrough (ABC Online, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. at the first World Austism Congress in Melbourne has identified a link between autism.. It's an important breakthrough for children like Noah, 5, an autistic boy..

Researcher presents new findings on autism (ABC Online, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). A researcher has discovered a link between the size of a baby's brain and the likelihood of the development of autism. This could..

Melbourne hosts international autism conference (ABC Online, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). The three-day conference will hear from people who have autism, their carers and researchers from around the world. Dr Laurence..

Melbourne hosts international autism conference (ABC Online, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). The three-day conference will hear from people who have autism, their carers and researchers from around the world. Dr Laurence..

Autism linked to brain growth (The Australian, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Queensland Sunday Mail, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Townsville Bulletin, Northern Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Autism linked to brain growth (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 10 Nov 2002). .. so far been unknown, but US specialist Eric Courchesne will tell the World Autism Congress in Melbourne today he has discovered that by the time an autistic..

Archived on Wednesday November 13 at 2.52pm:

Autism, milk link 'hidden'   (Courier Mail) ...November 13, 2002 | DAIRY giant Fonterra is trying to suppress explosive research linking milk with autism in children, accor...

Gifts To Gab About   (New York Post Online) ...GOOD health might be the best gift of all, but several new products are competing for the title.Each holiday season, the mark...

City businesses seek $30 million   (Cleveland) ...Julie Carr Smyth | Plain Dealer Bureau | Columbus - Cleveland's leading business alliance has asked state lawmakers for almos...

'Community of healers' opens complementary care practice   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...In 1994, two nurse practitioners at opposite ends of the country set out to change health care. Both believed consumers could...

Smallpox study on kids raises a host of questions   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...The 70-year-old Camp Deer Creek in Indianola touts itself as the oldest operating summer day camp in the Pittsburgh area. It'...

Mary Ricketson, Hub lawyer; helped show way for women   (The Boston Globe) ...Mary Ricketson, a colorful Boston lawyer who practiced law well into her 80s, died Nov. 7 of heart failure. She was 89. | One...

Australian scientists close to developing cancer vaccine   (The Times Of India) ...AFP   | SYDNEY: Australian researchers on Monday reported progress in developing a vaccine to stimulate the body's ability to...

Food cooked at low temperatures good for diabetics   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: A recipe for diabetics: Cook food at low temperatures for short periods of time to lower your risk of hear...

Diet rich in flaxeed reduces severity of tumours   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | WASHINGTON: A diet rich in flaxseed seems to reduce the size, aggressiveness and severity of tumours in mice that hav...

Soft drink supplies less of required vitamins, minerals   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | WASHINGTON: People tend to become deficient in the recommended daily allowances (RDA) for common vitamins and mineral...

Clinic to offer Irish parents single MMR vaccines   (Online Ireland) ...By Mary Dundon, Political ReporterA PRIVATE British health clinic will offer Irish parents the choice of single measles, mump...

Premature babies less intelligent than full-time infants   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | WASHINGTON: A new study has found that premature babies are less intelligent than infants born at full-term. The gap ...

Autistic children have abnormally large brains: Research   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | SYDNEY: Autistic children have abnormally fast brain growth that begins a few months after birth, according to a new ...

GM mustard: Playing havoc with food chain   (Hoovers) ...9:44pm | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space Notwithstanding the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee's excitement ove...

Teens snooze in power nap club - Nov. 11, 2002   (CNN) ...Once considered a joke, the Power Nap Club at Greenwich High School has grown to about 20 members who meet on Mondays after s...

One in five Swiss children left unvaccinated   (Swissinfo English) ...  swissinfo   February 19, 2001 1:59 PM   Low vaccination rates in Europe could destroy efforts to eradic...

Health officials want higher vaccine take-up rate   (Swissinfo English) ...  swissinfo   November 11, 2002 4:54 PM   The health office reckons the cost of the vaccination programme...

Keith is sold on helping autistic kids   (Belfast Telegraph) ...| Former Boyzone singer Keith Duffy sells himself to raise money for children | GOING, going, gone . . . Keith Duffy is sold ...

Cannabis smoking 'more harmful' than tobacco   (New Scientist) ...      | Smoking pure marijuana is at least as harmful to lungs as smoking tobacco, a report from the British L...

Oxygen leak delays shuttle launch   (New Scientist) ...      | A leak in the system that supplies oxygen to astronauts in the cabin of the space shuttle Endeavour ha...

Archived on Thursday November 14 at 2.45pm:

Autism Diagnosis Comes Later for Blacks Than Whites   (Yahoo Daily News) ...PHILADELPHIA (Reuters Health) - Many children are diagnosed with autism years after they first show signs of the condition, a...

Adding options for folks with few   (SunSpot) ...HAGERSTOWN - When a package from Miss Roben's mail-order specialty-food company arrives at the Massachusetts home of 9-ye...

Mind the gap   (The Guardian) ...George and Sam have just been to Addenbrookes hospital, in Cambridge, to have their brains scanned. Their brains didn't get s...

A little wine may keep the mind sharp: Study   (The Times Of India) ...REUTERS   | WASHINGTON: People who drink a little wine seem to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other ...

Treatment may ease sickle-cell pain   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: Researchers have found a link between the release from malformed red blood cells of the vital protein that...

Alcohol linked to raised risk of breast cancer   (The Times Of India) ...REUTERS   | LONDON: Alcohol may be good for the heart but a daily glass of wine or beer can increase a woman's risk of breast...

Post-menopausal pregnancy is medically OK: Study   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | CHICAGO: Though old enough to be grandmas, there's no medical reason healthy women in their 50s should be prevented fr...

Alleged shroud of Christ dates from Middle Ages: Scientists   (The Times Of India) ...AFP   | PARIS: Russian scientists say their calculations back the conclusion that the Turin Shroud, believed by some Christia...

Family income influences child's behaviour: Study   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | WASHINGTON: A new study has revealed that stable family income promotes family literacy, reduces parental stress thus...

Don't blame the milk   (Sydney Morning Herald) ...Australia's food safety regulator today said it was aware of claims that some milk proteins may be linked to diseases like au...

Milk consumption linked to autism   (The Australian) ...DAIRY giant Fonterra is trying to suppress explosive research linking milk with autism in children, according to a lawsuit fi...

Autism, milk link 'hidden'   (Courier Mail) ...November 13, 2002 | DAIRY giant Fonterra is trying to suppress explosive research linking milk with autism in children, accor...

'Safety failure' led to pupil's death   (BBC News) ...A headteacher's failure to make sure her school was secure led to the death of an autistic pupil, a court was told. | Carol G...

Gifts To Gab About   (New York Post Online) ...GOOD health might be the best gift of all, but several new products are competing for the title.Each holiday season, the mark...

City businesses seek $30 million   (Cleveland) ...Julie Carr Smyth | Plain Dealer Bureau | Columbus - Cleveland's leading business alliance has asked state lawmakers for almos...

'Community of healers' opens complementary care practice   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...In 1994, two nurse practitioners at opposite ends of the country set out to change health care. Both believed consumers could...

Smallpox study on kids raises a host of questions   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...The 70-year-old Camp Deer Creek in Indianola touts itself as the oldest operating summer day camp in the Pittsburgh area. It'...

Mary Ricketson, Hub lawyer; helped show way for women   (The Boston Globe) ...Mary Ricketson, a colorful Boston lawyer who practiced law well into her 80s, died Nov. 7 of heart failure. She was 89. | One...

Australian scientists close to developing cancer vaccine   (The Times Of India) ...AFP   | SYDNEY: Australian researchers on Monday reported progress in developing a vaccine to stimulate the body's ability to...

Food cooked at low temperatures good for diabetics   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: A recipe for diabetics: Cook food at low temperatures for short periods of time to lower your risk of hear...

Archived on Friday November 15 at 11.38am:

Diabetic heart disease risk studied   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: Cooking food at minimum safe temperatures for short periods of time may lower the risk of heart disease fo...

Inflammation triggers heart attacks: Research   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | BOSTON: Despite their seemingly healthy cholesterol levels, new research shows many people are at high risk of heart a...

Steroid can help meningitis patients   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | Taking steroids along with antibiotics can prevent brain damage and even death in some meningitis patients, a study fo...

Tips to lower heart inflammation   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | You've heard it before: Eat sensibly and get some exercise. But new findings on the dangers of inflammation offer stil...

Protein may predict spread of cancer   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | Measuring levels of a certain protein in a tumour could give doctors an astonishingly accurate way of predicting wheth...

Pilotless planes are in vogue   (The Times Of India) ...  | No pilot could be persuaded to fly that day. A wall of fog had reduced visibility to less than a quarter-mile in Barrow, ...

Study questions infection treatment in diabetic women   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | Hunting down and treating symptom-free bladder infections in women with diabetes does nothing to ward off painful recu...

Ayurveda may have cure for breast cancer   (The Times Of India) ...TIMES NEWS NETWORK   | PUNE: Enthused by the initial success of ayurvedic formulations in the treatment of leukaemia, Vaidya ...

Diabetes among children on the rise   (The Times Of India) ...ROJA KANDATH | TIMES NEWS NETWORK   | BANGALORE: World Diabetes Day falls on the same day as Children's Day __ on November 14...

Donor-egg pregnancies safe even after age 50   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | CHICAGO: There is no medical reason that healthy women in their 50’s should be prevented from having babies with don...

Autism Diagnosis Comes Later for Blacks Than Whites   (Yahoo Daily News) ...PHILADELPHIA (Reuters Health) - Many children are diagnosed with autism years after they first show signs of the condition, a...

Adding options for folks with few   (SunSpot) ...HAGERSTOWN - When a package from Miss Roben's mail-order specialty-food company arrives at the Massachusetts home of 9-ye...

Mind the gap   (The Guardian) ...George and Sam have just been to Addenbrookes hospital, in Cambridge, to have their brains scanned. Their brains didn't get s...

A little wine may keep the mind sharp: Study   (The Times Of India) ...REUTERS   | WASHINGTON: People who drink a little wine seem to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other ...

Treatment may ease sickle-cell pain   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: Researchers have found a link between the release from malformed red blood cells of the vital protein that...

Alcohol linked to raised risk of breast cancer   (The Times Of India) ...REUTERS   | LONDON: Alcohol may be good for the heart but a daily glass of wine or beer can increase a woman's risk of breast...

Post-menopausal pregnancy is medically OK: Study   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | CHICAGO: Though old enough to be grandmas, there's no medical reason healthy women in their 50s should be prevented fr...

Alleged shroud of Christ dates from Middle Ages: Scientists   (The Times Of India) ...AFP   | PARIS: Russian scientists say their calculations back the conclusion that the Turin Shroud, believed by some Christia...

Family income influences child's behaviour: Study   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | WASHINGTON: A new study has revealed that stable family income promotes family literacy, reduces parental stress thus...

Don't blame the milk   (Sydney Morning Herald) ...Australia's food safety regulator today said it was aware of claims that some milk proteins may be linked to diseases like au...

Archived on Saturday November 16 at 7.29pm:

Government: Mercury in dental fillings still safe - Nov. 15, 2002   (CNN) ...   Story Tools | WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government still considers mercury-containing dental fillings safe and...

Thicker carotid arteries lead to stroke: Study   (The Times Of India) ...ANI   | WASHINGTON: Obesity in middle-aged women is independently associated with premature thickening of the carotid arterie...

Study can't link vaccine, autism   (Detroit news) ...   In a large analysis of children in Denmark, exploring whether the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine can ca...

Alzheimer's disease vaccine may prompt strokes: Study   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: In what may be a new warning sign about a once-promising therapy for Alzheimer's disease, researchers repo...

Leonid shower to be last meteor fiesta for decades   (The Times Of India) ...AFP   | PARIS: The Leonid shooting stars return next week for what is likely to be their last great fireworks display for thr...

Pap test needed only every 2-3 years: Cancer group   (The Times Of India) ...REUTERS   | WASHINGTON: Most women over 30 can skip the annual Pap test for cervical cancer, and instead safely have the chec...

Doctors told to stop using mumps vaccine   (The Independent) ...Doctors have been told not to import or use a mumps vaccine commonly used as a single alternative to the triple MMR injection...

Autistic man kills himself after mum dies   (The Star) ...| PENANG: A 58-year-old autistic man, who was suffering from depression following his mother’s death, slit his own throat at ...

Britain Suspends Mumps Vaccine from Czech Republic   (Yahoo Daily News) ...LONDON (Reuters Health) - Britain's Committee on Safety of Medicines (CSM) on Thursday advised that use of a mumps vaccine im...

Changes in Homeland Security Bill Spur Controversy   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) - Democrats in the US House and Senate are crying foul over last-minute health-related changes to...

Mercury Dental Fillings Said Safe   (Las Vegas Sun) ...| ASSOCIATED PRESS | WASHINGTON (AP) - The government still considers mercury-containing dental fillings safe and is awaiting...

Mercury Dental Fillings Said Safe   (The Associated Press) ...WASHINGTON (AP) — The government still considers mercury-containing dental fillings safe and is awaiting results from tw...

Diabetic heart disease risk studied   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | WASHINGTON: Cooking food at minimum safe temperatures for short periods of time may lower the risk of heart disease fo...

Inflammation triggers heart attacks: Research   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | BOSTON: Despite their seemingly healthy cholesterol levels, new research shows many people are at high risk of heart a...

Steroid can help meningitis patients   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | Taking steroids along with antibiotics can prevent brain damage and even death in some meningitis patients, a study fo...

Tips to lower heart inflammation   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | You've heard it before: Eat sensibly and get some exercise. But new findings on the dangers of inflammation offer stil...

Protein may predict spread of cancer   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | Measuring levels of a certain protein in a tumour could give doctors an astonishingly accurate way of predicting wheth...

Pilotless planes are in vogue   (The Times Of India) ...  | No pilot could be persuaded to fly that day. A wall of fog had reduced visibility to less than a quarter-mile in Barrow, ...

Study questions infection treatment in diabetic women   (The Times Of India) ...AP   | Hunting down and treating symptom-free bladder infections in women with diabetes does nothing to ward off painful recu...

Ayurveda may have cure for breast cancer   (The Times Of India) ...TIMES NEWS NETWORK   | PUNE: Enthused by the initial success of ayurvedic formulations in the treatment of leukaemia, Vaidya ...

Archived on Monday November 18 at 3.25pm:

Bush provision shields makers of smallpox, anthrax vaccines   (The Boston Globe) ...WASHINGTON - While senators debate shielding childhood vaccine makers from lawsuits, the Bush administration already has prov...

The famous dead yield only murky diagnoses   (SunSpot) ...The claims are everywhere: on posters and T-shirts, on the Internet and in books, even sometimes headlining the national news...

Are Environmental Agents Behind The Autism Epidemic?   (Ctnow) ...A recent study from the University of California at Davis has validated reports of an unprecedented and baffling nationwide e...

Specialty provisions threaten to sink homeland security bill   (The State) ...WASHINGTON - Tucked into the nearly 484-page bill creating a new homeland security department is a provision that permits the...

Poll reveals pupils with learning difficulties   (The Star) ...| PENANG: An estimated 10% of Year One pupils in about 100 primary schools throughout the state suffer from various kinds of ...

Bush order protects   (Cleveland) ...Sharon Theimer | Associated Press | Washington- While senators debate shielding childhood vaccine makers from lawsuits, the B...

Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2002   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of : | Nationwide Alert Issued for S.C....

Schools 'far worse' since strike, teachers say   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | The classroom conditions that drove thousands of teachers to strike last February have worsened since then, s...

U.S. Says Mercury in Fillings Is Still Safe   (Newsday) ...Washington - The government still considers mercury-containing dental fillings safe and is awaiting results from two major st...

Completing THE Circle   (Newsday) ...Felecia Rozansky will watch her younger son light the first candle for Hanukkah this year and think about how far he has come...

Changes Sought In Security Bill   (Newsday) ...Washington - Senate Democrats accused Republicans Friday of sneaking an item into a homeland security bill that would protect...

Homeland security momentum slowing   (Chicago Sun Times) ...BY ALAN FRAM | WASHINGTON--A budget deadlock between President Bush and Congress is stalling billions of extra dollars both w...

Elaine strides out to raise cash in New York marathon   (Belfast Telegraph) ...A 25-year-old Lisburn woman has raised money for the school in New York where she teaches autistic children - by running in t...

Senate Pushes Homeland Security Vote   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted decisively Friday to force final action on a major homeland security bill, but Democrats cha...

State Will Create Registry for Autism   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| The state Department of Health has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to learn how many Utah children have autism. | The Cen...

Debate erupts in Senate on homeland-security bill   (Seattle Times) ...| Los Angeles Times DENNIS COOK / AP Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., left, and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., ta...

BOOKS: Dead men talking   (Scotsman) ...Seldom do I feel so scared by a book that I can hardly go on reading it, but that’s certainly the case with Hilary Norman’s T...

Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2002   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of : | FDA ( - ) Warns Painkiller Can C...

Shields for vaccine makers weighed   (MSNBC) ...WITH LITTLE FANFARE, President Bush used an executive order to immunize smallpox vaccine makers from lawsuits, officials say....

Terror Insurance Stalls in Senate   (Hoovers) ...7:28pm | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space WASHINGTON (AP)  Senate Democrats said Friday they would try to strip what ...

Archived on Friday November 22 at 1.31am:

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 52 minutes ago). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

CDC funds Utah autism study (The BYU Newsnet, UT - 5 hours ago). .. The Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities project expects to identify over 1600 autistic children between 3 through 10 years of age living in..

Rare map of a world of autism (International Herald Tribune, France - 6 hours ago). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

WKU to focus on autistic young adults, teens (Henderson Gleaner, KY - 8 hours ago). The Kelly Autism Project will be initially funded by a three-year gift of.. and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, is autistic...

Gift helps WKU begin autism project (Bowling Green Daily News, KY - 13 hours ago). .. The Kelly Autism Project will be initially funded by a three-year gift of.. and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, is autistic...

Autism Series: Part I (WISC, WI - 14 hours ago). .. reports in a special three-part series on how Wisconsin has become a real magnet for kids diagnosed with autism. It's one of the reasons the number of autistic..

Family of child with autism still has funding questions (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 16 hours ago). .. t fit the individual needs of autistic children. "Everything is focused on IBI," said Kahn on Tuesday. "IBI is being positioned as a cure or solution to autism..

US aid urged in battling autism (Sacramento Bee, CA - 17 hours ago). .. Many parents have reported their child "regressed" into autism after a period of.. Rollens is convinced that his 12-year-old son, Russell, is autistic because of..

Lilly wins shield from autism suits (Indianapolis Star, IN - 22 hours ago). .. agreed the liability protection would at least not extend to the 45 lawsuits already filed against Lilly by parents who allege their children suffered autism..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 19 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Elliott offers extra cash for autism therapy (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). .. in funding for intensive behavioural intervention -- a form of therapy targeted at autistic.. It allows about half of children with autism to function normally...

Ontario inquest examines death of autistic girl (CTV, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). .. province is putting an additional $58.6 million into services for children with autism... Some parents of autistic children, such as Nora Whitney, are upset the..

Extra $58.6M put in services for autistic kids (London Free Press, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). .. another $19 million will go toward new programs for older children with autism to help them make a transition to school. The new services for older autistic..

Queen's Park pledges cash for autism (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). The provincial government announced $58.6-million for autistic children yesterday, but Ontario.. on concentrated one-on-one instruction to help those with autism..

Singapore hosts Autism Conference (Bru Direct, Brunei - 18 Nov 2002). .. experiences on the management of individuals with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. They will cover on the strategies that can be applied to help these Autistic..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 18 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Ont. inquest opens into death of autistic girl (CTV, Canada - 18 Nov 2002). .. province is putting an additional $58.6 million into services for children with autism... Some parents of autistic children, such as Nora Whitney, are upset the..

Ont. inquest opens into death of autistic girl (CTV, Canada - 18 Nov 2002). .. province is putting an additional $58.6 million into services for children with autism... Some parents of autistic children, such as Nora Whitney, are upset the..

Ontario boosts autism services (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 18 Nov 2002). .. just a few years, most autistic children are doomed to a lifetime of social dysfunction and isolation. Many end up being institutionalized. Funding of autism..

Ont. inquest opens into death of autistic girl (CTV, Canada - 18 Nov 2002). .. province is putting an additional $58.6 million into services for children with autism... Some parents of autistic children, such as Nora Whitney, are upset the..

Archived on Saturday November 23 at 5.18am:

California's autism mystery deepens (CNN - 7 hours ago). .. But California has the only system for registering autistic children... For example, genetics may predispose a child to autism, but certain environmental factors..

Fire kills 9-year-old autistic girl (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 11 hours ago). .. Dispatch. A house fire in Bunker Hill, Ill., killed a 9-year-old autistic girl and injured her grandparents and sister late Wednesday...

Autism Series: Part II (WISC, WI - 12 hours ago). .. Muckian, an autism practitioner, left a hospital pediatric unit and is now part of.. imposed by such organizations make it virtually impossible to help autistic..

Some parents of children with autism upset with provision in.. (The Citizen's Voice, PA - 18 hours ago). .. Claims have been be made by families of autistic.. George Shadie, president of SAFE (Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere) and father of a 13-year-old son..

Autistic student poorly handled (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 20 hours ago). My autistic child started school before turning 3 and could not communicate with anyone because of the autism. The preschool had..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 23 hours ago). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

CDC funds Utah autism study (The BYU Newsnet, UT - 20 Nov 2002). .. The Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities project expects to identify over 1600 autistic children between 3 through 10 years of age living in..

Rare map of a world of autism (International Herald Tribune, France - 20 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

WKU to focus on autistic young adults, teens (Henderson Gleaner, KY - 20 Nov 2002). The Kelly Autism Project will be initially funded by a three-year gift of.. and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, is autistic...

Gift helps WKU begin autism project (Bowling Green Daily News, KY - 20 Nov 2002). .. The Kelly Autism Project will be initially funded by a three-year gift of.. and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, is autistic...

Autism Series: Part I (WISC, WI - 20 Nov 2002). .. reports in a special three-part series on how Wisconsin has become a real magnet for kids diagnosed with autism. It's one of the reasons the number of autistic..

Family of child with autism still has funding questions (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 20 Nov 2002). .. t fit the individual needs of autistic children. "Everything is focused on IBI," said Kahn on Tuesday. "IBI is being positioned as a cure or solution to autism..

US aid urged in battling autism (Sacramento Bee, CA - 20 Nov 2002). .. Many parents have reported their child "regressed" into autism after a period of.. Rollens is convinced that his 12-year-old son, Russell, is autistic because of..

Lilly wins shield from autism suits (Indianapolis Star, IN - 20 Nov 2002). .. agreed the liability protection would at least not extend to the 45 lawsuits already filed against Lilly by parents who allege their children suffered autism..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 19 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Elliott offers extra cash for autism therapy (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). .. in funding for intensive behavioural intervention -- a form of therapy targeted at autistic.. It allows about half of children with autism to function normally...

Ontario inquest examines death of autistic girl (CTV, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). .. province is putting an additional $58.6 million into services for children with autism... Some parents of autistic children, such as Nora Whitney, are upset the..

Extra $58.6M put in services for autistic kids (London Free Press, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). .. another $19 million will go toward new programs for older children with autism to help them make a transition to school. The new services for older autistic..

Queen's Park pledges cash for autism (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 19 Nov 2002). The provincial government announced $58.6-million for autistic children yesterday, but Ontario.. on concentrated one-on-one instruction to help those with autism..

Singapore hosts Autism Conference (Bru Direct, Brunei - 18 Nov 2002). .. experiences on the management of individuals with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. They will cover on the strategies that can be applied to help these Autistic..

Archived on Sunday November 24 at 7.34am:

Clerical worker sent to work with autistic boy   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | Vancouver children with special needs went without classroom aides this week because the school board ran out...

Babcock Center tackles issues   (The State) ...The Babcock Center is making good on its plans to fix financial and personnel problems that prompted an audit of the center t...

Homeland bill's surprise side effect / Vaccine maker protected from class-action suit   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Washington -- Jill Martinez of San Rafael saw this week's passage of a bill creating a huge new federal Homeland Security Dep...

Bush And Homeland Security: A Shortsighted Victory   (Ctnow) ...The debate over a Department of Homeland Security will long stand as one of the sorriest episodes in the history of partisans...

Anatomy is destiny   (The Daily Star) ...Heavens move and oceans churn, when impulses wash down the mountains of aspirations and destiny is silted in blood. Yet the d...

Bond Looks Great At 40   (Daily Record) ...| Nov 22 2002 | PICK OF THE BOX | ENTERTAINMENT | Best Ever Bond (ITV, 9.00pm) | AS the latest Bond blockbuster, Die Another ...

Teddy bears strut their finery   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | The second annual Bear Wear fundraiser is on show at the Hotel Grand Pacific lobby (463 Belleville St.) begin...

California's autism mystery deepens - Nov. 21, 2002   (CNN) ...Rick Rollens suspects that vaccines may have contributed to his son Russell's autism.    Story Tools | VIDEO C...

Touted Hormone Has No Effect on Autism   (Yahoo Daily News) ...THURSDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthScoutNews) -- The hormone secretin, once touted as a possible cure for autism, doesn't even reduce t...

Sen. Daschle, Rep. Pelosi Vow to Repeal Homeland Security Provision Shielding Drug Makers from Liability   (Stockhouse) ...Claims that Congress Can 'Fix' the Problem Are MisleadingWASHINGTON, Nov 21, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- | Safe Minds and...

Leaving Unfinished Business   (Newsday) ...Washington - The tumultuous 107th Congress all but ended yesterday, leaving for next year and the incoming Republican majorit...

Fowl play   (SunSpot) ...LIMPING OUT OF town after a mercifully brief meeting, the lame-duck Congress leaves as its chief legacy yet another lesson on...

Special needs fulfilled here   (New York Daily News) ...Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and her task force on persons with disabilities yesterday honored nine individuals an...

Rare map of a world of autism   (International Herald Tribune) ...LOS ANGELES Tito Mukhopadhyay sits in a darkened laboratory, pointing at flashes of light on a computer screen. On his right ...

Parents Flock To Single Jabs Clinc   (Daily Record) ...| Nov 21 2002 | £195 for three vaccines | Janice Burns | SCOTLAND'S first private clinic offering parents an alternative...

Senate Adjourns Amid Disputes Over Its Record   (The Washington Post) ...The 107th Congress sputtered toward a conclusion yesterday amid disputes over its record, the tenor of political discourse an...

Open Letter to the Honourable Jane Stewart   (Canada Newswire) ...TORONTO, Nov. 20 /CNW/ - OPEN LETTER Hon. Jane Stewart Minister of Human Resources Development Canada 140 Promenade du Portag...

US Senate Keeps Vaccine Language in Homeland Bill   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) - The US Senate on Tuesday turned back efforts to eliminate provisions from the homeland security...

RCMP officer testifies source said Burns, Rafay didn't murder family   (Canada Dot Com) ...CREDIT: AP/Maxwell Balmain   Atif Rafay of Canada, shown during his arraignment in the King County Courthouse in Seattle (200...

Homeland Insecurity   (Democratic Underground) ...| It's the DU 4th Quarter Fundraising Drive! | Yes, it's that time of year again - when we beg for money to keep Democratic U...

Archived on Sunday November 24 at 7.34am:

Autism Series: Part III (WISC, WI - 6 hours ago). .. When autism was first discovered in the 1950s, the dominant theory revolved around the.. Autistic children were taken from families and placed in institutions...

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 9 hours ago). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Autistic Student Handcuffed After Violent Outburst (WISH, IN - 9 hours ago). That incident ended with an autistic 5th grader led from the building in handcuffs Thursday. It happened at IPS school 39. The child's..

A rare peek into autism (Toronto Star, Canada - 11 hours ago). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Clerical worker sent to work with autistic boy (Vancouver Sun, Canada - 15 hours ago). In one school, Laura Secord Elementary, a Grade 5 boy with autism spent Tuesday.. son Francis got Nolan's aide because the kindergarten boy, who is also autistic..

Trinity to discontinue IU autism program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 18 hours ago). Despite emotional pleas from parents and students, Trinity Area School Board voted Thursday night not to continue to house an autistic support program at the..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 21 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

California's autism mystery deepens (CNN - 21 Nov 2002). .. But California has the only system for registering autistic children... For example, genetics may predispose a child to autism, but certain environmental factors..

Fire kills 9-year-old autistic girl (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 21 Nov 2002). .. Dispatch. A house fire in Bunker Hill, Ill., killed a 9-year-old autistic girl and injured her grandparents and sister late Wednesday...

Autism Series: Part II (WISC, WI - 21 Nov 2002). .. Muckian, an autism practitioner, left a hospital pediatric unit and is now part of.. imposed by such organizations make it virtually impossible to help autistic..

Some parents of children with autism upset with provision in.. (The Citizen's Voice, PA - 21 Nov 2002). .. Claims have been be made by families of autistic.. George Shadie, president of SAFE (Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere) and father of a 13-year-old son..

Autistic student poorly handled (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 21 Nov 2002). My autistic child started school before turning 3 and could not communicate with anyone because of the autism. The preschool had..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 20 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

CDC funds Utah autism study (The BYU Newsnet, UT - 20 Nov 2002). .. The Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities project expects to identify over 1600 autistic children between 3 through 10 years of age living in..

Rare map of a world of autism (International Herald Tribune, France - 20 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

WKU to focus on autistic young adults, teens (Henderson Gleaner, KY - 20 Nov 2002). The Kelly Autism Project will be initially funded by a three-year gift of.. and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, is autistic...

Gift helps WKU begin autism project (Bowling Green Daily News, KY - 20 Nov 2002). .. The Kelly Autism Project will be initially funded by a three-year gift of.. and Linda Kelly of Bowling Green, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, is autistic...

Autism Series: Part I (WISC, WI - 20 Nov 2002). .. reports in a special three-part series on how Wisconsin has become a real magnet for kids diagnosed with autism. It's one of the reasons the number of autistic..

Family of child with autism still has funding questions (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 20 Nov 2002). .. t fit the individual needs of autistic children. "Everything is focused on IBI," said Kahn on Tuesday. "IBI is being positioned as a cure or solution to autism..

US aid urged in battling autism (Sacramento Bee, CA - 20 Nov 2002). .. Many parents have reported their child "regressed" into autism after a period of.. Rollens is convinced that his 12-year-old son, Russell, is autistic because of..

Archived on Tuesday November 26 at 3.05am:

Injections link to autism still major cause for concern in health.. (The Glasgow Herald, UK - 5 hours ago). There is no link between the MMR vaccination and autism, or Crohn's disease, a bowel condition, the government maintains. It argues..

SCOTS AUTISM SUFFERERS IN `ZOMBIE RISK' (Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 6 hours ago). AUTISM victims in Scotland are being turned into "zombies" after having their condition wrongly diagnosed, it was claimed yesterday...

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids (Newsday - 18 hours ago). .. that blocks efforts by Kilpatrick and thousands of parents of autistic children to sue manufacturers of a children's-vaccine additive that may cause autism...

Lawmaker to propose autism services ombudsman (Ventura County Star, CA - 19 hours ago). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family -- two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Riverside Press Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Press-Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family - two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Autism Series: Part III (WISC, WI - 22 Nov 2002). .. When autism was first discovered in the 1950s, the dominant theory revolved around the.. Autistic children were taken from families and placed in institutions...

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Autistic Student Handcuffed After Violent Outburst (WISH, IN - 22 Nov 2002). That incident ended with an autistic 5th grader led from the building in handcuffs Thursday. It happened at IPS school 39. The child's..

A rare peek into autism (Toronto Star, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Clerical worker sent to work with autistic boy (Vancouver Sun, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). In one school, Laura Secord Elementary, a Grade 5 boy with autism spent Tuesday.. son Francis got Nolan's aide because the kindergarten boy, who is also autistic..

Trinity to discontinue IU autism program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 22 Nov 2002). Despite emotional pleas from parents and students, Trinity Area School Board voted Thursday night not to continue to house an autistic support program at the..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 21 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

California's autism mystery deepens (CNN - 21 Nov 2002). .. But California has the only system for registering autistic children... For example, genetics may predispose a child to autism, but certain environmental factors..

Fire kills 9-year-old autistic girl (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 21 Nov 2002). .. Dispatch. A house fire in Bunker Hill, Ill., killed a 9-year-old autistic girl and injured her grandparents and sister late Wednesday...

Autism Series: Part II (WISC, WI - 21 Nov 2002). .. Muckian, an autism practitioner, left a hospital pediatric unit and is now part of.. imposed by such organizations make it virtually impossible to help autistic..

Some parents of children with autism upset with provision in.. (The Citizen's Voice, PA - 21 Nov 2002). .. Claims have been be made by families of autistic.. George Shadie, president of SAFE (Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere) and father of a 13-year-old son..

Autistic student poorly handled (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 21 Nov 2002). My autistic child started school before turning 3 and could not communicate with anyone because of the autism. The preschool had..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 20 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Archived on Wednesday November 27 at 3.18am:

Injections link to autism still major cause for concern in health.. (The Glasgow Herald, UK - 24 Nov 2002). There is no link between the MMR vaccination and autism, or Crohn's disease, a bowel condition, the government maintains. It argues..

SCOTS AUTISM SUFFERERS IN `ZOMBIE RISK' (Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 24 Nov 2002). AUTISM victims in Scotland are being turned into "zombies" after having their condition wrongly diagnosed, it was claimed yesterday...

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids (Newsday - 24 Nov 2002). .. that blocks efforts by Kilpatrick and thousands of parents of autistic children to sue manufacturers of a children's-vaccine additive that may cause autism...

Lawmaker to propose autism services ombudsman (Ventura County Star, CA - 24 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family -- two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Riverside Press Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Press-Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family - two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Autism Series: Part III (WISC, WI - 22 Nov 2002). .. When autism was first discovered in the 1950s, the dominant theory revolved around the.. Autistic children were taken from families and placed in institutions...

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Autistic Student Handcuffed After Violent Outburst (WISH, IN - 22 Nov 2002). That incident ended with an autistic 5th grader led from the building in handcuffs Thursday. It happened at IPS school 39. The child's..

A rare peek into autism (Toronto Star, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Clerical worker sent to work with autistic boy (Vancouver Sun, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). In one school, Laura Secord Elementary, a Grade 5 boy with autism spent Tuesday.. son Francis got Nolan's aide because the kindergarten boy, who is also autistic..

Trinity to discontinue IU autism program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 22 Nov 2002). Despite emotional pleas from parents and students, Trinity Area School Board voted Thursday night not to continue to house an autistic support program at the..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 21 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

California's autism mystery deepens (CNN - 21 Nov 2002). .. But California has the only system for registering autistic children... For example, genetics may predispose a child to autism, but certain environmental factors..

Fire kills 9-year-old autistic girl (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 21 Nov 2002). .. Dispatch. A house fire in Bunker Hill, Ill., killed a 9-year-old autistic girl and injured her grandparents and sister late Wednesday...

Autism Series: Part II (WISC, WI - 21 Nov 2002). .. Muckian, an autism practitioner, left a hospital pediatric unit and is now part of.. imposed by such organizations make it virtually impossible to help autistic..

Some parents of children with autism upset with provision in.. (The Citizen's Voice, PA - 21 Nov 2002). .. Claims have been be made by families of autistic.. George Shadie, president of SAFE (Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere) and father of a 13-year-old son..

Autistic student poorly handled (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 21 Nov 2002). My autistic child started school before turning 3 and could not communicate with anyone because of the autism. The preschool had..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 20 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Archived on Thursday November 28 at 6.56am:

Autism kid displays remarkable ability to count calendar (Taipei Times, Taiwan - 1 hour ago). A 16-year-old with autism was found to posses a remarkable gift -- to be able to accurately count what day any given date falls on, according to a Chinese..

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 8 hours ago). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Parents say support for autistic kids inadequate (Sault Star, Canada - 14 hours ago). .. Your child may be autistic but he or she will not receive funding for an aid, so you’re toast.”. The number of cases of autism has increased drastically..

Mother of autistic child sues Vermilion School Board (Lafayette Advertiser, LA - 22 hours ago). ABBEVILLE - Kelvin Cordero Kelly is a 15-year-old autistic child who, even after several years of special education, doesn't know how to read or write...

Injections link to autism still major cause for concern in health.. (The Glasgow Herald, UK - 24 Nov 2002). There is no link between the MMR vaccination and autism, or Crohn's disease, a bowel condition, the government maintains. It argues..

SCOTS AUTISM SUFFERERS IN `ZOMBIE RISK' (Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 24 Nov 2002). AUTISM victims in Scotland are being turned into "zombies" after having their condition wrongly diagnosed, it was claimed yesterday...

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids (Newsday - 24 Nov 2002). .. that blocks efforts by Kilpatrick and thousands of parents of autistic children to sue manufacturers of a children's-vaccine additive that may cause autism...

Lawmaker to propose autism services ombudsman (Ventura County Star, CA - 24 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family -- two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Riverside Press Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Press-Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family - two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Autism Series: Part III (WISC, WI - 22 Nov 2002). .. When autism was first discovered in the 1950s, the dominant theory revolved around the.. Autistic children were taken from families and placed in institutions...

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Autistic Student Handcuffed After Violent Outburst (WISH, IN - 22 Nov 2002). That incident ended with an autistic 5th grader led from the building in handcuffs Thursday. It happened at IPS school 39. The child's..

A rare peek into autism (Toronto Star, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Clerical worker sent to work with autistic boy (Vancouver Sun, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). In one school, Laura Secord Elementary, a Grade 5 boy with autism spent Tuesday.. son Francis got Nolan's aide because the kindergarten boy, who is also autistic..

Trinity to discontinue IU autism program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 22 Nov 2002). Despite emotional pleas from parents and students, Trinity Area School Board voted Thursday night not to continue to house an autistic support program at the..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 21 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

California's autism mystery deepens (CNN - 21 Nov 2002). .. But California has the only system for registering autistic children... For example, genetics may predispose a child to autism, but certain environmental factors..

Fire kills 9-year-old autistic girl (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 21 Nov 2002). .. Dispatch. A house fire in Bunker Hill, Ill., killed a 9-year-old autistic girl and injured her grandparents and sister late Wednesday...

Archived on Friday November 29 at 3.03am:

Rising Autism Could Put Strain on System (WebMD - 8 hours ago). .. reported that the drug was effective and well tolerated by autistic.. AHA/AS/PDD (Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's..

Autism kid displays remarkable ability to count calendar (Taipei Times, Taiwan - 26 Nov 2002). A 16-year-old with autism was found to posses a remarkable gift -- to be able to accurately count what day any given date falls on, according to a Chinese..

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 26 Nov 2002). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Parents say support for autistic kids inadequate (Sault Star, Canada - 26 Nov 2002). .. Your child may be autistic but he or she will not receive funding for an aid, so you’re toast.”. The number of cases of autism has increased drastically..

Mother of autistic child sues Vermilion School Board (Lafayette Advertiser, LA - 25 Nov 2002). ABBEVILLE - Kelvin Cordero Kelly is a 15-year-old autistic child who, even after several years of special education, doesn't know how to read or write...

Injections link to autism still major cause for concern in health.. (The Glasgow Herald, UK - 24 Nov 2002). There is no link between the MMR vaccination and autism, or Crohn's disease, a bowel condition, the government maintains. It argues..

SCOTS AUTISM SUFFERERS IN `ZOMBIE RISK' (Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 24 Nov 2002). AUTISM victims in Scotland are being turned into "zombies" after having their condition wrongly diagnosed, it was claimed yesterday...

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids (Newsday - 24 Nov 2002). .. that blocks efforts by Kilpatrick and thousands of parents of autistic children to sue manufacturers of a children's-vaccine additive that may cause autism...

Lawmaker to propose autism services ombudsman (Ventura County Star, CA - 24 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family -- two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Riverside Press Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Press-Enterprise, CA - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism is..

Assemblyman proposes advocate for autism services (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 23 Nov 2002). .. Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Los Angeles, didn't need a study to tell him what he saw in his own family - two young cousins were diagnosed as autistic. Autism..

Autism Series: Part III (WISC, WI - 22 Nov 2002). .. When autism was first discovered in the 1950s, the dominant theory revolved around the.. Autistic children were taken from families and placed in institutions...

More cash to help autistic kids (Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. will implement its Autism Program Standards in the 2003-2004 school year, as well as hold forums for teachers to learn new approaches to best educate autistic..

Autistic Student Handcuffed After Violent Outburst (WISH, IN - 22 Nov 2002). That incident ended with an autistic 5th grader led from the building in handcuffs Thursday. It happened at IPS school 39. The child's..

A rare peek into autism (Toronto Star, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

Clerical worker sent to work with autistic boy (Vancouver Sun, Canada - 22 Nov 2002). In one school, Laura Secord Elementary, a Grade 5 boy with autism spent Tuesday.. son Francis got Nolan's aide because the kindergarten boy, who is also autistic..

Trinity to discontinue IU autism program (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 22 Nov 2002). Despite emotional pleas from parents and students, Trinity Area School Board voted Thursday night not to continue to house an autistic support program at the..

A Boy, a Mother and a Rare Map of Autism's World (New York Times - 21 Nov 2002). .. Autism experts are studying him, amazed to discover, for what they say is the first time, a severely autistic person who can explain his disorder...

California's autism mystery deepens (CNN - 21 Nov 2002). .. But California has the only system for registering autistic children... For example, genetics may predispose a child to autism, but certain environmental factors..

Archived on Sunday December 1 at 5.47pm:

Pupils' reel joy at cash boost   (Scotsman) ...YOUNGSTERS at a city special school have received a Ł1400 boost for the arts. | Abbey National donated the cash to help provi...

More parents refusing vaccinations for their kids / Epidemic feared if too many opt against shots   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Vashon Island, Wash. -- Kate Packard, the school nurse here, has a nightmare that she sums up in five words: "measles coming ...

B.C. to appeal ruling on funding autism treatment to Supreme Court   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is taking a dispute over funding treatment for children with autism all the w...

AP Monthly News Calendar   (Michigan Live) ...SUNDAY, Dec. 1 | World AIDS Day | Los Angeles -- Preliminary weekend box office figures. | Memphis, Tenn. -- Opening of annua...

'Special needs' pupils turned away   (BBC News) ...The public spending watchdog says schools are turning away children with special educational needs for fear they will harm th...

Letters to the Editor   (SunSpot) ...Ehrlich's letters to FCC involved no impropriety | Sadly, The Sun's article "Ehrlich urged FCC on behalf of Sinc...

Statewide study of autism rate underway   (The Boston Globe) ...For years, parents and teachers in Massachusetts have quietly compared notes on the increasing number of children being diagn...

Rolly & Wells: This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Praise the Selfless Good Deeds of Strangers   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| During this Thanksgiving season, one thing to be thankful for is the good will expressed by neighbors and strangers who sel...

`Patriotic' Pork   (Ctnow) ...OK, Republicans, justify this. I want to hear your explanations for why the Republican leadership went against the will of 31...

Boys dominate 'special needs'   (BBC News) ...Schools in England are labelling vastly more boys than girls as needing special help with their education. | Special needs in...

In the Homeland Security bill, a quiet bonus   (International Herald Tribune) ...WASHINGTON It amounted to only two paragraphs at the end of a 475-page bill to create the Department of Homeland Security. Bu...

Measles banished from the Americas   (New Scientist) ...      | An aggressive programme of measles immunisation across the Americas seems to have paid off, only two y...

Calgarian can't stay away from world's highest peak   (Canada Dot Com) ...Dean Bicknell, Calgary Herald / Calgarian Dave Rodney, the first Canadian to climb Mount Everest twice, is returning to the H...

School Counselor Balances Ideals With Reality   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| MAGNA -- One Cyprus High School "junior" has earned so few course credits that he lags most freshmen and has no chance of g...

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids   (Newsday) ...Washington - Kathy Kilpatrick knows her 6-year-old daughter, Mary Kate, will never experience a normal life, because autism m...

You Deserve Medals   (Daily Record) ...| Nov 28 2002 | Health service is packed with caring workers all well worth our recognition | Judith Duffy | THE winners of t...

A Homeland Security Whodunit   (The Washington Post) ...It amounted to only two paragraphs at the end of a 475-page bill to create the Department of Homeland Security. But the brief...

Mark Shields: The business lobby's campaign against McCain - Nov. 27, 2002   (CNN) ...Story Tools | WASHINGTON (Creators Syndicate) -- Thanks to Robert Pear and Richard A. Oppel Jr. of The New York Times, we kno...

Sen. Daschle, Rep. Pelosi Vow to Repeal Homeland Security Provision Shielding Drug Makers From Liability   (Stockhouse) ...Claims That Congress can 'Fix' the Problem Are MisleadingWASHINGTON, Nov 27, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- | Safe Minds and...

The Bond Buyer to Announce The Deal of the Year Winner   (PR Newswire) ...NEW YORK, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond industry, will honor fi...

Archived on Monday December 2 at 3.55pm:

Hard work and no meds make teen a star   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Mother, martial arts both teach teen to focus | She was a young, single, working mother with a lively, energetic toddler, who...

Sneak terror bill clause saves drugs giant   (The Independent) ...President George Bush did more than create a new counter-terrorism agency last week. Thanks to a last-minute provision slippe...

Pupils' reel joy at cash boost   (Scotsman) ...YOUNGSTERS at a city special school have received a Ł1400 boost for the arts. | Abbey National donated the cash to help provi...

More parents refusing vaccinations for their kids / Epidemic feared if too many opt against shots   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Vashon Island, Wash. -- Kate Packard, the school nurse here, has a nightmare that she sums up in five words: "measles coming ...

B.C. to appeal ruling on funding autism treatment to Supreme Court   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is taking a dispute over funding treatment for children with autism all the w...

AP Monthly News Calendar   (Michigan Live) ...SUNDAY, Dec. 1 | World AIDS Day | Los Angeles -- Preliminary weekend box office figures. | Memphis, Tenn. -- Opening of annua...

'Special needs' pupils turned away   (BBC News) ...The public spending watchdog says schools are turning away children with special educational needs for fear they will harm th...

Letters to the Editor   (SunSpot) ...Ehrlich's letters to FCC involved no impropriety | Sadly, The Sun's article "Ehrlich urged FCC on behalf of Sinc...

Statewide study of autism rate underway   (The Boston Globe) ...For years, parents and teachers in Massachusetts have quietly compared notes on the increasing number of children being diagn...

Rolly & Wells: This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Praise the Selfless Good Deeds of Strangers   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| During this Thanksgiving season, one thing to be thankful for is the good will expressed by neighbors and strangers who sel...

`Patriotic' Pork   (Ctnow) ...OK, Republicans, justify this. I want to hear your explanations for why the Republican leadership went against the will of 31...

Boys dominate 'special needs'   (BBC News) ...Schools in England are labelling vastly more boys than girls as needing special help with their education. | Special needs in...

In the Homeland Security bill, a quiet bonus   (International Herald Tribune) ...WASHINGTON It amounted to only two paragraphs at the end of a 475-page bill to create the Department of Homeland Security. Bu...

Measles banished from the Americas   (New Scientist) ...      | An aggressive programme of measles immunisation across the Americas seems to have paid off, only two y...

Calgarian can't stay away from world's highest peak   (Canada Dot Com) ...Dean Bicknell, Calgary Herald / Calgarian Dave Rodney, the first Canadian to climb Mount Everest twice, is returning to the H...

School Counselor Balances Ideals With Reality   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| MAGNA -- One Cyprus High School "junior" has earned so few course credits that he lags most freshmen and has no chance of g...

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids   (Newsday) ...Washington - Kathy Kilpatrick knows her 6-year-old daughter, Mary Kate, will never experience a normal life, because autism m...

You Deserve Medals   (Daily Record) ...| Nov 28 2002 | Health service is packed with caring workers all well worth our recognition | Judith Duffy | THE winners of t...

A Homeland Security Whodunit   (The Washington Post) ...It amounted to only two paragraphs at the end of a 475-page bill to create the Department of Homeland Security. But the brief...

Mark Shields: The business lobby's campaign against McCain - Nov. 27, 2002   (CNN) ...Story Tools | WASHINGTON (Creators Syndicate) -- Thanks to Robert Pear and Richard A. Oppel Jr. of The New York Times, we kno...

Archived on Tuesday December 3 at 11.57am:

There's nothing patriotic about helping tax cheats   (SunSpot) ...AUSTIN, Texas -- OK, Republicans, justify this. I want to hear your explanations for why the Republican leadership went again...

Public confidence in vaccines at risk   (Yahoo Daily News) ...The government's plan to immunize hospital workers and others against smallpox could result in hundreds of side effects from ...

A New Campus   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| Private and parochial schools in Utah are often viewed as exclusionary institutions, open only to a select, well-heeled few...

A friend in need   (The Times) ...The first time that many of today’s parents hold a baby is when they hold their own. For all the many benefits of modern life...

Hard work and no meds make teen a star   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Mother, martial arts both teach teen to focus | She was a young, single, working mother with a lively, energetic toddler, who...

Sneak terror bill clause saves drugs giant   (The Independent) ...President George Bush did more than create a new counter-terrorism agency last week. Thanks to a last-minute provision slippe...

Pupils' reel joy at cash boost   (Scotsman) ...YOUNGSTERS at a city special school have received a Ł1400 boost for the arts. | Abbey National donated the cash to help provi...

More parents refusing vaccinations for their kids / Epidemic feared if too many opt against shots   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Vashon Island, Wash. -- Kate Packard, the school nurse here, has a nightmare that she sums up in five words: "measles coming ...

B.C. to appeal ruling on funding autism treatment to Supreme Court   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is taking a dispute over funding treatment for children with autism all the w...

AP Monthly News Calendar   (Michigan Live) ...SUNDAY, Dec. 1 | World AIDS Day | Los Angeles -- Preliminary weekend box office figures. | Memphis, Tenn. -- Opening of annua...

'Special needs' pupils turned away   (BBC News) ...The public spending watchdog says schools are turning away children with special educational needs for fear they will harm th...

Letters to the Editor   (SunSpot) ...Ehrlich's letters to FCC involved no impropriety | Sadly, The Sun's article "Ehrlich urged FCC on behalf of Sinc...

Statewide study of autism rate underway   (The Boston Globe) ...For years, parents and teachers in Massachusetts have quietly compared notes on the increasing number of children being diagn...

Rolly & Wells: This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Praise the Selfless Good Deeds of Strangers   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| During this Thanksgiving season, one thing to be thankful for is the good will expressed by neighbors and strangers who sel...

`Patriotic' Pork   (Ctnow) ...OK, Republicans, justify this. I want to hear your explanations for why the Republican leadership went against the will of 31...

Boys dominate 'special needs'   (BBC News) ...Schools in England are labelling vastly more boys than girls as needing special help with their education. | Special needs in...

In the Homeland Security bill, a quiet bonus   (International Herald Tribune) ...WASHINGTON It amounted to only two paragraphs at the end of a 475-page bill to create the Department of Homeland Security. Bu...

Measles banished from the Americas   (New Scientist) ...      | An aggressive programme of measles immunisation across the Americas seems to have paid off, only two y...

Calgarian can't stay away from world's highest peak   (Canada Dot Com) ...Dean Bicknell, Calgary Herald / Calgarian Dave Rodney, the first Canadian to climb Mount Everest twice, is returning to the H...

School Counselor Balances Ideals With Reality   (Salt Lake Tribune) ...| MAGNA -- One Cyprus High School "junior" has earned so few course credits that he lags most freshmen and has no chance of g...

Archived on Thursday December 5 at 4.39am:

Autism - the funny side (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 7 hours ago). Lindy Brookman of Bunbury in Western Australia has two children. Her younger son is autistic. When he was diagnosed about 7 years..

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims (Newsday - 13 hours ago). .. gain greater protection from lawsuits, while people suing on behalf of autistic.. provision into the new Homeland Security Law forcing lawsuits involving autism..

AUTISTIC YOUNGSTER DISCOVERS CHRISTMAS (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 14 hours ago). .. He is very excited, which is something that autistic.. to understand what Christmas is, " said Carrie, who now works for several charities for those with autism..

AUTISTIC YOUNGSTER DISCOVERS CHRISTMAS (Bath Chronicle, UK - 14 hours ago). .. He is very excited, which is something that autistic.. to understand what Christmas is, " said Carrie, who now works for several charities for those with autism..

Autism and the Family (News 14 Carolina, NC - 15 hours ago). .. abnormalities (leading to eye movement problems similar to those in some autistic patients). About five percent of the patients were diagnosed with autism...

Brain tissue from Maine wanted for autism study (Central Maine Daily Sentinel, ME - 17 hours ago). .. brain tissue for autism studies from subjects in Maine, Iowa and two other states. The brain tissue program, founded in 1998, seeks donors among autistic..

Eves government makes landmark investment for autistic children (Toronto Town Crier Newspapers, Canada - 02 Dec 2002). .. to children with autism was strengthened this week as the Ernie Eves government announced it was once again doubling its investment to support autistic..

What's Normal? a Look at Asperger Syndrome (New York Times - 02 Dec 2002). .. Generally thought to be a form of autism, it is characterized by normal or above-normal.. People with Asperger's have a hard time relating to other people...

Eves government makes landmark investment for autistic children (Toronto Town Crier Newspapers, Canada - 02 Dec 2002). .. to children with autism was strengthened this week as the Ernie Eves government announced it was once again doubling its investment to support autistic..

Autism programs' cost debated (The Tennessean, TN - 02 Dec 2002). A large increase in fees for treatment of children with autism at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center has parents concerned and Vanderbilt University Medical..

Autism researchers to study causes in Iowa (Bettendorf News, IA - 01 Dec 2002). .. are affected. director of the Autism Society of America, who met with parents of autistic children Tuesday in Moline. recent study..

Autism classes a step closer (Southern Highland News, Australia - 01 Dec 2002). .. number of signatories demonstrated the concern within the Highlands that children with autism.. see a reason why we cannot live in this area with an autistic son..

Parents ' struggle over children's autism frustrated by bill.. (Modesto Bee, CA - 01 Dec 2002). .. One-third of California parents of autistic children diagnosed in the mid-1990s.. Institute, did not pinpoint a cause for the state's stunning rise in autism..

This Marino miracle is a victory over autism (CBS Sportsline - 30 Nov 2002). .. a brother who has autism,'" Mike says with a proud chuckle. "When I tell them it's not my brother it's me, they are like, 'No way.' They know that autistic..

Parents of autistic children decry security bill provision (South Bend Tribune, IN - 30 Nov 2002). .. The symptoms of autism often appear between the ages of 1 and 2, just as.. Parents of autistic children cannot help but connect the shots with what is often a..

Autistic individuals ‘remarkably gifted in certain areas’ (Sheboygan Press, WI - 30 Nov 2002). .. The Autism Research Institute, on its website, says autistic children “spend their time engaging in puzzling and disturbing behaviors which are markedly..

Our autism problem (Berkshire Eagle, MA - 29 Nov 2002). .. are beginning the first statewide study on the incidence of autism, a mysterious, terrible disease that affects the brains of young children. Autistic children..

BC to appeal ruling on funding autism treatment to Supreme Court (Vancouver Sun, Canada - 29 Nov 2002). .. The government also says it is providing funds to treat children with autism.. The original lawsuit was brought by four families with autistic children who want..

Homeland bill helps firms block lawsuits over autism (Fresno Bee, CA - 29 Nov 2002). .. One-third of California parents of autistic children diagnosed in the mid-1990s.. Institute, did not pinpoint a cause for the state's stunning rise in autism..

Statewide study of autism rate underway (Boston Globe, MA - 29 Nov 2002). .. got little response from state or federal officials, said Jerry Silbert, parent of an autistic boy and president of the Massachusetts chapter of the Autism..

Archived on Friday December 6 at 3.10pm:

Parents ask court to stop suspensions   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | HALIFAX -- The parents of a disabled 12-year-old boy are asking the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to halt the sus...

Resignations rattle special needs program   (The Boston Globe) ...The resignation of two key employees in the Groton Dunstable Regional School District's special education program has left pa...

Washington's hottest whodunit   (Salon) ...Who turned the Homeland Security bill into the Eli Lilly Protection Act? | - - - - - - - - - - - - | By Arianna Huffington | ...

My daughter, my Mercedes   (The Straits Times) ...I READ with great interest reports on the education-review debate in Parliament (ST, Nov 27) and am pleased that Minister of ...

Open house slated for West Deer special-needs firm   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...From the outside, TFH Ltd. looks like just another business among the industrial buildings that line Route 910 on the western...

Blair hits back in Iraq torture row   (BBC News) ...Uday Hussein is accused of human rights abuses | Downing Street is standing by its claim that Iraq tortured its own football ...

Investment Professionals from Competing Firms Across the Nation Join Together To Donate Day's Trading Commissions ...   (Stockhouse) ...12/4/02 | CIBC World Markets Holds 18th Consecutive 'Miracle Day'NEW YORK, Dec 4, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- | In a holiday seas...

When doctors go to class, industry often foots bill   (Michigan Live) ...The Wall Street Journal | Nearly 400 doctors crowded the Astor Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square last June for...

Chance to have a Hurley night   (Scotsman) ...LIZ HURLEY is backing a glittering fundraiser in Edinburgh tonight to help Lothian children with disabilities. | The glamorou...

Autism website 'first of its kind'   (BBC News) ...A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. | Health Mini...

World Disabled Day observed   (The Times Of India) ...TIMES NEWS NETWORK | PATNA: A variety of cultural and educational programmes organised in different parts of the city marked ...

Coriell Institute Announces $8.6 Million Federal Award   (Hoovers) ...12:01pm | CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coriell Institute for Medical Research has won an $8.6 million award from ...

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims   (Newsday) ...Republicans in Washington have thrown a one-two punch at trial lawyers and have socked advocates for autistic children in the...

Bush, GOP give cold shoulder to nation's poor   (Chicago Sun Times) ...| BY JESSE JACKSON | By now, Chicago looks splendid as the lights go up and the stores primp for the holiday season. Outside ...

Parents flock to single jabs MMR clinic   (Scotsman) ...THE first clinic in Scotland to administer exclusively individual vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella opened yesterday. |...

ANALYSIS: The facts behind conflicting medical claims   (Scotsman) ...THE controversy that has raged over MMR means parents face what has become a difficult dilemma - whether or not their childre...

Parents tell why they fear MMR jab   (Scotsman) ...MATT Walton, his wife Allison, and their son Callum travelled only 30 miles from Hamilton to a hotel conference suite in Renf...

Parents Flock To Jab Clinic   (Daily Record) ...| Dec 3 2002 | A SECOND private clinic offering an alternative to the MMR vaccine opened in Scotland yesterday. | Around 80 k...

There's nothing patriotic about helping tax cheats   (SunSpot) ...AUSTIN, Texas -- OK, Republicans, justify this. I want to hear your explanations for why the Republican leadership went again...

Public confidence in vaccines at risk   (Yahoo Daily News) ...The government's plan to immunize hospital workers and others against smallpox could result in hundreds of side effects from ...

Archived on Saturday December 7 at 11.58pm:

Release of students' names blasted   (The Bergen Record) ...The parents of some Bergen County special education students are miffed after school officials released their children's name...

Vaccine preservative safe for infants, study suggests   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...A small but groundbreaking study of infants who received vaccines containing a mercury-based preservative has found that the ...

Thornton not an average Joe   (The Boston Globe) ...Joe Thornton missed most of Wednesday's practice because of soreness in his ribs, wrist, and about everywhere else. But it wa...

'Crime' of corrupted priests   (SunSpot) ...Even with all the controversy surrounding it, The Crime of Father Amaro, about a young Mexican priest who succumbs to the lur...

Many parents believe they do. But a large Danish study, the most rigorous so far, found no link   (Time Magazine) ...| Any rite of passage that involves jabbing needles into small children is bound to worry more than a few parents. But that d...

Ethical chat rooms helpful to students' mental health   (Xinhua) ...| ˇˇˇˇBEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Ethical on-line chat rooms have been set up and spread in middle school intranets in Bei...

Health officials want higher vaccine take-up rate   (Swissinfo English) ...  swissinfo   November 11, 2002 4:54 PM   The health office reckons the cost of the vaccination programme...

Parents ask court to stop suspensions   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | HALIFAX -- The parents of a disabled 12-year-old boy are asking the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to halt the sus...

Resignations rattle special needs program   (The Boston Globe) ...The resignation of two key employees in the Groton Dunstable Regional School District's special education program has left pa...

Washington's hottest whodunit   (Salon) ...Who turned the Homeland Security bill into the Eli Lilly Protection Act? | - - - - - - - - - - - - | By Arianna Huffington | ...

My daughter, my Mercedes   (The Straits Times) ...I READ with great interest reports on the education-review debate in Parliament (ST, Nov 27) and am pleased that Minister of ...

Open house slated for West Deer special-needs firm   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...From the outside, TFH Ltd. looks like just another business among the industrial buildings that line Route 910 on the western...

Blair hits back in Iraq torture row   (BBC News) ...Uday Hussein is accused of human rights abuses | Downing Street is standing by its claim that Iraq tortured its own football ...

Investment Professionals from Competing Firms Across the Nation Join Together To Donate Day's Trading Commissions ...   (Stockhouse) ...12/4/02 | CIBC World Markets Holds 18th Consecutive 'Miracle Day'NEW YORK, Dec 4, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- | In a holiday seas...

When doctors go to class, industry often foots bill   (Michigan Live) ...The Wall Street Journal | Nearly 400 doctors crowded the Astor Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square last June for...

Chance to have a Hurley night   (Scotsman) ...LIZ HURLEY is backing a glittering fundraiser in Edinburgh tonight to help Lothian children with disabilities. | The glamorou...

Autism website 'first of its kind'   (BBC News) ...A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. | Health Mini...

World Disabled Day observed   (The Times Of India) ...TIMES NEWS NETWORK | PATNA: A variety of cultural and educational programmes organised in different parts of the city marked ...

Coriell Institute Announces $8.6 Million Federal Award   (Hoovers) ...12:01pm | CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coriell Institute for Medical Research has won an $8.6 million award from ...

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims   (Newsday) ...Republicans in Washington have thrown a one-two punch at trial lawyers and have socked advocates for autistic children in the...

Archived on Saturday December 7 at 11.58pm:

Send Falla to the wall to help autism (Peeblesshire News, UK - 21 hours ago). .. it is possible to take part in a challenge of a lifetime by participating in a 100km walk along the Great Wall of China for the Scottish Society for Autism...

Autism and the Family (WJHL, TN - 05 Dec 2002). .. researchers discovered that five percent of Thalidomide victims are also autistic. Dr. Hyman says, "Early Thalidomide use is not a major cause of autism, but..

Health Alert: autism therapy (WIS, SC - 05 Dec 2002). .. In the past only 15 percent of autistic children became verbal, but 75 to 95.. Successful intervention for young children with autism requires that most of their..

Fears autistic child abused (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 05 Dec 2002). .. to shelter a troubled teenager they believe sexually molested their four-year-old autistic.. expose my son, who I have to protect even more because of his autism..

Autistic boy, 12, longs for the sound of music (Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX - 05 Dec 2002). .. truck music. His mother does that for him. "He's autistic and he's mentally ill," said Mary of her 12-year-old son. Tas, his sister..

Health Alert: autism therapy (WIS, SC - 04 Dec 2002). .. In the past only 15 percent of autistic children became verbal, but 75 to 95.. Successful intervention for young children with autism requires that most of their..

Autism website 'first of its kind' (BBC, UK - 04 Dec 2002). A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. Health Minister..

Fund named for Wendy ’ s victim , autism volunteer (Flushing Times, NY - 03 Dec 2002). .. working at the Wendy’s Restaurant in Flushing, and taking care of autistic.. at the age of 22, the organization she worked for, Quality Services for the Autism..

Eves government makes landmark investment for autistic children (Toronto Town Crier Newspapers, Canada - 03 Dec 2002). .. to children with autism was strengthened this week as the Ernie Eves government announced it was once again doubling its investment to support autistic..

Autism - the funny side (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 03 Dec 2002). Lindy Brookman of Bunbury in Western Australia has two children. Her younger son is autistic. When he was diagnosed about 7 years..

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims (Newsday - 03 Dec 2002). .. gain greater protection from lawsuits, while people suing on behalf of autistic.. provision into the new Homeland Security Law forcing lawsuits involving autism..

AUTISTIC YOUNGSTER DISCOVERS CHRISTMAS (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 03 Dec 2002). .. He is very excited, which is something that autistic.. to understand what Christmas is, " said Carrie, who now works for several charities for those with autism..

AUTISTIC YOUNGSTER DISCOVERS CHRISTMAS (Bath Chronicle, UK - 03 Dec 2002). .. He is very excited, which is something that autistic.. to understand what Christmas is, " said Carrie, who now works for several charities for those with autism..

Autism and the Family (News 14 Carolina, NC - 03 Dec 2002). .. abnormalities (leading to eye movement problems similar to those in some autistic patients). About five percent of the patients were diagnosed with autism...

Brain tissue from Maine wanted for autism study (Central Maine Daily Sentinel, ME - 03 Dec 2002). .. brain tissue for autism studies from subjects in Maine, Iowa and two other states. The brain tissue program, founded in 1998, seeks donors among autistic..

What's Normal? a Look at Asperger Syndrome (New York Times - 02 Dec 2002). .. Generally thought to be a form of autism, it is characterized by normal or above-normal.. People with Asperger's have a hard time relating to other people...

Eves government makes landmark investment for autistic children (Toronto Town Crier Newspapers, Canada - 02 Dec 2002). .. to children with autism was strengthened this week as the Ernie Eves government announced it was once again doubling its investment to support autistic..

Autism programs' cost debated (The Tennessean, TN - 02 Dec 2002). A large increase in fees for treatment of children with autism at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center has parents concerned and Vanderbilt University Medical..

Autism researchers to study causes in Iowa (Bettendorf News, IA - 01 Dec 2002). .. are affected. director of the Autism Society of America, who met with parents of autistic children Tuesday in Moline. recent study..

Autism classes a step closer (Southern Highland News, Australia - 01 Dec 2002). .. number of signatories demonstrated the concern within the Highlands that children with autism.. see a reason why we cannot live in this area with an autistic son..

Archived on Sunday December 8 at 7.06pm:

Release of students' names blasted   (The Bergen Record) ...The parents of some Bergen County special education students are miffed after school officials released their children's name...

Vaccine preservative safe for infants, study suggests   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...A small but groundbreaking study of infants who received vaccines containing a mercury-based preservative has found that the ...

Thornton not an average Joe   (The Boston Globe) ...Joe Thornton missed most of Wednesday's practice because of soreness in his ribs, wrist, and about everywhere else. But it wa...

'Crime' of corrupted priests   (SunSpot) ...Even with all the controversy surrounding it, The Crime of Father Amaro, about a young Mexican priest who succumbs to the lur...

Many parents believe they do. But a large Danish study, the most rigorous so far, found no link   (Time Magazine) ...| Any rite of passage that involves jabbing needles into small children is bound to worry more than a few parents. But that d...

Ethical chat rooms helpful to students' mental health   (Xinhua) ...| ˇˇˇˇBEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Ethical on-line chat rooms have been set up and spread in middle school intranets in Bei...

Health officials want higher vaccine take-up rate   (Swissinfo English) ...  swissinfo   November 11, 2002 4:54 PM   The health office reckons the cost of the vaccination programme...

Parents ask court to stop suspensions   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | HALIFAX -- The parents of a disabled 12-year-old boy are asking the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to halt the sus...

Resignations rattle special needs program   (The Boston Globe) ...The resignation of two key employees in the Groton Dunstable Regional School District's special education program has left pa...

Washington's hottest whodunit   (Salon) ...Who turned the Homeland Security bill into the Eli Lilly Protection Act? | - - - - - - - - - - - - | By Arianna Huffington | ...

My daughter, my Mercedes   (The Straits Times) ...I READ with great interest reports on the education-review debate in Parliament (ST, Nov 27) and am pleased that Minister of ...

Open house slated for West Deer special-needs firm   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...From the outside, TFH Ltd. looks like just another business among the industrial buildings that line Route 910 on the western...

Blair hits back in Iraq torture row   (BBC News) ...Uday Hussein is accused of human rights abuses | Downing Street is standing by its claim that Iraq tortured its own football ...

Investment Professionals from Competing Firms Across the Nation Join Together To Donate Day's Trading Commissions ...   (Stockhouse) ...12/4/02 | CIBC World Markets Holds 18th Consecutive 'Miracle Day'NEW YORK, Dec 4, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- | In a holiday seas...

When doctors go to class, industry often foots bill   (Michigan Live) ...The Wall Street Journal | Nearly 400 doctors crowded the Astor Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square last June for...

Chance to have a Hurley night   (Scotsman) ...LIZ HURLEY is backing a glittering fundraiser in Edinburgh tonight to help Lothian children with disabilities. | The glamorou...

Autism website 'first of its kind'   (BBC News) ...A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. | Health Mini...

World Disabled Day observed   (The Times Of India) ...TIMES NEWS NETWORK | PATNA: A variety of cultural and educational programmes organised in different parts of the city marked ...

Coriell Institute Announces $8.6 Million Federal Award   (Hoovers) ...12:01pm | CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coriell Institute for Medical Research has won an $8.6 million award from ...

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims   (Newsday) ...Republicans in Washington have thrown a one-two punch at trial lawyers and have socked advocates for autistic children in the...

Archived on Monday December 9 at 5.30pm:

Release of students' names blasted   (The Bergen Record) ...The parents of some Bergen County special education students are miffed after school officials released their children's name...

Vaccine preservative safe for infants, study suggests   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...A small but groundbreaking study of infants who received vaccines containing a mercury-based preservative has found that the ...

Thornton not an average Joe   (The Boston Globe) ...Joe Thornton missed most of Wednesday's practice because of soreness in his ribs, wrist, and about everywhere else. But it wa...

'Crime' of corrupted priests   (SunSpot) ...Even with all the controversy surrounding it, The Crime of Father Amaro, about a young Mexican priest who succumbs to the lur...

Many parents believe they do. But a large Danish study, the most rigorous so far, found no link   (Time Magazine) ...| Any rite of passage that involves jabbing needles into small children is bound to worry more than a few parents. But that d...

Ethical chat rooms helpful to students' mental health   (Xinhua) ...| ˇˇˇˇBEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Ethical on-line chat rooms have been set up and spread in middle school intranets in Bei...

Health officials want higher vaccine take-up rate   (Swissinfo English) ...  swissinfo   November 11, 2002 4:54 PM   The health office reckons the cost of the vaccination programme...

Parents ask court to stop suspensions   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | HALIFAX -- The parents of a disabled 12-year-old boy are asking the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to halt the sus...

Resignations rattle special needs program   (The Boston Globe) ...The resignation of two key employees in the Groton Dunstable Regional School District's special education program has left pa...

Washington's hottest whodunit   (Salon) ...Who turned the Homeland Security bill into the Eli Lilly Protection Act? | - - - - - - - - - - - - | By Arianna Huffington | ...

My daughter, my Mercedes   (The Straits Times) ...I READ with great interest reports on the education-review debate in Parliament (ST, Nov 27) and am pleased that Minister of ...

Open house slated for West Deer special-needs firm   (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ...From the outside, TFH Ltd. looks like just another business among the industrial buildings that line Route 910 on the western...

Blair hits back in Iraq torture row   (BBC News) ...Uday Hussein is accused of human rights abuses | Downing Street is standing by its claim that Iraq tortured its own football ...

Investment Professionals from Competing Firms Across the Nation Join Together To Donate Day's Trading Commissions ...   (Stockhouse) ...12/4/02 | CIBC World Markets Holds 18th Consecutive 'Miracle Day'NEW YORK, Dec 4, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- | In a holiday seas...

When doctors go to class, industry often foots bill   (Michigan Live) ...The Wall Street Journal | Nearly 400 doctors crowded the Astor Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square last June for...

Chance to have a Hurley night   (Scotsman) ...LIZ HURLEY is backing a glittering fundraiser in Edinburgh tonight to help Lothian children with disabilities. | The glamorou...

Autism website 'first of its kind'   (BBC News) ...A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. | Health Mini...

World Disabled Day observed   (The Times Of India) ...TIMES NEWS NETWORK | PATNA: A variety of cultural and educational programmes organised in different parts of the city marked ...

Coriell Institute Announces $8.6 Million Federal Award   (Hoovers) ...12:01pm | CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coriell Institute for Medical Research has won an $8.6 million award from ...

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims   (Newsday) ...Republicans in Washington have thrown a one-two punch at trial lawyers and have socked advocates for autistic children in the...

Archived on Tuesday December 10 at 9.12pm:

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 45 minutes ago). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Huge rise in autism (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 46 minutes ago). .. than two years, 4000 suits have been filed against pharmaceutical companies over a mercury-laden preservative in childhood vaccines alleged to cause autism and..

Palestinians: Man shot dead by soldiers was autistic and deaf (Israel Insider, Israel - 8 hours ago). Palestinian sources say that the man shot dead this afternoon after not heeding IDF orders to stop was autistic and hard of hearing...

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (Bath Chronicle, UK - 14 hours ago). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 14 hours ago). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

New Vaccine Clause Angers Parents of Autistic (Washington Post - 08 Dec 2002). .. Initial studies in the 1960s found four to five cases of autism in every.. University of California at Davis found that a third of California parents of autistic..

BD13,000 plea to aid autistic youngsters (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 07 Dec 2002). .. Ms Kazerooni said the centre is the second stage for autistic children that were in the Al Wafa Centre Autism Section, also a part of the Bahraini Association..

Autism program on again in Trinity (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 07 Dec 2002). .. Not only will the autism support program remain at both Trinity West Elementary School.. point, we need to evaluate what's in the best interests of the autistic..

Send Falla to the wall to help autism (Peeblesshire News, UK - 06 Dec 2002). .. it is possible to take part in a challenge of a lifetime by participating in a 100km walk along the Great Wall of China for the Scottish Society for Autism...

Autism and the Family (WJHL, TN - 05 Dec 2002). .. researchers discovered that five percent of Thalidomide victims are also autistic. Dr. Hyman says, "Early Thalidomide use is not a major cause of autism, but..

Health Alert: autism therapy (WIS, SC - 05 Dec 2002). .. In the past only 15 percent of autistic children became verbal, but 75 to 95.. Successful intervention for young children with autism requires that most of their..

Fears autistic child abused (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 05 Dec 2002). .. to shelter a troubled teenager they believe sexually molested their four-year-old autistic.. expose my son, who I have to protect even more because of his autism..

Autistic boy, 12, longs for the sound of music (Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX - 05 Dec 2002). .. truck music. His mother does that for him. "He's autistic and he's mentally ill," said Mary of her 12-year-old son. Tas, his sister..

Health Alert: autism therapy (WIS, SC - 04 Dec 2002). .. In the past only 15 percent of autistic children became verbal, but 75 to 95.. Successful intervention for young children with autism requires that most of their..

Autism website 'first of its kind' (BBC, UK - 04 Dec 2002). A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. Health Minister..

Fund named for Wendy ’ s victim , autism volunteer (Flushing Times, NY - 03 Dec 2002). .. working at the Wendy’s Restaurant in Flushing, and taking care of autistic.. at the age of 22, the organization she worked for, Quality Services for the Autism..

Eves government makes landmark investment for autistic children (Toronto Town Crier Newspapers, Canada - 03 Dec 2002). .. to children with autism was strengthened this week as the Ernie Eves government announced it was once again doubling its investment to support autistic..

Autism - the funny side (ABC Regional Online, Australia - 03 Dec 2002). Lindy Brookman of Bunbury in Western Australia has two children. Her younger son is autistic. When he was diagnosed about 7 years..

Revisit GOP Efforts to Frustrate Autism Legal Claims (Newsday - 03 Dec 2002). .. gain greater protection from lawsuits, while people suing on behalf of autistic.. provision into the new Homeland Security Law forcing lawsuits involving autism..

AUTISTIC YOUNGSTER DISCOVERS CHRISTMAS (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 03 Dec 2002). .. He is very excited, which is something that autistic.. to understand what Christmas is, " said Carrie, who now works for several charities for those with autism..

Archived on Wednesday December 11 at 10.10pm:

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? (CNN - 9 hours ago). .. diagnosed with autism three years ago. Burton joined CNN's Leon Harris and childhood immunization expert Dr. Sharon Humiston, also the mother of an autistic..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 13 hours ago). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

'Wonder drug' for autism of little use, study says (Canada.com, Canada - 15 hours ago). .. a rush by parents anxious to try anything that might benefit their autistic.. Dawson, a University of Washington psychologist and director of the school's Autism..

Fears for missing autistic man (This is Local London, UK - 16 hours ago). Autistic man, Michael Munday, who has been missing since Sunday, when he became separated from his carer while Christmas shopping in central London...

Colo. research dims hope for autism drug (Denver Post, CO - 21 hours ago). Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - Parents banking on a drug to mend autism in children are shifting their hopes away from a much- touted drug called secretin, which..

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 09 Dec 2002). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Huge rise in autism (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 09 Dec 2002). .. than two years, 4000 suits have been filed against pharmaceutical companies over a mercury-laden preservative in childhood vaccines alleged to cause autism and..

Palestinians: Man shot dead by soldiers was autistic and deaf (Israel Insider, Israel - 09 Dec 2002). Palestinian sources say that the man shot dead this afternoon after not heeding IDF orders to stop was autistic and hard of hearing...

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

New Vaccine Clause Angers Parents of Autistic (Washington Post - 08 Dec 2002). .. Initial studies in the 1960s found four to five cases of autism in every.. University of California at Davis found that a third of California parents of autistic..

BD13,000 plea to aid autistic youngsters (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 07 Dec 2002). .. Ms Kazerooni said the centre is the second stage for autistic children that were in the Al Wafa Centre Autism Section, also a part of the Bahraini Association..

Autism program on again in Trinity (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 07 Dec 2002). .. Not only will the autism support program remain at both Trinity West Elementary School.. point, we need to evaluate what's in the best interests of the autistic..

Send Falla to the wall to help autism (Peeblesshire News, UK - 06 Dec 2002). .. it is possible to take part in a challenge of a lifetime by participating in a 100km walk along the Great Wall of China for the Scottish Society for Autism...

Autism and the Family (WJHL, TN - 05 Dec 2002). .. researchers discovered that five percent of Thalidomide victims are also autistic. Dr. Hyman says, "Early Thalidomide use is not a major cause of autism, but..

Health Alert: autism therapy (WIS, SC - 05 Dec 2002). .. In the past only 15 percent of autistic children became verbal, but 75 to 95.. Successful intervention for young children with autism requires that most of their..

Fears autistic child abused (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 05 Dec 2002). .. to shelter a troubled teenager they believe sexually molested their four-year-old autistic.. expose my son, who I have to protect even more because of his autism..

Autistic boy, 12, longs for the sound of music (Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX - 05 Dec 2002). .. truck music. His mother does that for him. "He's autistic and he's mentally ill," said Mary of her 12-year-old son. Tas, his sister..

Health Alert: autism therapy (WIS, SC - 04 Dec 2002). .. In the past only 15 percent of autistic children became verbal, but 75 to 95.. Successful intervention for young children with autism requires that most of their..

Autism website 'first of its kind' (BBC, UK - 04 Dec 2002). A national website resource for people affected by autism is to be launched in the Welsh Assembly on Wednesday. Health Minister..

Archived on Thursday December 12 at 2.17pm:

Sleeping with Iris   (Daily Yomiuri) ...W. Blake Gray Special to The Daily Yomiuri | Iris | two and a half (out of five) | Dir: Richard Eyre | Cast: Judi Dench, Jim ...

VSM MedTech Installs MEG System at University of Kansas Medical Center   (Canada Newswire) ...- Installation marks industry's first combined whole-cortex/fetal system - VANCOUVER, Dec. 11 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:V...

Teen Becomes Youngest-Ever Rhodes Scholar   (The Associated Press) ...| CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight A's, plays the v...

Miami Student Youngest Rhodes Scholar   (Las Vegas Sun) ...By KEN THOMAS | ASSOCIATED PRESS | CORAL GABLES, Fla.- At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns str...

A different way to beat bullying   (Canada Dot Com) ...CREDIT: DARRELL OAKE   Henry Bishop stands by an African drum after his presentation on schoolyard bullying.   ADVERTISEMENT ...

VSM MedTech Installs MEG System at University of Kansas Medical Center   (Stockhouse) ...- Installation marks industry's first combined whole-cortex/fetal system -VANCOUVER, Dec 11, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX...

Installs MEG System at University of Kansas Medical Center   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has shipped and installed one of the world's l...

CONKLIN, Schelley Margaret (Spengler)   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...CONKLIN, Schelley Margaret (Spengler) - Daughter of Dale Eugene Spengler and Joan Esther Spengler, left us peacefully on Dece...

Mind the gap   (The Guardian) ...I have just been to Sam's annual review. If you have a child with a statement of special educational need, you have a yearly ...

Miami Student Youngest Rhodes Scholar   (The State) ...CORAL GABLES, Fla. - At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight As, plays the violin and has...

Miami Student Youngest Rhodes Scholar   (The Associated Press) ...| CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight As, plays the vi...

Help Wanted: US Government Looking For Qualified Applicants   (Democratic Underground) ...| The current administration is looking for qualified applicants to fill positions in its new agencies, departments, task for...

CORRECTED: Emotional Hearing Renews Vaccine Safety Doubts   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Congress who doubt the safety of vaccines launched a renewed effort on Tuesday to find a li...

PoCo teen's screams for help ignored   (Canada Dot Com) ...Breann Voth   Stuart Davi, Vancouver Sun / Danya Voth (left) the mother of slain 19-year-old Breann Voth and Breann's sister,...

Emotional Hearing Renews Vaccine Safety Doubts   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Congress who doubt the safety of vaccines launched a renewed effort on Tuesday to find a li...

Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (ABC News) ...• • • Dec. 10 | — By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Campaigners w...

Vaccine experts upset by renewed safety doubts - Dec. 10, 2002   (CNN) ...Vaccine experts say studies have not found a link between vaccines and autism.    Story Tools | RELATED •...

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? - Dec. 10, 2002   (CNN) ...Burton says the government isn't doing enough to determine if vaccines are linked to autism.    Story Tools | ...

Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (The State) ...WASHINGTON - Campaigners who doubt the safety of vaccines have launched a renewed effort to find a link between diseases such...

Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Campaigners who doubt the safety of vaccines have launched a renewed effort to find a link between dis...

Archived on Friday December 13 at 4.14pm:

Sleeping with Iris   (Daily Yomiuri) ...W. Blake Gray Special to The Daily Yomiuri | Iris | two and a half (out of five) | Dir: Richard Eyre | Cast: Judi Dench, Jim ...

VSM MedTech Installs MEG System at University of Kansas Medical Center   (Canada Newswire) ...- Installation marks industry's first combined whole-cortex/fetal system - VANCOUVER, Dec. 11 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:V...

Teen Becomes Youngest-Ever Rhodes Scholar   (The Associated Press) ...| CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight A's, plays the v...

Miami Student Youngest Rhodes Scholar   (Las Vegas Sun) ...By KEN THOMAS | ASSOCIATED PRESS | CORAL GABLES, Fla.- At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns str...

A different way to beat bullying   (Canada Dot Com) ...CREDIT: DARRELL OAKE   Henry Bishop stands by an African drum after his presentation on schoolyard bullying.   ADVERTISEMENT ...

VSM MedTech Installs MEG System at University of Kansas Medical Center   (Stockhouse) ...- Installation marks industry's first combined whole-cortex/fetal system -VANCOUVER, Dec 11, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX...

Installs MEG System at University of Kansas Medical Center   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has shipped and installed one of the world's l...

CONKLIN, Schelley Margaret (Spengler)   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...CONKLIN, Schelley Margaret (Spengler) - Daughter of Dale Eugene Spengler and Joan Esther Spengler, left us peacefully on Dece...

Mind the gap   (The Guardian) ...I have just been to Sam's annual review. If you have a child with a statement of special educational need, you have a yearly ...

Miami Student Youngest Rhodes Scholar   (The State) ...CORAL GABLES, Fla. - At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight As, plays the violin and has...

Miami Student Youngest Rhodes Scholar   (The Associated Press) ...| CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — At the tender age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight As, plays the vi...

Help Wanted: US Government Looking For Qualified Applicants   (Democratic Underground) ...| The current administration is looking for qualified applicants to fill positions in its new agencies, departments, task for...

CORRECTED: Emotional Hearing Renews Vaccine Safety Doubts   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Congress who doubt the safety of vaccines launched a renewed effort on Tuesday to find a li...

PoCo teen's screams for help ignored   (Canada Dot Com) ...Breann Voth   Stuart Davi, Vancouver Sun / Danya Voth (left) the mother of slain 19-year-old Breann Voth and Breann's sister,...

Emotional Hearing Renews Vaccine Safety Doubts   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Congress who doubt the safety of vaccines launched a renewed effort on Tuesday to find a li...

Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (ABC News) ...• • • Dec. 10 | — By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Campaigners w...

Vaccine experts upset by renewed safety doubts - Dec. 10, 2002   (CNN) ...Vaccine experts say studies have not found a link between vaccines and autism.    Story Tools | RELATED •...

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? - Dec. 10, 2002   (CNN) ...Burton says the government isn't doing enough to determine if vaccines are linked to autism.    Story Tools | ...

Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (The State) ...WASHINGTON - Campaigners who doubt the safety of vaccines have launched a renewed effort to find a link between diseases such...

Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Campaigners who doubt the safety of vaccines have launched a renewed effort to find a link between dis...

Archived on Saturday December 14 at 3.11pm:

The Bond Buyer Announces the Deal of the Year Winner   (PR Newswire) ...NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond industry, sel...

The Bond Buyer Announces the Deal of the Year Winner   (Stockhouse) ...NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond industry, sel...

Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has concluded the sale of two OMEGA magnetoenc...

The Bond Buyer Announces the Deal of the Year Winner   (Hoovers) ...10:04am | > | NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond...

VSM MedTech Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Stockhouse) ...VANCOUVER, Dec 13, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- | VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned su...

Tot given MMR vaccine   (Daily Record) ...| Dec 13 2002 | A doctor's surgery in Birmingham is carrying out an inquiry into how an eight-week-old baby received the MMR ...

VSM MedTech Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Hoovers) ...9:21am | > | VANCOUVER, Dec. 13 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Syst...

Baby given MMR 'by mistake'   (BBC News) ...An inquiry has begun at a doctor's surgery in Birmingham after an eight-week-old baby was given the controversial MMR jab by ...

VSM MedTech Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Dec. 13 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has...

Tot given MMR vaccine   (IC Newcastle) ...|   | A doctor's surgery in Birmingham is carrying out an inquiry into how an eight-week-old baby received the MMR jab b...

Tot given MMR vaccine   (Ananova) ...A doctor's surgery in Birmingham is carrying out an inquiry into how an eight-week-old baby received the MMR jab by mistake. ...

Camp Faces Possible Sale   (Newsday) ...Mary Joan Kendrot says the Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp has changed her children's lives. It instilled a love of a...

Bill shielding drug makers outrages autistic kids' kin   (Boston Herald) ...It's hard to tell who Nicole Bernier is more outraged at: the drug companies she blames for causing her son's autism or the p...

Freed Charity Worker Returning Home   (Scotsman) ...A deaf and disabled British charity worker, jailed in India for drug smuggling but released early after a “miscarriage of jus...

Art exhibition by autistic child opens today   (The Daily Star) ...A weeklong solo art exhibition of a 12-year-old autistic child will be inaugurated at the Arial Centre here in Dhanmondi toda...

White House chutzpah   (Salon) ...The administration that came to power talking about humility has become gallingly arrogant and drunk with power. | - - - - - ...

Police follow trail of murder victim's personal possessions   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | Several personal items believed to belong to murdered teenager Breann Voth were found Wednesday by Port Coqui...

Where new cash for jobs and schools goes   (Belfast Telegraph) ...A TOTAL of £2,251m will be spent on improving Northern Ireland's education system and tackling unemployment in the next...

Study says hormone doesn't cure autism / Parents held out hope after isolated incidents   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Washington -- The latest study on secretin, touted a few years ago as a possible cure for autism, has failed to show that the...

Teen follows Rhodes map   (New York Daily News) ...CORAL GABLES, Fla. - At the age of 18, Devi Sridhar speaks five languages, earns straight A's, plays the violin and has co-wr...

Archived on Sunday December 15 at 6.14am:

New IKEA furniture for autistic (New Jersey Journal, NJ - 12 Dec 2002). Thanks to generous donations, the Autistic Programs at Washington Community and Woodrow Wilson Schools will have three rooms redecorated and furnished with new..

Homeland Security Rider Prompts Protest From Autism Activists (Cybercast News Service - 12 Dec 2002). .. there has not been a definitive link established between thirmerosal and autism.. Burton, who has an autistic grandson, called the thirmerosal rider a "terrible..

Mother of Autistic Son Charged With Murder (KABC, CA - 11 Dec 2002). .. founder of the Autism Society of America, told the newspaper that dealing with autism.. But the autistic kid is programmed so he does not respond to kindness and..

Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Autistic Son, Herself (KNBC-TV, CA - 11 Dec 2002). LOS ANGELES -- A 38-year-old Stanton woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself faces arraignment Wednesday on charges that..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 11 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? (CNN - 10 Dec 2002). .. diagnosed with autism three years ago. Burton joined CNN's Leon Harris and childhood immunization expert Dr. Sharon Humiston, also the mother of an autistic..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 10 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

'Wonder drug' for autism of little use, study says (Canada.com, Canada - 10 Dec 2002). .. a rush by parents anxious to try anything that might benefit their autistic.. Dawson, a University of Washington psychologist and director of the school's Autism..

Fears for missing autistic man (This is Local London, UK - 10 Dec 2002). Autistic man, Michael Munday, who has been missing since Sunday, when he became separated from his carer while Christmas shopping in central London...

Colo. research dims hope for autism drug (Denver Post, CO - 10 Dec 2002). Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - Parents banking on a drug to mend autism in children are shifting their hopes away from a much- touted drug called secretin, which..

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 09 Dec 2002). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Huge rise in autism (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 09 Dec 2002). .. than two years, 4000 suits have been filed against pharmaceutical companies over a mercury-laden preservative in childhood vaccines alleged to cause autism and..

Palestinians: Man shot dead by soldiers was autistic and deaf (Israel Insider, Israel - 09 Dec 2002). Palestinian sources say that the man shot dead this afternoon after not heeding IDF orders to stop was autistic and hard of hearing...

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

New Vaccine Clause Angers Parents of Autistic (Washington Post - 08 Dec 2002). .. Initial studies in the 1960s found four to five cases of autism in every.. University of California at Davis found that a third of California parents of autistic..

BD13,000 plea to aid autistic youngsters (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 07 Dec 2002). .. Ms Kazerooni said the centre is the second stage for autistic children that were in the Al Wafa Centre Autism Section, also a part of the Bahraini Association..

Autism program on again in Trinity (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 07 Dec 2002). .. Not only will the autism support program remain at both Trinity West Elementary School.. point, we need to evaluate what's in the best interests of the autistic..

Send Falla to the wall to help autism (Peeblesshire News, UK - 06 Dec 2002). .. it is possible to take part in a challenge of a lifetime by participating in a 100km walk along the Great Wall of China for the Scottish Society for Autism...

Autism and the Family (WJHL, TN - 05 Dec 2002). .. researchers discovered that five percent of Thalidomide victims are also autistic. Dr. Hyman says, "Early Thalidomide use is not a major cause of autism, but..

Archived on Monday December 16 at 0.27am:

In Vaccination Plan, A World of Unknowns   (Hoovers) ...5:38am | David Brown | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space The announcement yesterday that as many as 11 million America...

Third helpings   (The Guardian) ...| | | | | | | | by Joseph Kanon (Little, Brown) is a deep, brooding evocation of Berlin immediately after the Allied occupati...

U.S. Vaccine Experts Upset by Renewed Safety Doubts   (Tehran Times) ...| WASHINGTON -- Campaigners who doubt the safety of vaccines have launched a renewed effort to find a link between diseases s...

Gingerbread house raises RM10,000   (The Star) ...| KUCHING: A total of RM10,550 was raised during Holiday Inn Kuching’s Christmas Gingerbread House project.  | Of ...

In Vaccination Plan, a World of Unknowns   (The Washington Post) ...The announcement yesterday that as many as 11 million Americans will soon be vaccinated against a disease that nobody on Eart...

New Women's Peace Service Branch To Aid Palestinians   (Hoovers) ...1:42pm | ROBERT SMITH | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space The newly-established IWPS-Arabian Gulf will consist of memb...

The Bond Buyer Announces the Deal of the Year Winner   (PR Newswire) ...NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond industry, sel...

The Bond Buyer Announces the Deal of the Year Winner   (Stockhouse) ...NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond industry, sel...

Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has concluded the sale of two OMEGA magnetoenc...

The Bond Buyer Announces the Deal of the Year Winner   (Hoovers) ...10:04am | > | NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bond Buyer, the only daily newspaper serving the municipal bond...

VSM MedTech Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Stockhouse) ...VANCOUVER, Dec 13, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- | VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned su...

Tot given MMR vaccine   (Daily Record) ...| Dec 13 2002 | A doctor's surgery in Birmingham is carrying out an inquiry into how an eight-week-old baby received the MMR ...

VSM MedTech Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Hoovers) ...9:21am | > | VANCOUVER, Dec. 13 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Syst...

Baby given MMR 'by mistake'   (BBC News) ...An inquiry has begun at a doctor's surgery in Birmingham after an eight-week-old baby was given the controversial MMR jab by ...

VSM MedTech Concludes Two MEG Sales in China   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Dec. 13 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has...

Tot given MMR vaccine   (IC Newcastle) ...|   | A doctor's surgery in Birmingham is carrying out an inquiry into how an eight-week-old baby received the MMR jab b...

Tot given MMR vaccine   (Ananova) ...A doctor's surgery in Birmingham is carrying out an inquiry into how an eight-week-old baby received the MMR jab by mistake. ...

Camp Faces Possible Sale   (Newsday) ...Mary Joan Kendrot says the Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp has changed her children's lives. It instilled a love of a...

Bill shielding drug makers outrages autistic kids' kin   (Boston Herald) ...It's hard to tell who Nicole Bernier is more outraged at: the drug companies she blames for causing her son's autism or the p...

Freed Charity Worker Returning Home   (Scotsman) ...A deaf and disabled British charity worker, jailed in India for drug smuggling but released early after a “miscarriage of jus...

Archived on Monday December 16 at 0.27am:

Home for autistic children coming (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 16 hours ago). .. Children's Stephanie House, stands on the staircase of the new group home for autistic.. months to wait for the opening of a group home for children with autism..

New IKEA furniture for autistic (New Jersey Journal, NJ - 12 Dec 2002). Thanks to generous donations, the Autistic Programs at Washington Community and Woodrow Wilson Schools will have three rooms redecorated and furnished with new..

Homeland Security Rider Prompts Protest From Autism Activists (Cybercast News Service - 12 Dec 2002). .. there has not been a definitive link established between thirmerosal and autism.. Burton, who has an autistic grandson, called the thirmerosal rider a "terrible..

Mother of Autistic Son Charged With Murder (KABC, CA - 11 Dec 2002). .. founder of the Autism Society of America, told the newspaper that dealing with autism.. But the autistic kid is programmed so he does not respond to kindness and..

Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Autistic Son, Herself (KNBC-TV, CA - 11 Dec 2002). LOS ANGELES -- A 38-year-old Stanton woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself faces arraignment Wednesday on charges that..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 11 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? (CNN - 10 Dec 2002). .. diagnosed with autism three years ago. Burton joined CNN's Leon Harris and childhood immunization expert Dr. Sharon Humiston, also the mother of an autistic..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 10 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

'Wonder drug' for autism of little use, study says (Canada.com, Canada - 10 Dec 2002). .. a rush by parents anxious to try anything that might benefit their autistic.. Dawson, a University of Washington psychologist and director of the school's Autism..

Fears for missing autistic man (This is Local London, UK - 10 Dec 2002). Autistic man, Michael Munday, who has been missing since Sunday, when he became separated from his carer while Christmas shopping in central London...

Colo. research dims hope for autism drug (Denver Post, CO - 10 Dec 2002). Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - Parents banking on a drug to mend autism in children are shifting their hopes away from a much- touted drug called secretin, which..

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 09 Dec 2002). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Huge rise in autism (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 09 Dec 2002). .. than two years, 4000 suits have been filed against pharmaceutical companies over a mercury-laden preservative in childhood vaccines alleged to cause autism and..

Palestinians: Man shot dead by soldiers was autistic and deaf (Israel Insider, Israel - 09 Dec 2002). Palestinian sources say that the man shot dead this afternoon after not heeding IDF orders to stop was autistic and hard of hearing...

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

New Vaccine Clause Angers Parents of Autistic (Washington Post - 08 Dec 2002). .. Initial studies in the 1960s found four to five cases of autism in every.. University of California at Davis found that a third of California parents of autistic..

BD13,000 plea to aid autistic youngsters (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 07 Dec 2002). .. Ms Kazerooni said the centre is the second stage for autistic children that were in the Al Wafa Centre Autism Section, also a part of the Bahraini Association..

Autism program on again in Trinity (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 07 Dec 2002). .. Not only will the autism support program remain at both Trinity West Elementary School.. point, we need to evaluate what's in the best interests of the autistic..

Send Falla to the wall to help autism (Peeblesshire News, UK - 06 Dec 2002). .. it is possible to take part in a challenge of a lifetime by participating in a 100km walk along the Great Wall of China for the Scottish Society for Autism...

Archived on Tuesday December 17 at 0.28am:

Autism and thimerosal (Capital News, NY - 18 hours ago). .. memory. Can mercury exposure in vaccines also cause autism? Dr. Mark Batshaw, an Autism Expert at the Children's National Medical..

Home for autistic children coming (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 14 Dec 2002). .. Children's Stephanie House, stands on the staircase of the new group home for autistic.. months to wait for the opening of a group home for children with autism..

New IKEA furniture for autistic (New Jersey Journal, NJ - 12 Dec 2002). Thanks to generous donations, the Autistic Programs at Washington Community and Woodrow Wilson Schools will have three rooms redecorated and furnished with new..

Homeland Security Rider Prompts Protest From Autism Activists (Cybercast News Service - 12 Dec 2002). .. there has not been a definitive link established between thirmerosal and autism.. Burton, who has an autistic grandson, called the thirmerosal rider a "terrible..

Mother of Autistic Son Charged With Murder (KABC, CA - 11 Dec 2002). .. founder of the Autism Society of America, told the newspaper that dealing with autism.. But the autistic kid is programmed so he does not respond to kindness and..

Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Autistic Son, Herself (KNBC-TV, CA - 11 Dec 2002). LOS ANGELES -- A 38-year-old Stanton woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself faces arraignment Wednesday on charges that..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 11 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? (CNN - 10 Dec 2002). .. diagnosed with autism three years ago. Burton joined CNN's Leon Harris and childhood immunization expert Dr. Sharon Humiston, also the mother of an autistic..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 10 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

'Wonder drug' for autism of little use, study says (Canada.com, Canada - 10 Dec 2002). .. a rush by parents anxious to try anything that might benefit their autistic.. Dawson, a University of Washington psychologist and director of the school's Autism..

Fears for missing autistic man (This is Local London, UK - 10 Dec 2002). Autistic man, Michael Munday, who has been missing since Sunday, when he became separated from his carer while Christmas shopping in central London...

Colo. research dims hope for autism drug (Denver Post, CO - 10 Dec 2002). Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - Parents banking on a drug to mend autism in children are shifting their hopes away from a much- touted drug called secretin, which..

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 09 Dec 2002). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Huge rise in autism (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 09 Dec 2002). .. than two years, 4000 suits have been filed against pharmaceutical companies over a mercury-laden preservative in childhood vaccines alleged to cause autism and..

Palestinians: Man shot dead by soldiers was autistic and deaf (Israel Insider, Israel - 09 Dec 2002). Palestinian sources say that the man shot dead this afternoon after not heeding IDF orders to stop was autistic and hard of hearing...

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

New Vaccine Clause Angers Parents of Autistic (Washington Post - 08 Dec 2002). .. Initial studies in the 1960s found four to five cases of autism in every.. University of California at Davis found that a third of California parents of autistic..

BD13,000 plea to aid autistic youngsters (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 07 Dec 2002). .. Ms Kazerooni said the centre is the second stage for autistic children that were in the Al Wafa Centre Autism Section, also a part of the Bahraini Association..

Autism program on again in Trinity (Washington Observer Reporter, PA - 07 Dec 2002). .. Not only will the autism support program remain at both Trinity West Elementary School.. point, we need to evaluate what's in the best interests of the autistic..

Archived on Tuesday December 17 at 8.09pm:

Autistic boy withdrawn from school (Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL - 54 minutes ago). .. year. The parents of an autistic boy enrolled him at the school, which has facilities for educating the developmentally disabled...

Autism and thimerosal (Capital News, NY - 15 Dec 2002). .. memory. Can mercury exposure in vaccines also cause autism? Dr. Mark Batshaw, an Autism Expert at the Children's National Medical..

Home for autistic children coming (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 14 Dec 2002). .. Children's Stephanie House, stands on the staircase of the new group home for autistic.. months to wait for the opening of a group home for children with autism..

New IKEA furniture for autistic (New Jersey Journal, NJ - 12 Dec 2002). Thanks to generous donations, the Autistic Programs at Washington Community and Woodrow Wilson Schools will have three rooms redecorated and furnished with new..

Homeland Security Rider Prompts Protest From Autism Activists (Cybercast News Service - 12 Dec 2002). .. there has not been a definitive link established between thirmerosal and autism.. Burton, who has an autistic grandson, called the thirmerosal rider a "terrible..

Mother of Autistic Son Charged With Murder (KABC, CA - 11 Dec 2002). .. founder of the Autism Society of America, told the newspaper that dealing with autism.. But the autistic kid is programmed so he does not respond to kindness and..

Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Autistic Son, Herself (KNBC-TV, CA - 11 Dec 2002). LOS ANGELES -- A 38-year-old Stanton woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself faces arraignment Wednesday on charges that..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 11 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? (CNN - 10 Dec 2002). .. diagnosed with autism three years ago. Burton joined CNN's Leon Harris and childhood immunization expert Dr. Sharon Humiston, also the mother of an autistic..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 10 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

'Wonder drug' for autism of little use, study says (Canada.com, Canada - 10 Dec 2002). .. a rush by parents anxious to try anything that might benefit their autistic.. Dawson, a University of Washington psychologist and director of the school's Autism..

Fears for missing autistic man (This is Local London, UK - 10 Dec 2002). Autistic man, Michael Munday, who has been missing since Sunday, when he became separated from his carer while Christmas shopping in central London...

Colo. research dims hope for autism drug (Denver Post, CO - 10 Dec 2002). Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - Parents banking on a drug to mend autism in children are shifting their hopes away from a much- touted drug called secretin, which..

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 09 Dec 2002). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Huge rise in autism (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO - 09 Dec 2002). .. than two years, 4000 suits have been filed against pharmaceutical companies over a mercury-laden preservative in childhood vaccines alleged to cause autism and..

Palestinians: Man shot dead by soldiers was autistic and deaf (Israel Insider, Israel - 09 Dec 2002). Palestinian sources say that the man shot dead this afternoon after not heeding IDF orders to stop was autistic and hard of hearing...

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

NEW GROUP OFFERS ADVICE ON AUTISM (The Bath Chronicle, UK - 09 Dec 2002). Families with young autistic children are pooling their resources to make the most.. other members of the newly launched group Bath Families for Effective Autism..

New Vaccine Clause Angers Parents of Autistic (Washington Post - 08 Dec 2002). .. Initial studies in the 1960s found four to five cases of autism in every.. University of California at Davis found that a third of California parents of autistic..

BD13,000 plea to aid autistic youngsters (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 07 Dec 2002). .. Ms Kazerooni said the centre is the second stage for autistic children that were in the Al Wafa Centre Autism Section, also a part of the Bahraini Association..

Archived on Wednesday December 18 at 8.09pm:

Parents of autistic children say proposed FAU center would help (Boca Raton News, FL - 1 hour ago). .. of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic.. with other disabling conditions, including Asperger..

New autism centre (icWales, UK - 5 hours ago). A REGIONAL centre of excellence for autism in North Wales will be.. The site will complement the redeveloped Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn Special School for Autistic..

Researchers hope to solve autism puzzle (New Jersey Herald, NJ - 14 hours ago). .. James E. McGreevey’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Infantile Autism. “Autism is a.. The surcharge will generate funds to benefit autistic..

Autism hearing called off (Charlotte Observer, NC - 21 hours ago). .. Four sets of parents, all with autistic children, sought to have their children taught.. Mecklenburg Schools uses a range of methods to teach children with autism..

Autistic children celebrate Christmas (Shenzhen Daily, China - 22 hours ago). .. Our aim is to encourage more people to care for and love autistic children," she said. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears..

Professor wants expanded FAU autism center (Boca Raton News, FL - 16 Dec 2002). .. The treatment locations treat both children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-..

Autistic boy withdrawn from school (Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL - 16 Dec 2002). .. year. The parents of an autistic boy enrolled him at the school, which has facilities for educating the developmentally disabled...

Autism and thimerosal (Capital News, NY - 15 Dec 2002). .. memory. Can mercury exposure in vaccines also cause autism? Dr. Mark Batshaw, an Autism Expert at the Children's National Medical..

Home for autistic children coming (Guelph Mercury, Canada - 14 Dec 2002). .. Children's Stephanie House, stands on the staircase of the new group home for autistic.. months to wait for the opening of a group home for children with autism..

New IKEA furniture for autistic (New Jersey Journal, NJ - 12 Dec 2002). Thanks to generous donations, the Autistic Programs at Washington Community and Woodrow Wilson Schools will have three rooms redecorated and furnished with new..

Homeland Security Rider Prompts Protest From Autism Activists (Cybercast News Service - 12 Dec 2002). .. there has not been a definitive link established between thirmerosal and autism.. Burton, who has an autistic grandson, called the thirmerosal rider a "terrible..

Mother of Autistic Son Charged With Murder (KABC, CA - 11 Dec 2002). .. founder of the Autism Society of America, told the newspaper that dealing with autism.. But the autistic kid is programmed so he does not respond to kindness and..

Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Autistic Son, Herself (KNBC-TV, CA - 11 Dec 2002). LOS ANGELES -- A 38-year-old Stanton woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself faces arraignment Wednesday on charges that..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 11 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

Autism and vaccines: Is there a link? (CNN - 10 Dec 2002). .. diagnosed with autism three years ago. Burton joined CNN's Leon Harris and childhood immunization expert Dr. Sharon Humiston, also the mother of an autistic..

Hormone's Benefit To Autistic Unproven (Newsday - 10 Dec 2002). .. who still believe secretin is an appropriate treatment for their children," said Lee Grossman, the parent of an autistic boy and president of the Autism..

'Wonder drug' for autism of little use, study says (Canada.com, Canada - 10 Dec 2002). .. a rush by parents anxious to try anything that might benefit their autistic.. Dawson, a University of Washington psychologist and director of the school's Autism..

Fears for missing autistic man (This is Local London, UK - 10 Dec 2002). Autistic man, Michael Munday, who has been missing since Sunday, when he became separated from his carer while Christmas shopping in central London...

Colo. research dims hope for autism drug (Denver Post, CO - 10 Dec 2002). Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - Parents banking on a drug to mend autism in children are shifting their hopes away from a much- touted drug called secretin, which..

Mother Allegedly Tries to Kills Self and Autistic Son (KABC, CA - 09 Dec 2002). STANTON — A 38-year-old woman suspected of trying to kill her autistic 5-year-old son and herself was in custody today, according broadcast reports...

Archived on Thursday December 19 at 11.18am:

Newsletter: Health Watch: New hope for autistic children   (Hoovers) ...11:07am | Two British researchers have found an unusual way to encourage autistic children to learn to improve and develop th...

Mercury and autism   (The Washington Times) ...|      The descent is terrible, shocking: A bubbly, gregarious child slowly becomes mumbling and reclusive. Autism has set in...

Arvell Shaw   (The Guardian) ...In Bing Crosby's genial routine for Now You Has Jazz, in the 1956 film High Society, each of Louis Armstrong's bandsmen was i...

Penetrating paintings & pencil works on pharaohs   (The Daily Star) ...At Arial Centre on 14th December was a superb solo display of paintings in water-colour, pastel, oil and crayon spanning seve...

U.S. universities are destroying stocks of biological agents   (International Herald Tribune) ...WASHINGTON As federal officials search for more powerful tools to investigate biological terrorism, universities across the U...

US varsities junking vital biological samples   (The Straits Times) ...Fearing federal prosecution, scientists are destroying specimens crucial to learning how biological weapons work | WASHINGTON...

New vaccine means fewer shots for babies - Dec. 17, 2002   (CNN) ...   Story Tools | RELATED Interactive:   • Food and Drug Administration  • Hearing renews v...

Constable's wife admits social-services fraud   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | Edmonton police Const. Vince Pillay's troubled family life came back to the courtroom Monday when his wife, S...

Arvell Shaw   (Scotsman) ...ARVELL Shaw was best known for his long association with Louis Armstrong. The bassist first worked with him when he was broug...

Nottingham Evening Post: Heartbreak at holiday hotel   (Hoovers) ...11:08pm | Charity worker and granddad Jim Stirland was looking forward to his holiday in Tunisia. The two-week all-inclusive ...

Saudi Arabia, UAE to Fund Child-Care Centers in Palestine   (The Palestine Chronicle) ...| "The two centers will both be built in the Gaza Strip, one in southern town of Rafah, and the other in Gaza City .." | OCCU...

Nottingham Evening Post: Compensation claims after holiday at holiday hotel   (Hoovers) ...1:08pm | Charity worker and granddad Jim Stirland was looking forward to his holiday in Tunisia. The two-week all-inclusive b...

Citizen soldiers wait, prepare for war   (Michigan Live) ...| FLINT | THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION | Monday, December 16, 2002By Jerry Ernst | JOURNAL STAFF WRITER | QUICK FACTSArea ...

Breann Voth remembered for her smiles   (Canada Dot Com) ...CREDIT: Nick Procaylo, The Province   Mourners console one another at the funeral for murdered teenager Breann Voth in Port C...

Voth remembered for her smiles for loved ones   (Canada Dot Com) ...CREDIT: Nick Procaylo, The Province   Mourners console one another at the funeral for murdered teenager Breann Voth in Port C...

A cold war fuel now ignites health controversy   (Michigan Live) ...The Wall Street Journal | RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- For years, Greg and Doris Voetsch felt they were living a suburban dream ...

Schools facing the axe   (IC Newcastle) ...| By The Evening Chronicle   | Two North schools are to be closed, after falling pupil numbers means they are no longer ...

In ballet, youth turns unruly streak into art   (The State) ...PHILADELPHIA - Moments before a recent Pennsylvania Ballet rehearsal, the Nutcracker Prince - (KRT) - Shawn Sebastian, age 15...

Plan to shut schools shocks communities   (IC Newcastle) ...| By The Journal   | Two schools in Northumberland are set to close because falling pupil numbers mean they are no longe...

Is It Worth the Risk?   (Atlanta Journal) ...Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure if the ounce is a vaccine that can cause serious side effects, including deat...

Archived on Friday December 20 at 4.11pm:

Praise for TreeHouse school   (Ham and High) ...Editorial | A SCHOOL that was set up by parents in frustration at the lack of specialist provision for autistic youngsters ha...

When you wish upon a TV show   (Hoovers) ...12:43pm | Nestor U. Torre | Advertisement: Explore Within This Space LAST Dec. 14, we watched two "wish-fulfillment"...

When two schools are better than one . . .   (Canada Dot Com) ...CREDIT: Sherri Zickefoose, Calgary Herald   Ramsay Elementary school teacher Laurie Cassidy dances with student JorDen Tyson ...

Giving the gift of body tissue   (Michigan Live) ...The Wall Street Journal | When her six-year-old daughter had a tonsillectomy in July, Monica Coenraads made sure the tonsils ...

Giving the gift of body tissue   (Cleveland) ...| The Associated Press | 12/19/02 9:16 AM | The Wall Street Journal | When her six-year-old daughter had a tonsillectomy in J...

9/11 tragedy fails to dim giving spirit   (The Boston Globe) ...BELMONT - At this time last year, David Gordenstein was still in a haze of shock and grief. | His wife, Lisa Fenn Gordenstein...

A drive to make Christmas brighter   (The Boston Globe) ...At this time last year, David Gordenstein of Needham was still in a haze of shock and grief. | His wife, Lisa Fenn Gordenstei...

Swings, slides for all children   (The Boston Globe) ...PEABODY - Erica Barrett has a simple dream for her two children: to have a place where they can play together. | Because her ...

FDA Cracks Down on Supplements, Eases Up on Food   (Yahoo Daily News) ...WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) - Food manufacturers will for the first time be allowed to tout the health benefits of their prod...

Stepmother faces murder charge in starvation death - Dec. 18, 2002   (CNN) ...Dewey Gillespie stands in his son's room in this March 2002 photo.    Story Tools | PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania...

Judge Orders Stepmother Tried for Murder   (Las Vegas Sun) ...By DAVID B. CARUSO | ASSOCIATED PRESS | PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for murde...

Judge Orders Stepmother Tried for Murder   (The Associated Press) ...| PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for murder in the death of her autistic st...

Judge orders stepmother tried for murder for child's starvation death   (The News & Observer) ...PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for murder in the death of her autistic stepson, ...

Judge orders stepmother tried for murder in starvation death   (Cleveland) ...| The Associated Press | 12/18/02 3:59 PM | PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for ...

State orders health facility to address violations   (Newsday) ...TRENTON, N.J.(AP) _ A home for the developmentally disabled should be turned over to an independent party if its management d...

Judge Orders Stepmother Tried for Murder   (Newsday) ...PHILADELPHIA -- An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for murder in the death of her autistic stepson, who ...

Judge Orders Stepmother Tried for Murder   (The State) ...PHILADELPHIA - An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for murder in the death of her autistic stepson, who a...

Hi! We're Republicorp! (formerly USA)   (CounterPunch) ...(this noticed received in the mail by Rich Procter) | You may have known us as what used to be your country, "The United...

Judge Orders Stepmother Tried for Murder   (ABC News) ...• • • PHILADELPHIA Dec. 18 — | An impoverished mother of 10 was ordered to stand trial for murder in the...

Newsletter: Health Watch: New hope for autistic children   (Hoovers) ...11:07am | Two British researchers have found an unusual way to encourage autistic children to learn to improve and develop th...

Archived on Tuesday December 24 at 11.17pm:

New Funding For Autism (South Bay News, NY - 6 hours ago). .. was recently successful in securing $10000 in New York State funding for the Long Island Chapter of the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), the first..

New blow for family after breakthrough with autistic son (Glasgow Evening Times, UK - 18 hours ago). A GLASGOW couple's Christmas joy was complete when their six-year-old autistic son.. to raise

25000 to allow son Grant to have pioneering treatment for autism..

Expelled child is autistic, says mum (icCheshireOnline, UK - 19 hours ago). .. Mrs Walton's unsuccessful attempts to get the council to refer him for autistic.. to press, the council said a specialist teacher in charge of Cheshire Autism..

Autism cases show increase (Gulf News, United Arab Emirates - 20 Dec 2002). .. Many centres have been opened in the last two years to treat autistic patients, including the Sharjah and Dubai centres for Autism, the Abu Dhabi Red..

Waiting for autism care ruled unacceptable (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 20 Dec 2002). .. for programs for children with autism. The adjudicator also noted in her decision: "As to the respondent's suggestion that a reduction in services to autistic..

UC Davis MIND Institute Hosts Lectures On Autism Mouse Models,.. (AScribe - 20 Dec 2002). .. Neuroimmune Interactions in Fetal Brain Development and Mental Illness," and a general-interest discussion at 6:30 pm on "Can One Make a Mouse Model of Autism..

Mom boosts autism programs (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL - 20 Dec 2002). .. campus of the Pembroke Pines Charter School will house a program for autistic.. State Hospital, will have another program for children who have severe autism..

Special ed. teacher accused of abusing autistic boy (Framingham Metro West Daily News, MA - 20 Dec 2002). HUDSON -- Debi and Michael MacLean saw their 6-year-old autistic son improving since he started in the Hudson School system nearly four years ago, until Grey's..

Groups present gifts to autistic children (Laurinburg Exchange, NC - 19 Dec 2002). .. used to buy Christmas gifts for all autistic children in the Scotland County Schools and those in group homes, as well as adults in the community with autism...

Hospital unit boost to autistic children (icNorthWales, UK - 19 Dec 2002). A SPECIALIST school which caters for autistic children from across North Wales and beyond has received an early Christmas present from the Welsh Assembly...

Suicide-bid boy `could be autistic' (icWales, UK - 19 Dec 2002). A 15-YEAR-OLD boy, said to be obsessed with death and the occult, who tried to persuade his girlfriend to kill herself, could be suffering from a form of autism..

Autistic teen master of art (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 18 Dec 2002). .. Jeremy, a tall, beefy young man, is a low-functioning autistic, Leonora said. The Prosser woman also is president of the Autism Society of Washington...

Caring for autistic child leaves little for family necessities (Parsippany Daily Record, NJ - 18 Dec 2002). By Lisa Arcaro, Daily Record. Joey recently was diagnosed with autism. The little boy has severe behavior problems, and his treatment..

Mom held in starvation death of autistic step-son (Philadelphia Daily News, PA - 18 Dec 2002). .. caustically called Audrey McDaniels "mother of the year" before ordering her to stand trial for murder in the starvation death of her helpless, autistic stepson..

Mercury and autism (Washington Times, DC - 17 Dec 2002). .. Unfortunately, it's not clear if this is a correlation or a causation, since no one is exactly certain what causes autism. As the younger siblings of autistic..

Parents of autistic children say proposed FAU center would help (Boca Raton News, FL - 17 Dec 2002). .. of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic.. with other disabling conditions, including Asperger..

New autism centre (icWales, UK - 17 Dec 2002). A REGIONAL centre of excellence for autism in North Wales will be.. The site will complement the redeveloped Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn Special School for Autistic..

Researchers hope to solve autism puzzle (New Jersey Herald, NJ - 17 Dec 2002). .. James E. McGreevey’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Infantile Autism. “Autism is a.. The surcharge will generate funds to benefit autistic..

Autism hearing called off (Charlotte Observer, NC - 17 Dec 2002). .. Four sets of parents, all with autistic children, sought to have their children taught.. Mecklenburg Schools uses a range of methods to teach children with autism..

Archived on Friday December 27 at 11.55am:

Evening Mail: West Midlands Success Stories 2002: Education - New academy is a unique facility   (Hoovers) ...9:04am | ASTON University has announced that it will open its new pounds 8 million Aston Academy of Life Sciences (AALS) in A...

12-Year-Old's Body Found In Lake   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Police divers found the body of a 12-year-old autistic boy who had been missing since Tuesday in a lake near his Miami-Dade C...

Vaccines: 'Ultimate in 2-tier medicine'   (The Toronto Star) ...In Ontario, parents eager to protect the health of their newborns can expect to shell out about $800 for vaccinations during ...

Vaccines: `Ultimate in 2-tier medicine'   (The Toronto Star) ...In Ontario, parents eager to protect the health of their newborns can expect to shell out about $800 for vaccinations during ...

Main defense against germs is clean hands   (The State) ...You're all too familiar with the symptoms. Your kids are snotty -- and you're not talking about their attitude. | Their eyes ...

Autistic boy, 12, drowns in Dade lake   (The Miami Herald) ...When Tonyia Blair decided to adopt a child, she chose the first baby she was shown -- keeping him even after it was discovere...

Body of missing boy found in last   (The Miami Herald) ...The body of Linval Blair, a severely autistic boy who disappeared from his northwest Miami-Dade home around dawn on Christmas...

Maskey speaks of a 'humbling' year as Mayor   (Belfast Telegraph) ...BELFAST Lord Mayor Alex Maskey says he is determined to play his role in making Belfast a better and safer place next year. |...

Leading the Way   (Newsday) ...Washington - Moving to quell a racially divisive firestorm with a fresh face, Senate Republicans yesterday made Tennessee Sen...

1,000 U.S. troops to join Israelis for training / Allies to coordinate systems to defend ...   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Jerusalem -- Around 1,000 American troops are expected to arrive in Israel this week equipped with Patriot missiles, which we...

New Senate leader backs drug makers   (Detroit news) ...| WASHINGTON -- Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist's ascension Monday to Senate majority leader could end up helping drug companies. |...

Christmas: How to be happy   (The Times) ...TOO MANY people crammed around too small a table, feeling emotional after drinking too much and having waited too long, eat t...

VSM MedTech Finalizes MEG Contract with DSRF   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has finalized a contract with ...

Finalizes MEG Contract with DSRF   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has finalized a contract with the Down Syndrom...

VSM MedTech Finalizes MEG Contract with DSRF   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Dec. 23 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has...

Bush emerges stronger after race scandal   (The Guardian) ...President George Bush was poised yesterday to consolidate his imperial-style presidency by installing a trusted White House a...

We've got it all figured out   (The Guardian) ...the amount in pounds that Carlton and Granada lost on ITV Digital | the number of subscribers ITV Digital claimed to have | t...

Single mother helps out   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | Marie found out that her son was autistic when he was 4 years old. | She knew her youngest child - he is now ...

Education test holds a special value   (The Boston Globe) ...ARLINGTON - Katie Bartlett has spent all of her 17 years exceeding the expectations the world placed on her when she was born...

Frist's rise reflects reformation of Republican Party   (Seattle Times) ...| Los Angeles Times | WASHINGTON — The emergence of Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., as the incoming Senate majority leader mar...

Archived on Friday December 27 at 11.55am:

New Funding For Autism (South Bay News, NY - 6 hours ago). .. was recently successful in securing $10000 in New York State funding for the Long Island Chapter of the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), the first..

New blow for family after breakthrough with autistic son (Glasgow Evening Times, UK - 18 hours ago). A GLASGOW couple's Christmas joy was complete when their six-year-old autistic son.. to raise

25000 to allow son Grant to have pioneering treatment for autism..

Expelled child is autistic, says mum (icCheshireOnline, UK - 19 hours ago). .. Mrs Walton's unsuccessful attempts to get the council to refer him for autistic.. to press, the council said a specialist teacher in charge of Cheshire Autism..

Autism cases show increase (Gulf News, United Arab Emirates - 20 Dec 2002). .. Many centres have been opened in the last two years to treat autistic patients, including the Sharjah and Dubai centres for Autism, the Abu Dhabi Red..

Waiting for autism care ruled unacceptable (The Globe and Mail, Canada - 20 Dec 2002). .. for programs for children with autism. The adjudicator also noted in her decision: "As to the respondent's suggestion that a reduction in services to autistic..

UC Davis MIND Institute Hosts Lectures On Autism Mouse Models,.. (AScribe - 20 Dec 2002). .. Neuroimmune Interactions in Fetal Brain Development and Mental Illness," and a general-interest discussion at 6:30 pm on "Can One Make a Mouse Model of Autism..

Mom boosts autism programs (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL - 20 Dec 2002). .. campus of the Pembroke Pines Charter School will house a program for autistic.. State Hospital, will have another program for children who have severe autism..

Special ed. teacher accused of abusing autistic boy (Framingham Metro West Daily News, MA - 20 Dec 2002). HUDSON -- Debi and Michael MacLean saw their 6-year-old autistic son improving since he started in the Hudson School system nearly four years ago, until Grey's..

Groups present gifts to autistic children (Laurinburg Exchange, NC - 19 Dec 2002). .. used to buy Christmas gifts for all autistic children in the Scotland County Schools and those in group homes, as well as adults in the community with autism...

Hospital unit boost to autistic children (icNorthWales, UK - 19 Dec 2002). A SPECIALIST school which caters for autistic children from across North Wales and beyond has received an early Christmas present from the Welsh Assembly...

Suicide-bid boy `could be autistic' (icWales, UK - 19 Dec 2002). A 15-YEAR-OLD boy, said to be obsessed with death and the occult, who tried to persuade his girlfriend to kill herself, could be suffering from a form of autism..

Autistic teen master of art (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 18 Dec 2002). .. Jeremy, a tall, beefy young man, is a low-functioning autistic, Leonora said. The Prosser woman also is president of the Autism Society of Washington...

Caring for autistic child leaves little for family necessities (Parsippany Daily Record, NJ - 18 Dec 2002). By Lisa Arcaro, Daily Record. Joey recently was diagnosed with autism. The little boy has severe behavior problems, and his treatment..

Mom held in starvation death of autistic step-son (Philadelphia Daily News, PA - 18 Dec 2002). .. caustically called Audrey McDaniels "mother of the year" before ordering her to stand trial for murder in the starvation death of her helpless, autistic stepson..

Mercury and autism (Washington Times, DC - 17 Dec 2002). .. Unfortunately, it's not clear if this is a correlation or a causation, since no one is exactly certain what causes autism. As the younger siblings of autistic..

Parents of autistic children say proposed FAU center would help (Boca Raton News, FL - 17 Dec 2002). .. of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic.. with other disabling conditions, including Asperger..

New autism centre (icWales, UK - 17 Dec 2002). A REGIONAL centre of excellence for autism in North Wales will be.. The site will complement the redeveloped Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn Special School for Autistic..

Researchers hope to solve autism puzzle (New Jersey Herald, NJ - 17 Dec 2002). .. James E. McGreevey’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Infantile Autism. “Autism is a.. The surcharge will generate funds to benefit autistic..

Autism hearing called off (Charlotte Observer, NC - 17 Dec 2002). .. Four sets of parents, all with autistic children, sought to have their children taught.. Mecklenburg Schools uses a range of methods to teach children with autism..

Archived on Sunday December 29 at 5.58pm:

Charity We Can Do Without   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NOW that Christmas is over, we resume our grinchy cynicism to complain about the trend of making holiday contributions to cha...

Evening Mail: West Midlands Success Stories 2002: Education - New academy is a unique facility   (Hoovers) ...9:04am | ASTON University has announced that it will open its new pounds 8 million Aston Academy of Life Sciences (AALS) in A...

12-Year-Old's Body Found In Lake   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Police divers found the body of a 12-year-old autistic boy who had been missing since Tuesday in a lake near his Miami-Dade C...

Vaccines: 'Ultimate in 2-tier medicine'   (The Toronto Star) ...In Ontario, parents eager to protect the health of their newborns can expect to shell out about $800 for vaccinations during ...

Vaccines: `Ultimate in 2-tier medicine'   (The Toronto Star) ...In Ontario, parents eager to protect the health of their newborns can expect to shell out about $800 for vaccinations during ...

Main defense against germs is clean hands   (The State) ...You're all too familiar with the symptoms. Your kids are snotty -- and you're not talking about their attitude. | Their eyes ...

Autistic boy, 12, drowns in Dade lake   (The Miami Herald) ...When Tonyia Blair decided to adopt a child, she chose the first baby she was shown -- keeping him even after it was discovere...

Body of missing boy found in last   (The Miami Herald) ...The body of Linval Blair, a severely autistic boy who disappeared from his northwest Miami-Dade home around dawn on Christmas...

Maskey speaks of a 'humbling' year as Mayor   (Belfast Telegraph) ...BELFAST Lord Mayor Alex Maskey says he is determined to play his role in making Belfast a better and safer place next year. |...

Leading the Way   (Newsday) ...Washington - Moving to quell a racially divisive firestorm with a fresh face, Senate Republicans yesterday made Tennessee Sen...

1,000 U.S. troops to join Israelis for training / Allies to coordinate systems to defend ...   (San Fransisco Chronicle) ...Jerusalem -- Around 1,000 American troops are expected to arrive in Israel this week equipped with Patriot missiles, which we...

New Senate leader backs drug makers   (Detroit news) ...| WASHINGTON -- Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist's ascension Monday to Senate majority leader could end up helping drug companies. |...

Christmas: How to be happy   (The Times) ...TOO MANY people crammed around too small a table, feeling emotional after drinking too much and having waited too long, eat t...

VSM MedTech Finalizes MEG Contract with DSRF   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has finalized a contract with ...

Finalizes MEG Contract with DSRF   (Stockhouse) ...VSM MedTech Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has finalized a contract with the Down Syndrom...

VSM MedTech Finalizes MEG Contract with DSRF   (Canada Newswire) ...VANCOUVER, Dec. 23 /CNW/ - VSM MedTech Ltd. (TSX:VSM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CTF Systems Inc., has...

Bush emerges stronger after race scandal   (The Guardian) ...President George Bush was poised yesterday to consolidate his imperial-style presidency by installing a trusted White House a...

We've got it all figured out   (The Guardian) ...the amount in pounds that Carlton and Granada lost on ITV Digital | the number of subscribers ITV Digital claimed to have | t...

Single mother helps out   (Canada Dot Com) ...ADVERTISEMENT | Marie found out that her son was autistic when he was 4 years old. | She knew her youngest child - he is now ...

Education test holds a special value   (The Boston Globe) ...ARLINGTON - Katie Bartlett has spent all of her 17 years exceeding the expectations the world placed on her when she was born...

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Boy, 8, wrestles snake   (Courier Mail) ...December 30, 2002 | FEARLESS eight-year-old Kyle Smith would make even Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin squirm. | Kyle gave his p...

Credentials eyed to reduce shortage   (The Boston Globe) ...Enrollment of students in special education nationwide has increased by nearly a quarter in the past decade in the face of fu...

Report targets special needs   (The Boston Globe) ...Enrollment of students in special education nationwide has increased by nearly a quarter in the past decade in the face of fu...

The mentally ill deserve better care   (The Boston Globe) ...PRIOR TO THE shutting down of the large state hospitals in the 1960s and '70s, there was very little homelessness. Warehousin...

Five Hollywood hotshots   (The Observer) ...With his amazing debut in The Believer overlooked by everyone but adoring critics, Gosling is unfortunately best known as one...

Why I'm still dying for a cigarette   (The Observer) ...Life as a 49-year-old smoker is increasingly embarrassing. When at home, to spare my wife and baby daughter the unpleasantnes...

Mellanby, MacInnis provide the momentum in rout of Blue Jackets   (The State) ...COLUMBUS, Ohio - (KRT) - While he wanted to link his donations to his family's autism charity to his goals this season, Scott...

The Power of Audacity   (CounterPunch) ...| he Bush/Rove Dynasty of Darkness understands the power of audacity. They want it ALL, RIGHT NOW, FOREVER, and they're darin...

New Senate leader backs drug makers   (Detroit news) ...| WASHINGTON -- Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist's ascension Monday to Senate majority leader could end up helping drug companies. |...

2002: A year of great joy and sadness   (Scotsman) ...JANUARY | IN THE changing scheme of things, in a world left forever standing on the edge of mayhem, it was a small tragedy. |...

Mighty mouse   (The Straits Times) ...WHAT a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form and moving, how express and admirable! In ...

Autism program aims to increase study of brain tissue   (Michigan Live) ...TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Two groups that help autism patients and fund research on the disorder have launched a new collaboratio...

New autism program aims to increase study of brain tissue   (Newsday) ...TRENTON, N.J. -- Two groups that help autism patients and fund research on the disorder have launched a new collaboration to ...

Charity We Can Do Without   (Yahoo Daily News) ...NOW that Christmas is over, we resume our grinchy cynicism to complain about the trend of making holiday contributions to cha...

Evening Mail: West Midlands Success Stories 2002: Education - New academy is a unique facility   (Hoovers) ...9:04am | ASTON University has announced that it will open its new pounds 8 million Aston Academy of Life Sciences (AALS) in A...

12-Year-Old's Body Found In Lake   (Yahoo Daily News) ...Police divers found the body of a 12-year-old autistic boy who had been missing since Tuesday in a lake near his Miami-Dade C...

Vaccines: 'Ultimate in 2-tier medicine'   (The Toronto Star) ...In Ontario, parents eager to protect the health of their newborns can expect to shell out about $800 for vaccinations during ...

Vaccines: `Ultimate in 2-tier medicine'   (The Toronto Star) ...In Ontario, parents eager to protect the health of their newborns can expect to shell out about $800 for vaccinations during ...

Main defense against germs is clean hands   (The State) ...You're all too familiar with the symptoms. Your kids are snotty -- and you're not talking about their attitude. | Their eyes ...

Autistic boy, 12, drowns in Dade lake   (The Miami Herald) ...When Tonyia Blair decided to adopt a child, she chose the first baby she was shown -- keeping him even after it was discovere...