N.A.S. (Surrey Branch) News Archive
1st July - 30th September 2006


The following are all links to news stories between 1st July to 30th September 2007 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 Saturday July 1 at 9.58am:

Women's association makes center donation The New Territory Women's Association has designated the Behavior Treatment and Training Center as its charity of choice for this year. Association President Susan Garczynski recently presented a $500 donation to BTTC officials. Located in Fort Bend County, BTTC provides an education setting for students with a diagnosis of mental retardation or ... Wednesday 2006-06-28, Houston Chronicle (English)

Stateside With Rosalea: Feedback Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 11:22 am Column: Rosalea Barker Every now and then people write to me about the opinions I express in Stateside. Here is some recent feedback.On my opinion that Ron Dellums' entry into the Oakland mayoral race was part of "same old same old" politics::::::::::::::Rosalea,As a volenteer who worked in the Dellums' campaign ... Wednesday 2006-06-28, Scoop (English)

KELLOGG COQuick Quote: 47.80 (-0.02) Autism Speaks and Kellogg Company Team Up to Bring Autism Awareness to the Breakfast Table This Summer on More Than Five Million Rice Krispies Cereal Boxes6/27/2006 An Innovative Way to Inform Parents About a Disorder Now Affecting One in Every 166 ChildrenNEW YORK, Jun 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Autism Speaks, a non-profit ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, Stockhouse (English)

Diagnosing Autism From the Womb? DIAGNOSING AUTISM FROM THE WOMB? A new study from researchers at the Yale School of Medicine offers a provocative idea: Doctors may be able to predict autism in a baby by testing the placenta at birth. Researchers tested the placentas of 13 children with autism and compared them with placentas from healthy children. They found a microscopic ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, ABC News (English)

UK doctors say MMR shot fears could cost lives ' By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Thirty child health experts warned on Tuesday that children may unnecessarily become ill and even die because parents have been "dangerously misled" over the risks of a triple measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In an open letter, the doctors called on media, politicians and health professionals to ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, ABC News (English)

Experts call to end MMR link with autism LEADING experts issued an urgent plea today to draw a line under any supposed link between the MMR vaccine and autism. In an open letter to the media, politicians and health profession, the 30 experts said parents had been "confused and dangerously misled" over the risks associated with the triple jab that protects against measles, mumps and ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, Scotsman (English)

UK doctors say MMR shot fears could cost lives Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:44am ET | | By Kate KellandLONDON (Reuters) - Thirty child health experts warned on Tuesday that children may unnecessarily become ill and even die because parents have been "dangerously misled" over the risks of a triple measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.In an open letter, the doctors called on media, politicians and ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, Reuters (English)

Experts call for end to 'misleading' MMR and autism link LEADING experts issued an urgent plea today to draw a line under any supposed link between the MMR vaccine and autism. In an open letter to the media, politicians and health professionals, the 30 experts said parents had been "confused and dangerously misled" over the risks associated with the triple jab that protects against measles, mumps and ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, Scotsman (English)

Schools are failing pupils with autism JOHN MCDONALD EXCLUSION is a word which has almost been banned from officialdom. Instead, inclusion is the buzz word when it comes to dealing with poverty, social class, even children who behave badly at school. Yet for those children who are autistic, and their parents and carers, it's a word which is all too familiar, and for many it's one which ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, Scotsman (English)

UK doctors say MMR jab fears could cost lives - By Kate Kelland 1 hour, 6 minutes ago LONDON (Reuters) - Thirty child health experts warned on Tuesday that children may unnecessarily become ill and even die because parents have been "dangerously misled" over the risks of a triple measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In an open letter, the doctors called on media, politicians and health ... Tuesday 2006-06-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Saturday July 1 at 9.58am:

Teaching Social Skills To Children With Autism (University of Ulster Online, UK - 1 hour ago)... in children with autism. The use of video modelling in ABA programmes has demonstrated great effectiveness in teaching behavioural skills to autistic children..

Parents of autistic kids vent anger (Waterford News, Ireland - 1 hour ago). FRUSTRATED, angry Waterford parents have accused the Department of Education of obstructing the education of their autistic children by dragging its heels on..

A signal of concern for children with autism (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 3 hours ago)... from many youngsters, however, is autism. In the first New Jersey initiative of its kind, the Connors and three other families of autistic children received..

Father of Autistic Daughter Speaks Out Against Mercury in Vaccines (Hawaii Reporter, HI - 3 hours ago). I am a father of an autistic daughter.. money, but I will not even get into the financial cost, not to mention the emotional cost, of raising a child with autism...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 6 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser opens center for autistic children (Sacramento Bee,  USA - 7 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA -- Kaiser Permanente opened a new center Thursday to serve autistic children throughout the region. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Center, housed..

Mini-Smiles Charity Advertising Homepage for the National Autistic.. (PR.com (press release), NY - 7 hours ago)... has set himself a cyber challenge to raise funds for The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading charity for people with autism, their families and..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Washington Business Journal, DC - 7 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 8 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Chattanooga Autistic Kid Qualifies For Karate Nationals (WDEF, TN - 9 hours ago). Brandon Earnshaw is diagnosed with moderate autism. He struggled with his motor skills before entering Green's Karate class nearly three years ago...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Bizjournals.com, NC - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 11 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Pheffer Sponsors Autism Bill (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 13 hours ago). Pheffer announced that after intense negotiations the Assembly and Senate have passed legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Bioethicist: Not just autistic at risk if sex screening approved (BP News, TN - 17 hours ago)... would cut down significantly on the number of autistic children.. in the computer software industry have a mild form of autism known as Asperger’s syndrome..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 17 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Francisco Business Times, CA - 19 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Coping With Autism - Support For Families (World Fitness, Canada - 22 hours ago)... In 2000 Nissenbaum, Tollefson, and Reese (as cited by The National Autistic Society, nd), studied the impact of an autism diagnosis on families...

Autism Bill To Push Coverage (Queens Chronicle, NY - 22 hours ago)... The legislation also redefines autism spectrum disorder, categorizing it as a broad neurobiological condition that includes autism, Asperger syndrome and Rett..

Kaiser Opening Autism Center In Rancho Cordova (KCRA.com, CA - 23 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- Kaiser Permanente is opening a center today for autism patients in Rancho Cordova. The facility will house..

Archived on Sunday July 2 at 2.17am:

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

The emotional computer Computers that read your mindAround a year ago I had written a column on a project called 'MyLifeBits', a Microsoft research project, that records every byte, every conversation, every emotion, every photo you click, every line you type, every word you say. An archive that could recall nearly every waking moment of a person's life. Now comes ... Wednesday 2006-06-28, Hindustan Times (English)

Mice can feel empathy, McGill study reveals Mice can feel each other's pain, say Canadian researchers who have been injecting the rodents with acid to make them writhe while their cagemates look on.The experiments, reported in the journal Science today along with another study that involved amputating ants' legs to see how far they would walk, sound macabre. But the researchers say such ... Friday 2006-06-30, Canada Dot Com (English)

Rodents can feel empathy Mice can feel each other's pain, say Canadian researchers who have been injecting the rodents with acid to make them writhe while their cagemates look on.The experiments, reported in the journal Science today along with another study that involved amputating ants' legs to see how far they would walk, sound macabre. But the researchers say such ... Friday 2006-06-30, Canada Dot Com (English)

Special Education for Special Children Razan Baker, Arab News The Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH) recently hosted a forum to discuss the methods of teaching autistic children. The forum welcomed Dr. Cecelia McCarton, head of The McCarton Center in New York, and her staff.“I came with a message to spread awareness among parents,” said the doctor, who has worked for ... Friday 2006-06-30, Arab News (English)

Area philanthropist adds trophy Making things happen comes naturally for Sara Speer Selber, and she's giving that gift to others by advising corporations and nonprofit organizations on fundraising and other philanthropic endeavors. She calls herself a "bridge builder"- one who gets people in divergent communities to work together for a worthy cause. "I don't know a stranger," ... Thursday 2006-06-29, Houston Chronicle (English)

Pervasive Developmental Disorders - KidsHealth.org Wed Jun 28, 8:00 PM ET It can be difficult to know at first if a child has a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). PDDs are a wide spectrum of social and communication disorders, including autism, that can be complicated to diagnose. However, there are acknowledged criteria for determining if a child has a PDD and there are ways ... Thursday 2006-06-29, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Mmr Jab 'still A Risk' THE doctor who sparked the MMR controversy hit back yesterday at a call to draw a line under any supposed link between the vaccine and autism. Thirty experts, including David Elliman, of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital said in an open letter on Tuesday that parents had been "confused and dangerously misled" over the risks. But Dr Andrew ... Thursday 2006-06-29, The Mirror (English)

Archived on Sunday July 2 at 2.17am:

Teaching Social Skills To Children With Autism (University of Ulster Online, UK - 1 hour ago)... in children with autism. The use of video modelling in ABA programmes has demonstrated great effectiveness in teaching behavioural skills to autistic children..

Parents of autistic kids vent anger (Waterford News, Ireland - 1 hour ago). FRUSTRATED, angry Waterford parents have accused the Department of Education of obstructing the education of their autistic children by dragging its heels on..

A signal of concern for children with autism (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 3 hours ago)... from many youngsters, however, is autism. In the first New Jersey initiative of its kind, the Connors and three other families of autistic children received..

Father of Autistic Daughter Speaks Out Against Mercury in Vaccines (Hawaii Reporter, HI - 3 hours ago). I am a father of an autistic daughter.. money, but I will not even get into the financial cost, not to mention the emotional cost, of raising a child with autism...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 6 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser opens center for autistic children (Sacramento Bee,  USA - 7 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA -- Kaiser Permanente opened a new center Thursday to serve autistic children throughout the region. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Center, housed..

Mini-Smiles Charity Advertising Homepage for the National Autistic.. (PR.com (press release), NY - 7 hours ago)... has set himself a cyber challenge to raise funds for The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading charity for people with autism, their families and..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Washington Business Journal, DC - 7 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 8 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Chattanooga Autistic Kid Qualifies For Karate Nationals (WDEF, TN - 9 hours ago). Brandon Earnshaw is diagnosed with moderate autism. He struggled with his motor skills before entering Green's Karate class nearly three years ago...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Bizjournals.com, NC - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 11 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Pheffer Sponsors Autism Bill (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 13 hours ago). Pheffer announced that after intense negotiations the Assembly and Senate have passed legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Bioethicist: Not just autistic at risk if sex screening approved (BP News, TN - 17 hours ago)... would cut down significantly on the number of autistic children.. in the computer software industry have a mild form of autism known as Asperger’s syndrome..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 17 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Francisco Business Times, CA - 19 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Coping With Autism - Support For Families (World Fitness, Canada - 22 hours ago)... In 2000 Nissenbaum, Tollefson, and Reese (as cited by The National Autistic Society, nd), studied the impact of an autism diagnosis on families...

Autism Bill To Push Coverage (Queens Chronicle, NY - 22 hours ago)... The legislation also redefines autism spectrum disorder, categorizing it as a broad neurobiological condition that includes autism, Asperger syndrome and Rett..

Kaiser Opening Autism Center In Rancho Cordova (KCRA.com, CA - 23 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- Kaiser Permanente is opening a center today for autism patients in Rancho Cordova. The facility will house..

Archived on Sunday July 2 at 8.47pm:

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

The emotional computer Computers that read your mindAround a year ago I had written a column on a project called 'MyLifeBits', a Microsoft research project, that records every byte, every conversation, every emotion, every photo you click, every line you type, every word you say. An archive that could recall nearly every waking moment of a person's life. Now comes ... Wednesday 2006-06-28, Hindustan Times (English)

Mice can feel empathy, McGill study reveals Mice can feel each other's pain, say Canadian researchers who have been injecting the rodents with acid to make them writhe while their cagemates look on.The experiments, reported in the journal Science today along with another study that involved amputating ants' legs to see how far they would walk, sound macabre. But the researchers say such ... Friday 2006-06-30, Canada Dot Com (English)

Rodents can feel empathy Mice can feel each other's pain, say Canadian researchers who have been injecting the rodents with acid to make them writhe while their cagemates look on.The experiments, reported in the journal Science today along with another study that involved amputating ants' legs to see how far they would walk, sound macabre. But the researchers say such ... Friday 2006-06-30, Canada Dot Com (English)

Special Education for Special Children Razan Baker, Arab News The Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH) recently hosted a forum to discuss the methods of teaching autistic children. The forum welcomed Dr. Cecelia McCarton, head of The McCarton Center in New York, and her staff.“I came with a message to spread awareness among parents,” said the doctor, who has worked for ... Friday 2006-06-30, Arab News (English)

Area philanthropist adds trophy Making things happen comes naturally for Sara Speer Selber, and she's giving that gift to others by advising corporations and nonprofit organizations on fundraising and other philanthropic endeavors. She calls herself a "bridge builder"- one who gets people in divergent communities to work together for a worthy cause. "I don't know a stranger," ... Thursday 2006-06-29, Houston Chronicle (English)

Pervasive Developmental Disorders - KidsHealth.org Wed Jun 28, 8:00 PM ET It can be difficult to know at first if a child has a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). PDDs are a wide spectrum of social and communication disorders, including autism, that can be complicated to diagnose. However, there are acknowledged criteria for determining if a child has a PDD and there are ways ... Thursday 2006-06-29, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Mmr Jab 'still A Risk' THE doctor who sparked the MMR controversy hit back yesterday at a call to draw a line under any supposed link between the vaccine and autism. Thirty experts, including David Elliman, of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital said in an open letter on Tuesday that parents had been "confused and dangerously misled" over the risks. But Dr Andrew ... Thursday 2006-06-29, The Mirror (English)

Archived on Sunday July 2 at 8.47pm:

Teaching Social Skills To Children With Autism (University of Ulster Online, UK - 1 hour ago)... in children with autism. The use of video modelling in ABA programmes has demonstrated great effectiveness in teaching behavioural skills to autistic children..

Parents of autistic kids vent anger (Waterford News, Ireland - 1 hour ago). FRUSTRATED, angry Waterford parents have accused the Department of Education of obstructing the education of their autistic children by dragging its heels on..

A signal of concern for children with autism (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 3 hours ago)... from many youngsters, however, is autism. In the first New Jersey initiative of its kind, the Connors and three other families of autistic children received..

Father of Autistic Daughter Speaks Out Against Mercury in Vaccines (Hawaii Reporter, HI - 3 hours ago). I am a father of an autistic daughter.. money, but I will not even get into the financial cost, not to mention the emotional cost, of raising a child with autism...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 6 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser opens center for autistic children (Sacramento Bee,  USA - 7 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA -- Kaiser Permanente opened a new center Thursday to serve autistic children throughout the region. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Center, housed..

Mini-Smiles Charity Advertising Homepage for the National Autistic.. (PR.com (press release), NY - 7 hours ago)... has set himself a cyber challenge to raise funds for The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading charity for people with autism, their families and..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Washington Business Journal, DC - 7 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 8 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Chattanooga Autistic Kid Qualifies For Karate Nationals (WDEF, TN - 9 hours ago). Brandon Earnshaw is diagnosed with moderate autism. He struggled with his motor skills before entering Green's Karate class nearly three years ago...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Bizjournals.com, NC - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 11 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Pheffer Sponsors Autism Bill (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 13 hours ago). Pheffer announced that after intense negotiations the Assembly and Senate have passed legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Bioethicist: Not just autistic at risk if sex screening approved (BP News, TN - 17 hours ago)... would cut down significantly on the number of autistic children.. in the computer software industry have a mild form of autism known as Asperger’s syndrome..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 17 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Francisco Business Times, CA - 19 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Coping With Autism - Support For Families (World Fitness, Canada - 22 hours ago)... In 2000 Nissenbaum, Tollefson, and Reese (as cited by The National Autistic Society, nd), studied the impact of an autism diagnosis on families...

Autism Bill To Push Coverage (Queens Chronicle, NY - 22 hours ago)... The legislation also redefines autism spectrum disorder, categorizing it as a broad neurobiological condition that includes autism, Asperger syndrome and Rett..

Kaiser Opening Autism Center In Rancho Cordova (KCRA.com, CA - 23 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- Kaiser Permanente is opening a center today for autism patients in Rancho Cordova. The facility will house..

Archived on Monday July 3 at 1.28pm:

Public loos, personal litter and a child prodigy Public Toilet Design by Cristina del Valle Schuster; Firefly Books; 288 pages; $29.95 How could I resist a full-colour book produced in Italy on the subject of public toilet design? Here are artistic photographs of carefully chosen water closets in hotels, bars, restaurants, civic buildings and businesses worldwide. Consider the one-way mirrored ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

The Eastside News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

Who plays favorites in sports? TIGER WOODS HAS taken golf, a sport of marginal interest to those who don't play it, and become the most well-known athlete in parts of the world where patriarchs wear plaid pants on the course. That's an incredible achievement. According to the latest Harris Interactive online poll, Woods is our most popular male athlete, knocking Michael Jordan ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The State (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Summer books Whatever I feel like I wanna read. Gosh.' So might Napoleon Dynamite, current hero of slacker teenagers and hipsters worldwide, respond to the question: 'What are you going to read on holiday?' And, in his unformed, gauche and thoroughly contrary way, he'd be quite right. Holiday reading, despite the self-imposed edict to impress your ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Guardian (English)

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Monday July 3 at 1.28pm:

Teaching Social Skills To Children With Autism (University of Ulster Online, UK - 1 hour ago)... in children with autism. The use of video modelling in ABA programmes has demonstrated great effectiveness in teaching behavioural skills to autistic children..

Parents of autistic kids vent anger (Waterford News, Ireland - 1 hour ago). FRUSTRATED, angry Waterford parents have accused the Department of Education of obstructing the education of their autistic children by dragging its heels on..

A signal of concern for children with autism (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 3 hours ago)... from many youngsters, however, is autism. In the first New Jersey initiative of its kind, the Connors and three other families of autistic children received..

Father of Autistic Daughter Speaks Out Against Mercury in Vaccines (Hawaii Reporter, HI - 3 hours ago). I am a father of an autistic daughter.. money, but I will not even get into the financial cost, not to mention the emotional cost, of raising a child with autism...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 6 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser opens center for autistic children (Sacramento Bee,  USA - 7 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA -- Kaiser Permanente opened a new center Thursday to serve autistic children throughout the region. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Center, housed..

Mini-Smiles Charity Advertising Homepage for the National Autistic.. (PR.com (press release), NY - 7 hours ago)... has set himself a cyber challenge to raise funds for The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading charity for people with autism, their families and..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Washington Business Journal, DC - 7 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 8 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Chattanooga Autistic Kid Qualifies For Karate Nationals (WDEF, TN - 9 hours ago). Brandon Earnshaw is diagnosed with moderate autism. He struggled with his motor skills before entering Green's Karate class nearly three years ago...

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Bizjournals.com, NC - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 10 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 11 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Pheffer Sponsors Autism Bill (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 13 hours ago). Pheffer announced that after intense negotiations the Assembly and Senate have passed legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Bioethicist: Not just autistic at risk if sex screening approved (BP News, TN - 17 hours ago)... would cut down significantly on the number of autistic children.. in the computer software industry have a mild form of autism known as Asperger’s syndrome..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 17 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Kaiser to open autism center in Rancho Cordova (San Francisco Business Times, CA - 19 hours ago)... "Patients can range from having very low-functioning severe mental retardation autism to high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome," said Dr. Fawzia Ashar, a child..

Coping With Autism - Support For Families (World Fitness, Canada - 22 hours ago)... In 2000 Nissenbaum, Tollefson, and Reese (as cited by The National Autistic Society, nd), studied the impact of an autism diagnosis on families...

Autism Bill To Push Coverage (Queens Chronicle, NY - 22 hours ago)... The legislation also redefines autism spectrum disorder, categorizing it as a broad neurobiological condition that includes autism, Asperger syndrome and Rett..

Kaiser Opening Autism Center In Rancho Cordova (KCRA.com, CA - 23 hours ago). RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- Kaiser Permanente is opening a center today for autism patients in Rancho Cordova. The facility will house..

Archived on Tuesday July 4 at 5.45am:

Public loos, personal litter and a child prodigy Public Toilet Design by Cristina del Valle Schuster; Firefly Books; 288 pages; $29.95 How could I resist a full-colour book produced in Italy on the subject of public toilet design? Here are artistic photographs of carefully chosen water closets in hotels, bars, restaurants, civic buildings and businesses worldwide. Consider the one-way mirrored ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

The Eastside News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

Who plays favorites in sports? TIGER WOODS HAS taken golf, a sport of marginal interest to those who don't play it, and become the most well-known athlete in parts of the world where patriarchs wear plaid pants on the course. That's an incredible achievement. According to the latest Harris Interactive online poll, Woods is our most popular male athlete, knocking Michael Jordan ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The State (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Summer books Whatever I feel like I wanna read. Gosh.' So might Napoleon Dynamite, current hero of slacker teenagers and hipsters worldwide, respond to the question: 'What are you going to read on holiday?' And, in his unformed, gauche and thoroughly contrary way, he'd be quite right. Holiday reading, despite the self-imposed edict to impress your ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Guardian (English)

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Tuesday July 4 at 5.45am:

Autistic group plans own building (Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 14 hours ago)... “Most importantly, the building will serve as a home for orphans or individuals with autism generally requiring special care,” he added...

Parents overcome challenge of autism (San Gabriel Valley Tribune, CA - Jul 2, 2006)... The one constant in the story of the growing cases of autism is the portrayal of it as a great tragedy that is inflicted upon the autistic person's family...

Cut the cards for benefit of families with autism (Staten Island Advance, NY - Jul 2, 2006). Eden II School for Autistic Children serves families with autism, a neurological disorder affecting one child in every 166 births in the country today...

Parents overcome challenge of autism (Pasadena Star-News, CA - Jul 2, 2006)... The one constant in the story of the growing cases of autism is the portrayal of it as a great tragedy that is inflicted upon the autistic person's family...

Parents overcome challenge of autism (Whittier Daily News, CA - Jul 2, 2006)... The one constant in the story of the growing cases of autism is the portrayal of it as a great tragedy that is inflicted upon the autistic person's family...

Autism group sets meeting (Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - Jul 1, 2006). The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting on Sunday, July 23, 2006, from 3pm to 5pm on the second floor of the Town and Country..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism in Dublin (BreakingNews.ie, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first-ever conference on a ground-breaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism in Dublin (Irish Examiner, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first-ever conference on a ground-breaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism in Dublin (IrishExaminer.com, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first-ever conference on a ground-breaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism in Dublin (Evening Echo, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first-ever conference on a ground-breaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism in Dublin (Ireland Online, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first-ever conference on a ground-breaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism continues in Dublin (Unison.ie, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first ever conference on a groundbreaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism continues in Dublin (Sligo Champion, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first ever conference on a groundbreaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Conference on ABA teaching for autism continues in Dublin (Gorey Guardian, Ireland - Jul 1, 2006). The first ever conference on a groundbreaking teaching method for autistic children is continuing in Dublin this morning. Leading..

Sometimes abrasive mother fights for autistic son's rights (Topeka Capital Journal (subscription), KS - Jun 30, 2006)... Many of the problems have centered on the progress of Josh, who was diagnosed as autistic when he was 3... The only remaining son is autistic."...

An MRI Study of Increased Cortical Thickness in Autism (Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - Jun 30, 2006)... and IQ measures, except for performance IQ in the autistic group (rs.. between cortical thickness and clinical features as measured by Autism Diagnostic Interview..

The Impact of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders on Temperament.. (Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - Jun 30, 2006)... authors describe personality development and disorders in relation to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders..

The Impact of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders on Temperament.. (Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - Jun 30, 2006)... One hundred thirteen subjects had an autism spectrum disorder (autistic disorder [N=6], Asperger syndrome [N=46], or atypical autism [N=61]), while 147 had..

An MRI Study of Increased Cortical Thickness in Autism (Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - Jun 30, 2006). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine cortical thickness in autism in light of the postmortem evidence of cortical abnormalities of the disorder...

Effects of Season of Birth on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Fact or.. (Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - Jun 30, 2006)... patients with autism and those with autistic spectrum disorders.. uncommon and the diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, such as Asperger’s syndrome..

Archived on Wednesday July 5 at 0.32am:

Public loos, personal litter and a child prodigy Public Toilet Design by Cristina del Valle Schuster; Firefly Books; 288 pages; $29.95 How could I resist a full-colour book produced in Italy on the subject of public toilet design? Here are artistic photographs of carefully chosen water closets in hotels, bars, restaurants, civic buildings and businesses worldwide. Consider the one-way mirrored ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

The Eastside News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

Who plays favorites in sports? TIGER WOODS HAS taken golf, a sport of marginal interest to those who don't play it, and become the most well-known athlete in parts of the world where patriarchs wear plaid pants on the course. That's an incredible achievement. According to the latest Harris Interactive online poll, Woods is our most popular male athlete, knocking Michael Jordan ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The State (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Summer books Whatever I feel like I wanna read. Gosh.' So might Napoleon Dynamite, current hero of slacker teenagers and hipsters worldwide, respond to the question: 'What are you going to read on holiday?' And, in his unformed, gauche and thoroughly contrary way, he'd be quite right. Holiday reading, despite the self-imposed edict to impress your ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Guardian (English)

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Wednesday July 5 at 3.56pm:

Public loos, personal litter and a child prodigy Public Toilet Design by Cristina del Valle Schuster; Firefly Books; 288 pages; $29.95 How could I resist a full-colour book produced in Italy on the subject of public toilet design? Here are artistic photographs of carefully chosen water closets in hotels, bars, restaurants, civic buildings and businesses worldwide. Consider the one-way mirrored ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

The Eastside News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

Who plays favorites in sports? TIGER WOODS HAS taken golf, a sport of marginal interest to those who don't play it, and become the most well-known athlete in parts of the world where patriarchs wear plaid pants on the course. That's an incredible achievement. According to the latest Harris Interactive online poll, Woods is our most popular male athlete, knocking Michael Jordan ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The State (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Summer books Whatever I feel like I wanna read. Gosh.' So might Napoleon Dynamite, current hero of slacker teenagers and hipsters worldwide, respond to the question: 'What are you going to read on holiday?' And, in his unformed, gauche and thoroughly contrary way, he'd be quite right. Holiday reading, despite the self-imposed edict to impress your ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Guardian (English)

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Thursday July 6 at 7.36am:

Public loos, personal litter and a child prodigy Public Toilet Design by Cristina del Valle Schuster; Firefly Books; 288 pages; $29.95 How could I resist a full-colour book produced in Italy on the subject of public toilet design? Here are artistic photographs of carefully chosen water closets in hotels, bars, restaurants, civic buildings and businesses worldwide. Consider the one-way mirrored ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

The Eastside News: Learning center a lifesaver Jorden Schneider's diagnoses read like a laundry list: ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Asperger's syndrome, depression. His aggressive behavior had the 9-year-old on the verge of being kicked out of school. The Puyallup School District tried multiple programs but nothing seemed to work. They were running out of ... Sunday 2006-07-02, Seattle Times (English)

Who plays favorites in sports? TIGER WOODS HAS taken golf, a sport of marginal interest to those who don't play it, and become the most well-known athlete in parts of the world where patriarchs wear plaid pants on the course. That's an incredible achievement. According to the latest Harris Interactive online poll, Woods is our most popular male athlete, knocking Michael Jordan ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The State (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Summer books Whatever I feel like I wanna read. Gosh.' So might Napoleon Dynamite, current hero of slacker teenagers and hipsters worldwide, respond to the question: 'What are you going to read on holiday?' And, in his unformed, gauche and thoroughly contrary way, he'd be quite right. Holiday reading, despite the self-imposed edict to impress your ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Observer (English)

Special needs education condemned A damning report will raise serious questions this week over the way children with special needs are educated, highlighting 'significant cracks' in an underfunded system that leaves desperate parents without sufficient support.While the government denies it has an 'inclusion policy' - increasing the number of children with special educational ... Sunday 2006-07-02, The Guardian (English)

Logan victim gets the shaft: Massport fights shock, burn victim, 9, over $100G While raking in bloated salaries, high-paid Massport executives have dragged their feet on compensating a 9-year-old Maine girl shocked and burned in a Logan Airport accident involving a faulty light fixture. That compensation is $100,000 - not even half the salary paid to outgoing Massport chief Craig Coy, who takes in $250,000 a year. ... Saturday 2006-07-01, Boston Herald (English)

Hamlet, is that you? The Dead Fathers Clubby Matt Haig320pp, Jonathan Cape, £11.99Does this plot sound at all familiar? A recently deceased father returns as a ghost to inform his son that he was murdered by his brother and that he (the son) must now take revenge upon that brother, who is planning to marry his widow, in order that he (the father) may rest in ... Saturday 2006-07-01, The Guardian (English)

Special Olympics Torch Run WHO-TV June 30th, 2006 (AP)--Nine athletes are helping to carry torches to the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games, which kicks off Sunday in Ames. The torch carriers started their mission Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the first international Special Olympics Games in 1968. The flame was divided ... Friday 2006-06-30, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Thursday July 6 at 7.36am:

School marks 40 years of helping autistic children (Daily News Tribune, MA - 2 hours ago)... The common belief in psychiatry then was that autism was a mental disease caused by mothers.. Schools willing to take autistic children were few and far between...

Autistic children live with basic challenges (The Republican, MA - 2 hours ago). Even the most basic health-care activities can become quite challenging for children with autism and their families. For example..

Autism Link to Vaccines With Mercury Is Unfounded, Study Says (Bloomberg - 4 hours ago). July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Rates of autism in school-aged children rose unabated in Montreal even after the introduction of vaccines that don't contain mercury..

Autistic children live with basic challenges (The Republican, MA - 6 hours ago). Even the most basic health-care activities can become quite challenging for children with autism and their families. For example..

Autistic centre needs your help (Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 10 hours ago)... Suffian, whose two other sons, aged eight and two years, do not suffer from autism are very much aware of the challenges faced by parents of autistic children...

Medical Breakthrough -- Connecting Dads & Autistic Kids (WQAD, IL - 11 hours ago)... direct the children, but what we found is that doesn't work very will in autism... it's important for the entire family to be involved with their autistic child...

Autism May Be Detectable At Birth (CBS4Boston, Boston - 12 hours ago)... Most autistic children aren't diagnosed until they are two, sometimes even four-years.. Now Yale scientists think they might be able to diagnose autism at birth...

Autism May Be Detectable At Birth (CBS4Boston, Boston - 14 hours ago)... Most autistic children aren't diagnosed until they are two, sometimes even four-years.. Now Yale scientists think they might be able to diagnose autism at birth...

Study: Mercury in vaccines not cause of autism (Global National, Canada - 16 hours ago)... and was able to clear Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines containing immunizations as risk factors for conditions such as autism and Asperger Syndrome...

SDLP: BRADLEY ATTENDS AUTISM ‘BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE’ LAUNCH (noticias.info, Spain - 17 hours ago)... Dominic Bradley said that his Party supports innovative legislation in Northern Ireland to ensure that the needs of people with autism are properly met...

Scientists Closer to Diagnosing Autism at Birth (WLNS, MI - 23 hours ago). A new reports suggests that a genetic material that causes the abnormalities in the placenta may cause also cause autism. Right now, most autistic children aren..

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Grand Forks Herald, ND - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Kentucky.com, KY - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (The State, SC - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Contra Costa Times, CA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Belleville News-Democrat, IL - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Monterey County Herald, CA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Duluth News Tribune, MN - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Macon Telegraph, GA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Archived on Friday July 7 at 0.25am:

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Parents hail special needs report Parents of children with special educational needs have welcomed a report by MPs criticising the current provision. Like many, Sam Hall has spent years and thousands of pounds in legal fees, fighting with her local education authority to get what she regards as the best education for her two sons, who have autism. She said it had been an ... Thursday 2006-07-06, BBC News (English)

Report condemns 'confused' policy on special education needs The government is today being urged by MPs to rethink its policy on special educational needs in a devastating new report that warns children are being let down by an underfunded system that is "not fit for purpose".The House of Commons education select committee has criticised ministers for sending "confused" messages over how youngsters with ... Thursday 2006-07-06, The Guardian (English)

Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting An autistic boy - whose family was about to flee the Bronx to escape its violent streets - was wounded by a stray bullet while playing in his gated yard on the Fourth of July. Seven-year-old Vincent Henry was being watched closely by his attentive mother when he suddenly wailed in pain and held up his bleeding left hand Tuesday night. "My son ... Thursday 2006-07-06, New York Daily News (English)

Superstars Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg? The notorious king of Pop Art and Canada's renowned macabre film auteur? Well, yes, compare and contrast the two artists and the Art Gallery of Ontario's new Cronenberg-curated exhibition, Andy Warhol/ Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, 1962-1964, starts to make a lot of sense. "Andy was making underground ... Thursday 2006-07-06, National Post (English)

MPs blast special needs system LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of children with special educational needs are being failed by a system in need of urgent reform, a cross-party group of MPs said in a report on Thursday. Pupils are often forced into mainstream schools which can't cope, while special needs schools are closing, parliament's Education and Skills Committee said. ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Scotsman (English)

"Take 2 wags and call..." It's official - pets are therapeutic. An ongoing study at the University of Missouri-Columbia recently found that interacting with animals causes a direct hormonal response in humans that fights depression. Dramatically increased levels of serotonin - the feel-good hormone - were detected after the subject's controlled interaction with dogs. Pet ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Denver Post (English)

Archived on Friday July 7 at 0.25am:

School marks 40 years of helping autistic children (Daily News Tribune, MA - 2 hours ago)... The common belief in psychiatry then was that autism was a mental disease caused by mothers.. Schools willing to take autistic children were few and far between...

Autistic children live with basic challenges (The Republican, MA - 2 hours ago). Even the most basic health-care activities can become quite challenging for children with autism and their families. For example..

Autism Link to Vaccines With Mercury Is Unfounded, Study Says (Bloomberg - 4 hours ago). July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Rates of autism in school-aged children rose unabated in Montreal even after the introduction of vaccines that don't contain mercury..

Autistic children live with basic challenges (The Republican, MA - 6 hours ago). Even the most basic health-care activities can become quite challenging for children with autism and their families. For example..

Autistic centre needs your help (Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 10 hours ago)... Suffian, whose two other sons, aged eight and two years, do not suffer from autism are very much aware of the challenges faced by parents of autistic children...

Medical Breakthrough -- Connecting Dads & Autistic Kids (WQAD, IL - 11 hours ago)... direct the children, but what we found is that doesn't work very will in autism... it's important for the entire family to be involved with their autistic child...

Autism May Be Detectable At Birth (CBS4Boston, Boston - 12 hours ago)... Most autistic children aren't diagnosed until they are two, sometimes even four-years.. Now Yale scientists think they might be able to diagnose autism at birth...

Autism May Be Detectable At Birth (CBS4Boston, Boston - 14 hours ago)... Most autistic children aren't diagnosed until they are two, sometimes even four-years.. Now Yale scientists think they might be able to diagnose autism at birth...

Study: Mercury in vaccines not cause of autism (Global National, Canada - 16 hours ago)... and was able to clear Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines containing immunizations as risk factors for conditions such as autism and Asperger Syndrome...

SDLP: BRADLEY ATTENDS AUTISM ‘BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE’ LAUNCH (noticias.info, Spain - 17 hours ago)... Dominic Bradley said that his Party supports innovative legislation in Northern Ireland to ensure that the needs of people with autism are properly met...

Scientists Closer to Diagnosing Autism at Birth (WLNS, MI - 23 hours ago). A new reports suggests that a genetic material that causes the abnormalities in the placenta may cause also cause autism. Right now, most autistic children aren..

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Grand Forks Herald, ND - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Kentucky.com, KY - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (The State, SC - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Contra Costa Times, CA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Belleville News-Democrat, IL - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Monterey County Herald, CA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Duluth News Tribune, MN - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Questions of blame linger in autism, vaccine dispute (Macon Telegraph, GA - Jul 4, 2006)... parents who believe mercury in their children's vaccines brought on autism and the.. also struggling with the terrible stress of caring for an autistic child...

Archived on Friday July 7 at 5.08pm:

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Parents hail special needs report Parents of children with special educational needs have welcomed a report by MPs criticising the current provision. Like many, Sam Hall has spent years and thousands of pounds in legal fees, fighting with her local education authority to get what she regards as the best education for her two sons, who have autism. She said it had been an ... Thursday 2006-07-06, BBC News (English)

Report condemns 'confused' policy on special education needs The government is today being urged by MPs to rethink its policy on special educational needs in a devastating new report that warns children are being let down by an underfunded system that is "not fit for purpose".The House of Commons education select committee has criticised ministers for sending "confused" messages over how youngsters with ... Thursday 2006-07-06, The Guardian (English)

Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting An autistic boy - whose family was about to flee the Bronx to escape its violent streets - was wounded by a stray bullet while playing in his gated yard on the Fourth of July. Seven-year-old Vincent Henry was being watched closely by his attentive mother when he suddenly wailed in pain and held up his bleeding left hand Tuesday night. "My son ... Thursday 2006-07-06, New York Daily News (English)

Superstars Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg? The notorious king of Pop Art and Canada's renowned macabre film auteur? Well, yes, compare and contrast the two artists and the Art Gallery of Ontario's new Cronenberg-curated exhibition, Andy Warhol/ Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, 1962-1964, starts to make a lot of sense. "Andy was making underground ... Thursday 2006-07-06, National Post (English)

MPs blast special needs system LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of children with special educational needs are being failed by a system in need of urgent reform, a cross-party group of MPs said in a report on Thursday. Pupils are often forced into mainstream schools which can't cope, while special needs schools are closing, parliament's Education and Skills Committee said. ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Scotsman (English)

"Take 2 wags and call..." It's official - pets are therapeutic. An ongoing study at the University of Missouri-Columbia recently found that interacting with animals causes a direct hormonal response in humans that fights depression. Dramatically increased levels of serotonin - the feel-good hormone - were detected after the subject's controlled interaction with dogs. Pet ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Denver Post (English)

Archived on Saturday July 8 at 12.45pm:

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Parents hail special needs report Parents of children with special educational needs have welcomed a report by MPs criticising the current provision. Like many, Sam Hall has spent years and thousands of pounds in legal fees, fighting with her local education authority to get what she regards as the best education for her two sons, who have autism. She said it had been an ... Thursday 2006-07-06, BBC News (English)

Report condemns 'confused' policy on special education needs The government is today being urged by MPs to rethink its policy on special educational needs in a devastating new report that warns children are being let down by an underfunded system that is "not fit for purpose".The House of Commons education select committee has criticised ministers for sending "confused" messages over how youngsters with ... Thursday 2006-07-06, The Guardian (English)

Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting An autistic boy - whose family was about to flee the Bronx to escape its violent streets - was wounded by a stray bullet while playing in his gated yard on the Fourth of July. Seven-year-old Vincent Henry was being watched closely by his attentive mother when he suddenly wailed in pain and held up his bleeding left hand Tuesday night. "My son ... Thursday 2006-07-06, New York Daily News (English)

Superstars Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg? The notorious king of Pop Art and Canada's renowned macabre film auteur? Well, yes, compare and contrast the two artists and the Art Gallery of Ontario's new Cronenberg-curated exhibition, Andy Warhol/ Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, 1962-1964, starts to make a lot of sense. "Andy was making underground ... Thursday 2006-07-06, National Post (English)

MPs blast special needs system LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of children with special educational needs are being failed by a system in need of urgent reform, a cross-party group of MPs said in a report on Thursday. Pupils are often forced into mainstream schools which can't cope, while special needs schools are closing, parliament's Education and Skills Committee said. ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Scotsman (English)

"Take 2 wags and call..." It's official - pets are therapeutic. An ongoing study at the University of Missouri-Columbia recently found that interacting with animals causes a direct hormonal response in humans that fights depression. Dramatically increased levels of serotonin - the feel-good hormone - were detected after the subject's controlled interaction with dogs. Pet ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Denver Post (English)

Archived on Saturday July 8 at 12.45pm:

Garner man with autism missing (News & Observer, NC - 1 hour ago). GARNER - Police are looking for an autistic man last seen at his home more than two weeks ago. John William Palmer, 45, was spotted..

Autistic nursery school pupil found wandering in middle of busy.. (Awares - 2 hours ago). LONDON, UK: A mother is refusing to send her autistic son back to.. Three-year-old Jack Bailey, who suffers from the developmental disability, autism, was picked..

Lohan ruins autistic party - then throws another (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 3 hours ago). Lindsay Lohan held a beach party for autistic children - to make up for almost ruining their day trip. Volunteers for Smashbox Cares..

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 3 hours ago). US District Court Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child didn't show a link between the drug RhoGAM and autism...

Teenager with autism has special musical gift (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 4 hours ago)... else. Mike has a mild form of autism that makes it difficult for him to socialize or communicate. But then his music speaks for him...

Judge: Suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WIS, SC - 6 hours ago). US District Court Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child didn't show a link between the drug RhoGAM and autism...

More Info On Communicator Devices For Autistic Children (WNBC, NY - 6 hours ago). Check out this great tip to save up to 50% off retail on beer, booze, and wine without carrying a coupon or membership card. More...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WCNC (subscription), NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Study: Don't Blame Vaccines For Autism (CBS News - 8 hours ago). (WebMD) New research from Canada may not end the debate about childhood vaccines and autism — but it offers more evidence that vaccines are not to blame for..

Judge: Suit Lacks Evidence Linking Mercury, Autism (WRAL.com, NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Autism and MMR jab laid to rest at last (News-Medical.net, Australia - 10 hours ago)... disorders such autism and Asperger syndrome have been.. Autism is a neuropsychiatric disorder that impairs a.. is diagnosed as having an autistic spectrum disorder..

Study: Vaccines Not Linked to Autism (FOX News - 10 hours ago). New research from Canada may not end the debate about childhood vaccines and autism, but it offers more evidence that vaccines are not to blame for the..

Study: Vaccines Don't Cause Autism (WebMD - 10 hours ago)... Researchers found no relationship between MMR vaccine exposure, thimerosal exposure and autism rates. In fact, a higher incidence..

The Age of Autism: Anna's last days -- 1 (United Press International - 11 hours ago)... chickenpox vaccines at the same time might raise the risk of autism in a.. The Pox series centered on several autistic children in Olympia, Wash., whose families..

Brain structure differences may explain nature of autism (U Of L News, Kentucky - 12 hours ago)... in the brain are narrower and packed more densely in autistic people... Autism spectrum disorders are a group of developmental disabilities believed to stem from..

Behavior modification helps autistic child make strides (Annapolis Capital, MD - 13 hours ago)... December 2005, when Eric was diagnosed with high-functioning autism, a developmental.. put together a social narrative, a common aid for autistic children that..

Archived on Sunday July 9 at 4.58am:

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Parents hail special needs report Parents of children with special educational needs have welcomed a report by MPs criticising the current provision. Like many, Sam Hall has spent years and thousands of pounds in legal fees, fighting with her local education authority to get what she regards as the best education for her two sons, who have autism. She said it had been an ... Thursday 2006-07-06, BBC News (English)

Report condemns 'confused' policy on special education needs The government is today being urged by MPs to rethink its policy on special educational needs in a devastating new report that warns children are being let down by an underfunded system that is "not fit for purpose".The House of Commons education select committee has criticised ministers for sending "confused" messages over how youngsters with ... Thursday 2006-07-06, The Guardian (English)

Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting An autistic boy - whose family was about to flee the Bronx to escape its violent streets - was wounded by a stray bullet while playing in his gated yard on the Fourth of July. Seven-year-old Vincent Henry was being watched closely by his attentive mother when he suddenly wailed in pain and held up his bleeding left hand Tuesday night. "My son ... Thursday 2006-07-06, New York Daily News (English)

Superstars Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg? The notorious king of Pop Art and Canada's renowned macabre film auteur? Well, yes, compare and contrast the two artists and the Art Gallery of Ontario's new Cronenberg-curated exhibition, Andy Warhol/ Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, 1962-1964, starts to make a lot of sense. "Andy was making underground ... Thursday 2006-07-06, National Post (English)

MPs blast special needs system LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of children with special educational needs are being failed by a system in need of urgent reform, a cross-party group of MPs said in a report on Thursday. Pupils are often forced into mainstream schools which can't cope, while special needs schools are closing, parliament's Education and Skills Committee said. ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Scotsman (English)

"Take 2 wags and call..." It's official - pets are therapeutic. An ongoing study at the University of Missouri-Columbia recently found that interacting with animals causes a direct hormonal response in humans that fights depression. Dramatically increased levels of serotonin - the feel-good hormone - were detected after the subject's controlled interaction with dogs. Pet ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Denver Post (English)

Archived on Sunday July 9 at 4.58am:

Garner man with autism missing (News & Observer, NC - 1 hour ago). GARNER - Police are looking for an autistic man last seen at his home more than two weeks ago. John William Palmer, 45, was spotted..

Autistic nursery school pupil found wandering in middle of busy.. (Awares - 2 hours ago). LONDON, UK: A mother is refusing to send her autistic son back to.. Three-year-old Jack Bailey, who suffers from the developmental disability, autism, was picked..

Lohan ruins autistic party - then throws another (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 3 hours ago). Lindsay Lohan held a beach party for autistic children - to make up for almost ruining their day trip. Volunteers for Smashbox Cares..

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 3 hours ago). US District Court Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child didn't show a link between the drug RhoGAM and autism...

Teenager with autism has special musical gift (Tampa Bay's 10, FL - 4 hours ago)... else. Mike has a mild form of autism that makes it difficult for him to socialize or communicate. But then his music speaks for him...

Judge: Suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WIS, SC - 6 hours ago). US District Court Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child didn't show a link between the drug RhoGAM and autism...

More Info On Communicator Devices For Autistic Children (WNBC, NY - 6 hours ago). Check out this great tip to save up to 50% off retail on beer, booze, and wine without carrying a coupon or membership card. More...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (WCNC (subscription), NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Study: Don't Blame Vaccines For Autism (CBS News - 8 hours ago). (WebMD) New research from Canada may not end the debate about childhood vaccines and autism — but it offers more evidence that vaccines are not to blame for..

Judge: Suit Lacks Evidence Linking Mercury, Autism (WRAL.com, NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Judge: suit lacks evidence linking mercury, autism (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 8 hours ago)... Judge James Beaty determined that a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Autism and MMR jab laid to rest at last (News-Medical.net, Australia - 10 hours ago)... disorders such autism and Asperger syndrome have been.. Autism is a neuropsychiatric disorder that impairs a.. is diagnosed as having an autistic spectrum disorder..

Study: Vaccines Not Linked to Autism (FOX News - 10 hours ago). New research from Canada may not end the debate about childhood vaccines and autism, but it offers more evidence that vaccines are not to blame for the..

Study: Vaccines Don't Cause Autism (WebMD - 10 hours ago)... Researchers found no relationship between MMR vaccine exposure, thimerosal exposure and autism rates. In fact, a higher incidence..

The Age of Autism: Anna's last days -- 1 (United Press International - 11 hours ago)... chickenpox vaccines at the same time might raise the risk of autism in a.. The Pox series centered on several autistic children in Olympia, Wash., whose families..

Brain structure differences may explain nature of autism (U Of L News, Kentucky - 12 hours ago)... in the brain are narrower and packed more densely in autistic people... Autism spectrum disorders are a group of developmental disabilities believed to stem from..

Behavior modification helps autistic child make strides (Annapolis Capital, MD - 13 hours ago)... December 2005, when Eric was diagnosed with high-functioning autism, a developmental.. put together a social narrative, a common aid for autistic children that..

Archived on Sunday July 9 at 9.43pm:

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Parents hail special needs report Parents of children with special educational needs have welcomed a report by MPs criticising the current provision. Like many, Sam Hall has spent years and thousands of pounds in legal fees, fighting with her local education authority to get what she regards as the best education for her two sons, who have autism. She said it had been an ... Thursday 2006-07-06, BBC News (English)

Report condemns 'confused' policy on special education needs The government is today being urged by MPs to rethink its policy on special educational needs in a devastating new report that warns children are being let down by an underfunded system that is "not fit for purpose".The House of Commons education select committee has criticised ministers for sending "confused" messages over how youngsters with ... Thursday 2006-07-06, The Guardian (English)

Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting An autistic boy - whose family was about to flee the Bronx to escape its violent streets - was wounded by a stray bullet while playing in his gated yard on the Fourth of July. Seven-year-old Vincent Henry was being watched closely by his attentive mother when he suddenly wailed in pain and held up his bleeding left hand Tuesday night. "My son ... Thursday 2006-07-06, New York Daily News (English)

Superstars Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg? The notorious king of Pop Art and Canada's renowned macabre film auteur? Well, yes, compare and contrast the two artists and the Art Gallery of Ontario's new Cronenberg-curated exhibition, Andy Warhol/ Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, 1962-1964, starts to make a lot of sense. "Andy was making underground ... Thursday 2006-07-06, National Post (English)

MPs blast special needs system LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of children with special educational needs are being failed by a system in need of urgent reform, a cross-party group of MPs said in a report on Thursday. Pupils are often forced into mainstream schools which can't cope, while special needs schools are closing, parliament's Education and Skills Committee said. ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Scotsman (English)

"Take 2 wags and call..." It's official - pets are therapeutic. An ongoing study at the University of Missouri-Columbia recently found that interacting with animals causes a direct hormonal response in humans that fights depression. Dramatically increased levels of serotonin - the feel-good hormone - were detected after the subject's controlled interaction with dogs. Pet ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Denver Post (English)

Archived on Monday July 10 at 6.46pm:

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Flu in Kids Often Missed by Doctors FLU IN KIDS If you take your child to the emergency room with flulike symptoms, there's a good chance his or her doctor will not correctly diagnose influenza. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that treating doctors missed 72 percent to 83 percent of flu cases in children under the age of 5. Although most ... Thursday 2006-07-06, ABC News (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: July 6, 2006 Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Back-Pain Sufferers Would Give Up Sex for Relief: Study Mercury-Based Vaccines Not Linked to Autism: Study Should Children Be Labeled Obese? Candles Sold at Pier 1 Pose Fire Hazard this article to news Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Healthfinder (English)

Parents hail special needs report Parents of children with special educational needs have welcomed a report by MPs criticising the current provision. Like many, Sam Hall has spent years and thousands of pounds in legal fees, fighting with her local education authority to get what she regards as the best education for her two sons, who have autism. She said it had been an ... Thursday 2006-07-06, BBC News (English)

Report condemns 'confused' policy on special education needs The government is today being urged by MPs to rethink its policy on special educational needs in a devastating new report that warns children are being let down by an underfunded system that is "not fit for purpose".The House of Commons education select committee has criticised ministers for sending "confused" messages over how youngsters with ... Thursday 2006-07-06, The Guardian (English)

Bronx autistic boy, 7, hit in holiday shooting An autistic boy - whose family was about to flee the Bronx to escape its violent streets - was wounded by a stray bullet while playing in his gated yard on the Fourth of July. Seven-year-old Vincent Henry was being watched closely by his attentive mother when he suddenly wailed in pain and held up his bleeding left hand Tuesday night. "My son ... Thursday 2006-07-06, New York Daily News (English)

Superstars Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg? The notorious king of Pop Art and Canada's renowned macabre film auteur? Well, yes, compare and contrast the two artists and the Art Gallery of Ontario's new Cronenberg-curated exhibition, Andy Warhol/ Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, 1962-1964, starts to make a lot of sense. "Andy was making underground ... Thursday 2006-07-06, National Post (English)

MPs blast special needs system LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of children with special educational needs are being failed by a system in need of urgent reform, a cross-party group of MPs said in a report on Thursday. Pupils are often forced into mainstream schools which can't cope, while special needs schools are closing, parliament's Education and Skills Committee said. ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Scotsman (English)

"Take 2 wags and call..." It's official - pets are therapeutic. An ongoing study at the University of Missouri-Columbia recently found that interacting with animals causes a direct hormonal response in humans that fights depression. Dramatically increased levels of serotonin - the feel-good hormone - were detected after the subject's controlled interaction with dogs. Pet ... Thursday 2006-07-06, Denver Post (English)

Archived on Monday July 10 at 6.46pm:

Court ruling won't stop autism funding at age 6 (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... There are about 7,000 autistic children in Ontario schools. Autism is a disorder of the brain or central nervous system that usually appears before age three...

Pope John Paul II students aid autistic kids (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 2 hours ago)... II School, Nanticoke, conducted a dress-down day with students making a donation to help support socialization activities for children afflicted with autism...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Hindu, India - 5 hours ago). Chapel Hill (US), July. 9 (AP): Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (DailyIndia.com, NY - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (Political Gateway, FL - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (United Press International - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism Reveals Social Roots of Language (NPR - 9 hours ago)... is autistic, says it's taken her a lifetime to speak in a way that sounds natural to others. Weekend Edition Sunday, July 9, 2006 · People with autism often..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 11 hours ago). CHAPEL HILL, NC Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, International Autism Pioneer, Dies At 79 (WRAL.com, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WCNC (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Charlotte Observer, NC - 12 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

The 2006 National Autism Conference from 31st July to 5th August.. (MedIndia, India - 17 hours ago). Living with an autistic child is never easy and, parents, family members, are always in need for and additional emotional support. Autism is a condition that..

Autism treatment ruling tough to swallow (Guelph Mercury (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the provincial government doesn't have to pay for an expensive therapy treatment for children with autism older than five..

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not.. (Canada.com, Canada - 22 hours ago)... autism therapy known either as intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) or applied behavioural analysis (ABA), which is based on the idea that autistic..

Judge: Autism, mercury link not proven (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - Jul 8, 2006)... Court Judge James Beaty said a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Archived on Tuesday July 11 at 9.48am:

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Teen fights to treat cancer with herbs BY SONJA BARISIC CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Three months of chemotherapy last year made Starchild Abraham Cherrix nauseated and so weak that at times the tall, skinny teenager had to be carried by his father because he couldn't walk. So when Abraham, as he's usually called, learned in February that the cancer was active once again, he balked when ... Monday 2006-07-10, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. — Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising _ or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

Study questions autism causes MONTREAL (CP) -- A new Quebec study casts doubt on the popular theory that mercury poisoning from childhood vaccinations can cause autism. Registered 7-day subscribers to the Times Colonist newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all TimesColonist.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the class." ... Monday 2006-07-10, The State (English)

'Access to prisoners is a genuine privilege' In the summer of 2001, when Anne Owers had just been appointed the Chief Inspector of Prisons, she knocked on the door of Dartmoor prison to make her first unannounced inspection. Accompanied by two inspectors, a male and female, the group was greeted cordially by a prison officer. "Hello, girls," he said. "Hello, sir."The story serves to ... Monday 2006-07-10, The Guardian (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH ASSOCIATED PRESS MISSION, Kan. (AP) - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get ... Monday 2006-07-10, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. (AP) -- Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, The Associated Press (English)

Eric Schopler, 79; Had Key Role in Study and Treatment of Autism Eric Schopler, 79, a University of North Carolina psychologist who recognized that autism was a brain disorder and developed effective ways to treat it, died Friday of cancer at his home near Mebane, N.C."He influenced tens of thousands of people," said Catherine Lord, a prominent University of Michigan psychologist who worked with Schopler early ... Monday 2006-07-10, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Archived on Tuesday July 11 at 9.48am:

Court ruling won't stop autism funding at age 6 (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... There are about 7,000 autistic children in Ontario schools. Autism is a disorder of the brain or central nervous system that usually appears before age three...

Pope John Paul II students aid autistic kids (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 2 hours ago)... II School, Nanticoke, conducted a dress-down day with students making a donation to help support socialization activities for children afflicted with autism...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Hindu, India - 5 hours ago). Chapel Hill (US), July. 9 (AP): Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (DailyIndia.com, NY - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (Political Gateway, FL - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (United Press International - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism Reveals Social Roots of Language (NPR - 9 hours ago)... is autistic, says it's taken her a lifetime to speak in a way that sounds natural to others. Weekend Edition Sunday, July 9, 2006 · People with autism often..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 11 hours ago). CHAPEL HILL, NC Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, International Autism Pioneer, Dies At 79 (WRAL.com, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WCNC (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Charlotte Observer, NC - 12 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

The 2006 National Autism Conference from 31st July to 5th August.. (MedIndia, India - 17 hours ago). Living with an autistic child is never easy and, parents, family members, are always in need for and additional emotional support. Autism is a condition that..

Autism treatment ruling tough to swallow (Guelph Mercury (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the provincial government doesn't have to pay for an expensive therapy treatment for children with autism older than five..

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not.. (Canada.com, Canada - 22 hours ago)... autism therapy known either as intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) or applied behavioural analysis (ABA), which is based on the idea that autistic..

Judge: Autism, mercury link not proven (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - Jul 8, 2006)... Court Judge James Beaty said a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Archived on Wednesday July 12 at 0.58am:

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

Waite Losers win It came down to less than 8 pounds and a work conflict. After six months and a combined loss of nearly 190 pounds among 13 people, the Times Union's Diet Challenge was almost at its end.Despite a difficult start and losing one member who became pregnant, Flava Unit had inched ahead of the other two teams.The Waite Losers, five relatives ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Times Union (English)

Costly care to continue Despite recent ruling, Ontario still provides for autistic kids The Ontario government will continue to provide an expensive therapy for autistic children over the age of six despite a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal that upheld the province's right to determine when to cut off funding, Mary Anne Chambers, minister of children and ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of developmentally disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. “I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight,” said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. “I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by ... Monday 2006-07-10, Boston Herald (English)

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Teen fights to treat cancer with herbs BY SONJA BARISIC CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Three months of chemotherapy last year made Starchild Abraham Cherrix nauseated and so weak that at times the tall, skinny teenager had to be carried by his father because he couldn't walk. So when Abraham, as he's usually called, learned in February that the cancer was active once again, he balked when ... Monday 2006-07-10, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. — Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising _ or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

Study questions autism causes MONTREAL (CP) -- A new Quebec study casts doubt on the popular theory that mercury poisoning from childhood vaccinations can cause autism. Registered 7-day subscribers to the Times Colonist newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all TimesColonist.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the class." ... Monday 2006-07-10, The State (English)

Archived on Wednesday July 12 at 0.58am:

Court ruling won't stop autism funding at age 6 (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... There are about 7,000 autistic children in Ontario schools. Autism is a disorder of the brain or central nervous system that usually appears before age three...

Pope John Paul II students aid autistic kids (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 2 hours ago)... II School, Nanticoke, conducted a dress-down day with students making a donation to help support socialization activities for children afflicted with autism...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Hindu, India - 5 hours ago). Chapel Hill (US), July. 9 (AP): Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (DailyIndia.com, NY - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (Political Gateway, FL - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (United Press International - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism Reveals Social Roots of Language (NPR - 9 hours ago)... is autistic, says it's taken her a lifetime to speak in a way that sounds natural to others. Weekend Edition Sunday, July 9, 2006 · People with autism often..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 11 hours ago). CHAPEL HILL, NC Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, International Autism Pioneer, Dies At 79 (WRAL.com, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WCNC (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Charlotte Observer, NC - 12 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

The 2006 National Autism Conference from 31st July to 5th August.. (MedIndia, India - 17 hours ago). Living with an autistic child is never easy and, parents, family members, are always in need for and additional emotional support. Autism is a condition that..

Autism treatment ruling tough to swallow (Guelph Mercury (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the provincial government doesn't have to pay for an expensive therapy treatment for children with autism older than five..

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not.. (Canada.com, Canada - 22 hours ago)... autism therapy known either as intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) or applied behavioural analysis (ABA), which is based on the idea that autistic..

Judge: Autism, mercury link not proven (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - Jul 8, 2006)... Court Judge James Beaty said a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Archived on Wednesday July 12 at 6.41pm:

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

Waite Losers win It came down to less than 8 pounds and a work conflict. After six months and a combined loss of nearly 190 pounds among 13 people, the Times Union's Diet Challenge was almost at its end.Despite a difficult start and losing one member who became pregnant, Flava Unit had inched ahead of the other two teams.The Waite Losers, five relatives ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Times Union (English)

Costly care to continue Despite recent ruling, Ontario still provides for autistic kids The Ontario government will continue to provide an expensive therapy for autistic children over the age of six despite a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal that upheld the province's right to determine when to cut off funding, Mary Anne Chambers, minister of children and ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of developmentally disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. “I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight,” said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. “I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by ... Monday 2006-07-10, Boston Herald (English)

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Teen fights to treat cancer with herbs BY SONJA BARISIC CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Three months of chemotherapy last year made Starchild Abraham Cherrix nauseated and so weak that at times the tall, skinny teenager had to be carried by his father because he couldn't walk. So when Abraham, as he's usually called, learned in February that the cancer was active once again, he balked when ... Monday 2006-07-10, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. — Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising _ or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

Study questions autism causes MONTREAL (CP) -- A new Quebec study casts doubt on the popular theory that mercury poisoning from childhood vaccinations can cause autism. Registered 7-day subscribers to the Times Colonist newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all TimesColonist.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the class." ... Monday 2006-07-10, The State (English)

Archived on Wednesday July 12 at 6.41pm:

Court ruling won't stop autism funding at age 6 (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... There are about 7,000 autistic children in Ontario schools. Autism is a disorder of the brain or central nervous system that usually appears before age three...

Pope John Paul II students aid autistic kids (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 2 hours ago)... II School, Nanticoke, conducted a dress-down day with students making a donation to help support socialization activities for children afflicted with autism...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Hindu, India - 5 hours ago). Chapel Hill (US), July. 9 (AP): Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (DailyIndia.com, NY - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (Political Gateway, FL - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (United Press International - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism Reveals Social Roots of Language (NPR - 9 hours ago)... is autistic, says it's taken her a lifetime to speak in a way that sounds natural to others. Weekend Edition Sunday, July 9, 2006 · People with autism often..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 11 hours ago). CHAPEL HILL, NC Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, International Autism Pioneer, Dies At 79 (WRAL.com, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WCNC (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Charlotte Observer, NC - 12 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

The 2006 National Autism Conference from 31st July to 5th August.. (MedIndia, India - 17 hours ago). Living with an autistic child is never easy and, parents, family members, are always in need for and additional emotional support. Autism is a condition that..

Autism treatment ruling tough to swallow (Guelph Mercury (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the provincial government doesn't have to pay for an expensive therapy treatment for children with autism older than five..

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not.. (Canada.com, Canada - 22 hours ago)... autism therapy known either as intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) or applied behavioural analysis (ABA), which is based on the idea that autistic..

Judge: Autism, mercury link not proven (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - Jul 8, 2006)... Court Judge James Beaty said a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Archived on Thursday July 13 at 10.10am:

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

Waite Losers win It came down to less than 8 pounds and a work conflict. After six months and a combined loss of nearly 190 pounds among 13 people, the Times Union's Diet Challenge was almost at its end.Despite a difficult start and losing one member who became pregnant, Flava Unit had inched ahead of the other two teams.The Waite Losers, five relatives ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Times Union (English)

Costly care to continue Despite recent ruling, Ontario still provides for autistic kids The Ontario government will continue to provide an expensive therapy for autistic children over the age of six despite a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal that upheld the province's right to determine when to cut off funding, Mary Anne Chambers, minister of children and ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of developmentally disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. “I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight,” said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. “I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by ... Monday 2006-07-10, Boston Herald (English)

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Teen fights to treat cancer with herbs BY SONJA BARISIC CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Three months of chemotherapy last year made Starchild Abraham Cherrix nauseated and so weak that at times the tall, skinny teenager had to be carried by his father because he couldn't walk. So when Abraham, as he's usually called, learned in February that the cancer was active once again, he balked when ... Monday 2006-07-10, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. — Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising _ or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

Study questions autism causes MONTREAL (CP) -- A new Quebec study casts doubt on the popular theory that mercury poisoning from childhood vaccinations can cause autism. Registered 7-day subscribers to the Times Colonist newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all TimesColonist.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the class." ... Monday 2006-07-10, The State (English)

Archived on Thursday July 13 at 10.10am:

Court ruling won't stop autism funding at age 6 (London Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago)... There are about 7,000 autistic children in Ontario schools. Autism is a disorder of the brain or central nervous system that usually appears before age three...

Pope John Paul II students aid autistic kids (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 2 hours ago)... II School, Nanticoke, conducted a dress-down day with students making a donation to help support socialization activities for children afflicted with autism...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Hindu, India - 5 hours ago). Chapel Hill (US), July. 9 (AP): Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC - 8 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (DailyIndia.com, NY - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (Political Gateway, FL - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79 (United Press International - 9 hours ago). RALEIGH, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North..

Autism Reveals Social Roots of Language (NPR - 9 hours ago)... is autistic, says it's taken her a lifetime to speak in a way that sounds natural to others. Weekend Edition Sunday, July 9, 2006 · People with autism often..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 11 hours ago). CHAPEL HILL, NC Eric Schopler, a University of North Carolina psychologist and international pioneer of autism treatment, has died at 79...

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, International Autism Pioneer, Dies At 79 (WRAL.com, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children _ a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WVEC.com (subscription), VA - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (WCNC (subscription), NC - 11 hours ago)... Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children — a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 11 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Eric Schopler, international autism pioneer, dies at 79 (Charlotte Observer, NC - 12 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children - a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

The 2006 National Autism Conference from 31st July to 5th August.. (MedIndia, India - 17 hours ago). Living with an autistic child is never easy and, parents, family members, are always in need for and additional emotional support. Autism is a condition that..

Autism treatment ruling tough to swallow (Guelph Mercury (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the provincial government doesn't have to pay for an expensive therapy treatment for children with autism older than five..

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not.. (Canada.com, Canada - 22 hours ago)... autism therapy known either as intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) or applied behavioural analysis (ABA), which is based on the idea that autistic..

Judge: Autism, mercury link not proven (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - Jul 8, 2006)... Court Judge James Beaty said a mother of an autistic child "failed to present sufficient evidence" that would suggest a link between RhoGAM and autism...

Archived on Friday July 14 at 1.39am:

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

Waite Losers win It came down to less than 8 pounds and a work conflict. After six months and a combined loss of nearly 190 pounds among 13 people, the Times Union's Diet Challenge was almost at its end.Despite a difficult start and losing one member who became pregnant, Flava Unit had inched ahead of the other two teams.The Waite Losers, five relatives ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Times Union (English)

Costly care to continue Despite recent ruling, Ontario still provides for autistic kids The Ontario government will continue to provide an expensive therapy for autistic children over the age of six despite a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal that upheld the province's right to determine when to cut off funding, Mary Anne Chambers, minister of children and ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of developmentally disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. “I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight,” said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. “I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by ... Monday 2006-07-10, Boston Herald (English)

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Teen fights to treat cancer with herbs BY SONJA BARISIC CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Three months of chemotherapy last year made Starchild Abraham Cherrix nauseated and so weak that at times the tall, skinny teenager had to be carried by his father because he couldn't walk. So when Abraham, as he's usually called, learned in February that the cancer was active once again, he balked when ... Monday 2006-07-10, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. — Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising _ or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

Study questions autism causes MONTREAL (CP) -- A new Quebec study casts doubt on the popular theory that mercury poisoning from childhood vaccinations can cause autism. Registered 7-day subscribers to the Times Colonist newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all TimesColonist.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the class." ... Monday 2006-07-10, The State (English)

Archived on Friday July 14 at 6.36pm:

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

'Horrifying' care prompts apology Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust. She was responding to a report last week that raised serious concerns about treatment of people in some care homes. The apology came as one family at the centre of the allegations was told there would ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, BBC News (English)

Waite Losers win It came down to less than 8 pounds and a work conflict. After six months and a combined loss of nearly 190 pounds among 13 people, the Times Union's Diet Challenge was almost at its end.Despite a difficult start and losing one member who became pregnant, Flava Unit had inched ahead of the other two teams.The Waite Losers, five relatives ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Times Union (English)

Costly care to continue Despite recent ruling, Ontario still provides for autistic kids The Ontario government will continue to provide an expensive therapy for autistic children over the age of six despite a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal that upheld the province's right to determine when to cut off funding, Mary Anne Chambers, minister of children and ... Tuesday 2006-07-11, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of developmentally disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. “I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight,” said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. “I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by ... Monday 2006-07-10, Boston Herald (English)

Court of Appeal rules autism therapy age cut-off is not discriminatory TORONTO (CP) - The provincial government's refusal to provide expensive therapy for all autistic children older than five is not age discrimination, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday, but some parents are already preparing to continue their legal fight. Mary Eberts, who represents 28 families in the case, said Friday "is a bleak day" for ... Monday 2006-07-10, National Post (English)

Teen fights to treat cancer with herbs BY SONJA BARISIC CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Three months of chemotherapy last year made Starchild Abraham Cherrix nauseated and so weak that at times the tall, skinny teenager had to be carried by his father because he couldn't walk. So when Abraham, as he's usually called, learned in February that the cancer was active once again, he balked when ... Monday 2006-07-10, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Class Aims to Increase Fitness of Disabled MISSION, Kan. — Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising _ or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Houston Chronicle (English)

Study questions autism causes MONTREAL (CP) -- A new Quebec study casts doubt on the popular theory that mercury poisoning from childhood vaccinations can cause autism. Registered 7-day subscribers to the Times Colonist newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all TimesColonist.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the ... Monday 2006-07-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Class aims to increase fitness of disabled MISSION, Kan. - Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising - or from getting others to join in. "I know some people with Down syndrome can be a bit overweight," said the 31-year-old fitness instructor, who leads a weekly class of seven to eight disabled people. "I'm trying to get them to shed off the pounds by taking the class." ... Monday 2006-07-10, The State (English)

Archived on Saturday July 15 at 9.56am:

Autism more common than thought - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago LONDON (Reuters) - Autism and related disorders in Britain may be twice as widespread as previously thought, according to research published on Friday. The study showed that 116 in every 10,000 children suffer from autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The previous estimate was 44 per 10,000. "Prevalence of autism and ... Friday 2006-07-14, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Autism more common than thought - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago LONDON (Reuters) - Autism and related disorders in Britain may be twice as widespread as previously thought, according to research published on Friday. The study showed that 116 in every 10,000 children suffer from autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The previous estimate was 44 per 10,000. "Prevalence of autism and ... Friday 2006-07-14, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Autism more common than thought Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:05am ET | | LONDON (Reuters) - Autism and related disorders in Britain may be twice as widespread as previously thought, according to research published on Friday.The study showed that 116 in every 10,000 children suffer from autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The previous estimate was 44 per 10,000."Prevalence of ... Friday 2006-07-14, Reuters (English)

Autism more common than thought Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:05am ET | | LONDON (Reuters) - Autism and related disorders in Britain may be twice as widespread as previously thought, according to research published on Friday.The study showed that 116 in every 10,000 children suffer from autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The previous estimate was 44 per 10,000."Prevalence of ... Friday 2006-07-14, Reuters (English)

Autism 'affects 1 in 100 children' UP to one in 100 children in the UK could be affected by some form of autism, scientists have claimed. Prior to the 1990s, experts estimated the rate of autism in Britain to be around four or five cases per 10,000 people. Related topic http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=702 This article: http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=1026522006 ... Friday 2006-07-14, Scotsman (English)

Autism rate in children has doubled, say doctors THE number of children suffering from autism and related disorders may be twice as high as thought, with the condition likely to affect one per cent of British children. A study by scientists at GuyÂ’s and St ThomasÂ’ hospitals indicates that the prevalence of autism is much higher than current rates suggest. They said that improved diagnosis, a ... Friday 2006-07-14, The Times (English)

'One in 100' children hit by autism Press Association Autism disorders could affect one in 100 children in the UK, scientists have said. A study found that childhood autism and related problems - collectively known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - are far more common than previously thought. Prior to the 1990s, experts estimated the rate of autism in Britain to be around ... Friday 2006-07-14, The Guardian (English)

'One in 100' children hit by autism Autism disorders could affect one in 100 children in the UK, scientists have said. A study found that childhood autism and related problems - collectively known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - are far more common than previously thought. Prior to the 1990s, experts estimated the rate of autism in Britain to be around four or five cases per ... Friday 2006-07-14, Ananova (English)

A teenager's search for love (Magnolia Pictures) Promising directorial debuts can be bold or muted. Australian writer-director Cate Shortland has delivered both with "Somersault," featuring a just-as-telling turn by relative newcomer Abbie Cornish. "Somersault" begins in earnest when 16-year-old Heidi kisses her mother's live-in boyfriend. Though he kisses her back, it's ... Friday 2006-07-14, Denver Post (English)

'One in 100' children have autism Press Association Autism disorders could affect one in 100 children in the UK, scientists have said. A study found that childhood autism and related problems - collectively known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - are far more common than previously thought. Prior to the 1990s, experts estimated the rate of autism in Britain to be around ... Friday 2006-07-14, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Saturday July 15 at 9.56am:

Clinical Trial on Promising Natural Supplement and Autism.. (Emediawire (press release), WA - 41 minutes ago)... generated many encouraging reports from parents of autistic children. Liquid zeolite has attracted the interest of some of the leading autism researchers and..

Autism May Affect One in 100 Children (International News Service, Australia - 45 minutes ago)... As a result, they estimated that 39 children per 10,000 had autism, while 77.. of theories have been suggested as to why the number of autistic children appears..

Elevated Autism Numbers Revealed (Ivanhoe, FL - 1 hour ago)... researchers in the United Kingdom approximated between four and five autistic people per every.. between 9 and 10 years old in South London with autism or autism..

Autism rate in children has doubled, say doctors (Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago)... People with related disorders, known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), usually have a mixture of autistic features. The doctors..

SINGER BACKS AUTISM SCHOOL (Community Newswire, UK - 2 hours ago). The singer behind the hugely-popular song featured in an advert for the TalkTalk broadband service was today visiting a school for children with autism...

Autism 'more widespread' than previously thought (InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago)... of education at the National Autistic Society, said that the research published today highlights the importance of appropriate services for autism sufferers...

Child autism rate is 25 times accepted figure, study warns (Guardian Unlimited, UK - 2 hours ago)... Autism is diagnosed using behavioural and psychological tests, but the criteria have.. as doctors have included related disorders such as Asperger's syndrome...

Autism Affects More UK Children Than Thought, Study Says (Bloomberg - 3 hours ago)... Autism is a developmental disability that changes the way a person communicates and.. than 500,000 families in the UK, according to the National Autistic Society..

Autism 'affects one in 100 children' (Channel 4 News, UK - 3 hours ago)... of labelling more children as autistic, is not.. from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome...

Autism at a record high (Daily Mail - UK, UK - 3 hours ago)... spectrum disorders (ASDs), which include Asperger's syndrome, which.. four or five cases of autism per 10,000.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Autism 'affects one in 100 children' (ITN, UK - 4 hours ago)... of labelling more children as autistic, is not.. from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome...

Autistic youths embrace bowling (BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - 4 hours ago)... The bowlers on a recent Friday were autistic youths and their families, out.. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects roughly one in 250 births, according..

Autism 'affects one in 100 children' (ITV.com, UK - 4 hours ago)... of labelling more children as autistic, is not.. from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome...

Autism at a record high (Femail, UK - 4 hours ago)... spectrum disorders (ASDs), which include Asperger's syndrome, which.. four or five cases of autism per 10,000.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Autism Services Center director honored by national conference (Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - 4 hours ago)... the center in Huntington to provide comprehensive, life span, autism-specific services.. from Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mason counties who are autistic or have..

One in 100 UK children 'could be autistic' (24dash.com, UK - 5 hours ago)... from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Clinical Trial on Promising Natural Supplement and Autism.. (PR Web (press release), WA - 5 hours ago)... generated many encouraging reports from parents of autistic children. Liquid zeolite has attracted the interest of some of the leading autism researchers and..

Autism in children more widespread than thought (Life Style Extra, UK - 5 hours ago)... All people with autism have impaired social interactions, communication, and imagination. People with ASDs usually have a mixture of autistic features...

'One in 100' children have autism (ic North London Online, UK - 6 hours ago)... from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

'One in 100' children have autism (ic Staines.co.uk, UK - 6 hours ago)... from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Archived on Sunday July 16 at 5.05am:

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Father shoots son then turns gun on himself Virginia: A father shot his autistic son and then himself following a domestic dispute. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor and his son William IV, 12, inside their Fairfax home after a six-hour barricade. Police said a preliminary inquiry indicates it was a murder-suicide. California: Dressed in black and their mouths ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Scotsman (English)

Fighting to deny help for disabled The B.C. government's explanation for appealing the recent court decision on IQ tests is completely hollow. Minister of Children and Family Development Stan Hagen pitched the appeal decision this week as a matter of principle, based on the question: "Who gets to set public policy? Do the courts set public policy, or do elected governments set ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: For some, Seattle to Portland bike ride is a chance to honor loved ones Gordon Gill will set out for Portland this morning riding his uncle's well-used red bicycle. Beneath the saddle will be a small pouch. Inside — some of his uncle's ashes. He'll wear Badge 75, for his uncle's age. And he'll have with him a portion of a towel that nestled his uncle's head during some of his last moments. This is his way of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Seattle Times (English)

Arts education isn't about training artists In her book Talk to the Hand, author Lynn Truss uses the term "social autism" to refer to the many ways in which we are able, with the help of our wonderful electronic toys, to create a distance between ourselves and our fellow humans.We isolate ourselves so that we need never communicate on a face-to-face level. MP3 players and video games, ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Guardian (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self ASSOCIATED PRESS McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. official kills son, self McLEAN, Va. — A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Houston Chronicle (English)

Support centre, public urged THE public has been urged to support the Penang Autism Centre in cash and kind. Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Wong Mun Hoe said the donations would benefit autistic children. "The centre is depending on public support. It needs enough funds to organise programmes and activities for the children," he said. He said this after opening the Share ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Star (English)

Archived on Sunday July 16 at 5.05am:

Clinical Trial on Promising Natural Supplement and Autism.. (Emediawire (press release), WA - 41 minutes ago)... generated many encouraging reports from parents of autistic children. Liquid zeolite has attracted the interest of some of the leading autism researchers and..

Autism May Affect One in 100 Children (International News Service, Australia - 45 minutes ago)... As a result, they estimated that 39 children per 10,000 had autism, while 77.. of theories have been suggested as to why the number of autistic children appears..

Elevated Autism Numbers Revealed (Ivanhoe, FL - 1 hour ago)... researchers in the United Kingdom approximated between four and five autistic people per every.. between 9 and 10 years old in South London with autism or autism..

Autism rate in children has doubled, say doctors (Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago)... People with related disorders, known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), usually have a mixture of autistic features. The doctors..

SINGER BACKS AUTISM SCHOOL (Community Newswire, UK - 2 hours ago). The singer behind the hugely-popular song featured in an advert for the TalkTalk broadband service was today visiting a school for children with autism...

Autism 'more widespread' than previously thought (InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago)... of education at the National Autistic Society, said that the research published today highlights the importance of appropriate services for autism sufferers...

Child autism rate is 25 times accepted figure, study warns (Guardian Unlimited, UK - 2 hours ago)... Autism is diagnosed using behavioural and psychological tests, but the criteria have.. as doctors have included related disorders such as Asperger's syndrome...

Autism Affects More UK Children Than Thought, Study Says (Bloomberg - 3 hours ago)... Autism is a developmental disability that changes the way a person communicates and.. than 500,000 families in the UK, according to the National Autistic Society..

Autism 'affects one in 100 children' (Channel 4 News, UK - 3 hours ago)... of labelling more children as autistic, is not.. from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome...

Autism at a record high (Daily Mail - UK, UK - 3 hours ago)... spectrum disorders (ASDs), which include Asperger's syndrome, which.. four or five cases of autism per 10,000.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Autism 'affects one in 100 children' (ITN, UK - 4 hours ago)... of labelling more children as autistic, is not.. from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome...

Autistic youths embrace bowling (BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - 4 hours ago)... The bowlers on a recent Friday were autistic youths and their families, out.. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects roughly one in 250 births, according..

Autism 'affects one in 100 children' (ITV.com, UK - 4 hours ago)... of labelling more children as autistic, is not.. from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome...

Autism at a record high (Femail, UK - 4 hours ago)... spectrum disorders (ASDs), which include Asperger's syndrome, which.. four or five cases of autism per 10,000.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Autism Services Center director honored by national conference (Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - 4 hours ago)... the center in Huntington to provide comprehensive, life span, autism-specific services.. from Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mason counties who are autistic or have..

One in 100 UK children 'could be autistic' (24dash.com, UK - 5 hours ago)... from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Clinical Trial on Promising Natural Supplement and Autism.. (PR Web (press release), WA - 5 hours ago)... generated many encouraging reports from parents of autistic children. Liquid zeolite has attracted the interest of some of the leading autism researchers and..

Autism in children more widespread than thought (Life Style Extra, UK - 5 hours ago)... All people with autism have impaired social interactions, communication, and imagination. People with ASDs usually have a mixture of autistic features...

'One in 100' children have autism (ic North London Online, UK - 6 hours ago)... from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

'One in 100' children have autism (ic Staines.co.uk, UK - 6 hours ago)... from severe cases of "classic" autism, through a.. developmental disorders", to much milder Asperger's syndrome.. already diagnosed as having autistic disorders and..

Archived on Sunday July 16 at 10.02pm:

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Father shoots son then turns gun on himself Virginia: A father shot his autistic son and then himself following a domestic dispute. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor and his son William IV, 12, inside their Fairfax home after a six-hour barricade. Police said a preliminary inquiry indicates it was a murder-suicide. California: Dressed in black and their mouths ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Scotsman (English)

Fighting to deny help for disabled The B.C. government's explanation for appealing the recent court decision on IQ tests is completely hollow. Minister of Children and Family Development Stan Hagen pitched the appeal decision this week as a matter of principle, based on the question: "Who gets to set public policy? Do the courts set public policy, or do elected governments set ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: For some, Seattle to Portland bike ride is a chance to honor loved ones Gordon Gill will set out for Portland this morning riding his uncle's well-used red bicycle. Beneath the saddle will be a small pouch. Inside — some of his uncle's ashes. He'll wear Badge 75, for his uncle's age. And he'll have with him a portion of a towel that nestled his uncle's head during some of his last moments. This is his way of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Seattle Times (English)

Arts education isn't about training artists In her book Talk to the Hand, author Lynn Truss uses the term "social autism" to refer to the many ways in which we are able, with the help of our wonderful electronic toys, to create a distance between ourselves and our fellow humans.We isolate ourselves so that we need never communicate on a face-to-face level. MP3 players and video games, ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Guardian (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self ASSOCIATED PRESS McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. official kills son, self McLEAN, Va. — A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Houston Chronicle (English)

Support centre, public urged THE public has been urged to support the Penang Autism Centre in cash and kind. Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Wong Mun Hoe said the donations would benefit autistic children. "The centre is depending on public support. It needs enough funds to organise programmes and activities for the children," he said. He said this after opening the Share ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Star (English)

Archived on Sunday July 16 at 10.02pm:

State’s autism numbers grow (The Union Leader, NH - 3 hours ago)... the New Hampshire chapter of the Asperger’s Association.. Scheinman founded Jacob’s Bridge Through Autism with her.. from their 9-year-old autistic son, Jacob..

Autism: Carnegie Mellon Researchers Discover Key Deficiencies In.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 4 hours ago)... Temple Grandin, a professor at Colorado State University who has autism, says in her.. to view the patterns of activation in the brains of autistic and normal..

New autism test to provide results in an hour (Scotland on Sunday, UK - 6 hours ago). SCOTTISH scientists are developing a revolutionary testing device to slash the time taken to diagnose autism in children. Researchers..

New autism test to provide results in an hour (Scotsman, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago). SCOTTISH scientists are developing a revolutionary testing device to slash the time taken to diagnose autism in children. Researchers..

Clinical Trial on Promising Zeolite Supplement's Effect on Autism.. (PR Leap (press release), CA - 8 hours ago)... The study’s eighty autistic children will be divided into two groups... will be measured using a variety of established instruments for autism diagnosis and..

Riding camp to target autistic children (Soleil Chateauguay, Canada - 16 hours ago). But Carr has a future plan in the works to expand her camp to benefit autistic children... "The children with autism get 30% better and don't need Ritalin anymore..

Autistic Girl Points Out Possible Molester On Sex Offender Site (INDYchannel.com, IN - 19 hours ago). INDIANAPOLIS -- An 8-year-old girl with autism told police on Friday she was molested by a stranger. The incident happened on Worth..

Autism controversy could sting Liberals (Toronto Star,  Canada - 22 hours ago)... Indeed, there are now an estimated 7,000 autistic children in the publicly funded system.. government and boards to establish a "state-of-the-art" autism service...

GPSS autism conference concludes (KUAM.com, GU - 23 hours ago). The Guam Public School System's Special Education Division completed its two-day conference for families of children with autism...

Police seek ex-con accused of fondling autistic girl, 8 (Indianapolis Star, United States - Jul 15, 2006). The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case of an 8-year-old autistic girl who told police she had been fondled by a convicted child..

CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Lends Support to Students with.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jul 14, 2006). First made public at yesterday's opening session of the Autism Society of America National Conference, each year the program will award $1000 scholarships to..

Autistic job seeker boost (AME Info, United Arab Emirates - Jul 14, 2006). The UAE Ministry of Labour has introduced a new policy which will help people with autism find work more easily, reported Gulf News...

Ministry waives fees for autistic patients (Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - Jul 14, 2006)... effort to create jobs for people with special needs irrespective of their nationality, the Ministry of Labour has decided to exempt autism patients from all..

Survey: Autism a Larger Problem Than Previously Thought (TechNewsWorld, CA - Jul 14, 2006)... The National Autistic Society said: "This research underlines the importance.. before he was finally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism...

Autism levels hit the roof in UK (Earthtimes.org - Jul 14, 2006). LONDON - Autism levels in UK children are far higher than previously thought, according to a survey by researchers at St Thomas' hospital in London...

The Age of Autism: Anna's Last Days -- 2 (International News Service, Australia - Jul 14, 2006)... to certain viruses, either in utero or in infancy, can be linked to autism. Here's what they said: The data indicates that total autistic symptomatology seems..

The Age of Autism: Anna's last days -- 2 (United Press International - Jul 14, 2006)... to certain viruses, either in utero or in infancy, can be linked to autism. Here's what they said: "The data indicates that total autistic symptomatology seems..

Dallas Autism Center Offering Patients Hope (CBS 11, TX - Jul 14, 2006)... Bob Brock's daughter was diagnosed with autism at two-years-old… that was more than 40 years ago. "They diagnosed her as autistic...

Cuba Succeeds in Autism Treatment (Escambray, Cuba - Jul 14, 2006)... sponsored by the Inter-religious Foundation for the Community Organization-Pastors for Peace, received information on Cuba’s advances in treating autism...

Cases of childhood autism increasing in UK (DailyIndia.com, NY - Jul 14, 2006)... The researchers examined 9- and 10-year-olds in Britain and found that 39 out of 10,000 had autism and 77 out of 10,000 had autistic-spectrum disorder..

Archived on Monday July 17 at 1.36pm:

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Father shoots son then turns gun on himself Virginia: A father shot his autistic son and then himself following a domestic dispute. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor and his son William IV, 12, inside their Fairfax home after a six-hour barricade. Police said a preliminary inquiry indicates it was a murder-suicide. California: Dressed in black and their mouths ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Scotsman (English)

Fighting to deny help for disabled The B.C. government's explanation for appealing the recent court decision on IQ tests is completely hollow. Minister of Children and Family Development Stan Hagen pitched the appeal decision this week as a matter of principle, based on the question: "Who gets to set public policy? Do the courts set public policy, or do elected governments set ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: For some, Seattle to Portland bike ride is a chance to honor loved ones Gordon Gill will set out for Portland this morning riding his uncle's well-used red bicycle. Beneath the saddle will be a small pouch. Inside — some of his uncle's ashes. He'll wear Badge 75, for his uncle's age. And he'll have with him a portion of a towel that nestled his uncle's head during some of his last moments. This is his way of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Seattle Times (English)

Arts education isn't about training artists In her book Talk to the Hand, author Lynn Truss uses the term "social autism" to refer to the many ways in which we are able, with the help of our wonderful electronic toys, to create a distance between ourselves and our fellow humans.We isolate ourselves so that we need never communicate on a face-to-face level. MP3 players and video games, ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Guardian (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self ASSOCIATED PRESS McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. official kills son, self McLEAN, Va. — A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Houston Chronicle (English)

Support centre, public urged THE public has been urged to support the Penang Autism Centre in cash and kind. Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Wong Mun Hoe said the donations would benefit autistic children. "The centre is depending on public support. It needs enough funds to organise programmes and activities for the children," he said. He said this after opening the Share ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Star (English)

Archived on Tuesday July 18 at 5.05am:

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Police: Ex-Bush official kills son, self Jul. 15, 2006 at 12:17PM A former Bush administration official shot and killed his 12-year-old son and then killed himself in his McLean, Va., home, police say. The deaths followed a violent argument between William Lash, 45, a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his wife, Sharon Zackula, The Washington Post reports. Lash and ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Washington Times (English)

Father shoots son then turns gun on himself Virginia: A father shot his autistic son and then himself following a domestic dispute. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor and his son William IV, 12, inside their Fairfax home after a six-hour barricade. Police said a preliminary inquiry indicates it was a murder-suicide. California: Dressed in black and their mouths ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Scotsman (English)

Fighting to deny help for disabled The B.C. government's explanation for appealing the recent court decision on IQ tests is completely hollow. Minister of Children and Family Development Stan Hagen pitched the appeal decision this week as a matter of principle, based on the question: "Who gets to set public policy? Do the courts set public policy, or do elected governments set ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

The Local News: For some, Seattle to Portland bike ride is a chance to honor loved ones Gordon Gill will set out for Portland this morning riding his uncle's well-used red bicycle. Beneath the saddle will be a small pouch. Inside — some of his uncle's ashes. He'll wear Badge 75, for his uncle's age. And he'll have with him a portion of a towel that nestled his uncle's head during some of his last moments. This is his way of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Seattle Times (English)

Arts education isn't about training artists In her book Talk to the Hand, author Lynn Truss uses the term "social autism" to refer to the many ways in which we are able, with the help of our wonderful electronic toys, to create a distance between ourselves and our fellow humans.We isolate ourselves so that we need never communicate on a face-to-face level. MP3 players and video games, ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Canada Dot Com (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Guardian (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. Official Kills Son, Self ASSOCIATED PRESS McLEAN, Va. (AP) - A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Ex-Commerce Dept. official kills son, self McLEAN, Va. — A former Commerce Department official killed his 12-year-old son and himself early Friday following an apparent domestic dispute, police said. Police found the bodies of William Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and a former assistant secretary of commerce, and his son William IV inside a bedroom of ... Saturday 2006-07-15, Houston Chronicle (English)

Support centre, public urged THE public has been urged to support the Penang Autism Centre in cash and kind. Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Wong Mun Hoe said the donations would benefit autistic children. "The centre is depending on public support. It needs enough funds to organise programmes and activities for the children," he said. He said this after opening the Share ... Saturday 2006-07-15, The Star (English)

Archived on Tuesday July 18 at 5.05am:

More children have autism (News-Medical.net, Australia - 20 minutes ago). According to new research in the UK, autism and related disorders are possibly far more common than once thought. Researchers at..

Eric Schopler, 79, Autism Researcher (New York Sun, NY - 3 hours ago)... of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children, a network of nine state-funded clinics that are still operating. The clinics have inspired autism..

Rapid Brain Growth Seen Linked to Autism (PakTribune.com, Pakistan - 4 hours ago)... appeared to offer further proof that childhood vaccinations are not a cause of autism as some have suggested. In a study involving 48 autistic subjects, 59..

Autism walk taking big step (The Gloucester County Times, NJ - 4 hours ago). By Jonathan Vit. The Gloucester County 2006 Walk for Autism Research has kicked off its fund-raising efforts with a promise to raise $200,000...

Reasons for sharp increase in autism (The Herald, UK - 8 hours ago)... opened an autism consultation and treatment centre in Edinburgh in April this year and to date we have comprehensively tested more than 60 autistic children...

Canine connection helps autistic boy (Pasadena Star-News, CA - 11 hours ago)... takes gymnastics. He also has autism, which impairs his motor abilities and often makes him leery of social interaction. But Danny..

Rapid Brain Growth Seen Linked to Autism (Online - International News Network, Pakistan - 15 hours ago)... appeared to offer further proof that childhood vaccinations are not a cause of autism as some have suggested. In a study involving 48 autistic subjects, 59..

Conference sheds light on autism (Pacific Daily News, GU - 16 hours ago)... The conference, titled "Autism Spectrum Disorders: Types, Characteristics and Intervention.. about the challenges that face parents with autistic children...

Autism 'far more widespread in Britain than previously thought' (Awares - 18 hours ago)... her son's behaviour - before he was finally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism... was the first to suggest Stewart was autistic when he..

Autism May Involve A Lack Of Connections And Coordination In.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 19 hours ago)... is disrupted in autism," Dr. Just said. In essence, the extent to which the two key brain areas (prefrontal and parietal) of the autistic participants worked..

Novel about autism avoids cliches (Charleston Post Courier (subscription), SC - 19 hours ago). This powerful novel explores the challenges a young mother faces as she learns to cope with her son's autism. Melanie Marsh is the..

Growing number of children diagnosed with autism disorders (WCAX, VT - 20 hours ago)... Children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and other autism-related disorders.. Some school districts keep autistic children in classes with other pupils..

Growing number of children diagnosed with autism disorders (Boston Globe, United States - 20 hours ago)... Children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and other autism-related disorders.. Some school districts keep autistic children in classes with other pupils..

State’s autism numbers grow (The Union Leader, NH - Jul 15, 2006)... the New Hampshire chapter of the Asperger’s Association.. Scheinman founded Jacob’s Bridge Through Autism with her.. from their 9-year-old autistic son, Jacob..

Autism: Carnegie Mellon Researchers Discover Key Deficiencies In.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - Jul 15, 2006)... Temple Grandin, a professor at Colorado State University who has autism, says in her.. to view the patterns of activation in the brains of autistic and normal..

New autism test to provide results in an hour (Scotland on Sunday, UK - Jul 15, 2006). SCOTTISH scientists are developing a revolutionary testing device to slash the time taken to diagnose autism in children. Researchers..

New autism test to provide results in an hour (Scotsman, United Kingdom - Jul 15, 2006). SCOTTISH scientists are developing a revolutionary testing device to slash the time taken to diagnose autism in children. Researchers..

Clinical Trial on Promising Zeolite Supplement's Effect on Autism.. (PR Leap (press release), CA - Jul 15, 2006)... The study’s eighty autistic children will be divided into two groups... will be measured using a variety of established instruments for autism diagnosis and..

Riding camp to target autistic children (Soleil Chateauguay, Canada - Jul 15, 2006). But Carr has a future plan in the works to expand her camp to benefit autistic children... "The children with autism get 30% better and don't need Ritalin anymore..

Autistic Girl Points Out Possible Molester On Sex Offender Site (INDYchannel.com, IN - Jul 15, 2006). INDIANAPOLIS -- An 8-year-old girl with autism told police on Friday she was molested by a stranger. The incident happened on Worth..

Archived on Tuesday July 18 at 9.26pm:

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

Baby's Body Found At Plant Nursery In Miami >WTVJ-TVPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - An autistic 9-year-old boy is safe after wandering away from his home and spending the night on the streets in Pompano Beach. Jason Similien was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. Monday, standing in the front doorway of his home on Northeast 26th Street. His father told Broward Sheriff's Office deputies that he told his ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, MSNBC (English)

Mobile batteries linked to autism A LEADING scientist claims that a huge rise in autism in the UK is because of old mobile phone batteries. Dr Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist, who specialises in research into autism and other brain disorders, says that metals found in the batteries are full of toxic metals which are not properly cleaned up. Autistic children have been shown ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Inquirer (English)

Just Another Face in the Crowd, Indistinguishable Even if It's Your Own Some people never forget a face. Heather Sellers never remembers one. She finds it almost impossible to recognize people simply by looking at them. She remembers the books she reads as well as anyone else, but movies and TV shows are impossible to follow because all of the actors' faces seem so similar. She can recall a name or a telephone number ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

The climate-change deniers have now gone nuclear Murderous mayhem in the Middle East sends oil prices through the roof - $78 a barrel and climbing. Electricity prices are up 35% in two years, gas prices up 53%. So the government launched its energy review last week in a turbulent market. With no certainty on price, all estimates of the costs of various energy technologies are equally ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Guardian (English)

Letters: NatWest Three Sir: I was dismayed to read in your Letters page (12 July) Graham H Deere waxing lyrical about his many happy years in the United States and how this experience has instilled in him a deep and profound respect for what is known as American justice. How clearly he comes across as an apologist! Yes, the "NatWest Three" have, potentially, answers ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Independent (English)

D.C. Gets Its First Fringe Theatre Festival - Kenneth Jones 18 minutes ago Alternative voices, new works, intimate shows and more will punctuate the first Capital Fringe Festival, a new initiative of theatrical work on the fringes of the Washington, D.C.'s vital professional stage community. The inaugural Capital Fringe Festival will take place July 20-30, in over 28 venues in downtown D.C. ... Monday 2006-07-17, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Racist father Dear Annie: I'm in the eighth grade and have a friend, "Tina," who is black. Tina's boyfriend, "David," is white. One day, when they were on the phone, David asked Tina to hold on for a minute. Tina could hear David's stepdad in the background, saying, "You're not going to date a black girl!" Tina is really upset and doesn't know what to do. ... Monday 2006-07-17, The Korea Herald (English)

H.A.B.I.T. Research Ltd. Releases Latest GPS Wildlife Tracking Technology Using u-blox GPS Module THALWIL, Switzerland, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A technology partnership between H.A.B.I.T. Research Limited, a Victoria based company that designs, develops and manufactures technology for wildlife research, and Swiss positioning technology provider u-blox, will soon make it possible for scientists to study the behavior of endangered species once ... Monday 2006-07-17, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Wednesday July 19 at 5.15pm:

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

Baby's Body Found At Plant Nursery In Miami >WTVJ-TVPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - An autistic 9-year-old boy is safe after wandering away from his home and spending the night on the streets in Pompano Beach. Jason Similien was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. Monday, standing in the front doorway of his home on Northeast 26th Street. His father told Broward Sheriff's Office deputies that he told his ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, MSNBC (English)

Mobile batteries linked to autism A LEADING scientist claims that a huge rise in autism in the UK is because of old mobile phone batteries. Dr Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist, who specialises in research into autism and other brain disorders, says that metals found in the batteries are full of toxic metals which are not properly cleaned up. Autistic children have been shown ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Inquirer (English)

Just Another Face in the Crowd, Indistinguishable Even if It's Your Own Some people never forget a face. Heather Sellers never remembers one. She finds it almost impossible to recognize people simply by looking at them. She remembers the books she reads as well as anyone else, but movies and TV shows are impossible to follow because all of the actors' faces seem so similar. She can recall a name or a telephone number ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

The climate-change deniers have now gone nuclear Murderous mayhem in the Middle East sends oil prices through the roof - $78 a barrel and climbing. Electricity prices are up 35% in two years, gas prices up 53%. So the government launched its energy review last week in a turbulent market. With no certainty on price, all estimates of the costs of various energy technologies are equally ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Guardian (English)

Letters: NatWest Three Sir: I was dismayed to read in your Letters page (12 July) Graham H Deere waxing lyrical about his many happy years in the United States and how this experience has instilled in him a deep and profound respect for what is known as American justice. How clearly he comes across as an apologist! Yes, the "NatWest Three" have, potentially, answers ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Independent (English)

D.C. Gets Its First Fringe Theatre Festival - Kenneth Jones 18 minutes ago Alternative voices, new works, intimate shows and more will punctuate the first Capital Fringe Festival, a new initiative of theatrical work on the fringes of the Washington, D.C.'s vital professional stage community. The inaugural Capital Fringe Festival will take place July 20-30, in over 28 venues in downtown D.C. ... Monday 2006-07-17, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Racist father Dear Annie: I'm in the eighth grade and have a friend, "Tina," who is black. Tina's boyfriend, "David," is white. One day, when they were on the phone, David asked Tina to hold on for a minute. Tina could hear David's stepdad in the background, saying, "You're not going to date a black girl!" Tina is really upset and doesn't know what to do. ... Monday 2006-07-17, The Korea Herald (English)

H.A.B.I.T. Research Ltd. Releases Latest GPS Wildlife Tracking Technology Using u-blox GPS Module THALWIL, Switzerland, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A technology partnership between H.A.B.I.T. Research Limited, a Victoria based company that designs, develops and manufactures technology for wildlife research, and Swiss positioning technology provider u-blox, will soon make it possible for scientists to study the behavior of endangered species once ... Monday 2006-07-17, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Thursday July 20 at 8.32am:

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

Baby's Body Found At Plant Nursery In Miami >WTVJ-TVPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - An autistic 9-year-old boy is safe after wandering away from his home and spending the night on the streets in Pompano Beach. Jason Similien was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. Monday, standing in the front doorway of his home on Northeast 26th Street. His father told Broward Sheriff's Office deputies that he told his ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, MSNBC (English)

Mobile batteries linked to autism A LEADING scientist claims that a huge rise in autism in the UK is because of old mobile phone batteries. Dr Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist, who specialises in research into autism and other brain disorders, says that metals found in the batteries are full of toxic metals which are not properly cleaned up. Autistic children have been shown ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Inquirer (English)

Just Another Face in the Crowd, Indistinguishable Even if It's Your Own Some people never forget a face. Heather Sellers never remembers one. She finds it almost impossible to recognize people simply by looking at them. She remembers the books she reads as well as anyone else, but movies and TV shows are impossible to follow because all of the actors' faces seem so similar. She can recall a name or a telephone number ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

The climate-change deniers have now gone nuclear Murderous mayhem in the Middle East sends oil prices through the roof - $78 a barrel and climbing. Electricity prices are up 35% in two years, gas prices up 53%. So the government launched its energy review last week in a turbulent market. With no certainty on price, all estimates of the costs of various energy technologies are equally ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Guardian (English)

Letters: NatWest Three Sir: I was dismayed to read in your Letters page (12 July) Graham H Deere waxing lyrical about his many happy years in the United States and how this experience has instilled in him a deep and profound respect for what is known as American justice. How clearly he comes across as an apologist! Yes, the "NatWest Three" have, potentially, answers ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Independent (English)

D.C. Gets Its First Fringe Theatre Festival - Kenneth Jones 18 minutes ago Alternative voices, new works, intimate shows and more will punctuate the first Capital Fringe Festival, a new initiative of theatrical work on the fringes of the Washington, D.C.'s vital professional stage community. The inaugural Capital Fringe Festival will take place July 20-30, in over 28 venues in downtown D.C. ... Monday 2006-07-17, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Racist father Dear Annie: I'm in the eighth grade and have a friend, "Tina," who is black. Tina's boyfriend, "David," is white. One day, when they were on the phone, David asked Tina to hold on for a minute. Tina could hear David's stepdad in the background, saying, "You're not going to date a black girl!" Tina is really upset and doesn't know what to do. ... Monday 2006-07-17, The Korea Herald (English)

H.A.B.I.T. Research Ltd. Releases Latest GPS Wildlife Tracking Technology Using u-blox GPS Module THALWIL, Switzerland, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A technology partnership between H.A.B.I.T. Research Limited, a Victoria based company that designs, develops and manufactures technology for wildlife research, and Swiss positioning technology provider u-blox, will soon make it possible for scientists to study the behavior of endangered species once ... Monday 2006-07-17, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Thursday July 20 at 8.32am:

Autistic brain has fewer neurons for processing emotion (EurekAlert (press release), DC - 1 hour ago)... commonly observed in patients with autism could, over time, lead to a loss of neurons. More studies are needed to pinpoint exactly why autistic brains have..

Autistic brain has fewer neurons for processing emotion (YubaNet, CA - 1 hour ago)... commonly observed in patients with autism could, over time, lead to a loss of neurons. More studies are needed to pinpoint exactly why autistic brains have..

Autism Boys Have Fewer Neurons (World Fitness, Canada - 1 hour ago)... The report looked at nine autistic men and boys aged 10 to 44. They compared them with 10 brains of males who did not have autism...

Pittsburgh Contest Winner Looking to Raise Awareness for Autism.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 3 hours ago)... of the $90 billion in annual healthcare costs is spent on adult autism services... can attest to the benefits of early diagnosis in helping autistic children and..

Emotion centre of autistic brains have fewer cells (New Scientist (subscription), UK - 5 hours ago). People with autism have significantly fewer nerve cells in the part of the.. to explain the social and communication deficits found in autistic patients, the..

Fewer numbers of neurons in autistic boys, study (MedIndia, India - 6 hours ago)... is relevant because it establishes that amygdala is abnormal in people with autism... and memory, determinants to learning, and its behavior in autistic people...

Rise in Autism Blamed on Phone Batteries (Cellular-News, UK - 7 hours ago)... in a forthcoming paper that incorrect disposal of rechargeable batteries is one of the factors in an increase in autism in the UK. Autistic children have been..

Friend realizes she just wants autistic son to be well (Elmira Star-Gazette, NY - 8 hours ago)... shared my friend's journey with her son, now almost 2, who was diagnosed with autism... So determined was she to be the perfect mother of an autistic child, that..

Autistic Males Have Fewer Neurons in Amygdala (Scientific American - 11 hours ago)... evidence of an abnormal number of neurons in the autistic amygdala," Amaral.. which had seizure disorders or any major neurological disorder other than autism."...

Research Links Autism to Brain Abnormalities (Buzzle, CA - 15 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," said Thomas Insel..

First PHACTS Meeting About Autism Thursday (MyMotherLode.com, CA - 17 hours ago)... the first meeting of PHACTS, which is Parents Helping Autistic Children Thrive and.. founded with a goal of supporting and assisting families affected by autism...

New technology helping to break barrier of communication in.. (WNDU-TV, IN - 18 hours ago). Some parents with autistic children never have the joy of hearing their child, knowing.. All of the students at a Long Island school have Autism or some other..

Autistic boys lack certain brain cells: study (Reuters - 18 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas..

Autistic boys lack certain brain cells: study (Reuters.uk, UK - 18 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas..

Research links autism to brain abnormalities (The Observer Blog, UK - 18 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," said Thomas Insel..

Research links autism to brain abnormalities (Guardian Unlimited, UK - 18 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," said Thomas Insel..

Health Alert: Autism communicator (WIS, SC - 20 hours ago)... or disability. Most have autism. And many autistic kids, like nine-year-old Danny Sgueglia, have serious problems communicating...

Musicians to Perform in Bend as Benefit for Autism Group (Bend Weekly, OR - 20 hours ago)... Fest 2006 will present some of the best acoustic musicians on the planet on August 9th at 7:00 pm in a concert event benefiting children with autism and their..

New Devices Help Autistic Kids Talk (WXIA-TV, GA - 20 hours ago). Some children who have autism or similar developmental disabilities often can’t talk... these kids, they’re changing the way we think about autistic children..

Mercury in mobile phone batteries linked to autism (Mobilemag.com - 22 hours ago). The scientist is Dr. Richard Lathe, and he specializes in autism and other brain disorders. Research has shown that autistic children have trouble ridding..

Archived on Friday July 21 at 0.20am:

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

And the ESPY for Bad Taste Goes to ... When you don't expect to hear certain things in a familiar environment, it's easy to be surprised. Your head turns. Your stomach flips. Your ears quiver. I can't remember hearing anal-sex jokes on ESPN, so I was stunned to hear Lance Armstrong make one in his monologue at the ESPY Awards show televised Sunday night. The one-liner by Armstrong, the ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

Baby's Body Found At Plant Nursery In Miami >WTVJ-TVPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - An autistic 9-year-old boy is safe after wandering away from his home and spending the night on the streets in Pompano Beach. Jason Similien was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. Monday, standing in the front doorway of his home on Northeast 26th Street. His father told Broward Sheriff's Office deputies that he told his ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, MSNBC (English)

Mobile batteries linked to autism A LEADING scientist claims that a huge rise in autism in the UK is because of old mobile phone batteries. Dr Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist, who specialises in research into autism and other brain disorders, says that metals found in the batteries are full of toxic metals which are not properly cleaned up. Autistic children have been shown ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Inquirer (English)

Just Another Face in the Crowd, Indistinguishable Even if It's Your Own Some people never forget a face. Heather Sellers never remembers one. She finds it almost impossible to recognize people simply by looking at them. She remembers the books she reads as well as anyone else, but movies and TV shows are impossible to follow because all of the actors' faces seem so similar. She can recall a name or a telephone number ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The New York Times (English)

The climate-change deniers have now gone nuclear Murderous mayhem in the Middle East sends oil prices through the roof - $78 a barrel and climbing. Electricity prices are up 35% in two years, gas prices up 53%. So the government launched its energy review last week in a turbulent market. With no certainty on price, all estimates of the costs of various energy technologies are equally ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Guardian (English)

Letters: NatWest Three Sir: I was dismayed to read in your Letters page (12 July) Graham H Deere waxing lyrical about his many happy years in the United States and how this experience has instilled in him a deep and profound respect for what is known as American justice. How clearly he comes across as an apologist! Yes, the "NatWest Three" have, potentially, answers ... Tuesday 2006-07-18, The Independent (English)

D.C. Gets Its First Fringe Theatre Festival - Kenneth Jones 18 minutes ago Alternative voices, new works, intimate shows and more will punctuate the first Capital Fringe Festival, a new initiative of theatrical work on the fringes of the Washington, D.C.'s vital professional stage community. The inaugural Capital Fringe Festival will take place July 20-30, in over 28 venues in downtown D.C. ... Monday 2006-07-17, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Racist father Dear Annie: I'm in the eighth grade and have a friend, "Tina," who is black. Tina's boyfriend, "David," is white. One day, when they were on the phone, David asked Tina to hold on for a minute. Tina could hear David's stepdad in the background, saying, "You're not going to date a black girl!" Tina is really upset and doesn't know what to do. ... Monday 2006-07-17, The Korea Herald (English)

H.A.B.I.T. Research Ltd. Releases Latest GPS Wildlife Tracking Technology Using u-blox GPS Module THALWIL, Switzerland, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A technology partnership between H.A.B.I.T. Research Limited, a Victoria based company that designs, develops and manufactures technology for wildlife research, and Swiss positioning technology provider u-blox, will soon make it possible for scientists to study the behavior of endangered species once ... Monday 2006-07-17, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Friday July 21 at 9.17pm:

Residential services being cut Cindy Nelson didn't know her 11-year-old autistic son Stephen could play piano nor did she know he was a talented artist. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Leader-Post newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all LeaderPost.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive content ... Friday 2006-07-21, Canada Dot Com (English)

Law pushing foster adoptions successful CLEVELAND — With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in foster ... Friday 2006-07-21, Houston Chronicle (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful By CONNIE MABIN ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever ... Friday 2006-07-21, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: ``Are you happy to be moving?'' At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in ... Friday 2006-07-21, The Guardian (English)

'Abuse' care hospital due to shut A hospital which was criticised in a report for "widespread institutional abuse" of patients is to close. Fourteen people with learning difficulties at Budock Hospital, near Falmouth, will be rehomed by December, the BBC has been told. Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust is also handing over the care of nearly 170 people in 46 community homes. The ... Friday 2006-07-21, BBC News (English)

Law pushing foster adoptions successful CLEVELAND - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in foster care as an ... Friday 2006-07-21, The State (English)

Parrots 'as intelligent' as young children By Kirsten Veness for The World Today An American scientist says the results of a 29-year study suggest parrots could be as intelligent as five-year-old humans. Brandeis University Professor Irene Pepperberg says her study of Alex, an african grey parrot, shows parrots have an impressive intelligence. "They're about the same intelligence as a ... Friday 2006-07-21, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (English)

Hodgson: Intellectual Disability Providers Friday, 21 July 2006, 4:26 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government National Residential Intellectual Disability Provider Group (NRID) ConferenceThank you for inviting me to talk to you today at the closing of the National Residential Intellectual Disability Provider Group (NRID) Conference. I would particularly like to thank the conference ... Friday 2006-07-21, Scoop (English)

Autistic Hub man found, reunited with his family Eagle-eyed Herald readers embarking on their morning commute yesterday reunited a missing autistic man with his jubilant family after spotting him in a Dorchester train station, MBTA police and family said. Missing brother: ... Friday 2006-07-21, Boston Herald (English)

J-Mac Gets His Own Bobblehead Scored 20 points in last four minutes of varsity basketball game He's made national news, met President Bush, scored a movie deal and last week took home an ESPY Award for the best moment in sports. Now, Jason McElwain -- or J-Mac, as people have been calling him -- has a new celebrity status symbol -- his own bobblehead doll. Bobbleheads of the ... Thursday 2006-07-20, ABC7 (English)

Archived on Friday July 21 at 9.17pm:

Study: Autistic brains have fewer neurons (DailyIndia.com, NY - 28 minutes ago)... with autism is abnormally large due to precocious maturation. "It is somewhat surprising, therefore, that there are ultimately fewer neurons in the autistic..

Study: Autistic brains have fewer neurons (Political Gateway, FL - 40 minutes ago)... with autism is abnormally large due to precocious maturation. "It is somewhat surprising, therefore, that there are ultimately fewer neurons in the autistic..

Study: Autistic brains have fewer neurons (United Press International - 57 minutes ago)... with autism is abnormally large due to precocious maturation. "It is somewhat surprising, therefore, that there are ultimately fewer neurons in the autistic..

Fewer Neurons in Amygdala of Autistic Males (MedIndia, India - 4 hours ago)... evidence of an abnormal number of neurons in the autistic amygdala... none of which had seizure disorders or any major neurological disorder other than autism."...

Help with autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - 6 hours ago)... It won't help him any more. The "lump" is autism... Information about autism will be available at Kitchener City Hall on July 31 at 11:30 am.

Autism - the neuroanatomical basis (RxPG NEWS, CA - 7 hours ago)... “While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery,” said..

Pittsburgh Contest Winner Looking to Raise Awareness for Autism.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 9 hours ago)... of the $90 billion in annual healthcare costs is spent on adult autism services... can attest to the benefits of early diagnosis in helping autistic children and..

Males with autism have fewer neurons in centers linked to emotion.. (CBC News, Canada - 15 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

New Autism Study Shows Discrepancy in Brains (NPR - 16 hours ago)... group of scientists examined the entire brain of a man with autism who had.. She says scientists used microscopes to compare slices from the autistic brain with..

Autistic Brains Show a Key Difference (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 16 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

Autistic Brains Show a Key Difference (WFIE-TV, IN - 16 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

Autistic Brains Show a Key Difference (Lex 18, KY - 16 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

Autistic Brains Show a Key Difference (KLAS-TV, NV - 16 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

Autism – Brain of Autistic Males have Less Neurons for Emotions (Best Syndication, CA - 17 hours ago)... always functioning with less neurons in the autistic brain. It could also be a degenerative process that may cause a loss of neurons as a child with autism ages..

Autistic Brains Show a Key Difference (HealthCentral.com - 17 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

here! Networks to Run Autism Speaks’ Powerful PSAs Nationally (247gay.com, CA - 17 hours ago). (New York, NY) - here!, America’s premium gay television network, has announced that it will run ads nationally from Autism Speaks’ new public service..

Autistic Brains Show a Key Difference (Forbes - 18 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas R..

AUTISM: A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC (Free Market News Network, FL - 19 hours ago). One in 166 children are diagnosed with autism; yet the schools are ill-equipped to educate and care for them. With a full head of..

Living with Asperger's Syndrome (ABC Online, Australia - 21 hours ago)... When I was brought up, my mother was a volcanic Asperger and my dad was autistic... A number of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) people do...

Autistic boys lack certain brain cells: study (ABC News - 21 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," Dr. Thomas..

Archived on Saturday July 22 at 5.37pm:

Residential services being cut Cindy Nelson didn't know her 11-year-old autistic son Stephen could play piano nor did she know he was a talented artist. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Leader-Post newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all LeaderPost.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive content ... Friday 2006-07-21, Canada Dot Com (English)

Law pushing foster adoptions successful CLEVELAND — With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in foster ... Friday 2006-07-21, Houston Chronicle (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful By CONNIE MABIN ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever ... Friday 2006-07-21, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: ``Are you happy to be moving?'' At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in ... Friday 2006-07-21, The Guardian (English)

'Abuse' care hospital due to shut A hospital which was criticised in a report for "widespread institutional abuse" of patients is to close. Fourteen people with learning difficulties at Budock Hospital, near Falmouth, will be rehomed by December, the BBC has been told. Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust is also handing over the care of nearly 170 people in 46 community homes. The ... Friday 2006-07-21, BBC News (English)

Law pushing foster adoptions successful CLEVELAND - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in foster care as an ... Friday 2006-07-21, The State (English)

Parrots 'as intelligent' as young children By Kirsten Veness for The World Today An American scientist says the results of a 29-year study suggest parrots could be as intelligent as five-year-old humans. Brandeis University Professor Irene Pepperberg says her study of Alex, an african grey parrot, shows parrots have an impressive intelligence. "They're about the same intelligence as a ... Friday 2006-07-21, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (English)

Hodgson: Intellectual Disability Providers Friday, 21 July 2006, 4:26 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government National Residential Intellectual Disability Provider Group (NRID) ConferenceThank you for inviting me to talk to you today at the closing of the National Residential Intellectual Disability Provider Group (NRID) Conference. I would particularly like to thank the conference ... Friday 2006-07-21, Scoop (English)

Autistic Hub man found, reunited with his family Eagle-eyed Herald readers embarking on their morning commute yesterday reunited a missing autistic man with his jubilant family after spotting him in a Dorchester train station, MBTA police and family said. Missing brother: ... Friday 2006-07-21, Boston Herald (English)

J-Mac Gets His Own Bobblehead Scored 20 points in last four minutes of varsity basketball game He's made national news, met President Bush, scored a movie deal and last week took home an ESPY Award for the best moment in sports. Now, Jason McElwain -- or J-Mac, as people have been calling him -- has a new celebrity status symbol -- his own bobblehead doll. Bobbleheads of the ... Thursday 2006-07-20, ABC7 (English)

Archived on Monday July 24 at 0.08am:

Tweaking the nation's boy crisis theory America's "boy crisis" has been canceled. It was all hype, we're now told by Education Sector, a nonpartisan education research group.In a new study titled "The Truth About Boys and Girls," researcher Sara Mead concludes the failing boys mantra was politically motivated hooey advanced by anti-feminist pundits and others who cherry-picked data to ... Saturday 2006-07-22, The Sidney Herald (English)

Tweaking the nation's boy crisis theory America's "boy crisis" has been canceled. It was all hype, we're now told by Education Sector, a nonpartisan education research group.In a new study titled "The Truth About Boys and Girls," researcher Sara Mead concludes the failing boys mantra was politically motivated hooey advanced by anti-feminist pundits and others who cherry-picked data to ... Saturday 2006-07-22, The Sidney Herald (English)

Ontario pledges targeted autism treatment The Ontario government may not be legally obligated to provide special therapies to older autistic children, but Children's Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers promised yesterday that the government will provide the service anyway -- when it's needed and effective.Ms. Chambers was reacting to continued complaints from the parents of autistic ... Saturday 2006-07-22, Canada Dot Com (English)

West Roxbury luxury: 1920s Colonial a serene haven The classic brick Colonial at 19 Cefalo Road in West Roxbury combines suburban-like serenity with the convenience of nearby shopping and commuter-rail access. Listed at $775,000 and built in 1920, this five-bedroom house offers 2,654 square feet of living space capped by a distinctive Spanish-tiled roof. The home is chock full of original oak ... Saturday 2006-07-22, Boston Herald (English)

Aversive therapy unethical, outmoded I am pleased to lend support to Clarence J. Sundram's July 16 article in which he criticized the use of severe and painful punishment to change the behaviors of persons with autism and related disorders.These techniques are usually called "aversive therapy" and proponents argue for their continuing use by pointing to sometimes very rapid behavior ... Saturday 2006-07-22, Times Union (English)

Residential services being cut Cindy Nelson didn't know her 11-year-old autistic son Stephen could play piano nor did she know he was a talented artist. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Leader-Post newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all LeaderPost.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive content ... Friday 2006-07-21, Canada Dot Com (English)

Law pushing foster adoptions successful CLEVELAND — With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in foster ... Friday 2006-07-21, Houston Chronicle (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful By CONNIE MABIN ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever ... Friday 2006-07-21, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: ``Are you happy to be moving?'' At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in ... Friday 2006-07-21, The Guardian (English)

'Abuse' care hospital due to shut A hospital which was criticised in a report for "widespread institutional abuse" of patients is to close. Fourteen people with learning difficulties at Budock Hospital, near Falmouth, will be rehomed by December, the BBC has been told. Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust is also handing over the care of nearly 170 people in 46 community homes. The ... Friday 2006-07-21, BBC News (English)

Archived on Monday July 24 at 0.08am:

Family Criticizes Deputies After Autistic Man Dies (CBS 2, CA - 3 hours ago). Relatives of an autistic man who died after sheriff's deputies attempted to subdue him in his Perris home are questioning their use of force...

Spreading local awareness of autism (Pacific Daily News, GU - 4 hours ago)... three of those students have autism as their primary disability, while many others who have a different primary disability also may have autistic traits, she..

Ontario pledges targeted autism treatment (Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 7 hours ago)... government has doubled the amount it's spending on autism treatment in the last two years and is urgently trying to train more people to treat autistic children..

How people with autism miss the big picture (New Scientist (subscription), UK - 7 hours ago). "A PICTURE is worth a thousand words" may sum up how people with autism see the world. Brains scans of people with the condition..

Concert proceeds to benefit autism (Berkshire Eagle, MA - 9 hours ago)... Blues Café, Route 102. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Autism Treatment Center of America. This is Frinzi's and..

Neighbor's offensive sign targets autistic teen (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 13 hours ago)... Diagnosed with autism and other disabilities, Heaton's son functions at the level of a 4- or 5-year-old and doesn't "understand what's going on," Heaton said..

Dramatic increase in autism numbers (Dorset Echo, UK - 14 hours ago)... There are currently 136 autistic children with and without.. are now included, such as Asperger's syndrome, and.. publicity in recent years about autism means that..

Concert proceeds to benefit autism (Berkshire Eagle, MA - 14 hours ago)... Blues Café, Route 102. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Autism Treatment Center of America. This is Frinzi's and..

Males With Autism Have Fewer Neurons In The Amygdala UC Davis MIND.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 16 hours ago)... "While we have known that autism is a developmental brain disorder, where, how and when the autistic brain develops abnormally has been a mystery," said Thomas..

Autism life skills center coming (Arizona Republic, AZ - 16 hours ago). Families will have more options for their children with autism with a new vocational and life skills academyslated to break ground early next year in Phoenix...

Woman Says She Beat Autism (WTVC, TN - 20 hours ago). Temple Grandin -- who considers herself to have beat the psychiatric disorder -- is speaking this weekend at Lee University’s Southeastern Autism Symposium...

Woman Says She Beat Autism (WTVC, TN - 20 hours ago). Temple Grandin -- who considers herself to have beat the psychiatric disorder -- is speaking this weekend at Lee University’s Southeastern Autism Symposium...

Local man to climb Mt. Rainer for autism research (Easton Journal, MA - Jul 21, 2006). After hiking to the top of the tallest mountain in the continental 48 states to raise money for autism research last year, Mansfield resident Olivier Kozlowski..

Second Annual Autism Awareness Day at Comerica Park Sunday, July.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jul 21, 2006). DETROIT, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, July 23, 500 children and adults with autism, as well as their families, friends and caregivers will attend the..

Family Criticizes Deputies After Autistic Man Dies (CBS 2, CA - Jul 21, 2006). Relatives of an autistic man who died after sheriff's deputies attempted to subdue him in his Perris home are questioning their use of force...

Relatives criticize deputies after autistic man dies (KESQ, CA - Jul 21, 2006). PERRIS, Calif. Relatives of an autistic man who died after sheriff's deputies attempted to subdue him in his Perris home are questioning their use of force...

Island to have first Autism Support Group (AntiguaSun, Antigua and Barbuda - Jul 21, 2006)... While there are no figures to date concerning the number of autistic children in the nation, internationally, autism is held to be the number one growing..

Spruce Creek resident’s granddaughter sells lemonade to support.. (Villages Daily Sun, FL - Jul 21, 2006)... Creek South, the little boy, Michael Moore, is autistic and the girl, Lindsey Moore, is donating the money raised at her lemonade stand to Autism Speaks, an..

The trouble with autism-lit (Spiked, UK - Jul 21, 2006)... won an Oscar in 1989 for his depiction of an autistic man with.. Haddon’s bestselling 2004 novel about a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, autism has become a..

Local man to climb Mt. Rainer for autism research (Mansfield News, MA - Jul 21, 2006). After hiking to the top of the tallest mountain in the continental 48 states to raise money for autism research last year, Mansfield resident Olivier Kozlowski..

Archived on Monday July 24 at 7.05pm:

Tweaking the nation's boy crisis theory America's "boy crisis" has been canceled. It was all hype, we're now told by Education Sector, a nonpartisan education research group.In a new study titled "The Truth About Boys and Girls," researcher Sara Mead concludes the failing boys mantra was politically motivated hooey advanced by anti-feminist pundits and others who cherry-picked data to ... Saturday 2006-07-22, The Sidney Herald (English)

Tweaking the nation's boy crisis theory America's "boy crisis" has been canceled. It was all hype, we're now told by Education Sector, a nonpartisan education research group.In a new study titled "The Truth About Boys and Girls," researcher Sara Mead concludes the failing boys mantra was politically motivated hooey advanced by anti-feminist pundits and others who cherry-picked data to ... Saturday 2006-07-22, The Sidney Herald (English)

Ontario pledges targeted autism treatment The Ontario government may not be legally obligated to provide special therapies to older autistic children, but Children's Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers promised yesterday that the government will provide the service anyway -- when it's needed and effective.Ms. Chambers was reacting to continued complaints from the parents of autistic ... Saturday 2006-07-22, Canada Dot Com (English)

West Roxbury luxury: 1920s Colonial a serene haven The classic brick Colonial at 19 Cefalo Road in West Roxbury combines suburban-like serenity with the convenience of nearby shopping and commuter-rail access. Listed at $775,000 and built in 1920, this five-bedroom house offers 2,654 square feet of living space capped by a distinctive Spanish-tiled roof. The home is chock full of original oak ... Saturday 2006-07-22, Boston Herald (English)

Aversive therapy unethical, outmoded I am pleased to lend support to Clarence J. Sundram's July 16 article in which he criticized the use of severe and painful punishment to change the behaviors of persons with autism and related disorders.These techniques are usually called "aversive therapy" and proponents argue for their continuing use by pointing to sometimes very rapid behavior ... Saturday 2006-07-22, Times Union (English)

Residential services being cut Cindy Nelson didn't know her 11-year-old autistic son Stephen could play piano nor did she know he was a talented artist. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Leader-Post newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all LeaderPost.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive content ... Friday 2006-07-21, Canada Dot Com (English)

Law pushing foster adoptions successful CLEVELAND — With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in foster ... Friday 2006-07-21, Houston Chronicle (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful By CONNIE MABIN ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: "Are you happy to be moving?" At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever ... Friday 2006-07-21, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Law Pushing Foster Adoptions Successful CLEVELAND (AP) - With a feather duster in his tiny hand, 10-year-old Curtis Schultz paused from helping his family pack to consider a question: ``Are you happy to be moving?'' At first, the developmentally disabled boy explained with his adopted mother's help, he was sad to be leaving the only home he's ever known since he was placed in ... Friday 2006-07-21, The Guardian (English)

'Abuse' care hospital due to shut A hospital which was criticised in a report for "widespread institutional abuse" of patients is to close. Fourteen people with learning difficulties at Budock Hospital, near Falmouth, will be rehomed by December, the BBC has been told. Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust is also handing over the care of nearly 170 people in 46 community homes. The ... Friday 2006-07-21, BBC News (English)

Archived on Tuesday July 25 at 11.39am:

Computer Games Detect Early Signs of Autism and Dyslexia in Children - Learning for Children's Innovative Diagnostic Gaming(R) Series Helps Parents and Educators Spot Developmental Disorders - BALTIMORE, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- An experienced team of educators, psychologists and technology professionals have teamed to develop the first computer-based games designed to help educators and parents identify children ... Monday 2006-07-24, PR Newswire (English)

Computer Games Detect Early Signs of Autism and Dyslexia in Children - Learning for Children's Innovative Diagnostic Gaming(R) Series Helps Parents and Educators Spot Developmental Disorders - BALTIMORE, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- An experienced team of educators, psychologists and technology professionals have teamed to develop the first computer-based games designed to help educators and parents identify children ... Monday 2006-07-24, PR Newswire (English)

Man's centre claims over brothel A former racehorse owner has admitted running an inner city brothel at a building which he alleged was a centre for autistic children. Police arrested Hugh O'Donnell after a raid on Parkgrove House in Glasgow's west end in June 2003. A year prior to the raid, O'Donnell's lawyers claimed the premises were for disabled children and lapdancing ... Monday 2006-07-24, BBC News (English)

Man's centre claims over brothel A former racehorse owner has admitted running an inner city brothel at a building which he alleged was a centre for autistic children. Police arrested Hugh O'Donnell after a raid on Parkgrove House in Glasgow's west end in June 2003. A year prior to the raid, O'Donnell's lawyers claimed the premises were for disabled children and lapdancing ... Monday 2006-07-24, BBC News (English)

So-Called Indigo Teen Says She Can Read People Sandie Bershad says she's always felt different than other kids and generally prefers the company of adults. At age 12, Sandie, now 17, says she went into a deep, two-year depression because she felt that no one understood her. She was treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with medication, but as she grew up, she said, she realized ... Monday 2006-07-24, ABC News (English)

Prestwick Pharmaceuticals Raises $60 Million in Series C Financing; Funding to Advance Development of Central Nervous System Product Candidates WASHINGTON, July 24 /CNW/ - Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that it has raised $60 million dollars in a Series C financing that will be used to develop and commercialize its pipeline of product candidates for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including the company's lead product candidate XENAZINE(R) ... Monday 2006-07-24, Canada Newswire (English)

Silent Auction At Musselburgh Scottish Brewers, sponsors of the John Smith's race meeting at Musselburgh Racecourse on Thursday 3 August are offering racegoers a unique opportunity to own one of around 20 original works of art, and at the same time they can help a terminally ill young woman achieve her ambition to help establish a Charitable Trust for her three-year old son ... Monday 2006-07-24, Sporting Life (English)

Athletes draw beaming crowd to airport The 100 athletes representing Quebec at the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Brandon, Man., returned home yesterday with a total of 168 medals - 58 of them gold."It feels very good," said double gold medallist Tommy Eliopoulos, 35, who won the 100-metre freestyle and swimming relay events."I was swimming every Tuesday to practise. And ... Monday 2006-07-24, Canada Dot Com (English)

Reward may be offered in death Summer Vale Court is a parking lot. Aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors huddle outside. Up the street, through a traffic circle and around a corner is a single, white flower tied to a balloon. It's a few yards from an electronic sign flashing at motorists, pleading for information about a hit and run at 4 a.m. Saturday that killed 4-year-old ... Monday 2006-07-24, The State (English)

More than just fun with cartoons Dubai: 'Have Fun and Learn with Cartoons (Jam Jar), is an activity that takes place daily throughout the Cartoon Surprises Week, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry from July 20 to 26.It added a lot of fun and enhanced good habits in children through the caricatures they had shared with the cartoonists as well as with Modhesh, the ... Sunday 2006-07-23, Gulf News (English)

Archived on Wednesday July 26 at 7.30pm:

Sign of the times By Evening Gazette Signing is a fun way for both deaf and hearing children to learn. Sarah Ivison talks to David Hodgson who has devised two sets of sign language flashcards.David Hodgson's office walls are decorated with colourful posters showing diagrams of children using sign language.Devising education tools for deaf children has been ... Tuesday 2006-07-25, IC Newcastle (English)

A-Rod: Daydream or pipedream BY SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST Random thoughts while waiting for the excitement that is Bears training camp and the grunting and sweating that it brings (and that's merely when the players are toting television sets and mini-fridges to their dormitory rooms): *As long as people are going to daydream about Alex Rodriguez playing for a Chicago team, ... Tuesday 2006-07-25, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Driver who killed boy sought The sign as you head up Summer Valley Drive near Hard Scrabble Road reads, "Thanks for visiting Capitol City Homes - An Exclusive Children's Miracle Network Community." But there was no miracle early Saturday for 4-year-old Xavier Tobias Moore, who was struck and killed about 4 a.m. by an unknown motorist at the entrance of the Summer Valley ... Tuesday 2006-07-25, The State (English)

Fostering Family Ties at 20 Inside his sparse Van Nuys apartment, Trayvon Walker clicks on a MySpace.com photo of a 17-year-old boy with chin raised, cheeks stretched and a full mouth strikingly similar to his. "That's my brother," says Walker of the teenager he worries about so much lately. He clicks on a different page and scrolls through photos of his 16-year-old ... Tuesday 2006-07-25, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Pimp Poleaxed World crashes in on sleazy sex boss SLEAZY Shug O'Donnell ran one of Glasgow's best-known brothels. But when quizzed about the X-rated goings-on at Parkgrove House, the sex sauna boss spun a yarn that would have made the hardest hooker blush. O'Donnell insisted he ran a centre to help disabled children -not a vice den. He explained away lapdancing ... Tuesday 2006-07-25, Daily Record (English)

Sordid secrets of sauna operator GRANT MCCABE A FORMER racehorse owner is facing jail after he admitted running a sex-for-sale sauna. Hugh O'Donnell was arrested after police swooped on Parkgrove House, in Glasgow's West End, and found naked women and men. It had earlier been claimed that the premises' flashing disco lights were to help autistic children, that lap-dancing poles ... Tuesday 2006-07-25, Scotsman (English)

Computer Games Detect Early Signs of Autism and Dyslexia in Children - Learning for Children's Innovative Diagnostic Gaming(R) Series Helps Parents and Educators Spot Developmental Disorders - BALTIMORE, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- An experienced team of educators, psychologists and technology professionals have teamed to develop the first computer-based games designed to help educators and parents identify children ... Monday 2006-07-24, PR Newswire (English)

Man's centre claims over brothel A former racehorse owner has admitted running an inner city brothel at a building which he alleged was a centre for autistic children. Police arrested Hugh O'Donnell after a raid on Parkgrove House in Glasgow's west end in June 2003. A year prior to the raid, O'Donnell's lawyers claimed the premises were for disabled children and lapdancing ... Monday 2006-07-24, BBC News (English)

So-Called Indigo Teen Says She Can Read People Sandie Bershad says she's always felt different than other kids and generally prefers the company of adults. At age 12, Sandie, now 17, says she went into a deep, two-year depression because she felt that no one understood her. She was treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with medication, but as she grew up, she said, she realized ... Monday 2006-07-24, ABC News (English)

Prestwick Pharmaceuticals Raises $60 Million in Series C Financing; Funding to Advance Development of Central Nervous System Product Candidates WASHINGTON, July 24 /CNW/ - Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that it has raised $60 million dollars in a Series C financing that will be used to develop and commercialize its pipeline of product candidates for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including the company's lead product candidate XENAZINE(R) ... Monday 2006-07-24, Canada Newswire (English)

Archived on Thursday July 27 at 8.49pm:

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Ex-prosecutor pens true-crime tome Serena Straus knows a thing or two about crime. The former Bronx prosecutor spent five years working in the district attorney's office trying to get justice for victims of crime. Now, Straus, 35, is the author of a memoir, "Bronx DA: True Stories from the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Unit" (Barricade Books), in which she writes candidly about ... Thursday 2006-07-27, New York Daily News (English)

Light therapy, from Holland with lava Inside a former factory on a desolate Sunset Park block, a kaleidoscope of psychedelic lights illuminates the walls of a darkened white room. But the strands of multicolored lights and sea of lava bubbles projected onto the wall above a waterbed are not the decor of a trendy new nightclub. Instead, they are part of a "Snoezelen multisensory ... Thursday 2006-07-27, New York Daily News (English)

Clues Still Elusive Wednesday brought no new developments in the hit-and-run death of 4-year-old Xavier Tobias Moore, which occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday near his Summer Valley subdivision. But Lance Cpl. Josef Robinson on Wednesday confirmed reports that Xavier's body had been moved after he was struck. "Investigators told me that Xavier was picked up by a man who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, The State (English)

The Local News: Seattle board votes 5-2 to close seven schools Race re-emerged as a major issue Wednesday night as the Seattle School Board voted to close schools for the first time in nearly 20 years. Early in the six-month closure process, community members expressed outrage that students of color were affected disproportionately. That anger resurfaced Wednesday between members of the School Board, who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Seattle Times (English)

The Education: Seattle board votes 5-2 to close seven schools Race re-emerged as a major issue Wednesday night as the Seattle School Board voted to close schools for the first time in nearly 20 years. Early in the six-month closure process, community members expressed outrage that students of color were affected disproportionately. That anger resurfaced Wednesday between members of the School Board, who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Seattle Times (English)

Education Quandary Hilary's advice It can be hard if your children are reluctant linguists, and they always have someone else, like mum and dad, to speak up for them. And, as you say, you don't want to spoil the holiday by forcing foreign language lessons down their throat. But it would be good to seize the moment, and demonstrate to them how speaking to people in ... Thursday 2006-07-27, The Independent (English)

Music therapy helps develop communication BEVERLY, Mass. - Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlor window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. "What are you waiting for?" asked his mother, Susan Williams. "Music therapy," he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, who has autism, and Krystal Demaine ... Wednesday 2006-07-26, The State (English)

Music Therapy Helps Develop Communication BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) -- Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlor window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. "What are you waiting for?" asked his mother, Susan Williams. "Music therapy," he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, who has autism, and ... Wednesday 2006-07-26, The Associated Press (English)

Archived on Friday July 28 at 2.52pm:

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Ex-prosecutor pens true-crime tome Serena Straus knows a thing or two about crime. The former Bronx prosecutor spent five years working in the district attorney's office trying to get justice for victims of crime. Now, Straus, 35, is the author of a memoir, "Bronx DA: True Stories from the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Unit" (Barricade Books), in which she writes candidly about ... Thursday 2006-07-27, New York Daily News (English)

Light therapy, from Holland with lava Inside a former factory on a desolate Sunset Park block, a kaleidoscope of psychedelic lights illuminates the walls of a darkened white room. But the strands of multicolored lights and sea of lava bubbles projected onto the wall above a waterbed are not the decor of a trendy new nightclub. Instead, they are part of a "Snoezelen multisensory ... Thursday 2006-07-27, New York Daily News (English)

Clues Still Elusive Wednesday brought no new developments in the hit-and-run death of 4-year-old Xavier Tobias Moore, which occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday near his Summer Valley subdivision. But Lance Cpl. Josef Robinson on Wednesday confirmed reports that Xavier's body had been moved after he was struck. "Investigators told me that Xavier was picked up by a man who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, The State (English)

The Local News: Seattle board votes 5-2 to close seven schools Race re-emerged as a major issue Wednesday night as the Seattle School Board voted to close schools for the first time in nearly 20 years. Early in the six-month closure process, community members expressed outrage that students of color were affected disproportionately. That anger resurfaced Wednesday between members of the School Board, who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Seattle Times (English)

The Education: Seattle board votes 5-2 to close seven schools Race re-emerged as a major issue Wednesday night as the Seattle School Board voted to close schools for the first time in nearly 20 years. Early in the six-month closure process, community members expressed outrage that students of color were affected disproportionately. That anger resurfaced Wednesday between members of the School Board, who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Seattle Times (English)

Education Quandary Hilary's advice It can be hard if your children are reluctant linguists, and they always have someone else, like mum and dad, to speak up for them. And, as you say, you don't want to spoil the holiday by forcing foreign language lessons down their throat. But it would be good to seize the moment, and demonstrate to them how speaking to people in ... Thursday 2006-07-27, The Independent (English)

Music therapy helps develop communication BEVERLY, Mass. - Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlor window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. "What are you waiting for?" asked his mother, Susan Williams. "Music therapy," he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, who has autism, and Krystal Demaine ... Wednesday 2006-07-26, The State (English)

Music Therapy Helps Develop Communication BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) -- Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlor window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. "What are you waiting for?" asked his mother, Susan Williams. "Music therapy," he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, who has autism, and ... Wednesday 2006-07-26, The Associated Press (English)

Archived on Friday July 28 at 2.52pm:

New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery (PR Web (press release), WA - 38 minutes ago). Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago... The following have been shown to play a significant role in connection to autism:..

New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery (PR.com (press release), NY - 1 hour ago). Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago... The following have been shown to play a significant role in connection to autism:..

Parents sue Moorhead school over treatment of autistic son (Duluth News Tribune, MN - 3 hours ago). PAUL - The parents of a young man with autism have filed a federal court lawsuit against Moorhead schools and several school officials, alleging their son was..

Parents sue Moorhead school over treatment of autistic son (Grand Forks Herald, ND - 3 hours ago). PAUL - The parents of a young man with autism have filed a federal court lawsuit against Moorhead schools and several school officials, alleging their son was..

Giant Steps Sydney Autism Regatta 2006 (Sail World, Australia - 3 hours ago). We are all faced with challenges, those confronted by children with Autism, and their families are profound and life long. The Autism..

National shirt helps local Autism fund (Pocono Record, PA - 3 hours ago). The shirt, available in all sizes, will be $12 with $3 from every shirt sold given to the local Earthly Angels Autism Fund www.earthlyangels.org...

How to approach children with autism (Roanoke Times, VA - 4 hours ago)... get close to her 11-year-old son, who has Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism... that say, 'I'm not rude, bad, or hyper, I'm autistic...

New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery (USPRwire (press release), United Arab Emirates - 7 hours ago). Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago... The following have been shown to play a significant role in connection to autism:..

Prevealnce of autism increases (Healthcare Today, UK - 8 hours ago)... Researchers looked carefully for autism or the broader autistic spectrum disorders in children aged 9-10 years. The researchers..

Autism Workshop in Quincy. (KHQA, IL - 10 hours ago). More and more kids are diagnosed with autism in the US, and many of those kids are attending public school. This means that teachers..

National Autism Association Endorses 'Vaccine Safety and Public.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 15 hours ago). WASHINTON, July 26 /US Newswire/ -- The National Autism Association (NAA) today announced its support for vaccine safety legislation presented by US..

Hope fpr autistic children (News Wales, UK - 17 hours ago)... we take the unique step of joining them in their autistic world first... shown to have an immediate impact on children with Autism, PDD, Asperger’s Syndrome..

Court hears that civil servant with Asperger's syndrome was fired.. (Awares - 20 hours ago). EDINBURGH, Scotland: A civil servant with Asperger's syndrome was fired by tax office managers after union representatives labelled him a health hazard, a..

Unique S4C calendar raises money for Autism Cymru (Awares - 20 hours ago)... the series “Cwpwrdd Dillad” for S4C - has produced a unique calendar, all proceeds of which be donated to S4C’s chosen charity for 2006, Autism Cymru...

Autism academy will give clients increased options (Arizona Republic, AZ - 23 hours ago). PHOENIX - Families will have more options for their children with autism with a new vocational and life-skills academy slated to break ground early next year..

Autism, Asperger Kids Encouraged with 'Yes I Can' (Signal, CA - 23 hours ago)... The catch: The kids asking the questions were autistic and Asperger students on.. empathy at local schools, which has both students with autism and Asperger..

Polio, Autism or Neither? (Hawaii Reporter, HI - Jul 26, 2006)... The MMR/autism hypothesis took off in 1998 with the publication of a study of 12 autistic children by Canadian gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield at the Royal..

Union labelled autistic civil servant 'health risk' (Scotsman, United Kingdom - Jul 25, 2006). AN AUTISTIC civil servant was fired by tax office managers after union.. Mr Roberts, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism - was disciplined..

Reception Celebrating Autism Equity Act Is Aug. 2 (The Chattanoogan, TN - Jul 25, 2006). Mayor Ron Littlefield, legislators and local leaders will join parents and therapists to celebrate the passing of the Autism Equity Act which unanimously..

Researchers to use $7.1 million in state money for autism tests (KVOA.com, AZ - Jul 25, 2006). Researchers in the Phoenix metropolitan area are gearing up to create diagnostic tests to help identify children at risk for autism, a fast-growing childhood..

Archived on Saturday July 29 at 9.04am:

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Ex-prosecutor pens true-crime tome Serena Straus knows a thing or two about crime. The former Bronx prosecutor spent five years working in the district attorney's office trying to get justice for victims of crime. Now, Straus, 35, is the author of a memoir, "Bronx DA: True Stories from the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Unit" (Barricade Books), in which she writes candidly about ... Thursday 2006-07-27, New York Daily News (English)

Light therapy, from Holland with lava Inside a former factory on a desolate Sunset Park block, a kaleidoscope of psychedelic lights illuminates the walls of a darkened white room. But the strands of multicolored lights and sea of lava bubbles projected onto the wall above a waterbed are not the decor of a trendy new nightclub. Instead, they are part of a "Snoezelen multisensory ... Thursday 2006-07-27, New York Daily News (English)

Clues Still Elusive Wednesday brought no new developments in the hit-and-run death of 4-year-old Xavier Tobias Moore, which occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday near his Summer Valley subdivision. But Lance Cpl. Josef Robinson on Wednesday confirmed reports that Xavier's body had been moved after he was struck. "Investigators told me that Xavier was picked up by a man who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, The State (English)

The Local News: Seattle board votes 5-2 to close seven schools Race re-emerged as a major issue Wednesday night as the Seattle School Board voted to close schools for the first time in nearly 20 years. Early in the six-month closure process, community members expressed outrage that students of color were affected disproportionately. That anger resurfaced Wednesday between members of the School Board, who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Seattle Times (English)

The Education: Seattle board votes 5-2 to close seven schools Race re-emerged as a major issue Wednesday night as the Seattle School Board voted to close schools for the first time in nearly 20 years. Early in the six-month closure process, community members expressed outrage that students of color were affected disproportionately. That anger resurfaced Wednesday between members of the School Board, who ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Seattle Times (English)

Education Quandary Hilary's advice It can be hard if your children are reluctant linguists, and they always have someone else, like mum and dad, to speak up for them. And, as you say, you don't want to spoil the holiday by forcing foreign language lessons down their throat. But it would be good to seize the moment, and demonstrate to them how speaking to people in ... Thursday 2006-07-27, The Independent (English)

Music therapy helps develop communication BEVERLY, Mass. - Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlor window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. "What are you waiting for?" asked his mother, Susan Williams. "Music therapy," he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, who has autism, and Krystal Demaine ... Wednesday 2006-07-26, The State (English)

Music Therapy Helps Develop Communication BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) -- Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlor window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. "What are you waiting for?" asked his mother, Susan Williams. "Music therapy," he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, who has autism, and ... Wednesday 2006-07-26, The Associated Press (English)

Archived on Saturday July 29 at 9.04am:

New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery (PR Web (press release), WA - 38 minutes ago). Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago... The following have been shown to play a significant role in connection to autism:..

New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery (PR.com (press release), NY - 1 hour ago). Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago... The following have been shown to play a significant role in connection to autism:..

Parents sue Moorhead school over treatment of autistic son (Duluth News Tribune, MN - 3 hours ago). PAUL - The parents of a young man with autism have filed a federal court lawsuit against Moorhead schools and several school officials, alleging their son was..

Parents sue Moorhead school over treatment of autistic son (Grand Forks Herald, ND - 3 hours ago). PAUL - The parents of a young man with autism have filed a federal court lawsuit against Moorhead schools and several school officials, alleging their son was..

Giant Steps Sydney Autism Regatta 2006 (Sail World, Australia - 3 hours ago). We are all faced with challenges, those confronted by children with Autism, and their families are profound and life long. The Autism..

National shirt helps local Autism fund (Pocono Record, PA - 3 hours ago). The shirt, available in all sizes, will be $12 with $3 from every shirt sold given to the local Earthly Angels Autism Fund www.earthlyangels.org...

How to approach children with autism (Roanoke Times, VA - 4 hours ago)... get close to her 11-year-old son, who has Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism... that say, 'I'm not rude, bad, or hyper, I'm autistic...

New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery (USPRwire (press release), United Arab Emirates - 7 hours ago). Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago... The following have been shown to play a significant role in connection to autism:..

Prevealnce of autism increases (Healthcare Today, UK - 8 hours ago)... Researchers looked carefully for autism or the broader autistic spectrum disorders in children aged 9-10 years. The researchers..

Autism Workshop in Quincy. (KHQA, IL - 10 hours ago). More and more kids are diagnosed with autism in the US, and many of those kids are attending public school. This means that teachers..

National Autism Association Endorses 'Vaccine Safety and Public.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 15 hours ago). WASHINTON, July 26 /US Newswire/ -- The National Autism Association (NAA) today announced its support for vaccine safety legislation presented by US..

Hope fpr autistic children (News Wales, UK - 17 hours ago)... we take the unique step of joining them in their autistic world first... shown to have an immediate impact on children with Autism, PDD, Asperger’s Syndrome..

Court hears that civil servant with Asperger's syndrome was fired.. (Awares - 20 hours ago). EDINBURGH, Scotland: A civil servant with Asperger's syndrome was fired by tax office managers after union representatives labelled him a health hazard, a..

Unique S4C calendar raises money for Autism Cymru (Awares - 20 hours ago)... the series “Cwpwrdd Dillad” for S4C - has produced a unique calendar, all proceeds of which be donated to S4C’s chosen charity for 2006, Autism Cymru...

Autism academy will give clients increased options (Arizona Republic, AZ - 23 hours ago). PHOENIX - Families will have more options for their children with autism with a new vocational and life-skills academy slated to break ground early next year..

Autism, Asperger Kids Encouraged with 'Yes I Can' (Signal, CA - 23 hours ago)... The catch: The kids asking the questions were autistic and Asperger students on.. empathy at local schools, which has both students with autism and Asperger..

Polio, Autism or Neither? (Hawaii Reporter, HI - Jul 26, 2006)... The MMR/autism hypothesis took off in 1998 with the publication of a study of 12 autistic children by Canadian gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield at the Royal..

Union labelled autistic civil servant 'health risk' (Scotsman, United Kingdom - Jul 25, 2006). AN AUTISTIC civil servant was fired by tax office managers after union.. Mr Roberts, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism - was disciplined..

Reception Celebrating Autism Equity Act Is Aug. 2 (The Chattanoogan, TN - Jul 25, 2006). Mayor Ron Littlefield, legislators and local leaders will join parents and therapists to celebrate the passing of the Autism Equity Act which unanimously..

Researchers to use $7.1 million in state money for autism tests (KVOA.com, AZ - Jul 25, 2006). Researchers in the Phoenix metropolitan area are gearing up to create diagnostic tests to help identify children at risk for autism, a fast-growing childhood..

Archived on Sunday July 30 at 3.08am:

This war is different Four Mothers was probably the most influential protest movement in the history of Israel. It was founded immediately after the 'disaster of the helicopters' - the collision of two Air Force helicopters carrying soldiers to Lebanon in February 1997, leaving 74 soldiers dead. The movement never amounted to more than a few dozen women (and several ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Ha'aretz (English)

Yoga in the - kids' zone The ancient practice is proving beneficial for children with disabilities as well as helping regular youngsters live less anxiously, writes Rona Marech Saturday, July 29, 2006 The ancient practice is proving beneficial for children with disabilities as well as helping regular youngsters live less anxiously, writes Rona Marech R iley Jackson and ... Friday 2006-07-28, Hong Kong Standard (English)

Homo Sapiens: Executive juggles job, care for mentally ill Tsuneo Sasaki carried a heavy burden as he climbed the corporate ladder to success: His wife is depressive and his son is autistic. Although many people in his position might try to hide such problems in their families, especially from co-workers, Sasaki decided to do the exact opposite. Sasaki, 61, says he has been able to juggle his role as ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Asahi News (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link - By Anne Harding 1 hour, 56 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:25pm ET | | By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism.The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Reuters (English)

Two crusaders for good offer respite from daily sports blotter Updated 7/28/2006 11:24 AM ET | | | Floyd Landis suspected of doping. Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens continue to squabble. This Cincinnati Bengal arrested, that Cincinnati Bengal arrested. The Barry Bonds saga and baseball's performance-enhancing problem. The Duke lacrosse scandal. Someone fires a gun at a Miami Hurricanes football player, and ... Friday 2006-07-28, USA Today (English)

CEO riding bike to aid March of Dimes efforts ALBANY -- After a 13-hour, 173-mile bicycle ride from Oswego, John McClellan, president and CEO of Sprague Energy, crossed the Dunn Memorial Bridge earlier this week as part of a campaign to raise awareness and money to help the March of Dimes fight premature birth.McClellan arrived in Albany and crossed the bridge about 7 p.m. He also stopped at ... Friday 2006-07-28, Times Union (English)

Music, a drug-free cure BEVERLY,MASSACHUSETTS: Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlour window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. “What are you waiting for?” asked his mother, Susan Williams. “Music therapy,” he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, ... Friday 2006-07-28, The Times Of India (English)

Bush Won't Be Defined by Company He Keeps Determined to make football his singular focus, Reggie Bush passed on several lucrative sponsorship offers in the months leading up to the NFL draft. The former USC star has made up for that in the three months since, however, signing big-money deals with Hummer, Pepsi, Subway and Adidas.But now, as training camp is set to begin, the New Orleans ... Friday 2006-07-28, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Monday July 31 at 4.17pm:

This war is different Four Mothers was probably the most influential protest movement in the history of Israel. It was founded immediately after the 'disaster of the helicopters' - the collision of two Air Force helicopters carrying soldiers to Lebanon in February 1997, leaving 74 soldiers dead. The movement never amounted to more than a few dozen women (and several ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Ha'aretz (English)

Yoga in the - kids' zone The ancient practice is proving beneficial for children with disabilities as well as helping regular youngsters live less anxiously, writes Rona Marech Saturday, July 29, 2006 The ancient practice is proving beneficial for children with disabilities as well as helping regular youngsters live less anxiously, writes Rona Marech R iley Jackson and ... Friday 2006-07-28, Hong Kong Standard (English)

Homo Sapiens: Executive juggles job, care for mentally ill Tsuneo Sasaki carried a heavy burden as he climbed the corporate ladder to success: His wife is depressive and his son is autistic. Although many people in his position might try to hide such problems in their families, especially from co-workers, Sasaki decided to do the exact opposite. Sasaki, 61, says he has been able to juggle his role as ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Asahi News (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link - By Anne Harding 1 hour, 56 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:25pm ET | | By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism.The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham ... Saturday 2006-07-29, Reuters (English)

Two crusaders for good offer respite from daily sports blotter Updated 7/28/2006 11:24 AM ET | | | Floyd Landis suspected of doping. Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens continue to squabble. This Cincinnati Bengal arrested, that Cincinnati Bengal arrested. The Barry Bonds saga and baseball's performance-enhancing problem. The Duke lacrosse scandal. Someone fires a gun at a Miami Hurricanes football player, and ... Friday 2006-07-28, USA Today (English)

CEO riding bike to aid March of Dimes efforts ALBANY -- After a 13-hour, 173-mile bicycle ride from Oswego, John McClellan, president and CEO of Sprague Energy, crossed the Dunn Memorial Bridge earlier this week as part of a campaign to raise awareness and money to help the March of Dimes fight premature birth.McClellan arrived in Albany and crossed the bridge about 7 p.m. He also stopped at ... Friday 2006-07-28, Times Union (English)

Music, a drug-free cure BEVERLY,MASSACHUSETTS: Seventeen-year-old Tony Bacon sat at the parlour window seat, his eyes glued to the driveway. He settles into the same spot every Wednesday afternoon. “What are you waiting for?” asked his mother, Susan Williams. “Music therapy,” he said, his words fast and slurred. For the next 45 minutes, Tony, ... Friday 2006-07-28, The Times Of India (English)

Bush Won't Be Defined by Company He Keeps Determined to make football his singular focus, Reggie Bush passed on several lucrative sponsorship offers in the months leading up to the NFL draft. The former USC star has made up for that in the three months since, however, signing big-money deals with Hummer, Pepsi, Subway and Adidas.But now, as training camp is set to begin, the New Orleans ... Friday 2006-07-28, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Filmmaker Royston Tan shows a different side of Singapore - by Bernice Han Wed Jul 26, 12:45 PM ET SINGAPORE (AFP) - Critics of Singapore lament what they see as a stifling climate of social and political restrictions but for local filmmaker Royston Tan, it is an inspiration. "I always try to find positivity in negativity," Tan, 29, tells AFP in an interview. "It's like when somebody ... Thursday 2006-07-27, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Monday July 31 at 4.17pm:

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link (Zee News, India - 50 minutes ago)... found no link between the month a person was born and autism risk... to identify an association between birth months and risk for autistic spectrum disorders..

Signs of Strife: An autistic boy's behavior sparks neighborhood.. (Daily Herald, UT - 3 hours ago)... Colton has been described as autistic and as having the mental capacity of a child half his age. Heaton said her son "fits under that autism umbrella" and has..

First-Ever Live Webcast of an Autism and Asperger's International.. (PR Web (press release), WA - 4 hours ago). For the first time ever, parents of children with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome will be able to view a live autism conference...

Rearing autistic kids a test for the whole community (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 5 hours ago)... director of the US Autism and Asperger Association, has.. But other parents touched by autism caution there is no.. step manual for raising an autistic child, and..

Program targets autism (2TheAdvocate, LA - 7 hours ago)... or “self” described autistic children’s seeming lack of interest in other people. Dr. Hans Asperger lent his name to a form of autism sometimes used to..

Scientists work to break apart cases of autism (Columbia Missourian, MO - 7 hours ago). By HOLLY VILLINES. Researchers with MU’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders are taking on a big problem by looking small...

Seebach: A cautious message of hope for parents of autistic kids (Rocky Mountain News, CO - 20 hours ago)... level in hair, and thus the ability to excrete mercury, was inversely proportional to the severity of autism and overall much lower in the autistic group."...

What's Autism Got to Do With It? (Washington Post, United States - Jul 29, 2006)... But I have also known some of my brightest moments because of my autistic son. Understanding Nat and autism have certainly been difficult, excruciating at times..

Have causes for autism been discovered? (Milton Daily Standard, PA - Jul 28, 2006). LEWISBURG — Pennsylvania could hold one of the keys to the causes of autism, a neuro-developmental disorder that is now reported to occur in one of every 150..

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link (Reuters - Jul 28, 2006)... found no link between the month a person was born and autism risk... to identify an association between birth months and risk for autistic spectrum disorders..

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link (Reuters.uk, UK - Jul 28, 2006)... found no link between the month a person was born and autism risk... to identify an association between birth months and risk for autistic spectrum disorders..

Lending a helping hand to autistic kids (Ludhiana Newsline, India - Jul 28, 2006). Ludhiana, July 28: DENIAL on the part of parents is the biggest hindrance for development of autistic children. So feels Kiki Sandhu..

Link between vaccines and autism to be probed (World Peace Herald, DC - Jul 28, 2006)... vaccines are linked to an epidemic of unrecognized side effects has been introduced in Congress -- this time as a direct result of reporting by Age of Autism...

Firm licenses UCD diagnostics for autism (Daily Democrat, CA - Jul 28, 2006)... parents and experienced business leaders with the goal of bringing to market diagnostics and therapeutics to diagnose and eventually treat children with autism..

The Age of Autism: 'Amish bill' introduced (United Press International - Jul 28, 2006)... vaccines are linked to an epidemic of unrecognized side effects has been introduced in Congress -- this time as a direct result of reporting by Age of Autism...

Lawsuit: Autistic student kept in closet (KSTP.com, MN - Jul 27, 2006). PAUL (AP) - The parents of a young man with autism are suing Moorhead schools and school officials, alleging their son was kept in a windowless storage closet..

Parents sue Moorhead school over treatment of autistic son (KARE, MN - Jul 27, 2006). The parents of a young man with autism have filed a federal court lawsuit against Moorhead schools and several school officials, alleging their son was kept in..

Xavier sets camp for autistic kids (Appleton Post Crescent,  USA - Jul 27, 2006)... for autistic kids is scheduled form 12:30-3 pm on Friday, Aug. 18, at Xavier High School, 1600 W. Prospect St. The event is sponsored by The Autism Society of..

Tackling autism (Marin Independent-Journal, CA - Jul 27, 2006)... out of 1,000 will be autistic. "Miracle cures come along every day," Clay says, "but they just don't pan out.". He says many people with autism do better living..

Autistic Hoops Hero Honored With Bobblehead (WCBS-TV New York, NY - Jul 27, 2006)... The 18-year-old J-Mac, who has mild autism, became a national sensation earlier this year when he scored 20 points -- including six three-pointers -- in his..

Archived on Tuesday August 1 at 3.35pm:

Understanding ADHD By Jane Picken, The Evening Chronicle A study carried out on Tyneside has revealed thousands of youngsters with ADHD are suffering from a poor quality of life, as they struggle with low-self esteem and severe social problems. Health reporter Jane Picken reports.When little Jack Bennett's school friends have a birthday party or go out to play, he ... Monday 2006-07-31, IC Newcastle (English)

Understanding ADHD By Jane Picken, The Evening Chronicle A study carried out on Tyneside has revealed thousands of youngsters with ADHD are suffering from a poor quality of life, as they struggle with low-self esteem and severe social problems. Health reporter Jane Picken reports.When little Jack Bennett's school friends have a birthday party or go out to play, he ... Monday 2006-07-31, IC Newcastle (English)

US child expert quits Britain over 'hidden crisis' in special needs 'It was always my intention eventually to return home to the United States, but I'm going years early because in all conscience I can no longer participate in a corrupt and dysfunctional system that is dishonest in its treatment and management of children with special needs.'Janis Newcomen throws her hands in the air in exasperation. She is part ... Monday 2006-07-31, The Guardian (English)

European press review Monday's newspapers are dominated by Israel's air strike on Sunday on the Lebanese village of Qana, and the possible consequences. There is disagreement as to whether the attack could prove a turning point in the conflict, or if it has merely reduced the likelihood of an early ceasefire. And an Austrian paper worries about anti-Semitic voices who ... Monday 2006-07-31, BBC News (English)

Glitter for girls? Guys go for gold, too VIRGINIA BEACH - Smiling girls sparkled inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Sunday, their beaded costumes reminiscent of Olympic ice skating. Only they were readying for Junior Olympic baton twirling. Richard Calkin shined, and it wasn't just because of the glossy aquamarine short set that his mother, Judi, insisted he wear, reasoning, ... Monday 2006-07-31, Pilot Online (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham Reichenberg of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine ... Monday 2006-07-31, Tehran Times (English)

SEA Games champion Kimbeley lives up to her billing PETALING JAYA: SEA Games triathlon champion Kimbeley Yap lived up to expectations when she easily claimed victory in the second leg of the Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon Series (MMDS) at Putrajaya yesterday. The former national swimmer, who only switched to endurance racing early last year, clocked 2'42:10s to win the 10km run-50km cycle-5km run ... Monday 2006-07-31, The Star (English)

White Oak woman wins $20K from HGTV to move out of her parents' house Vanessa Veltre needs to move out. Life with family includes her father's penchant for walking around in his unmentionables and the ever-present sounds of her mother's singing students. Then, there's the Streisand. As in Barbra. As in her brother, who's "obsessed" with all things Babs. She loves her parents, Vince and Bari, and her brother, ... Wednesday 2006-07-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Fanfare: Motor Skills Cut the top off any car, and you get a thrill. Cut the top off a stick of dynamite like the cars competing in the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and you get an explosion. Engines sounded like a stampede of wild horses in Schenley Park, where drivers were separating the winners from the windbags in qualifying heats.Now in its 24th year with 180 ... Monday 2006-07-17, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Health Happenings Blood drives • These American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled: -- noon-6 p.m. Friday at Latrobe Elks Lodge, 115 Elks Club Road. Appointments: 800-542-5663. -- noon-6 p.m. July 31 at the Allegheny Township Community Building, 136 Community Building Road, Leechburg. Drive is organized by the Red Cross's New Kensington-Vandergrift ... Monday 2006-07-24, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Archived on Wednesday August 2 at 12.00pm:

Understanding ADHD By Jane Picken, The Evening Chronicle A study carried out on Tyneside has revealed thousands of youngsters with ADHD are suffering from a poor quality of life, as they struggle with low-self esteem and severe social problems. Health reporter Jane Picken reports.When little Jack Bennett's school friends have a birthday party or go out to play, he ... Monday 2006-07-31, IC Newcastle (English)

Understanding ADHD By Jane Picken, The Evening Chronicle A study carried out on Tyneside has revealed thousands of youngsters with ADHD are suffering from a poor quality of life, as they struggle with low-self esteem and severe social problems. Health reporter Jane Picken reports.When little Jack Bennett's school friends have a birthday party or go out to play, he ... Monday 2006-07-31, IC Newcastle (English)

US child expert quits Britain over 'hidden crisis' in special needs 'It was always my intention eventually to return home to the United States, but I'm going years early because in all conscience I can no longer participate in a corrupt and dysfunctional system that is dishonest in its treatment and management of children with special needs.'Janis Newcomen throws her hands in the air in exasperation. She is part ... Monday 2006-07-31, The Guardian (English)

European press review Monday's newspapers are dominated by Israel's air strike on Sunday on the Lebanese village of Qana, and the possible consequences. There is disagreement as to whether the attack could prove a turning point in the conflict, or if it has merely reduced the likelihood of an early ceasefire. And an Austrian paper worries about anti-Semitic voices who ... Monday 2006-07-31, BBC News (English)

Glitter for girls? Guys go for gold, too VIRGINIA BEACH - Smiling girls sparkled inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Sunday, their beaded costumes reminiscent of Olympic ice skating. Only they were readying for Junior Olympic baton twirling. Richard Calkin shined, and it wasn't just because of the glossy aquamarine short set that his mother, Judi, insisted he wear, reasoning, ... Monday 2006-07-31, Pilot Online (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham Reichenberg of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine ... Monday 2006-07-31, Tehran Times (English)

SEA Games champion Kimbeley lives up to her billing PETALING JAYA: SEA Games triathlon champion Kimbeley Yap lived up to expectations when she easily claimed victory in the second leg of the Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon Series (MMDS) at Putrajaya yesterday. The former national swimmer, who only switched to endurance racing early last year, clocked 2'42:10s to win the 10km run-50km cycle-5km run ... Monday 2006-07-31, The Star (English)

White Oak woman wins $20K from HGTV to move out of her parents' house Vanessa Veltre needs to move out. Life with family includes her father's penchant for walking around in his unmentionables and the ever-present sounds of her mother's singing students. Then, there's the Streisand. As in Barbra. As in her brother, who's "obsessed" with all things Babs. She loves her parents, Vince and Bari, and her brother, ... Wednesday 2006-07-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Fanfare: Motor Skills Cut the top off any car, and you get a thrill. Cut the top off a stick of dynamite like the cars competing in the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and you get an explosion. Engines sounded like a stampede of wild horses in Schenley Park, where drivers were separating the winners from the windbags in qualifying heats.Now in its 24th year with 180 ... Monday 2006-07-17, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Health Happenings Blood drives • These American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled: -- noon-6 p.m. Friday at Latrobe Elks Lodge, 115 Elks Club Road. Appointments: 800-542-5663. -- noon-6 p.m. July 31 at the Allegheny Township Community Building, 136 Community Building Road, Leechburg. Drive is organized by the Red Cross's New Kensington-Vandergrift ... Monday 2006-07-24, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

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Once Nearly Eradicated, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Return to U.S. It started as a selfless trip to Romania to perform missionary work at an orphanage. But when a rural Indiana family returned home in 2005, the voyage ended with a horrible twist: Thirty-four people in the West Lafayette area were infected with measles, a highly infectious disease brought home from Romania by the family's teenage daughter, who ... Wednesday 2006-08-02, ABC News (English)

VASCO DATA SECURITY INTLQuick Quote: 8.71 (Even) Jean K. Holley Elected to Board of VASCO Data Security International, Inc.8/2/2006 EVP and CIO of Tellabs to Add Broad Technical Expertise and Knowledge to VASCO's Board of DirectorsOAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug 02, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- VASCO Data Security International ... Wednesday 2006-08-02, Stockhouse (English)

Jean K. Holley Elected to Board of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. EVP and CIO of Tellabs to Add Broad Technical Expertise and Knowledge to VASCO's Board of Directors OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VASCO Data Security International Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI); (http://www.vasco.com), the global number one vendor of strong user authentication and e-signature products, ... Wednesday 2006-08-02, PR Newswire (English)

Viewers baffled by Reynolds and World Cup decisions ESPN's viewers know a lot about sports, teams, players, games and strategy. Test them on such matters and you'd likely be impressed by their knowledge, expertise, passion and curiosity. But what baffles many ESPN viewers is ESPN itself. The network, with its many arms and affiliations, including ESPNEWS, ESPN Outdoors, ESPN Original ... Wednesday 2006-08-02, ESPN (English)

What is 82 x 82 x 82 x 82?* Hermione Eyre meets the man who can do it in his head in just 10 seconds - Growing up was hard for a boy whose only friends were the numbers he experiences as colours - But, he tells Hermione Eyre, falling in love changed everything. 01 August 2006 'I've got a quiet voice," says Daniel Tammet, in his gentle monotone. "I think it's because as a ... Tuesday 2006-08-01, Belfast Telegraph (English)

The Sainte-Justine UHC invites parents of children with mental deficiency to take part in a unique project The Mother-Child center is awarded $2.5M to identify genes linked to mental deficiency MONTREAL, Aug. 1 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have awarded a $2.5 million operating grant to a Sainte-Justine UHC research project on the causes of mental deficiency. This problem remains one of the most difficult to solve in ... Tuesday 2006-08-01, Canada Newswire (English)

More cash for mental health care is urged New approach needed for young, says report 01 August 2006 More cash needs to be poured into Ulster's mental health and learning disability services, a major new report claims today. The Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (NI) says that a new approach to mental health problems among children and adolescents is needed. The ... Tuesday 2006-08-01, Belfast Telegraph (English)

Trackhed “Dodgeball” dweeb and TV's Apple Macintosh smarty-pants Justin Long has finally gotten Accepted in Hollywood, and rumors are running wild that he's thisclose to starring with Bruce Willis in “Die Hard 4.” “Oh, (bleep),” the Connecticut homey said when we asked him about the Bruce buzz circulating on the Web. ... Tuesday 2006-08-01, Boston Herald (English)

Rain Man? No I'm Fine UNABLE TO SPEAK AND PRONE TO SELF HARMING, LITTLE KAMRAN NAZEER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AGED FIVE. NOW A HAPPY HIGH-FLIER AT 28, HE HOPES HIS NEW BOOK ABOUT HIS FORMER CLASSMATES' LIVES CAN BURY PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CONDITION KAMRAN NAZEER is fluent in five languages, works in Whitehall, has a law degree from Glasgow University and a PhD ... Tuesday 2006-08-01, Daily Record (English)

Solving the autism puzzle Highland family's success helps cast Park City event in a hopeful lightBy Carey Hamilton The Salt Lake Tribune Once a contented, healthy toddler, Clay Whiffen began having severe temper tantrums that lasted for hours, avoided hugs, and his budding vocabulary dissipated to indiscernible sounds. It happened almost overnight, and, just before ... Tuesday 2006-08-01, Salt Lake Tribune (English)

Archived on Thursday August 3 at 9.10am:

Autistic boy who wandered off is found (Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - 3 hours ago). Authorities found a missing 12-year-old autistic boy after a search Tuesday, San Jacinto police Sgt. Rick Zerkel said. The search..

Understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 3 hours ago). I, too, have an autistic son who is 10 years old. I have seen the mean spirit in people when it comes to an autistic child. I have..

School for autism given R18m boost (The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - 3 hours ago)... hostel would increase the school‘s capacity to educate and treat autistic children... people out there, ‘There is a place where your child with autism can be..

Parents can invest in treatment strategies for autistic children (The Republican, MA - 5 hours ago). How can parents deal with the problem behaviors that many children with autism exhibit at home, such as screaming, hitting, throwing tantrums, destroying..

Autistic Teen Missing (WYOU, PA - 6 hours ago). A search was underway Tuesday night for a missing young man in Luzerne County who is autistic. 18-year-old Ronald Subarton wandered off from his home tonight...

Students with autism, learning disabilities can reach new heights (Airdrie Echo, Canada - 8 hours ago). Airdrie Echo — A new school opening in Calgary could help provide a brighter future for students with learning disabili-ties or autism...

Different Genes May Cause Autism in Boys and Girls (Newswise (press release) - 10 hours ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Book traces autism rise to mercury in vaccines (Cumberland Times-News, MD - 11 hours ago)... Why is autism research that has been successfully treating this disease as mercury.. Clearly, if a parent of an autistic child got answers to these questions..

The mystery of Autism (WNDU-TV, IN - 12 hours ago). It is a true medical mystery, the secrets of an autistic brain. "There is no identified, single cause of autism, that is universal for all children, there may..

Different genes may cause autism in boys and girls (PhysOrg.com, VA - 13 hours ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

A closer look at autism (WBIR-TV, TN - 15 hours ago). 8-year-old Jordan and his 7-year-old sister Gina grace have both been diagnosed with autism. When you meet them, it's hard to believe..

DPP to decide mildly autistic boy's fitness to plea (Evening Echo, Ireland - 16 hours ago). The case of a mildly autistic 12-year-old boy who is unable to give.. Later assessments found that he has Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

DPP to decide mildly autistic boy's fitness to plea (Ireland Online, Ireland - 18 hours ago). The case of a mildly autistic 12-year-old boy who is unable to give.. Later assessments found that he has Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

DPP to decide mildly autistic boy's fitness to plea (Irish Examiner, Ireland - 18 hours ago). The case of a mildly autistic 12-year-old boy who is unable to give.. Later assessments found that he has Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

DPP to decide mildly autistic boy's fitness to plea (BreakingNews.ie, Ireland - 18 hours ago). The case of a mildly autistic 12-year-old boy who is unable to give.. Later assessments found that he has Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

DPP to decide mildly autistic boy's fitness to plea (IrishExaminer.com, Ireland - 18 hours ago). The case of a mildly autistic 12-year-old boy who is unable to give.. Later assessments found that he has Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

Parents of autistic children disappointed with Grits (Guelph Mercury (subscription),  Canada - 18 hours ago). Parents of autistic children had harsh words for the Ontario Liberal government at a rally in Kitchener yesterday. Children are..

New Findings on Autism Research (MedIndia, India - 19 hours ago). Researches have found that different genes may be involved in causing autism in boys and girls. They have also noted that other..

Parents of autistic children rally for help (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 1, 2006). Parents of autistic children had harsh words for the Ontario Liberal government at a rally in Kitchener yesterday. Children are..

Island party funds fight against autism (Boston Globe, United States - Aug 1, 2006)... epidemic. (The Wrights' 5-year-old grandson, Christian, is autistic.) ``Autism knocked on the wrong door," said Suzanne Wright. Not..

Archived on Friday August 4 at 4.37pm:

Newfoundland volunteer profiled in Flare Magazine TORONTO, Aug. 3 /CNW/ - A selfless spirit and a strong belief that they really can make a difference in their communities are the shared qualities of six outstanding Canadian women profiled in the August 2006 issue of FLARE Magazine (on newsstands now - across Canada); including JOYCE CHURCHILL of PORTUGAL COVE, NL. They were selected (from over ... Thursday 2006-08-03, Canada Newswire (English)

Female Volunteers Profiled in Flare Magazine TORONTO, Aug. 3 /CNW/ - A selfless spirit and a strong belief that they really can make a difference in their communities are the shared qualities of six outstanding Canadian women profiled in the August 2006 issue of FLARE Magazine (on newsstands now - across Canada). They have been selected (from over 200 nominations), by an independent panel ... Thursday 2006-08-03, Canada Newswire (English)

Tutor says sex assaults are sacred ritual CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws.Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing Wednesday. He ... Thursday 2006-08-03, CNN (English)

Tutor says sex assaults are sacred ritual CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws.Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing Wednesday. He ... Thursday 2006-08-03, CNN (English)

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics THE members of the swim team at Bloomington High School South in central Indiana cheer wildly every time Nathan Buffie races. In his two years on the team, Nathan has never won first place at a meet. Often, he finishes far behind. Enlarge this Image Susan Stava for The New York Times GYM TIME A stone-stepping exercise at the camp of the North ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The New York Times (English)

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics THE members of the swim team at Bloomington High School South in central Indiana cheer wildly every time Nathan Buffie races. In his two years on the team, Nathan has never won first place at a meet. Often, he finishes far behind. Enlarge this Image Susan Stava for The New York Times GYM TIME A stone-stepping exercise at the camp of the North ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The New York Times (English)

Different genes may cause autism in girls - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls, researchers said on Wednesday in a study that may help explain why the condition is more common in boys. And other genes may play a role in the early onset and late onset forms of autism, the researchers at the University ... Thursday 2006-08-03, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Different genes may cause autism in girls - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls, researchers said on Wednesday in a study that may help explain why the condition is more common in boys. And other genes may play a role in the early onset and late onset forms of autism, the researchers at the University ... Thursday 2006-08-03, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Different genes may cause autism in girls Thu Aug 3, 2006 8:11am ET | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls, researchers said on Wednesday in a study that may help explain why the condition is more common in boys.And other genes may play a role in the early onset and late onset forms of autism, the researchers at the ... Thursday 2006-08-03, Reuters (English)

Different genes may cause autism in girls Thu Aug 3, 2006 8:11am ET | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls, researchers said on Wednesday in a study that may help explain why the condition is more common in boys.And other genes may play a role in the early onset and late onset forms of autism, the researchers at the ... Thursday 2006-08-03, Reuters (English)

Archived on Friday August 4 at 4.37pm:

Different Genes May Cause Autism In Boys And Girls (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 52 minutes ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Autism in Wales (ic Wales, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago). VISITORS to the National Eisteddfod are being invited to hear how Wales is leading the rest of the United Kingdom in its services for people with autism...

Autism not related to day of birth (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 4 hours ago). One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no link between the month a person was born and risk of autism...

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics (New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago)... For years, children with autism were left on the sidelines, a consequence of a.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Reuters India, India - 8 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics (New York Times, United States - 8 hours ago)... For years, children with autism were left on the sidelines, a consequence of a.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Different genes may cause autism in girls (MSNBC - 8 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Scotsman, United Kingdom - 9 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Reuters.uk, UK - 9 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls: study (Reuters - 10 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls: study (Reuters.uk, UK - 10 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than.. (News-Medical.net, Australia - 10 hours ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Local parents rally for more funding for autistic children (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 13 hours ago). The Bruce family of Waterloo can't count all the sacrifices they've had to make to ensure their son Liam has had the best treatment possible for his autism...

Time for province to properly fund autism (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 17 hours ago). Parents and supporters of children with autism made an impassioned plea to the provincial government on Monday to live up to promises made regarding funding..

Different genes may cause autism in boys and girls (Hindu, India - Aug 2, 2006)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Autistic boy who wandered off is found (Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Aug 1, 2006). Authorities found a missing 12-year-old autistic boy after a search Tuesday, San Jacinto police Sgt. Rick Zerkel said. The search..

Understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Aug 1, 2006). I, too, have an autistic son who is 10 years old. I have seen the mean spirit in people when it comes to an autistic child. I have..

School for autism given R18m boost (The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - Aug 1, 2006)... hostel would increase the school‘s capacity to educate and treat autistic children... people out there, ‘There is a place where your child with autism can be..

Parents can invest in treatment strategies for autistic children (The Republican, MA - Aug 1, 2006). How can parents deal with the problem behaviors that many children with autism exhibit at home, such as screaming, hitting, throwing tantrums, destroying..

Autistic Teen Missing (WYOU, PA - Aug 1, 2006). A search was underway Tuesday night for a missing young man in Luzerne County who is autistic. 18-year-old Ronald Subarton wandered off from his home tonight...

Archived on Saturday August 5 at 8.14am:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Saturday August 5 at 8.14am:

Different Genes May Cause Autism In Boys And Girls (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 52 minutes ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Autism in Wales (ic Wales, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago). VISITORS to the National Eisteddfod are being invited to hear how Wales is leading the rest of the United Kingdom in its services for people with autism...

Autism not related to day of birth (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 4 hours ago). One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no link between the month a person was born and risk of autism...

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics (New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago)... For years, children with autism were left on the sidelines, a consequence of a.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Reuters India, India - 8 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics (New York Times, United States - 8 hours ago)... For years, children with autism were left on the sidelines, a consequence of a.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Different genes may cause autism in girls (MSNBC - 8 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Scotsman, United Kingdom - 9 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Reuters.uk, UK - 9 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls: study (Reuters - 10 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls: study (Reuters.uk, UK - 10 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than.. (News-Medical.net, Australia - 10 hours ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Local parents rally for more funding for autistic children (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 13 hours ago). The Bruce family of Waterloo can't count all the sacrifices they've had to make to ensure their son Liam has had the best treatment possible for his autism...

Time for province to properly fund autism (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 17 hours ago). Parents and supporters of children with autism made an impassioned plea to the provincial government on Monday to live up to promises made regarding funding..

Different genes may cause autism in boys and girls (Hindu, India - Aug 2, 2006)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Autistic boy who wandered off is found (Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Aug 1, 2006). Authorities found a missing 12-year-old autistic boy after a search Tuesday, San Jacinto police Sgt. Rick Zerkel said. The search..

Understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Aug 1, 2006). I, too, have an autistic son who is 10 years old. I have seen the mean spirit in people when it comes to an autistic child. I have..

School for autism given R18m boost (The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - Aug 1, 2006)... hostel would increase the school‘s capacity to educate and treat autistic children... people out there, ‘There is a place where your child with autism can be..

Parents can invest in treatment strategies for autistic children (The Republican, MA - Aug 1, 2006). How can parents deal with the problem behaviors that many children with autism exhibit at home, such as screaming, hitting, throwing tantrums, destroying..

Autistic Teen Missing (WYOU, PA - Aug 1, 2006). A search was underway Tuesday night for a missing young man in Luzerne County who is autistic. 18-year-old Ronald Subarton wandered off from his home tonight...

Archived on Sunday August 6 at 6.03am:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Sunday August 6 at 6.03am:

Different Genes May Cause Autism In Boys And Girls (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 52 minutes ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Autism in Wales (ic Wales, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago). VISITORS to the National Eisteddfod are being invited to hear how Wales is leading the rest of the United Kingdom in its services for people with autism...

Autism not related to day of birth (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 4 hours ago). One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no link between the month a person was born and risk of autism...

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics (New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago)... For years, children with autism were left on the sidelines, a consequence of a.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Reuters India, India - 8 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

A Can-Do Approach to Autistic Children and Athletics (New York Times, United States - 8 hours ago)... For years, children with autism were left on the sidelines, a consequence of a.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Different genes may cause autism in girls (MSNBC - 8 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Scotsman, United Kingdom - 9 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls - study (Reuters.uk, UK - 9 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls: study (Reuters - 10 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may cause autism in girls: study (Reuters.uk, UK - 10 hours ago)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

Different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than.. (News-Medical.net, Australia - 10 hours ago)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Local parents rally for more funding for autistic children (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 13 hours ago). The Bruce family of Waterloo can't count all the sacrifices they've had to make to ensure their son Liam has had the best treatment possible for his autism...

Time for province to properly fund autism (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 17 hours ago). Parents and supporters of children with autism made an impassioned plea to the provincial government on Monday to live up to promises made regarding funding..

Different genes may cause autism in boys and girls (Hindu, India - Aug 2, 2006)... that, in addition to having individuals with strictly defined autism, also included members who had less severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome..

Autistic boy who wandered off is found (Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Aug 1, 2006). Authorities found a missing 12-year-old autistic boy after a search Tuesday, San Jacinto police Sgt. Rick Zerkel said. The search..

Understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Aug 1, 2006). I, too, have an autistic son who is 10 years old. I have seen the mean spirit in people when it comes to an autistic child. I have..

School for autism given R18m boost (The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - Aug 1, 2006)... hostel would increase the school‘s capacity to educate and treat autistic children... people out there, ‘There is a place where your child with autism can be..

Parents can invest in treatment strategies for autistic children (The Republican, MA - Aug 1, 2006). How can parents deal with the problem behaviors that many children with autism exhibit at home, such as screaming, hitting, throwing tantrums, destroying..

Autistic Teen Missing (WYOU, PA - Aug 1, 2006). A search was underway Tuesday night for a missing young man in Luzerne County who is autistic. 18-year-old Ronald Subarton wandered off from his home tonight...

Archived on Sunday August 6 at 9.07pm:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Sunday August 6 at 9.07pm:

People don't understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 29 minutes ago). People who are not fortunate enough to live with a child who is autistic have no way of knowing the exquisite reality we are exposed to daily...

School start stressful for autistic child (Arizona Republic, AZ - 1 hour ago). Her fourth-grade son, Jacob, is autistic and fares better when he's on a strict routine. "He tends to regress this time of year," Montello said...

Senate approves autism bill (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 13 hours ago)... resources for autistic children," she said, noting the need for more autism-support classrooms and behavioral therapists trained in treating autistic children...

Hundreds share autism stories at TRAC (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 14 hours ago)... attracted guest speakers from across the nation Thursday and Friday to discuss how to better understand and deal with autistic children and adults. Autism is a..

Meeting of the Autism Society today (Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - 17 hours ago). The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting today, Aug... All families and friends of children with autism are invited to attend...

Services respond to rise in autism (Milford Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger’s Syndrome.. Other schools for children with autism, such as the.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Services respond to rise in autism (MetroWest Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger's Syndrome, and.. Other schools for children with autism, such as.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Autism society honored (Hamden Chronicle, CT - Aug 4, 2006)... can not even communicate when they have pain, and typical Autistic child has.. receive the support and guidance they need, such as the Autism Spectrum Resource..

ASA Applauds Senate's Passage of the Combating Autism Act; ASA's.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Aug 4, 2006). BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 4 /US Newswire/ -- The Autism Society of America (ASA) praises the United States Senate today for passing S. 843, the Combating Autism Act...

FEDERAL AUTISM ACTIVITIES: Funding for Research Has Increased, but.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - Aug 4, 2006). 4, 2006-NIH and CDC have undertaken a range of autism activities, and the agencies reported that their funding of autism activities has increased...

Missing autistic child sparks multiagency search (The Valley Chronicle, California - Aug 4, 2006). A 12-year-old boy with autism was missing in San Jacinto for several hours Tuesday after walking away from his Pansy Way home early in the morning...

Autistic students take next step (phillyBurbs.com, PA - Aug 4, 2006)... “I’d like to present the Class of 2006,” said teacher Suzanne Mitchell as members of her autistic support preschool class, dressed in light blue caps and..

Help cure autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... now to help autistic children become functional members of society or later to fund long-term care. The government must recognize that autism is treatable and..

Working with autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... co-workers and others who co-exist with autistic adults, Green said... Craig Morris, 38, suffers from Asperger syndrome, a disorder in the autism range but..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (Yahoo! News (press release) - Aug 3, 2006). 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a leading research and advocacy organization, today congratulates bill sponsors Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Aug 3, 2006). Autism Community Urges House to Pass First-Ever Autism-Specific Legislation WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a..

(PRN) - Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating.. (Bolsamania.com, Spain - Aug 3, 2006). (PRN) - AlixPartners Employees and Hellman & Friedman to Gain Majority Stake in Global Turnaround and Consulting Firm ... [+. PRN) - Extra Space Storage Inc...

All Autism not Created Alike (Ivanhoe, FL - Aug 3, 2006). (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists out to find the specific genes responsible for the behavior disorder known as autism have made some revealing discoveries...

Different genes may cause autism in girls (Scientific American - Aug 3, 2006)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

'Peer buddies' program aims to help children with autism (Columbus This Week Newspapers, OH - Aug 3, 2006)... These scenes were played over and over again this summer in the four-week peer/buddy program for autistic children, part of Dublin City Schools' Summer Academy..

Archived on Monday August 7 at 1.31pm:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Monday August 7 at 1.31pm:

People don't understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 29 minutes ago). People who are not fortunate enough to live with a child who is autistic have no way of knowing the exquisite reality we are exposed to daily...

School start stressful for autistic child (Arizona Republic, AZ - 1 hour ago). Her fourth-grade son, Jacob, is autistic and fares better when he's on a strict routine. "He tends to regress this time of year," Montello said...

Senate approves autism bill (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 13 hours ago)... resources for autistic children," she said, noting the need for more autism-support classrooms and behavioral therapists trained in treating autistic children...

Hundreds share autism stories at TRAC (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 14 hours ago)... attracted guest speakers from across the nation Thursday and Friday to discuss how to better understand and deal with autistic children and adults. Autism is a..

Meeting of the Autism Society today (Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - 17 hours ago). The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting today, Aug... All families and friends of children with autism are invited to attend...

Services respond to rise in autism (Milford Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger’s Syndrome.. Other schools for children with autism, such as the.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Services respond to rise in autism (MetroWest Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger's Syndrome, and.. Other schools for children with autism, such as.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Autism society honored (Hamden Chronicle, CT - Aug 4, 2006)... can not even communicate when they have pain, and typical Autistic child has.. receive the support and guidance they need, such as the Autism Spectrum Resource..

ASA Applauds Senate's Passage of the Combating Autism Act; ASA's.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Aug 4, 2006). BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 4 /US Newswire/ -- The Autism Society of America (ASA) praises the United States Senate today for passing S. 843, the Combating Autism Act...

FEDERAL AUTISM ACTIVITIES: Funding for Research Has Increased, but.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - Aug 4, 2006). 4, 2006-NIH and CDC have undertaken a range of autism activities, and the agencies reported that their funding of autism activities has increased...

Missing autistic child sparks multiagency search (The Valley Chronicle, California - Aug 4, 2006). A 12-year-old boy with autism was missing in San Jacinto for several hours Tuesday after walking away from his Pansy Way home early in the morning...

Autistic students take next step (phillyBurbs.com, PA - Aug 4, 2006)... “I’d like to present the Class of 2006,” said teacher Suzanne Mitchell as members of her autistic support preschool class, dressed in light blue caps and..

Help cure autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... now to help autistic children become functional members of society or later to fund long-term care. The government must recognize that autism is treatable and..

Working with autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... co-workers and others who co-exist with autistic adults, Green said... Craig Morris, 38, suffers from Asperger syndrome, a disorder in the autism range but..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (Yahoo! News (press release) - Aug 3, 2006). 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a leading research and advocacy organization, today congratulates bill sponsors Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Aug 3, 2006). Autism Community Urges House to Pass First-Ever Autism-Specific Legislation WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a..

(PRN) - Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating.. (Bolsamania.com, Spain - Aug 3, 2006). (PRN) - AlixPartners Employees and Hellman & Friedman to Gain Majority Stake in Global Turnaround and Consulting Firm ... [+. PRN) - Extra Space Storage Inc...

All Autism not Created Alike (Ivanhoe, FL - Aug 3, 2006). (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists out to find the specific genes responsible for the behavior disorder known as autism have made some revealing discoveries...

Different genes may cause autism in girls (Scientific American - Aug 3, 2006)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

'Peer buddies' program aims to help children with autism (Columbus This Week Newspapers, OH - Aug 3, 2006)... These scenes were played over and over again this summer in the four-week peer/buddy program for autistic children, part of Dublin City Schools' Summer Academy..

Archived on Tuesday August 8 at 11.19am:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Tuesday August 8 at 11.19am:

People don't understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 29 minutes ago). People who are not fortunate enough to live with a child who is autistic have no way of knowing the exquisite reality we are exposed to daily...

School start stressful for autistic child (Arizona Republic, AZ - 1 hour ago). Her fourth-grade son, Jacob, is autistic and fares better when he's on a strict routine. "He tends to regress this time of year," Montello said...

Senate approves autism bill (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 13 hours ago)... resources for autistic children," she said, noting the need for more autism-support classrooms and behavioral therapists trained in treating autistic children...

Hundreds share autism stories at TRAC (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 14 hours ago)... attracted guest speakers from across the nation Thursday and Friday to discuss how to better understand and deal with autistic children and adults. Autism is a..

Meeting of the Autism Society today (Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - 17 hours ago). The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting today, Aug... All families and friends of children with autism are invited to attend...

Services respond to rise in autism (Milford Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger’s Syndrome.. Other schools for children with autism, such as the.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Services respond to rise in autism (MetroWest Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger's Syndrome, and.. Other schools for children with autism, such as.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Autism society honored (Hamden Chronicle, CT - Aug 4, 2006)... can not even communicate when they have pain, and typical Autistic child has.. receive the support and guidance they need, such as the Autism Spectrum Resource..

ASA Applauds Senate's Passage of the Combating Autism Act; ASA's.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Aug 4, 2006). BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 4 /US Newswire/ -- The Autism Society of America (ASA) praises the United States Senate today for passing S. 843, the Combating Autism Act...

FEDERAL AUTISM ACTIVITIES: Funding for Research Has Increased, but.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - Aug 4, 2006). 4, 2006-NIH and CDC have undertaken a range of autism activities, and the agencies reported that their funding of autism activities has increased...

Missing autistic child sparks multiagency search (The Valley Chronicle, California - Aug 4, 2006). A 12-year-old boy with autism was missing in San Jacinto for several hours Tuesday after walking away from his Pansy Way home early in the morning...

Autistic students take next step (phillyBurbs.com, PA - Aug 4, 2006)... “I’d like to present the Class of 2006,” said teacher Suzanne Mitchell as members of her autistic support preschool class, dressed in light blue caps and..

Help cure autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... now to help autistic children become functional members of society or later to fund long-term care. The government must recognize that autism is treatable and..

Working with autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... co-workers and others who co-exist with autistic adults, Green said... Craig Morris, 38, suffers from Asperger syndrome, a disorder in the autism range but..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (Yahoo! News (press release) - Aug 3, 2006). 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a leading research and advocacy organization, today congratulates bill sponsors Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Aug 3, 2006). Autism Community Urges House to Pass First-Ever Autism-Specific Legislation WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a..

(PRN) - Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating.. (Bolsamania.com, Spain - Aug 3, 2006). (PRN) - AlixPartners Employees and Hellman & Friedman to Gain Majority Stake in Global Turnaround and Consulting Firm ... [+. PRN) - Extra Space Storage Inc...

All Autism not Created Alike (Ivanhoe, FL - Aug 3, 2006). (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists out to find the specific genes responsible for the behavior disorder known as autism have made some revealing discoveries...

Different genes may cause autism in girls (Scientific American - Aug 3, 2006)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

'Peer buddies' program aims to help children with autism (Columbus This Week Newspapers, OH - Aug 3, 2006)... These scenes were played over and over again this summer in the four-week peer/buddy program for autistic children, part of Dublin City Schools' Summer Academy..

Archived on Wednesday August 9 at 5.06am:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Wednesday August 9 at 5.06am:

People don't understand autism (Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 29 minutes ago). People who are not fortunate enough to live with a child who is autistic have no way of knowing the exquisite reality we are exposed to daily...

School start stressful for autistic child (Arizona Republic, AZ - 1 hour ago). Her fourth-grade son, Jacob, is autistic and fares better when he's on a strict routine. "He tends to regress this time of year," Montello said...

Senate approves autism bill (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 13 hours ago)... resources for autistic children," she said, noting the need for more autism-support classrooms and behavioral therapists trained in treating autistic children...

Hundreds share autism stories at TRAC (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 14 hours ago)... attracted guest speakers from across the nation Thursday and Friday to discuss how to better understand and deal with autistic children and adults. Autism is a..

Meeting of the Autism Society today (Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - 17 hours ago). The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting today, Aug... All families and friends of children with autism are invited to attend...

Services respond to rise in autism (Milford Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger’s Syndrome.. Other schools for children with autism, such as the.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Services respond to rise in autism (MetroWest Daily News, MA - Aug 4, 2006)... with autism spectrum disorders, such as Asperger's Syndrome, and.. Other schools for children with autism, such as.. Hobley, a profoundly autistic 17-year-old, is..

Autism society honored (Hamden Chronicle, CT - Aug 4, 2006)... can not even communicate when they have pain, and typical Autistic child has.. receive the support and guidance they need, such as the Autism Spectrum Resource..

ASA Applauds Senate's Passage of the Combating Autism Act; ASA's.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Aug 4, 2006). BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 4 /US Newswire/ -- The Autism Society of America (ASA) praises the United States Senate today for passing S. 843, the Combating Autism Act...

FEDERAL AUTISM ACTIVITIES: Funding for Research Has Increased, but.. (PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - Aug 4, 2006). 4, 2006-NIH and CDC have undertaken a range of autism activities, and the agencies reported that their funding of autism activities has increased...

Missing autistic child sparks multiagency search (The Valley Chronicle, California - Aug 4, 2006). A 12-year-old boy with autism was missing in San Jacinto for several hours Tuesday after walking away from his Pansy Way home early in the morning...

Autistic students take next step (phillyBurbs.com, PA - Aug 4, 2006)... “I’d like to present the Class of 2006,” said teacher Suzanne Mitchell as members of her autistic support preschool class, dressed in light blue caps and..

Help cure autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... now to help autistic children become functional members of society or later to fund long-term care. The government must recognize that autism is treatable and..

Working with autism (Waterloo Record, Canada - Aug 4, 2006)... co-workers and others who co-exist with autistic adults, Green said... Craig Morris, 38, suffers from Asperger syndrome, a disorder in the autism range but..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (Yahoo! News (press release) - Aug 3, 2006). 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a leading research and advocacy organization, today congratulates bill sponsors Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and..

Cure Autism Now Celebrates Senate Approval of Combating Autism Act.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Aug 3, 2006). Autism Community Urges House to Pass First-Ever Autism-Specific Legislation WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now, a..

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All Autism not Created Alike (Ivanhoe, FL - Aug 3, 2006). (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists out to find the specific genes responsible for the behavior disorder known as autism have made some revealing discoveries...

Different genes may cause autism in girls (Scientific American - Aug 3, 2006)... They also scanned the DNA of 54 other families that had members with autism and less-severe forms of the disorder, such as Asperger syndrome...

'Peer buddies' program aims to help children with autism (Columbus This Week Newspapers, OH - Aug 3, 2006)... These scenes were played over and over again this summer in the four-week peer/buddy program for autistic children, part of Dublin City Schools' Summer Academy..

Archived on Wednesday August 9 at 9.45pm:

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Court awards boy damages over Red Arrows noise NICOSIA (Reuters) - An autistic child in Cyprus has won 250,000 pounds in damages for the distress caused by the noise from British aerobatic display jets. In the first case of its kind, a Cypriot district court said the boy had suffered actual bodily harm from the Red Arrows, an aerobatics team which visits Cyprus every year to train. After ... Friday 2006-08-04, Scotsman (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Man Tells Court Sex With Boys is Sacred Ritual Friday, August 04, 2006 CLEVELAND ' A man accused of sexually assaulting nine boys with physical or mental disabilities told a judge that having sex with children is a sacred ritual protected by civil rights laws. Phillip Distasio, who said he is the leader of a church called Arcadian Fields Ministries, represented himself at his pretrial hearing ... Friday 2006-08-04, Fox News (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Kagan quits CNN to report only 'good news' on Web site NEW YORK - Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking ... Friday 2006-08-04, Houston Chronicle (English)

Colin Farrell proves he's 'Miami' nice From 1986 to 1988, I wrote the musical score for the NBC-TV series ''Crime Story,” produced by Michael Mann, director of last week's top-grossing ''Miami Vice.” Michael and I got along well: We shared the same birth date, although I am a year younger and many millions shorter. When the series folded, he hired me for a miniseries on ... Friday 2006-08-04, Boston Herald (English)

Measles, cough outbreaks blamed on vaccine fear - By Maggie Fox Thu Aug 3, 6:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough show how easily a rare or "eradicated" disease can flare up again, U.S. investigators said this week. Three people in Indiana were hospitalized last year after a 17-year-old girl carried measles back from Romania. It spread to 34 people ... Friday 2006-08-04, Yahoo Daily News (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site NEW YORK (AP) -- Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which ... Thursday 2006-08-03, The Associated Press (English)

CNN's Kagan to Create 'Good News' Site ' Daryn Kagan says she wants to find out if there's a business in good news. Kagan, a 12-year CNN veteran who anchors two hours of news coverage from Atlanta each weekday morning, is leaving Sept. 1 to set up a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. "I think there is a void in the straight news business now, (which is) lacking a ... Thursday 2006-08-03, ABC News (English)

Archived on Friday August 11 at 4.40am:

The Local News: Army recruiter disciplined for enlisting Portland autistic teen PORTLAND – A U.S. Army recruiter who signed up an autistic Portland teenager has been relieved of his recruiting duties and will be reassigned. S. Douglas Smith, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Fort Knox, Ky., said an investigation found that Cpl. Ronan Ansley concealed the recruit's disability, which would have made him ... Thursday 2006-08-10, Seattle Times (English)

The Local News: Army recruiter disciplined for enlisting Portland autistic teen PORTLAND – A U.S. Army recruiter who signed up an autistic Portland teenager has been relieved of his recruiting duties and will be reassigned. S. Douglas Smith, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Fort Knox, Ky., said an investigation found that Cpl. Ronan Ansley concealed the recruit's disability, which would have made him ... Thursday 2006-08-10, Seattle Times (English)

Helping Hands readies kids for school HALFMOON -- Opening a school for special needs students in this age of regulations is not easy. Maintaining a successful one for 25 consecutive years is downright difficult. But Dave Ross and his wife Kathleen have done it.The couple quit their jobs as Shenendehowa teachers in 1981 to open Helping Hands School, a preschool for children up to age ... Thursday 2006-08-10, Times Union (English)

Bus routes obstacle to special needs students A Saskatoon parent is worried that the City of Saskatoon isn't looking out for those teenagers who most need looking out for.Since Saskatoon Transit Services implemented new bus routes last month, St. Joseph, Holy Cross, E.D. Feehan and Bishop Mahoney high schools each have multiple stops within throwing distance of the schools. Bishop Murray is ... Thursday 2006-08-10, Canada Dot Com (English)

Passed/Failed: An education in the life of the autistic savant Daniel Tammet Daniel Tammet, 27, has savant syndrome, a rare form of Asperger's. He holds the European record for reciting "pi" - ¼- to 22,514 digits from memory and, for the Five television show Brainman, he learnt Icelandic in a week. He runs a language tuition website (www.optimnem. co.uk) and his autobiography Born on a Blue Day is just out (Hodder ... Thursday 2006-08-10, The Independent (English)

Appeal for good talkers GOOD communicators are being sought in the Capital to give telephone advice to parents of children with autism. For details call Carla Rowden, co-ordinator, Advocacy for Education Service Scotland, National Autistic Society on 0141-221 8090. Related topic http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=702 This article: ... Wednesday 2006-08-09, Scotsman (English)

The Local News: Peace march A number of organizations within the local Muslim community will sponsor a peace march and demonstration on Friday from a Northgate mosque to the Northgate Mall, and back. The march is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. at the Idriss Mosque parking lot, 1420 N.E. Northgate Way, after Muslim prayer services. Traffic along Northgate Way will be disrupted ... Wednesday 2006-08-09, Seattle Times (English)

Centrelink grants leukaemia sufferer pension Centrelink has done a backflip on its decision not to grant a 16-year-old leukaemia sufferer a disability support pension. Perth boy Matthew Pearce had his application rejected on the grounds that his illness is not permanent. However, Centrelink says it has now received further medical advice, which qualifies the teenager for assistance. ... Wednesday 2006-08-09, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (English)

Benefit rules threaten second teen's pension By Michael Edwards for The World Today It has been revealed that a second teenager with disabilities has been threatened with the loss of her Centrelink pension. Centrelink has admitted it has been insensitive in dealing with 16-year-old Matthew Pearce, who has been denied the disability pension despite suffering from leukaemia. It is now being ... Wednesday 2006-08-09, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (English)

Letters: Prisons Prisons that make no attempt to reform criminals Sir: Further to Will Watson's letter of 1 August ("Bureaucracy bars effective method of rehabilitating prisoners"), prison does work if it is regarded solely as a place of detention for prisoners, subjecting them to a regime which deprives them of of self-respect. On the other hand, if prison is ... Wednesday 2006-08-09, The Independent (English)

Archived on Friday August 11 at 4.40am:

Expo a first for families affected by autism (Community Press, KY - 1 hour ago). Families with ASD, a support group for families who are affected by a loved one on the Autism spectrum, will be hosting its first Families with ASD Autism Expo..

Court reins in ‘autistic’ neighbours (Citizen, South Africa - 2 hours ago). PRETORIA – A Pretoria pensioner has reached an uneasy truce with his neighbours, who run a home for autistic adults, after a legal battle in Pretoria High..

Dr. John Pittman Discusses Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder on.. (dBusinessNews Triangle (press release), NC - 2 hours ago)... As part of his continuing health series, John C. Pittman, MD, of the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), will present “Autism Spectrum Disorder..

Eisteddfod hosts launch of campaign to ensure children with autism.. (ic Wales, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago). The National Autistic Society Cymru launched its first education campaign at the National Eisteddfod. Autism - including Asperger's syndrome - affects an..

2 recruiters disciplined for signing autistic teen (OregonLive.com, OR - 3 hours ago)... who were involved in signing up a Portland teenager with autism, military and.. prove that Velasco tried to hide the fact that Guinther is autistic, Smith said..

Recruiters disciplined for signing autistic Portland teen (kgw.com (subscription), OR - 3 hours ago). A US Army recruiter who signed up an autistic Portland teenager has been.. Guinther, 19, has been diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, a developmental..

Recruiters disciplined for signing autistic Portland teen (OregonLive.com, OR - 3 hours ago). (AP) — A US Army recruiter who signed up an autistic Portland teenager has.. Guinther, 19, has been diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, a developmental..

Program focuses on education, knowledge of autism (49abcnews.com, KS - 7 hours ago)... Robert is autistic and for years his parents searched for the right school.. Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole new..

Autism assessment waiting times increase (Newry Democrat, UK - 14 hours ago). And according to Kathleen McNally, Autism NI Newry and Mourne chairperson, the delay is.. that their child could be diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder..

Alone in autism (Creative Loafing Atlanta, GA - 18 hours ago)... Autistic individuals often appear to be in their own.. from a lesser variation known as Asperger's disorder and.. And most individuals with autism are somewhere in..

Pleas for autism assistance are still ignored (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 20 hours ago). The rally for autism heard from many parents pleading for assistance and funding for their special angels. Unfortunately, their..

Autism charity in Bolton may have to close (Awares - 22 hours ago)... Mari Saeki, from Britain's National Autistic Society, said: "We offer our full support.. a difference to the lives of many young people with autism around Bolton..

PLAYROOM TREATMENT FOR AUTISTIC BOY (Grantham Journal, UK - 23 hours ago)... An autistic toddler is settling in to his new playroom which has been built to.. by the organisation which claims to be able to cure those affected by autism...

Connecting dads and autistic kids (News 14 Charlotte, NC - Aug 9, 2006). GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- About 1.5 million people -- children and adults -- are living with autism... At age 3, David was diagnosed with autism...

The special dangers for those with autism (The State, SC - Aug 9, 2006)... To read that this child was autistic, or that he at least had some of the symptoms, suspended any disbelief in the autism community that such a tragedy could..

Getting active with autism (News & Observer, NC - Aug 8, 2006)... and they just get so excited for him." For years, children with autism were left.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Autistic child to receive canine companion (Roseville Press Tribune, CA - Aug 8, 2006)... for a canine companion from the All Purpose Canines Autism Partners program... Hayden has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Apraxia of Speech, meaning the youngster..

Schumer pushes autism legislation (News 10 Now, NY - Aug 8, 2006). New York's senior US Senator is praising fellow senators for approving $860 million for new research on autism, and he is urging action by the house of..

Connecting dads and autistic kids (News 14 Carolina, NC - Aug 8, 2006). GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- About 1.5 million people -- children and adults -- are living with autism... At age 3, David was diagnosed with autism...

Second Maine Autism Resource Fair (MaineToday.com, ME - Aug 8, 2006)... at school, Special Education Law, Caring for a Child with Asperger’s Syndrome.. a session with Debra Lipsky, a speaker who lives with high functioning autism...

Archived on Saturday August 12 at 6.54am:

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Guardian (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Mothers who used same sperm donor meet NEDERLAND, Colo. - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who ... Friday 2006-08-11, The State (English)

Archived on Saturday August 12 at 6.54am:

Expo a first for families affected by autism (Community Press, KY - 1 hour ago). Families with ASD, a support group for families who are affected by a loved one on the Autism spectrum, will be hosting its first Families with ASD Autism Expo..

Court reins in ‘autistic’ neighbours (Citizen, South Africa - 2 hours ago). PRETORIA – A Pretoria pensioner has reached an uneasy truce with his neighbours, who run a home for autistic adults, after a legal battle in Pretoria High..

Dr. John Pittman Discusses Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder on.. (dBusinessNews Triangle (press release), NC - 2 hours ago)... As part of his continuing health series, John C. Pittman, MD, of the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), will present “Autism Spectrum Disorder..

Eisteddfod hosts launch of campaign to ensure children with autism.. (ic Wales, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago). The National Autistic Society Cymru launched its first education campaign at the National Eisteddfod. Autism - including Asperger's syndrome - affects an..

2 recruiters disciplined for signing autistic teen (OregonLive.com, OR - 3 hours ago)... who were involved in signing up a Portland teenager with autism, military and.. prove that Velasco tried to hide the fact that Guinther is autistic, Smith said..

Recruiters disciplined for signing autistic Portland teen (kgw.com (subscription), OR - 3 hours ago). A US Army recruiter who signed up an autistic Portland teenager has been.. Guinther, 19, has been diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, a developmental..

Recruiters disciplined for signing autistic Portland teen (OregonLive.com, OR - 3 hours ago). (AP) — A US Army recruiter who signed up an autistic Portland teenager has.. Guinther, 19, has been diagnosed with moderate to severe autism, a developmental..

Program focuses on education, knowledge of autism (49abcnews.com, KS - 7 hours ago)... Robert is autistic and for years his parents searched for the right school.. Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole new..

Autism assessment waiting times increase (Newry Democrat, UK - 14 hours ago). And according to Kathleen McNally, Autism NI Newry and Mourne chairperson, the delay is.. that their child could be diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder..

Alone in autism (Creative Loafing Atlanta, GA - 18 hours ago)... Autistic individuals often appear to be in their own.. from a lesser variation known as Asperger's disorder and.. And most individuals with autism are somewhere in..

Pleas for autism assistance are still ignored (Waterloo Chronicle,  Canada - 20 hours ago). The rally for autism heard from many parents pleading for assistance and funding for their special angels. Unfortunately, their..

Autism charity in Bolton may have to close (Awares - 22 hours ago)... Mari Saeki, from Britain's National Autistic Society, said: "We offer our full support.. a difference to the lives of many young people with autism around Bolton..

PLAYROOM TREATMENT FOR AUTISTIC BOY (Grantham Journal, UK - 23 hours ago)... An autistic toddler is settling in to his new playroom which has been built to.. by the organisation which claims to be able to cure those affected by autism...

Connecting dads and autistic kids (News 14 Charlotte, NC - Aug 9, 2006). GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- About 1.5 million people -- children and adults -- are living with autism... At age 3, David was diagnosed with autism...

The special dangers for those with autism (The State, SC - Aug 9, 2006)... To read that this child was autistic, or that he at least had some of the symptoms, suspended any disbelief in the autism community that such a tragedy could..

Getting active with autism (News & Observer, NC - Aug 8, 2006)... and they just get so excited for him." For years, children with autism were left.. But while it is true that autistic children can be difficult to motivate and..

Autistic child to receive canine companion (Roseville Press Tribune, CA - Aug 8, 2006)... for a canine companion from the All Purpose Canines Autism Partners program... Hayden has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Apraxia of Speech, meaning the youngster..

Schumer pushes autism legislation (News 10 Now, NY - Aug 8, 2006). New York's senior US Senator is praising fellow senators for approving $860 million for new research on autism, and he is urging action by the house of..

Connecting dads and autistic kids (News 14 Carolina, NC - Aug 8, 2006). GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- About 1.5 million people -- children and adults -- are living with autism... At age 3, David was diagnosed with autism...

Second Maine Autism Resource Fair (MaineToday.com, ME - Aug 8, 2006)... at school, Special Education Law, Caring for a Child with Asperger’s Syndrome.. a session with Debra Lipsky, a speaker who lives with high functioning autism...

Archived on Sunday August 13 at 6.05pm:

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Guardian (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Mothers who used same sperm donor meet NEDERLAND, Colo. - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who ... Friday 2006-08-11, The State (English)

Archived on Tuesday August 15 at 8.10am:

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Guardian (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Mothers who used same sperm donor meet NEDERLAND, Colo. - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who ... Friday 2006-08-11, The State (English)

Archived on Wednesday August 16 at 11.36am:

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Guardian (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Mothers who used same sperm donor meet NEDERLAND, Colo. - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who ... Friday 2006-08-11, The State (English)

Archived on Wednesday August 16 at 11.36am:

Face of autism (PensacolaNewsJournal.com, FL - 41 minutes ago)... "For years, I couldn't deal with my son being autistic... King, who was the cover model for the July/August 2005 issue of Autism-Asperger's digest, is featured..

Family claims autistic boy was punished in elevator (Newsday, NY - 4 hours ago)... Matthew Grogan, who has a form of autism, and his parents described in their Melville attorney's office Monday the fear the boy felt inside the 8-by- 8-foot..

Seminar set on Aspergers, autism (Ironwood Daily Globe, MI - 9 hours ago). SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A seminar on Aspergers syndrome and high functioning autism will be held at the University of Superior from 9 am to 3 pm on Friday, Aug. 25...

GOV'T INVESTIGATION: AUTISM VACCINE RELATED (Free Market News Network, FL - 9 hours ago). According to the most recent CDC estimates, one in 166 children in the US suffers from an autistic disorder. Twenty years ago, autism only affected one in..

GOVT INVESTIGATION, AUTISM VACCINE RELATED (Free Market News Network, FL - 12 hours ago). According to the most recent CDC estimates, one in 166 children in the US suffers from an autistic disorder. Twenty years ago, autism only affected one in..

Soulfly Guitarist Marc Rizzo To Take Part In Autism Benefit Show (Metal Underground, MD - 13 hours ago)... of children with autism. This benefit will raise money for the Garden Academy school, which specifically deals with the needs of autistic children, opening..

Family claims autistic boy was punished in elevator (Newsday, NY - 14 hours ago). A 9-year-old boy with a form of autism was placed for hours alone in an elevator closet as a form of "time-out" punishment while attending special education..

SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO To Take Part In Autism Benefit Show.. (Blabbermouth.net, NY - 15 hours ago)... of children with autism. This benefit will raise money for the Garden Academy school, which specifically deals with the needs of autistic children, opening..

Evelyn Pringle: Government Investigation Finds Autism Vaccine.. (YubaNet (satire), CA - 15 hours ago)... The public remains largely unaware of the autism epidemic because people hardly ever see autistic children out in the community...

Autism Society of America Launches New US Postage Stamp Series.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 17 hours ago). 14 /US Newswire/ -- Hollywood artist Metin Bereketli and the Autism Society of America (ASA) launched a new US postage stamp series today to benefit ASA and..

Aversives have helped an autistic brother (Albany Times Union, NY - 21 hours ago). I am a practicing psychiatrist with twin brothers and a daughter with autism. Most persons with autism will never need aversives...

Government Investigation Finds Autism Vaccine Related (SierraTimes.com - 22 hours ago)... The public remains largely unaware of the autism epidemic because people hardly ever see autistic children out in the community...

Autism was well covered (Waterloo Record, Canada - 22 hours ago). I was impressed with the amazing coverage by The Record both before and after the rally on autism in front of Kitchener City Hall on July 31...

Autistic helpers in question (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription), WI - Aug 13, 2006)... began training dogs to assist autistic children, Shirk said, demand has skyrocketed. She receives about 20 applications a month for the autism-assisting dogs..

Autistic kids abused by clueless parents (Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Aug 13, 2006)... She added that some studies had shown that for every 110 children in the world, one is an autistic child. Dr Ng commended the National Autism Society of..

6-year-old autistic boy missing (Macon Telegraph, GA - Aug 13, 2006). A 6-year-old Macon boy, who is autistic, remains missing late Sunday, with dozens of fire, police and emergency management officials combing the woods and..

Autistic man slips through safety net and is handed anti-social.. (Awares - Aug 13, 2006). SANDWELL, UK: Roger (not his real name) is autistic: he has severe learning.. for letting her garden become overgrown; a teenager with Asperger's syndrome banned..

Govt Report: Autism Connected to Vaccines (Conspiracy Planet - Aug 13, 2006). According to the most recent CDC estimates, one in 166 children in the US suffers from an autistic disorder. Twenty years ago, autism only affected one in..

Government Investigation Finds Autism Vaccine Related (Best Syndication, CA - Aug 13, 2006)... The public remains largely unaware of the autism epidemic because people hardly ever see autistic children out in the community...

Government Investigation Finds Autism Vaccine Related (OpEdNews - Aug 13, 2006)... The public remains largely unaware of the autism epidemic because people hardly ever see autistic children out in the community...

Archived on Thursday August 17 at 7.46pm:

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Guardian (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet ' Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who were fathered by 3066. ... Friday 2006-08-11, ABC News (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet By KIM NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six ... Friday 2006-08-11, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Mothers Who Used Same Sperm Donor Meet NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) -- Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the ... Friday 2006-08-11, The Associated Press (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Bridge-fall son unlawfully killed A boy of 12 who fell to his death from the Humber Bridge with his mother was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled. Ryan Davies, who suffered from a condition that caused behavioural problems, died when he plunged 100ft from the famous landmark on 12 April. Hull Coroner Geoffrey Saul ruled that Ryan's mother Alison, 41, of Stockport, took her ... Friday 2006-08-11, BBC News (English)

Mothers who used same sperm donor meet NEDERLAND, Colo. - Michelle Jorgenson thought it was odd that her 8-year-old daughter Cheyenne - conceived with sperm from a mystery man known to Jorgenson only as Donor 3066 - was extremely sensitive to sound and walked on her toes. Jorgenson started checking on the Internet and soon learned of at least six other children around the country who ... Friday 2006-08-11, The State (English)

Archived on Friday August 18 at 11.04am:

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Archived on Friday August 18 at 11.04am:

Autism affects functioning of entire brain (RxPG NEWS, CA - 23 minutes ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Locals tackle autism together (Bennington Banner, VT - 2 hours ago)... of the disorder and fall within varying degrees of ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. The low end of the spectrum includes the non-verbally autistic and mildly..

Parents find help for kids with autism (Detroit Free Press, United States - 2 hours ago)... autism spectrum disorder -- Jake has Asperger's -- which affects.. number of children identified with autism has grown.. seen the number of autistic students grow..

Study Says Autism Affects All Of The Brain (All Headline News - 3 hours ago). Washington, DC (AHN) - A study shows that autism may not only affect interaction ability but may include other effects as well...

Autism worse than thought (Daily Telegraph, Australia - 5 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Autism 'affects all of the brain' (DOTmed.com (press release), New York - 5 hours ago). Autism affects the whole brain, not just areas governing social interaction communication, a study says. US researchers compared..

Autism 'Kids for Camp' broadens horizons (Gulf Breeze News,  USA - 7 hours ago)... Camp program has provided children with autism a place to experience a normal summer vacation. This unique camp combines elementary aged autistic children with..

Study: Autism Affects Entire Brain (CBS News, New York - 8 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Autism Affects Child's Entire Brain (WebMD - 10 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (PhysOrg.com, VA - 10 hours ago). A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Faulty Brain-Wide Circuitry May Underlie Autism (MedPage Today, NJ - 12 hours ago)... The study involved 56 high-functioning autistic children (IQ of 80 or above) who ranged in.. Test results were compared with those of 56 children without autism...

Autism affects more brain functions than previouly thought: study (CBC Saskatchewan, Canada - 12 hours ago)... The autistic children were classified as having higher functioning autism, with an IQ of 80 or more, and the ability to speak, read, and write...

Autism affects the functioning of virtually the entire brain (News-Medical.net, Australia - 14 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Health Alert: Autism (WIS, SC - 14 hours ago)... Robert is autistic, and for years, his parents searched for the right school... Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole..

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (DailyIndia.com, NY - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (Political Gateway, FL - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (United Press International - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 16 hours ago)... compared with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an 'autism gene.'... with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner`s landmark 1943 paper, 'Autistic Disturbances of..

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (United Press International - 17 hours ago)... with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an "autism gene.. beginning with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner's landmark 1943 paper, "Autistic Disturbances of..

National Autism Network (CBS 5 - Green Bay, WI - 19 hours ago)... Robert Is Autistic.... Now An Organization Called The "Autism Treatment Network" Hopes To Open Up A Whole New World Of Resources For Parents And Kids...

Archived on Saturday August 19 at 3.13am:

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Archived on Saturday August 19 at 3.13am:

Autism affects functioning of entire brain (RxPG NEWS, CA - 23 minutes ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Locals tackle autism together (Bennington Banner, VT - 2 hours ago)... of the disorder and fall within varying degrees of ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. The low end of the spectrum includes the non-verbally autistic and mildly..

Parents find help for kids with autism (Detroit Free Press, United States - 2 hours ago)... autism spectrum disorder -- Jake has Asperger's -- which affects.. number of children identified with autism has grown.. seen the number of autistic students grow..

Study Says Autism Affects All Of The Brain (All Headline News - 3 hours ago). Washington, DC (AHN) - A study shows that autism may not only affect interaction ability but may include other effects as well...

Autism worse than thought (Daily Telegraph, Australia - 5 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Autism 'affects all of the brain' (DOTmed.com (press release), New York - 5 hours ago). Autism affects the whole brain, not just areas governing social interaction communication, a study says. US researchers compared..

Autism 'Kids for Camp' broadens horizons (Gulf Breeze News,  USA - 7 hours ago)... Camp program has provided children with autism a place to experience a normal summer vacation. This unique camp combines elementary aged autistic children with..

Study: Autism Affects Entire Brain (CBS News, New York - 8 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Autism Affects Child's Entire Brain (WebMD - 10 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (PhysOrg.com, VA - 10 hours ago). A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Faulty Brain-Wide Circuitry May Underlie Autism (MedPage Today, NJ - 12 hours ago)... The study involved 56 high-functioning autistic children (IQ of 80 or above) who ranged in.. Test results were compared with those of 56 children without autism...

Autism affects more brain functions than previouly thought: study (CBC Saskatchewan, Canada - 12 hours ago)... The autistic children were classified as having higher functioning autism, with an IQ of 80 or more, and the ability to speak, read, and write...

Autism affects the functioning of virtually the entire brain (News-Medical.net, Australia - 14 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Health Alert: Autism (WIS, SC - 14 hours ago)... Robert is autistic, and for years, his parents searched for the right school... Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole..

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (DailyIndia.com, NY - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (Political Gateway, FL - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (United Press International - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 16 hours ago)... compared with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an 'autism gene.'... with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner`s landmark 1943 paper, 'Autistic Disturbances of..

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (United Press International - 17 hours ago)... with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an "autism gene.. beginning with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner's landmark 1943 paper, "Autistic Disturbances of..

National Autism Network (CBS 5 - Green Bay, WI - 19 hours ago)... Robert Is Autistic.... Now An Organization Called The "Autism Treatment Network" Hopes To Open Up A Whole New World Of Resources For Parents And Kids...

Archived on Saturday August 19 at 10.57pm:

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Archived on Saturday August 19 at 10.57pm:

Autism affects functioning of entire brain (RxPG NEWS, CA - 23 minutes ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Locals tackle autism together (Bennington Banner, VT - 2 hours ago)... of the disorder and fall within varying degrees of ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. The low end of the spectrum includes the non-verbally autistic and mildly..

Parents find help for kids with autism (Detroit Free Press, United States - 2 hours ago)... autism spectrum disorder -- Jake has Asperger's -- which affects.. number of children identified with autism has grown.. seen the number of autistic students grow..

Study Says Autism Affects All Of The Brain (All Headline News - 3 hours ago). Washington, DC (AHN) - A study shows that autism may not only affect interaction ability but may include other effects as well...

Autism worse than thought (Daily Telegraph, Australia - 5 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Autism 'affects all of the brain' (DOTmed.com (press release), New York - 5 hours ago). Autism affects the whole brain, not just areas governing social interaction communication, a study says. US researchers compared..

Autism 'Kids for Camp' broadens horizons (Gulf Breeze News,  USA - 7 hours ago)... Camp program has provided children with autism a place to experience a normal summer vacation. This unique camp combines elementary aged autistic children with..

Study: Autism Affects Entire Brain (CBS News, New York - 8 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Autism Affects Child's Entire Brain (WebMD - 10 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (PhysOrg.com, VA - 10 hours ago). A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Faulty Brain-Wide Circuitry May Underlie Autism (MedPage Today, NJ - 12 hours ago)... The study involved 56 high-functioning autistic children (IQ of 80 or above) who ranged in.. Test results were compared with those of 56 children without autism...

Autism affects more brain functions than previouly thought: study (CBC Saskatchewan, Canada - 12 hours ago)... The autistic children were classified as having higher functioning autism, with an IQ of 80 or more, and the ability to speak, read, and write...

Autism affects the functioning of virtually the entire brain (News-Medical.net, Australia - 14 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Health Alert: Autism (WIS, SC - 14 hours ago)... Robert is autistic, and for years, his parents searched for the right school... Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole..

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (DailyIndia.com, NY - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (Political Gateway, FL - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (United Press International - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 16 hours ago)... compared with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an 'autism gene.'... with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner`s landmark 1943 paper, 'Autistic Disturbances of..

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (United Press International - 17 hours ago)... with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an "autism gene.. beginning with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner's landmark 1943 paper, "Autistic Disturbances of..

National Autism Network (CBS 5 - Green Bay, WI - 19 hours ago)... Robert Is Autistic.... Now An Organization Called The "Autism Treatment Network" Hopes To Open Up A Whole New World Of Resources For Parents And Kids...

Archived on Sunday August 20 at 5.50pm:

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Sigourney hopes autistic role will help understanding Friday August 18, 2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver says she hopes her latest movie will help improve people's understanding of autism. She believes the comedy Snow Cake, in which she plays a high-functioning autistic woman, will provide a new perspective on the condition. "Even though Rain Man was a great movie, there hasn't really been much ... Thursday 2006-08-17, NZ Herald (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2006 Fewer Doctors Accepting Medicaid Patients Anthrax Killed Drum Maker in Scotland Gene May Help Explain Complex Human Brain Autism Affects Brain in Many Ways: Study Folding Picnic Tables Recalled this article to news version Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Fewer Doctors ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child Keep family stress to a minimum this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Autism is a poorly understood disease that is difficult not only for a diagnosed child, but also for family members who must learn to adapt to the child's special physical and emotional needs. Here are suggestions from the Autism Society of America: First recognize ... Thursday 2006-08-17, Healthfinder (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

No trace of missing 3-year-old boy found Steve Moore searched at Juilfs Park until after midnight Tuesday, then was back at it again at 3 p.m. Wednesday with hundreds of others looking for a missing 3-year-old autistic boy.Moore, whose "backyard is practically the park," said he heard about the disappearance of Marcus Fiesel Tuesday afternoon and began searching on his own, then joined ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Mom to police: Boy 'their problem' BUTLER COUNTY - A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from an Anderson Township park was placed with foster parents this spring after his Middletown mother told authorities he was "their problem now," according to police.In April, officers removed three children - including the now missing Marcus Fiesel - from the Middletown home of their ... Thursday 2006-08-17, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Archived on Sunday August 20 at 5.50pm:

Autism affects functioning of entire brain (RxPG NEWS, CA - 23 minutes ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Locals tackle autism together (Bennington Banner, VT - 2 hours ago)... of the disorder and fall within varying degrees of ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. The low end of the spectrum includes the non-verbally autistic and mildly..

Parents find help for kids with autism (Detroit Free Press, United States - 2 hours ago)... autism spectrum disorder -- Jake has Asperger's -- which affects.. number of children identified with autism has grown.. seen the number of autistic students grow..

Study Says Autism Affects All Of The Brain (All Headline News - 3 hours ago). Washington, DC (AHN) - A study shows that autism may not only affect interaction ability but may include other effects as well...

Autism worse than thought (Daily Telegraph, Australia - 5 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Autism 'affects all of the brain' (DOTmed.com (press release), New York - 5 hours ago). Autism affects the whole brain, not just areas governing social interaction communication, a study says. US researchers compared..

Autism 'Kids for Camp' broadens horizons (Gulf Breeze News,  USA - 7 hours ago)... Camp program has provided children with autism a place to experience a normal summer vacation. This unique camp combines elementary aged autistic children with..

Study: Autism Affects Entire Brain (CBS News, New York - 8 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Autism Affects Child's Entire Brain (WebMD - 10 hours ago)... parts of the autistic brain have difficulty working together to process complex information. This may be the driving component of autism, the researchers say...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (PhysOrg.com, VA - 10 hours ago). A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Faulty Brain-Wide Circuitry May Underlie Autism (MedPage Today, NJ - 12 hours ago)... The study involved 56 high-functioning autistic children (IQ of 80 or above) who ranged in.. Test results were compared with those of 56 children without autism...

Autism affects more brain functions than previouly thought: study (CBC Saskatchewan, Canada - 12 hours ago)... The autistic children were classified as having higher functioning autism, with an IQ of 80 or more, and the ability to speak, read, and write...

Autism affects the functioning of virtually the entire brain (News-Medical.net, Australia - 14 hours ago)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

Health Alert: Autism (WIS, SC - 14 hours ago)... Robert is autistic, and for years, his parents searched for the right school... Now an organization called the Autism Treatment Network hopes to open up a whole..

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (DailyIndia.com, NY - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (Political Gateway, FL - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

Study: Autism affects all brain functions (United Press International - 15 hours ago). 16 (UPI) -- A US study has provided evidence that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just communication, social behavior and reasoning...

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 16 hours ago)... compared with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an 'autism gene.'... with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner`s landmark 1943 paper, 'Autistic Disturbances of..

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 1 (United Press International - 17 hours ago)... with spending on (so far) fruitless searches for an "autism gene.. beginning with child psychiatrist Leo Kanner's landmark 1943 paper, "Autistic Disturbances of..

National Autism Network (CBS 5 - Green Bay, WI - 19 hours ago)... Robert Is Autistic.... Now An Organization Called The "Autism Treatment Network" Hopes To Open Up A Whole New World Of Resources For Parents And Kids...

Archived on Monday August 21 at 10.47am:

Video games taken as serious medicine Video games are being treated as serious medicine in the battle against health woes ranging from obesity to cancer and dementia. Several hundred US game developers, medical workers and government policymakers were set to collaborate in Maryland in September at the Games for Health Project devoted to putting video games in the US medicine chest. ... Monday 2006-08-21, The Manila Times (English)

Video games taken as serious medicine Video games are being treated as serious medicine in the battle against health woes ranging from obesity to cancer and dementia. Several hundred US game developers, medical workers and government policymakers were set to collaborate in Maryland in September at the Games for Health Project devoted to putting video games in the US medicine chest. ... Monday 2006-08-21, The Manila Times (English)

Let pictures do the talking Whenever Jason Goldsmith wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with his son Ellis, he takes out a pen and paper and they communicate with pictures.Midweek at their Cote des Neiges apartment, as Ellis, 7, is heading off for daycamp, dad plans the rest of the day."Do you want to go to the mountain?" he asks and Ellis draws stick-figure sketches of a ... Sunday 2006-08-20, Canada Dot Com (English)

A woman of substance Interviews with American actress Sigourney Weaver tend to begin by marvelling at how tall she is, so here goes. Actually, while Weaver is tall (an elegant 5f t 11in), going by some of her old interviews it occasionally seems overplayed - almost as if some giantess had stalked into the room, growling 'Fe fi fo fum' and gobbling up the tape ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Observer (English)

The additive-packed children's tea All additives that have 'E' numbers have been approved for use in food by the EU. However, eminent scientists such as physiologist Dr Alex Richardson of Oxford University argue that millions of experiments would be needed to test the most common additives in conjunction with each other.Not all additives are bad per se, but they are often used to ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Observer (English)

War on youth crime is 'demonising teens' An expert involved in Tony Blair's plans to transform the youth justice system has branded the policy a shameful failure. Instead of tackling the causes of youth crime, it was 'demonising' and 'criminalising' vulnerable young people.The damning verdict by Rob Allen, who has been a member of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) since it was set up a ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Observer (English)

War on youth crime is 'demonising teens' An expert involved in Tony Blair's plans to transform the youth justice system has branded the policy a shameful failure. Instead of tackling the causes of youth crime, it was 'demonising' and 'criminalising' vulnerable young people.The damning verdict by Rob Allen, who has been a member of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) since it was set up a year ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Guardian (English)

Happy at home By By Adam LeechSeacoastOnline.comPORTSMOUTH -- A Seacoast man facing charges of mailing anti-Semitic letters to a city rabbi is also facing federal charges of mailing threatening letters. Elijah Wallace, 23, of Brentwood, was in federal court in Concord on Thursday for allegedly "mailing a threatening communication," according to U.S. attorney ... Saturday 2006-08-19, MSNBC (English)

Autism's Effects on the Brain Are Broad Autism involves not only language and social difficulties but widespread brain changes affecting many aspects of behavior and thinking, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found. "This is a big change in the way most people have thought about autism," said Dr. Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child Health and ... Saturday 2006-08-19, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Judevine Center receives Mo. tax credits The will receive about $49,900 in state Youth Opportunities Program tax credits for the center's Asperger's Project, Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt said Tuesday. Authorized through the , the tax credits are designed to broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development in community life for youth. > The Judevine Center for Autism is ... Saturday 2006-08-19, Business Journal (English)

Archived on Tuesday August 22 at 1.53am:

Video games taken as serious medicine Video games are being treated as serious medicine in the battle against health woes ranging from obesity to cancer and dementia. Several hundred US game developers, medical workers and government policymakers were set to collaborate in Maryland in September at the Games for Health Project devoted to putting video games in the US medicine chest. ... Monday 2006-08-21, The Manila Times (English)

Video games taken as serious medicine Video games are being treated as serious medicine in the battle against health woes ranging from obesity to cancer and dementia. Several hundred US game developers, medical workers and government policymakers were set to collaborate in Maryland in September at the Games for Health Project devoted to putting video games in the US medicine chest. ... Monday 2006-08-21, The Manila Times (English)

Let pictures do the talking Whenever Jason Goldsmith wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with his son Ellis, he takes out a pen and paper and they communicate with pictures.Midweek at their Cote des Neiges apartment, as Ellis, 7, is heading off for daycamp, dad plans the rest of the day."Do you want to go to the mountain?" he asks and Ellis draws stick-figure sketches of a ... Sunday 2006-08-20, Canada Dot Com (English)

A woman of substance Interviews with American actress Sigourney Weaver tend to begin by marvelling at how tall she is, so here goes. Actually, while Weaver is tall (an elegant 5f t 11in), going by some of her old interviews it occasionally seems overplayed - almost as if some giantess had stalked into the room, growling 'Fe fi fo fum' and gobbling up the tape ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Observer (English)

The additive-packed children's tea All additives that have 'E' numbers have been approved for use in food by the EU. However, eminent scientists such as physiologist Dr Alex Richardson of Oxford University argue that millions of experiments would be needed to test the most common additives in conjunction with each other.Not all additives are bad per se, but they are often used to ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Observer (English)

War on youth crime is 'demonising teens' An expert involved in Tony Blair's plans to transform the youth justice system has branded the policy a shameful failure. Instead of tackling the causes of youth crime, it was 'demonising' and 'criminalising' vulnerable young people.The damning verdict by Rob Allen, who has been a member of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) since it was set up a ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Observer (English)

War on youth crime is 'demonising teens' An expert involved in Tony Blair's plans to transform the youth justice system has branded the policy a shameful failure. Instead of tackling the causes of youth crime, it was 'demonising' and 'criminalising' vulnerable young people.The damning verdict by Rob Allen, who has been a member of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) since it was set up a year ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Guardian (English)

Happy at home By By Adam LeechSeacoastOnline.comPORTSMOUTH -- A Seacoast man facing charges of mailing anti-Semitic letters to a city rabbi is also facing federal charges of mailing threatening letters. Elijah Wallace, 23, of Brentwood, was in federal court in Concord on Thursday for allegedly "mailing a threatening communication," according to U.S. attorney ... Saturday 2006-08-19, MSNBC (English)

Autism's Effects on the Brain Are Broad Autism involves not only language and social difficulties but widespread brain changes affecting many aspects of behavior and thinking, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found. "This is a big change in the way most people have thought about autism," said Dr. Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child Health and ... Saturday 2006-08-19, The Los Angeles Times (English)

Judevine Center receives Mo. tax credits The will receive about $49,900 in state Youth Opportunities Program tax credits for the center's Asperger's Project, Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt said Tuesday. Authorized through the , the tax credits are designed to broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development in community life for youth. > The Judevine Center for Autism is ... Saturday 2006-08-19, Business Journal (English)

Archived on Tuesday August 22 at 1.53am:

Police searching for missing autistic man (TheNewsTribune.com (subscription), WA - 4 hours ago). Tacoma police asked for the public’s help today to find a missing autistic 20-year-old man. Mark K. Garner was last seen about..

Steps to aid autistic kids (Orlando Sentinel, FL - 20 hours ago)... 166 children in the United States are autistic, and Lorman said she thinks about 2,500 autistic children live in Central Florida. Scientists define autism as a..

Charity Run rakes in over $11,000 for autism (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - 21 hours ago). By Za'im Zaini. The SMARTER 100km Charity Run yesterday kicked off at Sg Kebun Mosque with SMARTER President Malai Hj Abdullah bin..

Autism talk hits nerve for some (Syracuse Post Standard, NY - 22 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children, grandparents, students and others interested in the topic.. used in children's vaccines until recently, triggers autism in children..

Studies leads to newer findings in Autism (The Money Times, India - 23 hours ago). New research has found out that Autism damages the entire brain and not just those parts which are involved in social interaction, communication behaviors and..

Charity Run Rakes In Over $11,000 For Autism (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - Aug 19, 2006). By Za'irn Zaini. Bandar Seri Begawan - The SMARTER 100km Charity Run yesterday kicked off at Sg Kebun Mosque with SMARTER President..

Prenatal Ultrasound Exams Linked to Autism, School Violence (Associated Content, CO - Aug 19, 2006)... of pregnancy are much more likely to have autistic children or.. children diagnosed with the psychological criteria for either Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism...

Angelides Vows To Not Forget Autism If Elected (CBS 2, CA - Aug 19, 2006)... as well as programs to educate and empower parents of autistic children... and under funding of public programs designed to help sufferers of autism and poor..

Study Provides Evidence That Autism Affects Functioning Of Entire.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - Aug 19, 2006)... autism. The researchers tested 56 autistic children, and compared their responses to those of 56 children who did not have autism. The..

5K Walk For Autism (Central Florida News 13, FL - Aug 19, 2006). The Autism Society of Greater Orlando hosted a 5K walk at the Orange County Convention Center. In this country alone, 1.5 million..

Angelides to hold town hall in Palm Desert on autism at 11:15 am (The Desert Sun, CA - Aug 19, 2006)... medical experts, patients and their families and discuss a plan to "confront autism early in a child's life and to restore hope for autistic children - and the..

Autism impairs many parts of brain: study (Earthtimes.org - Aug 19, 2006)... children were diagnosed with autism, a disorder that affects around 500,000 people in US alone. According to estimates, the number of autistic children in..

Missing autistic boy, 13, found (Asbury Park Press, NJ - Aug 19, 2006). OCEANPORT — After a nearly three-hour search Friday involving police, emergency crews and residents, a missing 13-year-old autistic boy from Oceanport was..

Soulfly's Marc Rizzo headlines autism benefit at Stone Pony (Asbury Park Press, NJ - Aug 19, 2006). Eight New Jersey-based acts are scheduled to perform Sunday at the "Concert in the Sun for Autism" at Asbury Park's Stone Pony...

Autism's Effects on the Brain Are Broad (Los Angeles Times, CA - Aug 19, 2006)... scientists suspect autism is caused by the brain's inability to integrate complex information from various parts of the brain. For instance, an autistic child..

Autism Society 'targeted' by thefts (Hamilton Spectator,  Canada - Aug 18, 2006)... Two of the banners advertised Cycle for Autism, taking place Sept... The third banner promoted Camp Wannago, a day camp for autistic children...

A Massive Search for Autism Genes Begins (MIT Technology Review, MA - Aug 18, 2006)... Scientists know that autism, which occurs in about one in 166 children, has a genetic component; siblings of autistic people have a much higher chance of..

Autistic Boy Allowed Back in Program (KRGV, TX - Aug 18, 2006)... program. A policy change had prohibited the autistic boy, who was not potty trained, from being included in the program this year...

ABOUT AUTISM (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - Aug 18, 2006). Severity: Autism is a spectrum disorder... Diagnoses: Include Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett's Disorder and Pervasive Developmental..

Link Between Autism And Abnormal Blood-vessel Function And.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - Aug 18, 2006)... Autism is a complex neurological disorder and oxidative imbalance is one feature of the autistic syndrome. Several lines of evidence..

Archived on Wednesday August 23 at 10.23am:

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

WR Chatman back at practice Bengals receiver Antonio Chatman practiced on Monday for the first time since the first weekend of training camp. Chatman, signed as a free agent from Green Bay, had been sidelined with pelvic strain."He seems to be smart mentally and stays abreast of what we're doing," said Lewis. "We want to make sure he's healthy. His injury is one of those ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Cincinnati Post (English)

The additive-packed children's tea All additives that have 'E' numbers have been approved for use in food by the EU. However, eminent scientists such as physiologist Dr Alex Richardson of Oxford University argue that millions of experiments would be needed to test the most common additives in conjunction with each other.Not all additives are bad per se, but they are often used to ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Guardian (English)

Parents demand change Education system failing autistic kids, claim protesters Parents of autistic children in Windsor and Essex County say the provincial government is still not addressing their needs, despite continuing autism treatment in schools for children over six. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Canada Dot Com (English)

Listen to the Doctor . . . on Your iPod Over the past year, health providers, medical journals, government agencies and a bewildering number of self-proclaimed health experts have begun to offer health news and information via audio and video podcasts. These prerecorded segments are downloaded from the Internet and played on a computer or other device. A variety of software allows you ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Washington Post (English)

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (CBC) - Children with autism may have slower development of some neurons although their brains are often larger than normal, researchers say. Previously, some scientists thought the brain abnormalities in autism resulted from faster development. Brain scans confirmed children with autism tend to have brains that are enlarged by about 10 per cent, ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, myTELUS (English)

Jessica and Nick's Teen Choice reunion >Fan yelled out 'Take that, Jessica' when Nick won his awardKevin Winter / Getty Images>>The Teen Choice Awards had everything, including an "awkward" moment for Nick and Jess, a proud moment for Britney and Kevin and an intimate moment for Vince and Jen.And on the same night all that happened, Jessica teamed up with her rumored boyfriend, comic ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, MSNBC (English)

Guest Opinion: The Really Big Lie About Autism Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 10:44 am Opinion: Guest Opinion The Really Big Lie About AutismBy This commentary is about something I've come to call, "the really big lie," which is surely based on the theory that the masses are more willing to believe totally illogical, absurd propaganda, than a small little lie. I'm talking about the claim by the ... Monday 2006-08-21, Scoop (English)

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle Accelerated brain growth not a factor in these kids, researchers claim. By Leslie SabbaghHealthDay Reporter this article to news version MONDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to common medical thought, young children with autism do not have accelerated brain growth even though their brains appear enlarged, new research claims. The finding, ... Monday 2006-08-21, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Wednesday August 23 at 10.23am:

Autism program at Mount Loretto gets 100G grant (Staten Island Advance, NY - 31 minutes ago). By FABIAN ARZUAGA. With the incidence of autism increasing across the nation, Staten Island autistic youths and their families need all the help they can get...

Autistic teen's building site 'noise torment' (Irish Independent, Ireland - 2 hours ago). AN AUTISTIC teenager with hypersensitive hearing is being tormented by the noise from a €145m construction site, it has been claimed...

Group lends a helping paw to autistic triplets (The Desert Sun, CA - 2 hours ago)... Nine-year-old triplets Kyle, Garrett and Jerry Ermis - all with varying degrees of autism - received an assistance dog from the North Star Foundation on Monday..

Another piece to the autism puzzle (Health24.com, South Africa - 4 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the grey matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

Autism Event in Orange County Needs Your Help (Press World (press release), Russia - 6 hours ago). Orange County, CA - August 23, 2006 – Cure Autism Now, an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists accelerating research to cure autism; is..

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 7 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

The face of autism: The first 5 years (SheKnows.com, AZ - 9 hours ago). Here's the story -- well, the first five years -- in the life of a boy named Quinn: a wonderful, exuberant, mostly non-verbal boy with autism...

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (WFIE-TV, IN - 11 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (KLAS-TV, NV - 11 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (Lex 18, KY - 11 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

Accelerated brain growth not a factor in Autistic kids.. (CBC News, Canada - 12 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

New Concerns Over Vaccines and Autism (WVLT, TN - 12 hours ago). They're supposed to keep our children healthy, but a 20 year old debate about the possible link between immunizations and autism has surfaced again...

Parents Demand Better Treatment for Autism Children (580 CFRA Radio, Canada - 12 hours ago). Families of children with autism staged a rally outside Premier Dalton McGuinty's Ottawa office on Monday. They want the government..

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (HealthCentral.com, VA - 13 hours ago)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

Children with Autism have Abnormal Brain Structure – MRI Shows.. (Best Syndication, CA - 14 hours ago). Researchers say that children with autism have an “altered brain anatomy” thought to.. The 60 autistic children involved in the study were between the ages..

Researchers Discover Brain Abnormality in Kids with Autism (Newswise (press release) - 14 hours ago)... The researchers found that the autistic children had differences in the gray matter.. One of the more consistent brain findings associated with autism has been..

Recent study confirms previous research about autism (WNDU-TV, IN - 15 hours ago)... in brain size was due to more rapid growth in autistic patients -- but.. say by eliminating one theory, they are now narrowing the potential causes of autism.

Guest Opinion: The Really Big Lie About Autism (Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand - 15 hours ago)... Kids with autism were everywhere... In fact, I learned that now there was a whole spectrum of autistic disorders and John's was called Asperger's Syndrome...

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (CBC Prince Edward Island, Canada - 15 hours ago)... Although their brains were larger, the children with autism appeared to lack the.. used magnetic resonance imaging to scan the brains of 60 autistic children, 16..

CDC Repeats Big Lie About Autism Epidemic (Conspiracy Planet - 15 hours ago)... about the claim by the medical community, health officials, educators, and a vast parade of reporters, that the epidemic in kids with autism and related..

Archived on Thursday August 24 at 7.09am:

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

WR Chatman back at practice Bengals receiver Antonio Chatman practiced on Monday for the first time since the first weekend of training camp. Chatman, signed as a free agent from Green Bay, had been sidelined with pelvic strain."He seems to be smart mentally and stays abreast of what we're doing," said Lewis. "We want to make sure he's healthy. His injury is one of those ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Cincinnati Post (English)

The additive-packed children's tea All additives that have 'E' numbers have been approved for use in food by the EU. However, eminent scientists such as physiologist Dr Alex Richardson of Oxford University argue that millions of experiments would be needed to test the most common additives in conjunction with each other.Not all additives are bad per se, but they are often used to ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Guardian (English)

Parents demand change Education system failing autistic kids, claim protesters Parents of autistic children in Windsor and Essex County say the provincial government is still not addressing their needs, despite continuing autism treatment in schools for children over six. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Canada Dot Com (English)

Listen to the Doctor . . . on Your iPod Over the past year, health providers, medical journals, government agencies and a bewildering number of self-proclaimed health experts have begun to offer health news and information via audio and video podcasts. These prerecorded segments are downloaded from the Internet and played on a computer or other device. A variety of software allows you ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Washington Post (English)

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (CBC) - Children with autism may have slower development of some neurons although their brains are often larger than normal, researchers say. Previously, some scientists thought the brain abnormalities in autism resulted from faster development. Brain scans confirmed children with autism tend to have brains that are enlarged by about 10 per cent, ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, myTELUS (English)

Jessica and Nick's Teen Choice reunion >Fan yelled out 'Take that, Jessica' when Nick won his awardKevin Winter / Getty Images>>The Teen Choice Awards had everything, including an "awkward" moment for Nick and Jess, a proud moment for Britney and Kevin and an intimate moment for Vince and Jen.And on the same night all that happened, Jessica teamed up with her rumored boyfriend, comic ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, MSNBC (English)

Guest Opinion: The Really Big Lie About Autism Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 10:44 am Opinion: Guest Opinion The Really Big Lie About AutismBy This commentary is about something I've come to call, "the really big lie," which is surely based on the theory that the masses are more willing to believe totally illogical, absurd propaganda, than a small little lie. I'm talking about the claim by the ... Monday 2006-08-21, Scoop (English)

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle Accelerated brain growth not a factor in these kids, researchers claim. By Leslie SabbaghHealthDay Reporter this article to news version MONDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to common medical thought, young children with autism do not have accelerated brain growth even though their brains appear enlarged, new research claims. The finding, ... Monday 2006-08-21, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Friday August 25 at 1.12am:

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

WR Chatman back at practice Bengals receiver Antonio Chatman practiced on Monday for the first time since the first weekend of training camp. Chatman, signed as a free agent from Green Bay, had been sidelined with pelvic strain."He seems to be smart mentally and stays abreast of what we're doing," said Lewis. "We want to make sure he's healthy. His injury is one of those ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Cincinnati Post (English)

The additive-packed children's tea All additives that have 'E' numbers have been approved for use in food by the EU. However, eminent scientists such as physiologist Dr Alex Richardson of Oxford University argue that millions of experiments would be needed to test the most common additives in conjunction with each other.Not all additives are bad per se, but they are often used to ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Guardian (English)

Parents demand change Education system failing autistic kids, claim protesters Parents of autistic children in Windsor and Essex County say the provincial government is still not addressing their needs, despite continuing autism treatment in schools for children over six. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Canada Dot Com (English)

Listen to the Doctor . . . on Your iPod Over the past year, health providers, medical journals, government agencies and a bewildering number of self-proclaimed health experts have begun to offer health news and information via audio and video podcasts. These prerecorded segments are downloaded from the Internet and played on a computer or other device. A variety of software allows you ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Washington Post (English)

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (CBC) - Children with autism may have slower development of some neurons although their brains are often larger than normal, researchers say. Previously, some scientists thought the brain abnormalities in autism resulted from faster development. Brain scans confirmed children with autism tend to have brains that are enlarged by about 10 per cent, ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, myTELUS (English)

Jessica and Nick's Teen Choice reunion >Fan yelled out 'Take that, Jessica' when Nick won his awardKevin Winter / Getty Images>>The Teen Choice Awards had everything, including an "awkward" moment for Nick and Jess, a proud moment for Britney and Kevin and an intimate moment for Vince and Jen.And on the same night all that happened, Jessica teamed up with her rumored boyfriend, comic ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, MSNBC (English)

Guest Opinion: The Really Big Lie About Autism Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 10:44 am Opinion: Guest Opinion The Really Big Lie About AutismBy This commentary is about something I've come to call, "the really big lie," which is surely based on the theory that the masses are more willing to believe totally illogical, absurd propaganda, than a small little lie. I'm talking about the claim by the ... Monday 2006-08-21, Scoop (English)

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle Accelerated brain growth not a factor in these kids, researchers claim. By Leslie SabbaghHealthDay Reporter this article to news version MONDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to common medical thought, young children with autism do not have accelerated brain growth even though their brains appear enlarged, new research claims. The finding, ... Monday 2006-08-21, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Friday August 25 at 1.12am:

Families mark the passage of Autism Act (The Mountain Press, TN - 1 hour ago)... Legislators were given plaques honoring their sponsorship of the Autism Equity Act. For more information about autism contact the..

Montgomery County Police Search For Autistic Man (NBC 4.com, DC - 5 hours ago). WHEATON, Md. -- Police are searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who has been missing since Friday. D'Andre Sprull was last seen at about noon that day...

State forms group to aid autistic adults (Delaware Coast Press, DE - 6 hours ago)... existing and needed services for autistic adults, ways to provide services to that population and ways to monitor the number and types of autism cases in the..

Ohio autism scholarship adopted as national model (Columbus This Week Newspapers, OH - 7 hours ago)... of the particular needs of autistic students relative to the general student population, but also because there are many variations of autism and autism..

Overgrowth Theory of Autism Challenged by MRI Study (MedPage Today, NJ - 7 hours ago)... in the gray matter, but not the white matter, of young autistic children. The study involved 60 children age two to four diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder..

Autism Event in Orange County Needs Your Help (Xtvworld (press release), India - 10 hours ago). Orange County, CA, USA, August 23, 2006 -- Cure Autism Now, an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists accelerating research to cure autism..

Study: Autism affects entire brain (South Bend Tribune, IN - 13 hours ago). A new study shows that autism affects the functioning of the entire brain, not just those areas associated with the disorder's main symptoms...

Missing Teen With Autism Found (WJZ, MD - 15 hours ago)... home. It's also not immediately clear how police found him. McGill is autistic and his family reported him missing on Monday. Police..

Police Find Missing Autistic Teen (WBAL Channel.com, MD - 15 hours ago). SAVAGE, Md. -- Howard County police said a missing 16-year-old boy with autism from Savage was found in Virginia. Howard Davenport..

Autistic teenager 'tormented' by noise from building site (Awares - 16 hours ago). KILKENNY, Ireland: An autistic teenager with hypersensitive hearing is being tormented by the noise from a €145m construction site, it has been claimed...

Police Search For Missing Boy With Autism (NBC 4.com, DC - 16 hours ago). SAVAGE, Md. -- Howard County police said they are looking for a missing 16-year-old boy with autism. Police believe Howard Davenport..

Police Search for Missing Autistic Teen (WJLA, DC - 19 hours ago). SAVAGE, Md. (AP) - Howard County police are looking for a missing 16-year-old boy with autism from Savage. Howard Davenport McGill's..

Stop denying cause of childhood autism (El Dorado Hills Telegraph, CA - 20 hours ago). Mr. Hosseini cites a "much debated link between these vaccines and the spike in childhood autism cases," but dismisses a connection by saying that, "so far, no..

Genetics Play a Role in Vaccines and Autism Risk? (WVLT, TN - Aug 22, 2006)... Autism expert Dr. Bill Allen explains Autism can come from a number of gene.. recommends a delayed immunization schedule for younger siblings of Autistic children..

Police Search For Missing Teen With Autism (WJZ, MD - Aug 22, 2006). (AP) SAVAGE, Md. Howard County police are looking for a missing 16-year-old boy with autism from Savage. Howard Davenport McGill's..

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (CBC News, Canada - Aug 22, 2006)... Although their brains were larger, the children with autism appeared to lack the.. used magnetic resonance imaging to scan the brains of 60 autistic children, 16..

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle (WREG, TN - Aug 22, 2006)... The researchers found the autistic children had differences in the gray matter of.. of studies has suggested the brains of younger children with autism are 10..

SOULFLY'S MARC RIZZO Helps Raise $4,000 For Autistic Kids - Aug... (Blabbermouth.net, NY - Aug 22, 2006). SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo's benefit for the Garden Academy for autistic children in his home state of New Jersey raised almost $4,000 towards the new school..

Autism program at Mount Loretto gets 100G grant (Staten Island Advance, NY - Aug 22, 2006). By FABIAN ARZUAGA. With the incidence of autism increasing across the nation, Staten Island autistic youths and their families need all the help they can get...

Autistic teen's building site 'noise torment' (Irish Independent, Ireland - Aug 22, 2006). AN AUTISTIC teenager with hypersensitive hearing is being tormented by the noise from a €145m construction site, it has been claimed...

Archived on Friday August 25 at 4.32pm:

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOPQuick Quote: 21.50 (Even) Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Champ - A Champion Fur Kids; Children's Health and Wellness Initiatives Find Support From a Furbulous New Friend8/22/2006 ST. LOUIS, Aug 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce this beary special teddy bear, Champ - A Champion Fur Kids, to ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Stockhouse (English)

WR Chatman back at practice Bengals receiver Antonio Chatman practiced on Monday for the first time since the first weekend of training camp. Chatman, signed as a free agent from Green Bay, had been sidelined with pelvic strain."He seems to be smart mentally and stays abreast of what we're doing," said Lewis. "We want to make sure he's healthy. His injury is one of those ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Cincinnati Post (English)

The additive-packed children's tea All additives that have 'E' numbers have been approved for use in food by the EU. However, eminent scientists such as physiologist Dr Alex Richardson of Oxford University argue that millions of experiments would be needed to test the most common additives in conjunction with each other.Not all additives are bad per se, but they are often used to ... Sunday 2006-08-20, The Guardian (English)

Parents demand change Education system failing autistic kids, claim protesters Parents of autistic children in Windsor and Essex County say the provincial government is still not addressing their needs, despite continuing autism treatment in schools for children over six. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, Canada Dot Com (English)

Listen to the Doctor . . . on Your iPod Over the past year, health providers, medical journals, government agencies and a bewildering number of self-proclaimed health experts have begun to offer health news and information via audio and video podcasts. These prerecorded segments are downloaded from the Internet and played on a computer or other device. A variety of software allows you ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, The Washington Post (English)

Water acts differently in autistic brains: study (CBC) - Children with autism may have slower development of some neurons although their brains are often larger than normal, researchers say. Previously, some scientists thought the brain abnormalities in autism resulted from faster development. Brain scans confirmed children with autism tend to have brains that are enlarged by about 10 per cent, ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, myTELUS (English)

Jessica and Nick's Teen Choice reunion >Fan yelled out 'Take that, Jessica' when Nick won his awardKevin Winter / Getty Images>>The Teen Choice Awards had everything, including an "awkward" moment for Nick and Jess, a proud moment for Britney and Kevin and an intimate moment for Vince and Jen.And on the same night all that happened, Jessica teamed up with her rumored boyfriend, comic ... Tuesday 2006-08-22, MSNBC (English)

Guest Opinion: The Really Big Lie About Autism Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 10:44 am Opinion: Guest Opinion The Really Big Lie About AutismBy This commentary is about something I've come to call, "the really big lie," which is surely based on the theory that the masses are more willing to believe totally illogical, absurd propaganda, than a small little lie. I'm talking about the claim by the ... Monday 2006-08-21, Scoop (English)

Finding Adds Another Piece to Autism Puzzle Accelerated brain growth not a factor in these kids, researchers claim. By Leslie SabbaghHealthDay Reporter this article to news version MONDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to common medical thought, young children with autism do not have accelerated brain growth even though their brains appear enlarged, new research claims. The finding, ... Monday 2006-08-21, Healthfinder (English)

Archived on Saturday August 26 at 10.26am:

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

Obama called `one of us' in Kenya By Jeff Zeleny Chicago Tribune (MCT) NAIROBI, Kenya - The sun was falling quickly, and clusters of street salesmen began to abandon their posts in the middle of chaotic roadways. Along a one-block stretch of a neighborhood called Nairobi West, barstools were filling up as beer bottles emptied and after-work conversations flowed. Suddenly, a ... Friday 2006-08-25, The State (English)

The curious success of Mark Haddon It is not uncommon for artists to find that one big success overshadows everything they do afterwards, sometimes to the point where they conceive a grudge against their own work. Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes; for years, Radiohead refused to play "Creep" in concert. So it would not be altogether surprising if Mark Haddon took ... Friday 2006-08-25, The Independent (English)

Fat lot of dangers Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet add to kids' increasing pounds Dolly Haresh Contributor The world is round and so are a ‘growing' number of its inhabitants. Is your child toting around too many pounds? If yes, then it is time you did something to bring him into shape. Children constitute a significant part of the obesity pie! Obesity ratio ... Friday 2006-08-25, Bahrain Tribune (English)

International Solidarity Movement Update Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:58 am Press Release: International Solidarity Movement International Solidarity Movement Update1. AP: Gazans Protest Journalists' Abduction2. Palestinian Companies Forced to Buy Israeli Products3. Bil'in Demonstration Against the Wall Turns Blue4. Teenage Settlers Hurl Glass Bottles at Human Rights Workers5. Resistance ... Thursday 2006-08-24, Scoop (English)

I know I am weird. But you'll never guess who I saw from the bus today DO THE NAMES Adrian Slade, Hugo Rodallega or Wilhelm Furtwängler’s Piano Quintet in C mean anything to you? If even one of them registers, then I have news for you. Whether it is good or bad news is, I suppose, a moot point: you are a friend of mine for life. If you know about all three, then something truly weird has happened. Someone must have ... Thursday 2006-08-24, The Times (English)

Advantage Capital Executive Named 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year; St. Louis EO Chapter Recognizes Accomplishments, Commitment, Involvement ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Zajac, of Chesterfield, Mo., senior managing director for Advantage Capital Partners, has been named the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). The award recognizes Zajac's career-long leadership in helping entrepreneurs succeed by providing support ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

eGolfScore Key Component of 'Magical Weekend' Providing Real-Time Wireless Scoring System at 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic FLEMINGTON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- eGolfScore, the leading provider of wireless scoring for individual golfers AND corporate, celebrity and charity golf events across North America, Europe and Asia announces its involvement in the drive to raise money for cancer research at the 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic from August 25-27, ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

GC 2006: Elebits We arm ourselves with the Wii-mote and go hunting for electrified alien critters. Hands-on report. by August 23, 2006 - IGN Wii's editorial team traveled to Konami's annual games event in San Francisco on Wednesday in order to see the publisher's upcoming lineup. Sure, we could have probably checked out the latest Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania ... Thursday 2006-08-24, IGN Insider (English)

Archived on Saturday August 26 at 10.26am:

The Age of Autism: Something Wicked -- 2 (United Press International - 12 hours ago)... chemical link in the very earliest cases of autism described in the literature -- the 11 children in the landmark 1943 paper, "Autistic Disturbances of..

Early Detection Offers Hope For Autistic Children (NBC5.com, IL - 14 hours ago)... In recent years, autism has skyrocketed... that doctors can now get a firm diagnosis by age 2, and experts say that's crucial, because autistic children improve..

Early Detection Offers Hope For Autistic Children (NBC5.com, IL - 15 hours ago)... In recent years, autism has skyrocketed... that doctors can now get a firm diagnosis by age 2, and experts say that's crucial, because autistic children improve..

'My Asperger's son died because authorities did not understand his.. (Awares - 17 hours ago). CRYSTAL PALACE, London, UK: A single mother says her only son, who had Asperger's syndrome, lost his life because the authorities did not understand his..

Mother delighted to cuddle autistic daughter for first time (Awares - 17 hours ago)... her autistic daughter for the first time five years after she was born. Emma Birkett's daughter, Ellie, was found to have impaired development, autism and..

Security fears ground autistic children's trip to airport (Awares - 17 hours ago). BLACKPOOL, UK: Autistic children have had their day out at Blackpool Airport grounded because.. who set up the Tiggers group and has a son with autism, said: "It..

DISCOVERY TOYS AND AUTISM SPEAKS TEAM UP TO HELP CHILDREN WITH.. (Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL - 19 hours ago). In 2006, Discovery Toys partners with Autism Speaks and the Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI) to raise hope and skill levels of children with Autism..

Autistic care worker post axed (Blackpool Today, UK - 19 hours ago)... the only person autistic children and their families could turn to for non-educational support in Blackpool. "He helped families learn about autism and how to..

400 turn out for autism rally (Pioneer Press Online, IL - 21 hours ago)... Children on the autism spectrum require many types of therapy including private specialists offering.. With an autistic child, communication is often limited...

Inflammation in brain tissue a possible clue to autism (News-Medical.net, Australia - 22 hours ago)... in the autistic brains, particularly in gray matter. Experts in the field say the findings are interesting and support other studies which suggest that autism..

Expo a first for families of autism (Community Press, KY - 22 hours ago). Families with ASD, a support group for families who are affected by a loved one on the Autism spectrum, will be hosting its first Families with ASD Autism Expo..

Trio raises autism awareness (Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - 23 hours ago)... each box are books and a magazine about autism, treatment and therapy information, plus nutritional supplements formulated by the parent of an autistic child...

Autistic Child Denied Participation in Boy Scouts (PR Web (press release), WA - Aug 24, 2006). Autistic child in California has been denied participation in Boy Scouts because of.. August 24, 2006 –- Lawyers for a young boy with autism announced today..

Link Between Autism And Abnormal Blood-Vessel Function, Oxidative.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - Aug 24, 2006)... Autism is a complex neurological disorder and oxidative imbalance is one feature of the autistic syndrome. Several lines of evidence..

Autistic Child Denied Participation in Boy Scouts (Emediawire (press release), WA - Aug 24, 2006). Autistic child in California has been denied participation in Boy Scouts because of.. August 24, 2006 –- Lawyers for a young boy with autism announced today..

Families mark the passage of Autism Act (The Mountain Press, TN - Aug 23, 2006)... Legislators were given plaques honoring their sponsorship of the Autism Equity Act. For more information about autism contact the..

Montgomery County Police Search For Autistic Man (NBC 4.com, DC - Aug 23, 2006). WHEATON, Md. -- Police are searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who has been missing since Friday. D'Andre Sprull was last seen at about noon that day...

State forms group to aid autistic adults (Delaware Coast Press, DE - Aug 23, 2006)... existing and needed services for autistic adults, ways to provide services to that population and ways to monitor the number and types of autism cases in the..

Ohio autism scholarship adopted as national model (Columbus This Week Newspapers, OH - Aug 23, 2006)... of the particular needs of autistic students relative to the general student population, but also because there are many variations of autism and autism..

Overgrowth Theory of Autism Challenged by MRI Study (MedPage Today, NJ - Aug 23, 2006)... in the gray matter, but not the white matter, of young autistic children. The study involved 60 children age two to four diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder..

Archived on Monday August 28 at 4.36am:

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

Obama called `one of us' in Kenya By Jeff Zeleny Chicago Tribune (MCT) NAIROBI, Kenya - The sun was falling quickly, and clusters of street salesmen began to abandon their posts in the middle of chaotic roadways. Along a one-block stretch of a neighborhood called Nairobi West, barstools were filling up as beer bottles emptied and after-work conversations flowed. Suddenly, a ... Friday 2006-08-25, The State (English)

The curious success of Mark Haddon It is not uncommon for artists to find that one big success overshadows everything they do afterwards, sometimes to the point where they conceive a grudge against their own work. Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes; for years, Radiohead refused to play "Creep" in concert. So it would not be altogether surprising if Mark Haddon took ... Friday 2006-08-25, The Independent (English)

Fat lot of dangers Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet add to kids' increasing pounds Dolly Haresh Contributor The world is round and so are a ‘growing' number of its inhabitants. Is your child toting around too many pounds? If yes, then it is time you did something to bring him into shape. Children constitute a significant part of the obesity pie! Obesity ratio ... Friday 2006-08-25, Bahrain Tribune (English)

International Solidarity Movement Update Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:58 am Press Release: International Solidarity Movement International Solidarity Movement Update1. AP: Gazans Protest Journalists' Abduction2. Palestinian Companies Forced to Buy Israeli Products3. Bil'in Demonstration Against the Wall Turns Blue4. Teenage Settlers Hurl Glass Bottles at Human Rights Workers5. Resistance ... Thursday 2006-08-24, Scoop (English)

I know I am weird. But you'll never guess who I saw from the bus today DO THE NAMES Adrian Slade, Hugo Rodallega or Wilhelm Furtwängler’s Piano Quintet in C mean anything to you? If even one of them registers, then I have news for you. Whether it is good or bad news is, I suppose, a moot point: you are a friend of mine for life. If you know about all three, then something truly weird has happened. Someone must have ... Thursday 2006-08-24, The Times (English)

Advantage Capital Executive Named 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year; St. Louis EO Chapter Recognizes Accomplishments, Commitment, Involvement ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Zajac, of Chesterfield, Mo., senior managing director for Advantage Capital Partners, has been named the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). The award recognizes Zajac's career-long leadership in helping entrepreneurs succeed by providing support ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

eGolfScore Key Component of 'Magical Weekend' Providing Real-Time Wireless Scoring System at 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic FLEMINGTON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- eGolfScore, the leading provider of wireless scoring for individual golfers AND corporate, celebrity and charity golf events across North America, Europe and Asia announces its involvement in the drive to raise money for cancer research at the 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic from August 25-27, ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

GC 2006: Elebits We arm ourselves with the Wii-mote and go hunting for electrified alien critters. Hands-on report. by August 23, 2006 - IGN Wii's editorial team traveled to Konami's annual games event in San Francisco on Wednesday in order to see the publisher's upcoming lineup. Sure, we could have probably checked out the latest Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania ... Thursday 2006-08-24, IGN Insider (English)

Archived on Monday August 28 at 4.36am:

Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe (KTEN, TX - 6 hours ago). It was a stressful day for one Denison family, after their 17 year-old autistic teenager wandered off just after two o'clock Saturday morning...

Raising awareness on autism (Jakarta Post, Indonesia - 6 hours ago)... find these terms to be controversial. As with non-autistic people, people with autism do not want to be labeled and differentiated...

Introducing autism via witty fiction (Jakarta Post, Indonesia - 6 hours ago)... writing teacher, cartoonist and children's book illustrator, Haddon also works with autistic children... Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism that is..

Prosecutors For Guidance In Death Of Autistic Boy (KDKA, PA - 17 hours ago)... But it has not approved it for autism because there are no clear benefits and serious side effects, including kidney damage and heart problems, experts have..

Prosecutors look to panel for guidance in death of autistic boy (Penn Live, PA - 17 hours ago). PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama went into cardiac arrest and died last August after receiving a controversial treatment for autism...

Prosecutors look to panel for guidance in death of autistic boy (phillyBurbs.com, PA - 17 hours ago). PITTSBURGH - Five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama went into cardiac arrest and died last August after receiving a controversial treatment for autism...

Prosecutors look to panel for guidance in death of autistic boy (Centre Daily Times, PA - 17 hours ago). PITTSBURGH - Five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama went into cardiac arrest and died last August after receiving a controversial treatment for autism...

Prosecutors look to panel for guidance in death of autistic boy (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 17 hours ago). PITTSBURGH - Five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama went into cardiac arrest and died last August after receiving a controversial treatment for autism...

Children with autism express themselves through art (Asbury Park Press, NJ - 21 hours ago)... gallery as art by Gavin and other children in the autism community is.. already extends her services to organizations in the autisim/Asperger syndrome community..

Autistic boy led away in cuffs after outburst %%head%%Autistic boy.. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - Aug 26, 2006). The boy was being led away in handcuffs when his mother, Maria Muhleman, arrived at Schreiber Elementary School on Thursday. "I was saying, 'He's autistic...

Researchers Discover Brain Abnormality In Kids With Autism (Medical News Today (press release), UK - Aug 26, 2006)... The researchers found that the autistic children had differences in the gray matter.. One of the more consistent brain findings associated with autism has been..

Autism organization shuts doors (Kansas City Star, MO - Aug 26, 2006)... “I cry when I listen to these messages,” said Currier, the mother of two autistic children... “If the best thing of AARC (Autism Asperger Resource Center..

Autism Affects Functioning of Entire Brain (drkoop.com - Aug 25, 2006)... autism affects a wide range of skills including sensory perception, movement and memory. The research suggests various parts of the brain of an autistic..

Autistic man pleads guilty to killing his half-brother (Massillon Independent, OH - Aug 25, 2006)... Ellis, a custodian at Goodwill in Canton, suffered from autism, and had been in special education classes in the Massillon School District since he was eight..

Connecting Dads and Autistic Kids (ABC30.com, CA - Aug 25, 2006)... direct the children, but what we found is that doesn't work very well in autism... it's important for the entire family to be involved with their autistic child...

High Court judge's contempt warning to council over autistic man (Hackney Gazette, UK - Aug 25, 2006). A JUDGE has given Hackney Council chiefs less than a month to comply with a court ruling to end an autistic man's housing misery - or face contempt proceedings..

For TR Kelley, her autistic world rocks (The Register-Guard, Oregon - Aug 25, 2006)... that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential.". - Hans Asperger, Austrian doctor who first described what he called autistic psychopathy of..

Don't just dismiss the vaccine-autism link (The Register-Guard, Oregon - Aug 25, 2006)... 18 editorial page column "Act could turn the tide on common birth defect," Peter Hotez and Rosalynn Carter anticipate the Combating Autism Act's promise in..

Autism grant decision welcomed (Irish Health, Ireland - Aug 25, 2006). A decision by the Minister for Education not to change the process of applying for home tuition grants for autistic children has been welcomed...

Autism conference set at Surry therapy center (Bangor Daily News, ME - Aug 25, 2006). Autism can be broadly defined as a disability that significantly affects.. treatment that can often stimulate, motivate and integrate autistic people's strengths..

Archived on Monday August 28 at 8.29pm:

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

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Obama called `one of us' in Kenya By Jeff Zeleny Chicago Tribune (MCT) NAIROBI, Kenya - The sun was falling quickly, and clusters of street salesmen began to abandon their posts in the middle of chaotic roadways. Along a one-block stretch of a neighborhood called Nairobi West, barstools were filling up as beer bottles emptied and after-work conversations flowed. Suddenly, a ... Friday 2006-08-25, The State (English)

The curious success of Mark Haddon It is not uncommon for artists to find that one big success overshadows everything they do afterwards, sometimes to the point where they conceive a grudge against their own work. Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes; for years, Radiohead refused to play "Creep" in concert. So it would not be altogether surprising if Mark Haddon took ... Friday 2006-08-25, The Independent (English)

Fat lot of dangers Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet add to kids' increasing pounds Dolly Haresh Contributor The world is round and so are a ‘growing' number of its inhabitants. Is your child toting around too many pounds? If yes, then it is time you did something to bring him into shape. Children constitute a significant part of the obesity pie! Obesity ratio ... Friday 2006-08-25, Bahrain Tribune (English)

International Solidarity Movement Update Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:58 am Press Release: International Solidarity Movement International Solidarity Movement Update1. AP: Gazans Protest Journalists' Abduction2. Palestinian Companies Forced to Buy Israeli Products3. Bil'in Demonstration Against the Wall Turns Blue4. Teenage Settlers Hurl Glass Bottles at Human Rights Workers5. Resistance ... Thursday 2006-08-24, Scoop (English)

I know I am weird. But you'll never guess who I saw from the bus today DO THE NAMES Adrian Slade, Hugo Rodallega or Wilhelm Furtwängler’s Piano Quintet in C mean anything to you? If even one of them registers, then I have news for you. Whether it is good or bad news is, I suppose, a moot point: you are a friend of mine for life. If you know about all three, then something truly weird has happened. Someone must have ... Thursday 2006-08-24, The Times (English)

Advantage Capital Executive Named 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year; St. Louis EO Chapter Recognizes Accomplishments, Commitment, Involvement ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Zajac, of Chesterfield, Mo., senior managing director for Advantage Capital Partners, has been named the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). The award recognizes Zajac's career-long leadership in helping entrepreneurs succeed by providing support ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

eGolfScore Key Component of 'Magical Weekend' Providing Real-Time Wireless Scoring System at 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic FLEMINGTON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- eGolfScore, the leading provider of wireless scoring for individual golfers AND corporate, celebrity and charity golf events across North America, Europe and Asia announces its involvement in the drive to raise money for cancer research at the 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic from August 25-27, ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

GC 2006: Elebits We arm ourselves with the Wii-mote and go hunting for electrified alien critters. Hands-on report. by August 23, 2006 - IGN Wii's editorial team traveled to Konami's annual games event in San Francisco on Wednesday in order to see the publisher's upcoming lineup. Sure, we could have probably checked out the latest Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania ... Thursday 2006-08-24, IGN Insider (English)

Archived on Wednesday August 30 at 8.31am:

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

Obama called `one of us' in Kenya By Jeff Zeleny Chicago Tribune (MCT) NAIROBI, Kenya - The sun was falling quickly, and clusters of street salesmen began to abandon their posts in the middle of chaotic roadways. Along a one-block stretch of a neighborhood called Nairobi West, barstools were filling up as beer bottles emptied and after-work conversations flowed. Suddenly, a ... Friday 2006-08-25, The State (English)

The curious success of Mark Haddon It is not uncommon for artists to find that one big success overshadows everything they do afterwards, sometimes to the point where they conceive a grudge against their own work. Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes; for years, Radiohead refused to play "Creep" in concert. So it would not be altogether surprising if Mark Haddon took ... Friday 2006-08-25, The Independent (English)

Fat lot of dangers Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet add to kids' increasing pounds Dolly Haresh Contributor The world is round and so are a ‘growing' number of its inhabitants. Is your child toting around too many pounds? If yes, then it is time you did something to bring him into shape. Children constitute a significant part of the obesity pie! Obesity ratio ... Friday 2006-08-25, Bahrain Tribune (English)

International Solidarity Movement Update Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:58 am Press Release: International Solidarity Movement International Solidarity Movement Update1. AP: Gazans Protest Journalists' Abduction2. Palestinian Companies Forced to Buy Israeli Products3. Bil'in Demonstration Against the Wall Turns Blue4. Teenage Settlers Hurl Glass Bottles at Human Rights Workers5. Resistance ... Thursday 2006-08-24, Scoop (English)

I know I am weird. But you'll never guess who I saw from the bus today DO THE NAMES Adrian Slade, Hugo Rodallega or Wilhelm Furtwängler’s Piano Quintet in C mean anything to you? If even one of them registers, then I have news for you. Whether it is good or bad news is, I suppose, a moot point: you are a friend of mine for life. If you know about all three, then something truly weird has happened. Someone must have ... Thursday 2006-08-24, The Times (English)

Advantage Capital Executive Named 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year; St. Louis EO Chapter Recognizes Accomplishments, Commitment, Involvement ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Zajac, of Chesterfield, Mo., senior managing director for Advantage Capital Partners, has been named the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). The award recognizes Zajac's career-long leadership in helping entrepreneurs succeed by providing support ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

eGolfScore Key Component of 'Magical Weekend' Providing Real-Time Wireless Scoring System at 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic FLEMINGTON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- eGolfScore, the leading provider of wireless scoring for individual golfers AND corporate, celebrity and charity golf events across North America, Europe and Asia announces its involvement in the drive to raise money for cancer research at the 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic from August 25-27, ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

GC 2006: Elebits We arm ourselves with the Wii-mote and go hunting for electrified alien critters. Hands-on report. by August 23, 2006 - IGN Wii's editorial team traveled to Konami's annual games event in San Francisco on Wednesday in order to see the publisher's upcoming lineup. Sure, we could have probably checked out the latest Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania ... Thursday 2006-08-24, IGN Insider (English)

Archived on Thursday August 31 at 7.06am:

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

SIEMENS AG ADSQuick Quote: SIEMENS: Find out what the future holds for your brainpower at new Science Museum exhibition8/25/2006 Aug 25, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum ... Friday 2006-08-25, Stockhouse (English)

Obama called `one of us' in Kenya By Jeff Zeleny Chicago Tribune (MCT) NAIROBI, Kenya - The sun was falling quickly, and clusters of street salesmen began to abandon their posts in the middle of chaotic roadways. Along a one-block stretch of a neighborhood called Nairobi West, barstools were filling up as beer bottles emptied and after-work conversations flowed. Suddenly, a ... Friday 2006-08-25, The State (English)

The curious success of Mark Haddon It is not uncommon for artists to find that one big success overshadows everything they do afterwards, sometimes to the point where they conceive a grudge against their own work. Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes; for years, Radiohead refused to play "Creep" in concert. So it would not be altogether surprising if Mark Haddon took ... Friday 2006-08-25, The Independent (English)

Fat lot of dangers Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet add to kids' increasing pounds Dolly Haresh Contributor The world is round and so are a ‘growing' number of its inhabitants. Is your child toting around too many pounds? If yes, then it is time you did something to bring him into shape. Children constitute a significant part of the obesity pie! Obesity ratio ... Friday 2006-08-25, Bahrain Tribune (English)

International Solidarity Movement Update Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:58 am Press Release: International Solidarity Movement International Solidarity Movement Update1. AP: Gazans Protest Journalists' Abduction2. Palestinian Companies Forced to Buy Israeli Products3. Bil'in Demonstration Against the Wall Turns Blue4. Teenage Settlers Hurl Glass Bottles at Human Rights Workers5. Resistance ... Thursday 2006-08-24, Scoop (English)

I know I am weird. But you'll never guess who I saw from the bus today DO THE NAMES Adrian Slade, Hugo Rodallega or Wilhelm Furtwängler’s Piano Quintet in C mean anything to you? If even one of them registers, then I have news for you. Whether it is good or bad news is, I suppose, a moot point: you are a friend of mine for life. If you know about all three, then something truly weird has happened. Someone must have ... Thursday 2006-08-24, The Times (English)

Advantage Capital Executive Named 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year; St. Louis EO Chapter Recognizes Accomplishments, Commitment, Involvement ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Zajac, of Chesterfield, Mo., senior managing director for Advantage Capital Partners, has been named the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). The award recognizes Zajac's career-long leadership in helping entrepreneurs succeed by providing support ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

eGolfScore Key Component of 'Magical Weekend' Providing Real-Time Wireless Scoring System at 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic FLEMINGTON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- eGolfScore, the leading provider of wireless scoring for individual golfers AND corporate, celebrity and charity golf events across North America, Europe and Asia announces its involvement in the drive to raise money for cancer research at the 13th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic from August 25-27, ... Thursday 2006-08-24, PR Newswire (English)

GC 2006: Elebits We arm ourselves with the Wii-mote and go hunting for electrified alien critters. Hands-on report. by August 23, 2006 - IGN Wii's editorial team traveled to Konami's annual games event in San Francisco on Wednesday in order to see the publisher's upcoming lineup. Sure, we could have probably checked out the latest Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania ... Thursday 2006-08-24, IGN Insider (English)

Archived on Thursday August 31 at 7.06am:

Damar Autism Tool Box: When Baby or Toddler Behavior Calls for.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 1 hour ago). 29 /PRNewswire/ -- "Your child has autism." Few words can strike greater fear and anguish in parents... Some children with severe autism cannot speak...

Autistic child's parents prevail (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - 1 hour ago)... Courtney Tutwiler, whose son also is autistic and was the plaintiff in the.. Autism experts, for instance, who testified for the Petersons found that James made..

Liberals Underspent on Autism Budget: NDP (580 CFRA Radio, Canada - 5 hours ago). The NDP says 67.2 million dollars set aside for autism programming in Ontario has been spent elsewhere. The Ontario New Democrats..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Canada.com, Canada - 7 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Canada.com, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (CBC News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (680 News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Canoe.ca, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (940 News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending (Canada East, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Macleans, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (570 News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (News1130, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Brandon Sun,  Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Signs of autism (News 8 Austin, TX - 9 hours ago). In most cases, the symptoms of autism are measurable by certain screening tools at 18 months of age. However, parents and experts..

DPP requests report into autistic boy’s case (Dublin People, Read more... - 10 hours ago)... with psychiatric reports on a mildly autistic 12-year-old.. Later assessments found that he has Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

Autism group leases former boys' home (Toledo Blade, OH - 12 hours ago)... provide vocational, social, and life-skill training to adolescents with autism who are.. is it should be perceived as less impacting because autistic people don..

Ont. government failing autistic children: NDP (CTV.ca, Canada - 12 hours ago). TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats say the Liberal government is failing families with autistic children by under-spending on budgets dedicated to autism...

Liberals under-spending on autism: NDP (Toronto Star,  Canada - 13 hours ago). Ontario's New Democrats say the Liberal government is failing families with autistic children by under-spending on budgets dedicated to autism...

Damar Autism Tool Box: When Baby or Toddler Behavior Calls for.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 17 hours ago). 29 /PRNewswire/ -- "Your child has autism." Few words can strike greater fear and anguish in parents... Some children with severe autism cannot speak...

Archived on Friday September 1 at 1.45am:

Murder charges loom Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters left little doubt Wednesday that he would like to seek the death penalty against a couple charged with killing their 3-year-old foster son, but he acknowledged the facts may not make that possible.Liz and David Carroll Jr. have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of developmentally disabled ... Thursday 2006-08-31, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Murder charges loom Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters left little doubt Wednesday that he would like to seek the death penalty against a couple charged with killing their 3-year-old foster son, but he acknowledged the facts may not make that possible.Liz and David Carroll Jr. have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of developmentally disabled ... Thursday 2006-08-31, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham Reichenberg of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine ... Thursday 2006-08-31, Tehran Times (English)

Matsui Ready to Take His Bat Out of Mothballs While Carl Pavano twists in a seemingly endless injury cycle, another Yankee, Hideki Matsui, will take an important step in his recovery today. M.L.B. Schedule/Scores A.L. Standings | N.L. A.L. Stats | N.L. Team Reports Discuss M.L.B. Yankees Schedule/Results Individual Stats | Team Roster | History Discuss the Yankees Mets Schedule/Results ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The New York Times (English)

The death of a child What happened to 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel was an outrage. His death, the manner of his death, violates one of the fundamental conventions any respectable society holds about how children ought to be treated.He was taken from his natural mother this spring by child welfare officials who had opened an investigation after the boy was found wandering ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Katrina recovery effort is scandal after the scandal One year after Katrina, the $100 billion federal relief effort for Gulf Coast hurricane victims has turned into another national scandal. "This city is in intensive care," Bill Quigley, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans, said yesterday. Quigley was one of the last hurricane survivors to be evacuated from flooded New Orleans Memorial ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, New York Daily News (English)

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted: documents TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had planned since being elected in 2003, while waiting lists for treatment grow ever longer, the provincial New Democrats charged Tuesday. The NDP said documents obtained under the province's ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, National Post (English)

Bringing some sunshine to the autistic SUNSHINE Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd brought some ‘sunshine' to children with autism with its ‘Sharing Your Love with Sunshine Card' charity drive recently. The charity drive held at Sunshine Square was to help the Penang Autism Centre to raise funds to ensure the smooth flow of the centre's operations. Sunshine Wholesale Mart general manager Yee ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Star (English)

Gulf Coast town struggles with losses By Maya Bell The Orlando Sentinel (MCT) WAVELAND, Miss. - They gathered after sunrise on the beach, near the remains of the city pier. A sign warned: Storm debris in water. Do not enter. "We lost people who were the heart and soul and backbone of this community," Mayor Tommy Longo told the hushed crowd of about 300 on Tuesday. "Miss Jane Mollere - ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The State (English)

Caring partners Claire Miller's sons Sam and Harry are autistic. Her 11-month-old baby may also have autism - she's waiting for a diagnosis. She cares for her children and her husband, who has schizophrenia. She says her family would fall apart without the support she receives from the Surrey-based charity Disability Challengers. "They have been my lifeline. ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Friday September 1 at 1.45am:

Damar Autism Tool Box: When Baby or Toddler Behavior Calls for.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 1 hour ago). 29 /PRNewswire/ -- "Your child has autism." Few words can strike greater fear and anguish in parents... Some children with severe autism cannot speak...

Autistic child's parents prevail (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - 1 hour ago)... Courtney Tutwiler, whose son also is autistic and was the plaintiff in the.. Autism experts, for instance, who testified for the Petersons found that James made..

Liberals Underspent on Autism Budget: NDP (580 CFRA Radio, Canada - 5 hours ago). The NDP says 67.2 million dollars set aside for autism programming in Ontario has been spent elsewhere. The Ontario New Democrats..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Canada.com, Canada - 7 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Canada.com, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (CBC News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (680 News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Canoe.ca, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (940 News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending (Canada East, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Macleans, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (570 News, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (News1130, Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted.. (Brandon Sun,  Canada - 8 hours ago). TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had..

Signs of autism (News 8 Austin, TX - 9 hours ago). In most cases, the symptoms of autism are measurable by certain screening tools at 18 months of age. However, parents and experts..

DPP requests report into autistic boy’s case (Dublin People, Read more... - 10 hours ago)... with psychiatric reports on a mildly autistic 12-year-old.. Later assessments found that he has Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and efforts..

Autism group leases former boys' home (Toledo Blade, OH - 12 hours ago)... provide vocational, social, and life-skill training to adolescents with autism who are.. is it should be perceived as less impacting because autistic people don..

Ont. government failing autistic children: NDP (CTV.ca, Canada - 12 hours ago). TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats say the Liberal government is failing families with autistic children by under-spending on budgets dedicated to autism...

Liberals under-spending on autism: NDP (Toronto Star,  Canada - 13 hours ago). Ontario's New Democrats say the Liberal government is failing families with autistic children by under-spending on budgets dedicated to autism...

Damar Autism Tool Box: When Baby or Toddler Behavior Calls for.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 17 hours ago). 29 /PRNewswire/ -- "Your child has autism." Few words can strike greater fear and anguish in parents... Some children with severe autism cannot speak...

Archived on Friday September 1 at 5.23pm:

Murder charges loom Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters left little doubt Wednesday that he would like to seek the death penalty against a couple charged with killing their 3-year-old foster son, but he acknowledged the facts may not make that possible.Liz and David Carroll Jr. have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of developmentally disabled ... Thursday 2006-08-31, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Murder charges loom Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters left little doubt Wednesday that he would like to seek the death penalty against a couple charged with killing their 3-year-old foster son, but he acknowledged the facts may not make that possible.Liz and David Carroll Jr. have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of developmentally disabled ... Thursday 2006-08-31, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham Reichenberg of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine ... Thursday 2006-08-31, Tehran Times (English)

Matsui Ready to Take His Bat Out of Mothballs While Carl Pavano twists in a seemingly endless injury cycle, another Yankee, Hideki Matsui, will take an important step in his recovery today. M.L.B. Schedule/Scores A.L. Standings | N.L. A.L. Stats | N.L. Team Reports Discuss M.L.B. Yankees Schedule/Results Individual Stats | Team Roster | History Discuss the Yankees Mets Schedule/Results ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The New York Times (English)

The death of a child What happened to 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel was an outrage. His death, the manner of his death, violates one of the fundamental conventions any respectable society holds about how children ought to be treated.He was taken from his natural mother this spring by child welfare officials who had opened an investigation after the boy was found wandering ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Katrina recovery effort is scandal after the scandal One year after Katrina, the $100 billion federal relief effort for Gulf Coast hurricane victims has turned into another national scandal. "This city is in intensive care," Bill Quigley, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans, said yesterday. Quigley was one of the last hurricane survivors to be evacuated from flooded New Orleans Memorial ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, New York Daily News (English)

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted: documents TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had planned since being elected in 2003, while waiting lists for treatment grow ever longer, the provincial New Democrats charged Tuesday. The NDP said documents obtained under the province's ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, National Post (English)

Bringing some sunshine to the autistic SUNSHINE Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd brought some ‘sunshine' to children with autism with its ‘Sharing Your Love with Sunshine Card' charity drive recently. The charity drive held at Sunshine Square was to help the Penang Autism Centre to raise funds to ensure the smooth flow of the centre's operations. Sunshine Wholesale Mart general manager Yee ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Star (English)

Gulf Coast town struggles with losses By Maya Bell The Orlando Sentinel (MCT) WAVELAND, Miss. - They gathered after sunrise on the beach, near the remains of the city pier. A sign warned: Storm debris in water. Do not enter. "We lost people who were the heart and soul and backbone of this community," Mayor Tommy Longo told the hushed crowd of about 300 on Tuesday. "Miss Jane Mollere - ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The State (English)

Caring partners Claire Miller's sons Sam and Harry are autistic. Her 11-month-old baby may also have autism - she's waiting for a diagnosis. She cares for her children and her husband, who has schizophrenia. She says her family would fall apart without the support she receives from the Surrey-based charity Disability Challengers. "They have been my lifeline. ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Saturday September 2 at 4.43pm:

Murder charges loom Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters left little doubt Wednesday that he would like to seek the death penalty against a couple charged with killing their 3-year-old foster son, but he acknowledged the facts may not make that possible.Liz and David Carroll Jr. have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of developmentally disabled ... Thursday 2006-08-31, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Murder charges loom Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters left little doubt Wednesday that he would like to seek the death penalty against a couple charged with killing their 3-year-old foster son, but he acknowledged the facts may not make that possible.Liz and David Carroll Jr. have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of developmentally disabled ... Thursday 2006-08-31, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Study debunks birth season-autism risk link NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- One of the largest studies to date to look at the issue has found no relationship between the month a person was born and his or her risk of autism. The risk of some psychiatric disorders, for example schizophrenia, has indeed been linked to season of birth, Dr. Abraham Reichenberg of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine ... Thursday 2006-08-31, Tehran Times (English)

Matsui Ready to Take His Bat Out of Mothballs While Carl Pavano twists in a seemingly endless injury cycle, another Yankee, Hideki Matsui, will take an important step in his recovery today. M.L.B. Schedule/Scores A.L. Standings | N.L. A.L. Stats | N.L. Team Reports Discuss M.L.B. Yankees Schedule/Results Individual Stats | Team Roster | History Discuss the Yankees Mets Schedule/Results ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The New York Times (English)

The death of a child What happened to 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel was an outrage. His death, the manner of his death, violates one of the fundamental conventions any respectable society holds about how children ought to be treated.He was taken from his natural mother this spring by child welfare officials who had opened an investigation after the boy was found wandering ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Katrina recovery effort is scandal after the scandal One year after Katrina, the $100 billion federal relief effort for Gulf Coast hurricane victims has turned into another national scandal. "This city is in intensive care," Bill Quigley, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans, said yesterday. Quigley was one of the last hurricane survivors to be evacuated from flooded New Orleans Memorial ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, New York Daily News (English)

Since 2003, Ontario autism spending $67.2M lower than budgeted: documents TORONTO (CP) - Despite promising to help families with autistic children, Ontario's Liberal government has spent millions less on autism programs than it had planned since being elected in 2003, while waiting lists for treatment grow ever longer, the provincial New Democrats charged Tuesday. The NDP said documents obtained under the province's ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, National Post (English)

Bringing some sunshine to the autistic SUNSHINE Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd brought some ‘sunshine' to children with autism with its ‘Sharing Your Love with Sunshine Card' charity drive recently. The charity drive held at Sunshine Square was to help the Penang Autism Centre to raise funds to ensure the smooth flow of the centre's operations. Sunshine Wholesale Mart general manager Yee ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Star (English)

Gulf Coast town struggles with losses By Maya Bell The Orlando Sentinel (MCT) WAVELAND, Miss. - They gathered after sunrise on the beach, near the remains of the city pier. A sign warned: Storm debris in water. Do not enter. "We lost people who were the heart and soul and backbone of this community," Mayor Tommy Longo told the hushed crowd of about 300 on Tuesday. "Miss Jane Mollere - ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The State (English)

Caring partners Claire Miller's sons Sam and Harry are autistic. Her 11-month-old baby may also have autism - she's waiting for a diagnosis. She cares for her children and her husband, who has schizophrenia. She says her family would fall apart without the support she receives from the Surrey-based charity Disability Challengers. "They have been my lifeline. ... Wednesday 2006-08-30, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Saturday September 2 at 4.43pm:

Asperger's won't sink 8-year-old (The Reporter, WI - 1 hour ago). Eric, an 8-year-old student at Rosendale Primary School, suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. He has above-average..

Kids with autism left out in the cold as school plan fall through (Waterford News, Ireland - 2 hours ago). THE dream of a group of Waterford parents to open a special school for their autistic children this September is in tatters following the loss of their..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (This Is Hertfordshire, UK - 2 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (Wimbledon Guardian, UK - 4 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Nothing violent about autistic people (Orangeville Citizen, Canada - 8 hours ago)... people who suffer from autism and tries to enrich their lives in a variety of ways. Kerry's Place has six locations and cares for 25 autistic people in..

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism (Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 9 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers’ assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Pheffer Lauds Autism Insurance Law (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 9 hours ago)... I. Pheffer has announced that, after intense negotiations, New York State has enacted legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Workshop to explore early signs of autism (Milton Daily Standard, PA - 13 hours ago). MIFFLINBURG — A workshop on “The Early Signs of Autism Related Disorders” is being offered through Penn State Cooperative Extension from 6:30 to 9:30 pm..

Missing Autistic Child Found (WAOW, WI - 13 hours ago)... Zeb?". Zeb is their 6-year old autistic boy who thought he was just going for a walk. A walk that put him far away from home. Chris..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Macleans, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (CBC News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canada.com, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canoe.ca, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Brandon Sun,  Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Senator suports bill to help autistic sdults (Wilton Villager, CT - 14 hours ago)... and mother of a grown son with Asperger's Syndrome, also called high-functioning autism... While some autistic people with average or above-average IQ's are..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (680 News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Expo to aid families with autism (Community Journal North Clermont, OH - 15 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Franklin Square/Elmont/West Hempstead Herald, NY - 19 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Bellmore Herald, NY - 20 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

Autism assistance dog needed for Montgomery child (Community Press, KY - 20 hours ago)... an autism assistance dog with her, Leach could have given the dog a command to lay down on Sam. "Because deep pressure and holding will calm an autistic child..

Archived on Sunday September 3 at 1.25pm:

A week full of sorrow This has been a week filled with sorrow. So much of it, it's hard to know where to begin.The greatest loss of life came early Sunday morning, just before sunrise, when a Comair jet bound for Atlanta crashed upon takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington - a frequent destination for Cincinnati travelers looking for less expensive ... Saturday 2006-09-02, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Clermont to handle Marcus case David and Liz Carroll will face a Clermont County grand jury on Wednesday, with prosecutors' stated goal that the foster parents of Marcus Fiesel spend the rest of the lives in prison for his horrific death.At a joint news conference in Cincinnati, the prosecutors from Hamilton and Clermont County said the Carrolls will be charged in Clermont ... Saturday 2006-09-02, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Make us belong... Like most 11-year-olds, Mithun is a big fan of Hrithik Roshan and loves to dig into masala dosa. But unlike many kids his age, he doesn’t want to emulate Sachin Tendulkar. He has his eyes set on being a bank manager instead.Mithun has cerebral palsy, a permanent physical disability that affects movement. However, the confidence in his voice ... Friday 2006-09-01, Hindustan Times (English)

Jury Reaches Verdict In Springfield Murder By Jana KatsuyamaWDTN-TVMontgomery County, OH. - Montgomery County is putting a freeze on using the foster care company Lifeway For Youth after two of Lifeway's foster parents were accused of killing a Middletown boy. Montgomery County Children Services staff have worked with Lifeway for about 12 years. Lifeway is currently providing homes for 30 ... Friday 2006-09-01, MSNBC (English)

Frosh starts for mother & daughter SHERINA ALI AND Jolina Rodriguez tend to complete each other's sentences, like they share the same brain. Their eyes have the same sparkle and, if you turn your back and have them laugh, you'll be hard-pressed to tell which one has the giggles. "We're best friends," said Ali as Rodriguez nodded in agreement. They're also mother (Ali, 42) and ... Friday 2006-09-01, New York Daily News (English)

Fund helps pay costs of high-needs students A new grant program may ease the financial strain on school districts trying to educate severely disabled students. The "special education high-cost grant program" created by the Colorado legislature this year sets aside $2 million for high-needs students. A district that spends more than $40,001 on a student above the funding already provided by ... Friday 2006-09-01, Denver Post (English)

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism TORONTO -- The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its commitments to help parents ... Friday 2006-09-01, Canada Dot Com (English)

Big Pharma Bankrupting US Health Care System Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:40 am Opinion: Evelyn Pringle Big Pharma Bankrupting US Health Care SystemBy Big Pharma is bankrupting the nation's health care system by convincing prescribing doctors to over-medicate patients with expensive psychiatric drugs and then send the bills to government programs like Medicaid and Medicare.The peddling of ... Friday 2006-09-01, Scoop (English)

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on autism TORONTO (CP) - The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its commitments to help ... Thursday 2006-08-31, myTELUS (English)

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on autism By KEITH LESLIE TORONTO (CP) - The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its ... Thursday 2006-08-31, Canoe (English)

Archived on Sunday September 3 at 1.25pm:

Asperger's won't sink 8-year-old (The Reporter, WI - 1 hour ago). Eric, an 8-year-old student at Rosendale Primary School, suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. He has above-average..

Kids with autism left out in the cold as school plan fall through (Waterford News, Ireland - 2 hours ago). THE dream of a group of Waterford parents to open a special school for their autistic children this September is in tatters following the loss of their..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (This Is Hertfordshire, UK - 2 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (Wimbledon Guardian, UK - 4 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Nothing violent about autistic people (Orangeville Citizen, Canada - 8 hours ago)... people who suffer from autism and tries to enrich their lives in a variety of ways. Kerry's Place has six locations and cares for 25 autistic people in..

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism (Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 9 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers’ assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Pheffer Lauds Autism Insurance Law (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 9 hours ago)... I. Pheffer has announced that, after intense negotiations, New York State has enacted legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Workshop to explore early signs of autism (Milton Daily Standard, PA - 13 hours ago). MIFFLINBURG — A workshop on “The Early Signs of Autism Related Disorders” is being offered through Penn State Cooperative Extension from 6:30 to 9:30 pm..

Missing Autistic Child Found (WAOW, WI - 13 hours ago)... Zeb?". Zeb is their 6-year old autistic boy who thought he was just going for a walk. A walk that put him far away from home. Chris..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Macleans, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (CBC News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canada.com, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canoe.ca, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Brandon Sun,  Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Senator suports bill to help autistic sdults (Wilton Villager, CT - 14 hours ago)... and mother of a grown son with Asperger's Syndrome, also called high-functioning autism... While some autistic people with average or above-average IQ's are..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (680 News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Expo to aid families with autism (Community Journal North Clermont, OH - 15 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Franklin Square/Elmont/West Hempstead Herald, NY - 19 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Bellmore Herald, NY - 20 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

Autism assistance dog needed for Montgomery child (Community Press, KY - 20 hours ago)... an autism assistance dog with her, Leach could have given the dog a command to lay down on Sam. "Because deep pressure and holding will calm an autistic child..

Archived on Monday September 4 at 12.01pm:

A week full of sorrow This has been a week filled with sorrow. So much of it, it's hard to know where to begin.The greatest loss of life came early Sunday morning, just before sunrise, when a Comair jet bound for Atlanta crashed upon takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington - a frequent destination for Cincinnati travelers looking for less expensive ... Saturday 2006-09-02, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Clermont to handle Marcus case David and Liz Carroll will face a Clermont County grand jury on Wednesday, with prosecutors' stated goal that the foster parents of Marcus Fiesel spend the rest of the lives in prison for his horrific death.At a joint news conference in Cincinnati, the prosecutors from Hamilton and Clermont County said the Carrolls will be charged in Clermont ... Saturday 2006-09-02, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Make us belong... Like most 11-year-olds, Mithun is a big fan of Hrithik Roshan and loves to dig into masala dosa. But unlike many kids his age, he doesn’t want to emulate Sachin Tendulkar. He has his eyes set on being a bank manager instead.Mithun has cerebral palsy, a permanent physical disability that affects movement. However, the confidence in his voice ... Friday 2006-09-01, Hindustan Times (English)

Jury Reaches Verdict In Springfield Murder By Jana KatsuyamaWDTN-TVMontgomery County, OH. - Montgomery County is putting a freeze on using the foster care company Lifeway For Youth after two of Lifeway's foster parents were accused of killing a Middletown boy. Montgomery County Children Services staff have worked with Lifeway for about 12 years. Lifeway is currently providing homes for 30 ... Friday 2006-09-01, MSNBC (English)

Frosh starts for mother & daughter SHERINA ALI AND Jolina Rodriguez tend to complete each other's sentences, like they share the same brain. Their eyes have the same sparkle and, if you turn your back and have them laugh, you'll be hard-pressed to tell which one has the giggles. "We're best friends," said Ali as Rodriguez nodded in agreement. They're also mother (Ali, 42) and ... Friday 2006-09-01, New York Daily News (English)

Fund helps pay costs of high-needs students A new grant program may ease the financial strain on school districts trying to educate severely disabled students. The "special education high-cost grant program" created by the Colorado legislature this year sets aside $2 million for high-needs students. A district that spends more than $40,001 on a student above the funding already provided by ... Friday 2006-09-01, Denver Post (English)

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism TORONTO -- The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its commitments to help parents ... Friday 2006-09-01, Canada Dot Com (English)

Big Pharma Bankrupting US Health Care System Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:40 am Opinion: Evelyn Pringle Big Pharma Bankrupting US Health Care SystemBy Big Pharma is bankrupting the nation's health care system by convincing prescribing doctors to over-medicate patients with expensive psychiatric drugs and then send the bills to government programs like Medicaid and Medicare.The peddling of ... Friday 2006-09-01, Scoop (English)

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on autism TORONTO (CP) - The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its commitments to help ... Thursday 2006-08-31, myTELUS (English)

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on autism By KEITH LESLIE TORONTO (CP) - The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its ... Thursday 2006-08-31, Canoe (English)

Archived on Monday September 4 at 12.01pm:

Asperger's won't sink 8-year-old (The Reporter, WI - 1 hour ago). Eric, an 8-year-old student at Rosendale Primary School, suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. He has above-average..

Kids with autism left out in the cold as school plan fall through (Waterford News, Ireland - 2 hours ago). THE dream of a group of Waterford parents to open a special school for their autistic children this September is in tatters following the loss of their..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (This Is Hertfordshire, UK - 2 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (Wimbledon Guardian, UK - 4 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Nothing violent about autistic people (Orangeville Citizen, Canada - 8 hours ago)... people who suffer from autism and tries to enrich their lives in a variety of ways. Kerry's Place has six locations and cares for 25 autistic people in..

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism (Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 9 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers’ assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Pheffer Lauds Autism Insurance Law (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 9 hours ago)... I. Pheffer has announced that, after intense negotiations, New York State has enacted legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Workshop to explore early signs of autism (Milton Daily Standard, PA - 13 hours ago). MIFFLINBURG — A workshop on “The Early Signs of Autism Related Disorders” is being offered through Penn State Cooperative Extension from 6:30 to 9:30 pm..

Missing Autistic Child Found (WAOW, WI - 13 hours ago)... Zeb?". Zeb is their 6-year old autistic boy who thought he was just going for a walk. A walk that put him far away from home. Chris..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Macleans, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (CBC News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canada.com, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canoe.ca, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Brandon Sun,  Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Senator suports bill to help autistic sdults (Wilton Villager, CT - 14 hours ago)... and mother of a grown son with Asperger's Syndrome, also called high-functioning autism... While some autistic people with average or above-average IQ's are..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (680 News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Expo to aid families with autism (Community Journal North Clermont, OH - 15 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Franklin Square/Elmont/West Hempstead Herald, NY - 19 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Bellmore Herald, NY - 20 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

Autism assistance dog needed for Montgomery child (Community Press, KY - 20 hours ago)... an autism assistance dog with her, Leach could have given the dog a command to lay down on Sam. "Because deep pressure and holding will calm an autistic child..

Archived on Tuesday September 5 at 3.12am:

A week full of sorrow This has been a week filled with sorrow. So much of it, it's hard to know where to begin.The greatest loss of life came early Sunday morning, just before sunrise, when a Comair jet bound for Atlanta crashed upon takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington - a frequent destination for Cincinnati travelers looking for less expensive ... Saturday 2006-09-02, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Clermont to handle Marcus case David and Liz Carroll will face a Clermont County grand jury on Wednesday, with prosecutors' stated goal that the foster parents of Marcus Fiesel spend the rest of the lives in prison for his horrific death.At a joint news conference in Cincinnati, the prosecutors from Hamilton and Clermont County said the Carrolls will be charged in Clermont ... Saturday 2006-09-02, The Cincinnati Post (English)

Make us belong... Like most 11-year-olds, Mithun is a big fan of Hrithik Roshan and loves to dig into masala dosa. But unlike many kids his age, he doesn’t want to emulate Sachin Tendulkar. He has his eyes set on being a bank manager instead.Mithun has cerebral palsy, a permanent physical disability that affects movement. However, the confidence in his voice ... Friday 2006-09-01, Hindustan Times (English)

Jury Reaches Verdict In Springfield Murder By Jana KatsuyamaWDTN-TVMontgomery County, OH. - Montgomery County is putting a freeze on using the foster care company Lifeway For Youth after two of Lifeway's foster parents were accused of killing a Middletown boy. Montgomery County Children Services staff have worked with Lifeway for about 12 years. Lifeway is currently providing homes for 30 ... Friday 2006-09-01, MSNBC (English)

Frosh starts for mother & daughter SHERINA ALI AND Jolina Rodriguez tend to complete each other's sentences, like they share the same brain. Their eyes have the same sparkle and, if you turn your back and have them laugh, you'll be hard-pressed to tell which one has the giggles. "We're best friends," said Ali as Rodriguez nodded in agreement. They're also mother (Ali, 42) and ... Friday 2006-09-01, New York Daily News (English)

Fund helps pay costs of high-needs students A new grant program may ease the financial strain on school districts trying to educate severely disabled students. The "special education high-cost grant program" created by the Colorado legislature this year sets aside $2 million for high-needs students. A district that spends more than $40,001 on a student above the funding already provided by ... Friday 2006-09-01, Denver Post (English)

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism TORONTO -- The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its commitments to help parents ... Friday 2006-09-01, Canada Dot Com (English)

Big Pharma Bankrupting US Health Care System Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:40 am Opinion: Evelyn Pringle Big Pharma Bankrupting US Health Care SystemBy Big Pharma is bankrupting the nation's health care system by convincing prescribing doctors to over-medicate patients with expensive psychiatric drugs and then send the bills to government programs like Medicaid and Medicare.The peddling of ... Friday 2006-09-01, Scoop (English)

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on autism TORONTO (CP) - The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its commitments to help ... Thursday 2006-08-31, myTELUS (English)

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on autism By KEITH LESLIE TORONTO (CP) - The mother of an autistic boy who received a written promise from Dalton McGuinty during the 2003 election campaign to help families like hers says the premier should not be claiming he has kept his pledge. Appearing on a television talk show Wednesday night, McGuinty said the Liberal government had kept its ... Thursday 2006-08-31, Canoe (English)

Archived on Tuesday September 5 at 3.12am:

Asperger's won't sink 8-year-old (The Reporter, WI - 1 hour ago). Eric, an 8-year-old student at Rosendale Primary School, suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. He has above-average..

Kids with autism left out in the cold as school plan fall through (Waterford News, Ireland - 2 hours ago). THE dream of a group of Waterford parents to open a special school for their autistic children this September is in tatters following the loss of their..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (This Is Hertfordshire, UK - 2 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Autism boy ‘can’t lose home’ (Wimbledon Guardian, UK - 4 hours ago)... suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and especially their youngest child, Paul, eight, who suffers from a form of autism which makes..

Nothing violent about autistic people (Orangeville Citizen, Canada - 8 hours ago)... people who suffer from autism and tries to enrich their lives in a variety of ways. Kerry's Place has six locations and cares for 25 autistic people in..

McGuinty accused of breaking promise on autism (Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - 9 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers’ assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Pheffer Lauds Autism Insurance Law (Wave of Long Island (subscription), NY - 9 hours ago)... I. Pheffer has announced that, after intense negotiations, New York State has enacted legislation pertaining to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder..

Workshop to explore early signs of autism (Milton Daily Standard, PA - 13 hours ago). MIFFLINBURG — A workshop on “The Early Signs of Autism Related Disorders” is being offered through Penn State Cooperative Extension from 6:30 to 9:30 pm..

Missing Autistic Child Found (WAOW, WI - 13 hours ago)... Zeb?". Zeb is their 6-year old autistic boy who thought he was just going for a walk. A walk that put him far away from home. Chris..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Macleans, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (CBC News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canada.com, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Canoe.ca, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (Brandon Sun,  Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Senator suports bill to help autistic sdults (Wilton Villager, CT - 14 hours ago)... and mother of a grown son with Asperger's Syndrome, also called high-functioning autism... While some autistic people with average or above-average IQ's are..

Parents, opposition parties accuse McGuinty of breaking promise on.. (680 News, Canada - 14 hours ago)... spending on autism, stopped cutting off funding for therapy for children at age six, and started training teachers' assistants to help with autistic kids in..

Expo to aid families with autism (Community Journal North Clermont, OH - 15 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Franklin Square/Elmont/West Hempstead Herald, NY - 19 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

More than a sign Mother hopes 'Autistic Child Area' draws.. (Bellmore Herald, NY - 20 hours ago)... Parents of autistic children often don't realize their children only qualify for.. hopes the sign outside her home triggers some local discourse about autism...

Autism assistance dog needed for Montgomery child (Community Press, KY - 20 hours ago)... an autism assistance dog with her, Leach could have given the dog a command to lay down on Sam. "Because deep pressure and holding will calm an autistic child..

Archived on Wednesday September 6 at 2.42am:

Another heartbreak A little boy stood under the mosaic apse wailing to go home. With a hug his mother reassured him that everything would be okay and then she took him gently back to his room. I ran upstairs saying I could hear the phone ringing, when in reality I didn't want her to see the tears in my eyes. To hear the fear in the boy's voice was awful. James is ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, The Times (English)

Another heartbreak A little boy stood under the mosaic apse wailing to go home. With a hug his mother reassured him that everything would be okay and then she took him gently back to his room. I ran upstairs saying I could hear the phone ringing, when in reality I didn't want her to see the tears in my eyes. To hear the fear in the boy's voice was awful. James is ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, The Times (English)

Study links older fathers to autism Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found. Research involving more than 130,000 children has revealed that the risk of autism rises steadily with advancing paternal age. But there was no link with increasing maternal ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, NZ Herald (English)

Study links older fathers to autism Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found. Research involving more than 130,000 children has revealed that the risk of autism rises steadily with advancing paternal age. But there was no link with increasing maternal ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, NZ Herald (English)

Autism risk linked to older fathers - 31 minutes ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes, researchers reported on Monday. The study "provides the first convincing evidence that advanced paternal age is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder," said the ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Autism risk linked to older fathers - 31 minutes ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes, researchers reported on Monday. The study "provides the first convincing evidence that advanced paternal age is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder," said the ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Monday, September 04, 2006 CHICAGO ' There's new evidence that genetics plays a role in autism. A new study finds that men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children. The research in the Archives of General Psychiatry involved about 130-thousand Israeli Jews born in the 1980s. Those who were fathered ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Fox News (English)

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Monday, September 04, 2006 CHICAGO ' There's new evidence that genetics plays a role in autism. A new study finds that men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children. The research in the Archives of General Psychiatry involved about 130-thousand Israeli Jews born in the 1980s. Those who were fathered ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Fox News (English)

Link seen between older fathers and autism risk - 8 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Children with older fathers run a significantly higher risk of being autistic, according to a study published in a psychiatric journal. The study, conducted among more than 132,000 children born to Israeli Jews, found that children born to men over 40 were 5.75 times more at risk of having autism than those born to ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Link seen between older fathers and autism risk - 8 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Children with older fathers run a significantly higher risk of being autistic, according to a study published in a psychiatric journal. The study, conducted among more than 132,000 children born to Israeli Jews, found that children born to men over 40 were 5.75 times more at risk of having autism than those born to ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Wednesday September 6 at 2.42am:

6 Facts You Need to Know About Autism (Parents.com - 7 minutes ago)... Instead, Wiseman was devastated to learn that her daughter had autism... Here, six facts about autism that every parent should know.

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (HealthCentral.com, VA - 30 minutes ago)... Autism spectrum disorder includes pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder...

Risk of autism in children linked to age of fathers (Houston Chronicle, United States - 37 minutes ago)... Many researchers now believe that genetics plays a role in the onset of autism, said Dr.. 30 and 39 at birth were 64 percent more likely to be autistic than those..

Support group brings together those dealing with autism (Lawrence Journal World, KS - 55 minutes ago)... one of nearly 40 people who showed up Thursday night at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., to attend a meeting of the newly formed Lawrence Autism Society...

New father's age linked to risk of autism (Evansville Courier & Press (subscription), IN - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (drkoop.com - 1 hour ago)... Autism spectrum disorder includes pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder...

OLDER dads are more likely to have autistic children, according to.. (Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 1 hour ago). Researchers at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine found men over 40 were six times more likely than younger dads to have babies with the condition...

Autism risk linked to older dads (Kazinform, Kazakhstan - 1 hour ago). LONDON. September 5, 2006. KAZINFORM. Children with older fathers have a significantly increased risk of having autism, a study has concluded...

Fathering kids above age 40 may increase risk of autism (Seattle Post Intelligencer - 1 hour ago)... older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. affected children in the study had autism and the.. their results may not apply to Asperger's or other..

OLDER fathers are more likely to have autistic children, experts.. (Mirror.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago). Youngsters born to dads aged 40 and over are around six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to those born to fathers under 30...

Study: Older men more likely to father autistic children (Online Athens (subscription), GA - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Study links autism, fathers' advanced age (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - 1 hour ago)... Autism is a developmental disorder that is often characterized by social.. A wide variety of interventions are increasingly available for autistic children, and..

Older dads more likely to produce autistic children, study says (Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - 1 hour ago)... than 40 are nearly six times as likely to father an autistic child as.. "That might suggest that there are different mechanisms contributing to autism in males..

Grant money supports people with Down Syndrome and autism (Milford Daily News, MA - 1 hour ago)... HMEA is a nonprofit organization supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy throughout 110..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (Forbes - 2 hours ago)... pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Autism risk linked to older fathers: study (Scientific American - 2 hours ago). CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes..

Older fathers at higher risk for having autistic children (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 3 hours ago). Men older than 40 are nearly six times as likely to father an autistic child as those younger than 30, according to a study that provides support for the role..

Older fathers likely to have kids with autism (Xinhua, China - 3 hours ago). 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Children fathered by men at age 40 and older are six times more likely to develop autism, a new study showed Monday in Archives of General..

Older fathers more likely to have autistic kids, study finds (Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),  USA - 3 hours ago)... fathers in their 40s or later are much more likely to have autistic children than.. by older men were almost six times more likely to have autism or related..

Research finds older fathers more likely to have autistic children (Antara, Indonesia - 4 hours ago)... researchers found no correlation between a mother's age and having an autistic child, but did find a relationship between the father's age and autism...

Archived on Thursday September 7 at 2.00am:

Another heartbreak A little boy stood under the mosaic apse wailing to go home. With a hug his mother reassured him that everything would be okay and then she took him gently back to his room. I ran upstairs saying I could hear the phone ringing, when in reality I didn't want her to see the tears in my eyes. To hear the fear in the boy's voice was awful. James is ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, The Times (English)

Another heartbreak A little boy stood under the mosaic apse wailing to go home. With a hug his mother reassured him that everything would be okay and then she took him gently back to his room. I ran upstairs saying I could hear the phone ringing, when in reality I didn't want her to see the tears in my eyes. To hear the fear in the boy's voice was awful. James is ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, The Times (English)

Study links older fathers to autism Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found. Research involving more than 130,000 children has revealed that the risk of autism rises steadily with advancing paternal age. But there was no link with increasing maternal ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, NZ Herald (English)

Study links older fathers to autism Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found. Research involving more than 130,000 children has revealed that the risk of autism rises steadily with advancing paternal age. But there was no link with increasing maternal ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, NZ Herald (English)

Autism risk linked to older fathers - 31 minutes ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes, researchers reported on Monday. The study "provides the first convincing evidence that advanced paternal age is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder," said the ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Autism risk linked to older fathers - 31 minutes ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes, researchers reported on Monday. The study "provides the first convincing evidence that advanced paternal age is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder," said the ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Monday, September 04, 2006 CHICAGO ' There's new evidence that genetics plays a role in autism. A new study finds that men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children. The research in the Archives of General Psychiatry involved about 130-thousand Israeli Jews born in the 1980s. Those who were fathered ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Fox News (English)

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Monday, September 04, 2006 CHICAGO ' There's new evidence that genetics plays a role in autism. A new study finds that men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children. The research in the Archives of General Psychiatry involved about 130-thousand Israeli Jews born in the 1980s. Those who were fathered ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Fox News (English)

Link seen between older fathers and autism risk - 8 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Children with older fathers run a significantly higher risk of being autistic, according to a study published in a psychiatric journal. The study, conducted among more than 132,000 children born to Israeli Jews, found that children born to men over 40 were 5.75 times more at risk of having autism than those born to ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Link seen between older fathers and autism risk - 8 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Children with older fathers run a significantly higher risk of being autistic, according to a study published in a psychiatric journal. The study, conducted among more than 132,000 children born to Israeli Jews, found that children born to men over 40 were 5.75 times more at risk of having autism than those born to ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Thursday September 7 at 2.00am:

New elementary school caters to autistic kids (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 43 minutes ago)... Autism is a severe and permanent neurological disorder. Autistic children often have difficulty with communication and social interaction...

Older Dads More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (Forbes - 47 minutes ago)... pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Study links father's age with autism (North County Times, CA - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (CBS News, New York - 2 hours ago). (WebMD) Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study shows that..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (CBC News, Canada - 3 hours ago)... pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Israeli Study: Older Fathers Produce More Autistic Children (TheDay (subscription), CT - 4 hours ago)... the age of 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Experts to address autism (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... their personal experiences in caring for autistic children.. to a 20-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, a complex brain dysfunction related to autism, in which..

Father's Age May Be Linked To Autism (cbs4denver.com, CO - 4 hours ago)... Children with autism generally have symptoms including little communication skills.. Autistic children may also be repetitive and do the same thing over and over..

Autism 'More Likely in Babies Fathered By Men Over 40' (International News Service, Australia - 4 hours ago)... to have autistic children, experts warned today. Children fathered by men aged 40 and over are about six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to..

Baiduri Bank To Sponsor Oz Speakers At Autism Meet (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... is a mother of an 18-year-old autistic son, Thomas.. sought-after trainer in the field of autism who works.. old son, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome..

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Risk (NPR - 5 hours ago)... Considered, September 5, 2006 · A study of children born in Israel finds that, as a man's age increases, so does his risk of fathering a child with autism...

Genetic study finds older men more apt to father autistic kids (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 5 hours ago). Men over 40 are nearly six times as likely to produce an autistic child as those under the age of 30, according to a new study that provides support for the..

Autism risk linked to older fathers (ABC News - 6 hours ago). Sep 5, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or..

Study: Older Men More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (WCBS-TV New York, NY - 6 hours ago)... children with autism," said Montefiore Medical Center's Dr. Shlomo Shinnar. Men 40 or older were almost six times more likely to have an autistic child than..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 7 hours ago). 5 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of developing autism is significantly higher among children born to men who are 40 and older than it is among children with..

Older Dads Linked to Higher Autism Rates (FOX News - 9 hours ago). By Jennifer Warner. Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Speaks (OpEdNews, PA - 9 hours ago)... some new anti-psychotic drugs or anti-depressant to drug my kid into not looking autistic, but will never touch the underlying reasons for Autism or treat the..

Study links older fathers to autism (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 10 hours ago). By Jeremy Laurance. Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (WebMD - 10 hours ago). Sept. 5, 2006 -- Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Tied to Older Fathers (Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 10 hours ago)... were over 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Archived on Thursday September 7 at 7.01pm:

Another heartbreak A little boy stood under the mosaic apse wailing to go home. With a hug his mother reassured him that everything would be okay and then she took him gently back to his room. I ran upstairs saying I could hear the phone ringing, when in reality I didn't want her to see the tears in my eyes. To hear the fear in the boy's voice was awful. James is ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, The Times (English)

Another heartbreak A little boy stood under the mosaic apse wailing to go home. With a hug his mother reassured him that everything would be okay and then she took him gently back to his room. I ran upstairs saying I could hear the phone ringing, when in reality I didn't want her to see the tears in my eyes. To hear the fear in the boy's voice was awful. James is ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, The Times (English)

Study links older fathers to autism Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found. Research involving more than 130,000 children has revealed that the risk of autism rises steadily with advancing paternal age. But there was no link with increasing maternal ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, NZ Herald (English)

Study links older fathers to autism Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Jeremy Laurance Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found. Research involving more than 130,000 children has revealed that the risk of autism rises steadily with advancing paternal age. But there was no link with increasing maternal ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, NZ Herald (English)

Autism risk linked to older fathers - 31 minutes ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes, researchers reported on Monday. The study "provides the first convincing evidence that advanced paternal age is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder," said the ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Autism risk linked to older fathers - 31 minutes ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or other genetic changes, researchers reported on Monday. The study "provides the first convincing evidence that advanced paternal age is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder," said the ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Monday, September 04, 2006 CHICAGO ' There's new evidence that genetics plays a role in autism. A new study finds that men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children. The research in the Archives of General Psychiatry involved about 130-thousand Israeli Jews born in the 1980s. Those who were fathered ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Fox News (English)

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Monday, September 04, 2006 CHICAGO ' There's new evidence that genetics plays a role in autism. A new study finds that men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children. The research in the Archives of General Psychiatry involved about 130-thousand Israeli Jews born in the 1980s. Those who were fathered ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Fox News (English)

Link seen between older fathers and autism risk - 8 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Children with older fathers run a significantly higher risk of being autistic, according to a study published in a psychiatric journal. The study, conducted among more than 132,000 children born to Israeli Jews, found that children born to men over 40 were 5.75 times more at risk of having autism than those born to ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Link seen between older fathers and autism risk - 8 minutes ago PARIS (AFP) - Children with older fathers run a significantly higher risk of being autistic, according to a study published in a psychiatric journal. The study, conducted among more than 132,000 children born to Israeli Jews, found that children born to men over 40 were 5.75 times more at risk of having autism than those born to ... Tuesday 2006-09-05, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Archived on Thursday September 7 at 7.01pm:

New elementary school caters to autistic kids (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 43 minutes ago)... Autism is a severe and permanent neurological disorder. Autistic children often have difficulty with communication and social interaction...

Older Dads More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (Forbes - 47 minutes ago)... pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Study links father's age with autism (North County Times, CA - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (CBS News, New York - 2 hours ago). (WebMD) Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study shows that..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (CBC News, Canada - 3 hours ago)... pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Israeli Study: Older Fathers Produce More Autistic Children (TheDay (subscription), CT - 4 hours ago)... the age of 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Experts to address autism (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... their personal experiences in caring for autistic children.. to a 20-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, a complex brain dysfunction related to autism, in which..

Father's Age May Be Linked To Autism (cbs4denver.com, CO - 4 hours ago)... Children with autism generally have symptoms including little communication skills.. Autistic children may also be repetitive and do the same thing over and over..

Autism 'More Likely in Babies Fathered By Men Over 40' (International News Service, Australia - 4 hours ago)... to have autistic children, experts warned today. Children fathered by men aged 40 and over are about six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to..

Baiduri Bank To Sponsor Oz Speakers At Autism Meet (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... is a mother of an 18-year-old autistic son, Thomas.. sought-after trainer in the field of autism who works.. old son, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome..

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Risk (NPR - 5 hours ago)... Considered, September 5, 2006 · A study of children born in Israel finds that, as a man's age increases, so does his risk of fathering a child with autism...

Genetic study finds older men more apt to father autistic kids (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 5 hours ago). Men over 40 are nearly six times as likely to produce an autistic child as those under the age of 30, according to a new study that provides support for the..

Autism risk linked to older fathers (ABC News - 6 hours ago). Sep 5, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or..

Study: Older Men More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (WCBS-TV New York, NY - 6 hours ago)... children with autism," said Montefiore Medical Center's Dr. Shlomo Shinnar. Men 40 or older were almost six times more likely to have an autistic child than..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 7 hours ago). 5 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of developing autism is significantly higher among children born to men who are 40 and older than it is among children with..

Older Dads Linked to Higher Autism Rates (FOX News - 9 hours ago). By Jennifer Warner. Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Speaks (OpEdNews, PA - 9 hours ago)... some new anti-psychotic drugs or anti-depressant to drug my kid into not looking autistic, but will never touch the underlying reasons for Autism or treat the..

Study links older fathers to autism (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 10 hours ago). By Jeremy Laurance. Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (WebMD - 10 hours ago). Sept. 5, 2006 -- Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Tied to Older Fathers (Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 10 hours ago)... were over 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Archived on Friday September 8 at 11.26am:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Friday September 8 at 11.26am:

New elementary school caters to autistic kids (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 43 minutes ago)... Autism is a severe and permanent neurological disorder. Autistic children often have difficulty with communication and social interaction...

Older Dads More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (Forbes - 47 minutes ago)... pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Study links father's age with autism (North County Times, CA - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (CBS News, New York - 2 hours ago). (WebMD) Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study shows that..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (CBC News, Canada - 3 hours ago)... pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Israeli Study: Older Fathers Produce More Autistic Children (TheDay (subscription), CT - 4 hours ago)... the age of 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Experts to address autism (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... their personal experiences in caring for autistic children.. to a 20-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, a complex brain dysfunction related to autism, in which..

Father's Age May Be Linked To Autism (cbs4denver.com, CO - 4 hours ago)... Children with autism generally have symptoms including little communication skills.. Autistic children may also be repetitive and do the same thing over and over..

Autism 'More Likely in Babies Fathered By Men Over 40' (International News Service, Australia - 4 hours ago)... to have autistic children, experts warned today. Children fathered by men aged 40 and over are about six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to..

Baiduri Bank To Sponsor Oz Speakers At Autism Meet (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... is a mother of an 18-year-old autistic son, Thomas.. sought-after trainer in the field of autism who works.. old son, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome..

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Risk (NPR - 5 hours ago)... Considered, September 5, 2006 · A study of children born in Israel finds that, as a man's age increases, so does his risk of fathering a child with autism...

Genetic study finds older men more apt to father autistic kids (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 5 hours ago). Men over 40 are nearly six times as likely to produce an autistic child as those under the age of 30, according to a new study that provides support for the..

Autism risk linked to older fathers (ABC News - 6 hours ago). Sep 5, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or..

Study: Older Men More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (WCBS-TV New York, NY - 6 hours ago)... children with autism," said Montefiore Medical Center's Dr. Shlomo Shinnar. Men 40 or older were almost six times more likely to have an autistic child than..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 7 hours ago). 5 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of developing autism is significantly higher among children born to men who are 40 and older than it is among children with..

Older Dads Linked to Higher Autism Rates (FOX News - 9 hours ago). By Jennifer Warner. Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Speaks (OpEdNews, PA - 9 hours ago)... some new anti-psychotic drugs or anti-depressant to drug my kid into not looking autistic, but will never touch the underlying reasons for Autism or treat the..

Study links older fathers to autism (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 10 hours ago). By Jeremy Laurance. Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (WebMD - 10 hours ago). Sept. 5, 2006 -- Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Tied to Older Fathers (Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 10 hours ago)... were over 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Archived on Saturday September 9 at 4.33am:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Saturday September 9 at 4.33am:

New elementary school caters to autistic kids (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 43 minutes ago)... Autism is a severe and permanent neurological disorder. Autistic children often have difficulty with communication and social interaction...

Older Dads More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (Forbes - 47 minutes ago)... pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Study links father's age with autism (North County Times, CA - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (CBS News, New York - 2 hours ago). (WebMD) Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study shows that..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (CBC News, Canada - 3 hours ago)... pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Israeli Study: Older Fathers Produce More Autistic Children (TheDay (subscription), CT - 4 hours ago)... the age of 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Experts to address autism (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... their personal experiences in caring for autistic children.. to a 20-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, a complex brain dysfunction related to autism, in which..

Father's Age May Be Linked To Autism (cbs4denver.com, CO - 4 hours ago)... Children with autism generally have symptoms including little communication skills.. Autistic children may also be repetitive and do the same thing over and over..

Autism 'More Likely in Babies Fathered By Men Over 40' (International News Service, Australia - 4 hours ago)... to have autistic children, experts warned today. Children fathered by men aged 40 and over are about six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to..

Baiduri Bank To Sponsor Oz Speakers At Autism Meet (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... is a mother of an 18-year-old autistic son, Thomas.. sought-after trainer in the field of autism who works.. old son, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome..

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Risk (NPR - 5 hours ago)... Considered, September 5, 2006 · A study of children born in Israel finds that, as a man's age increases, so does his risk of fathering a child with autism...

Genetic study finds older men more apt to father autistic kids (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 5 hours ago). Men over 40 are nearly six times as likely to produce an autistic child as those under the age of 30, according to a new study that provides support for the..

Autism risk linked to older fathers (ABC News - 6 hours ago). Sep 5, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or..

Study: Older Men More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (WCBS-TV New York, NY - 6 hours ago)... children with autism," said Montefiore Medical Center's Dr. Shlomo Shinnar. Men 40 or older were almost six times more likely to have an autistic child than..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 7 hours ago). 5 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of developing autism is significantly higher among children born to men who are 40 and older than it is among children with..

Older Dads Linked to Higher Autism Rates (FOX News - 9 hours ago). By Jennifer Warner. Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Speaks (OpEdNews, PA - 9 hours ago)... some new anti-psychotic drugs or anti-depressant to drug my kid into not looking autistic, but will never touch the underlying reasons for Autism or treat the..

Study links older fathers to autism (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 10 hours ago). By Jeremy Laurance. Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (WebMD - 10 hours ago). Sept. 5, 2006 -- Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Tied to Older Fathers (Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 10 hours ago)... were over 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Archived on Saturday September 9 at 10.40pm:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Saturday September 9 at 10.40pm:

New elementary school caters to autistic kids (Palm Beach Post,  United States - 43 minutes ago)... Autism is a severe and permanent neurological disorder. Autistic children often have difficulty with communication and social interaction...

Older Dads More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (Forbes - 47 minutes ago)... pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Study links father's age with autism (North County Times, CA - 1 hour ago)... 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than.. researchers said their results may not apply to Asperger's or other autism-like disorders...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (CBS News, New York - 2 hours ago). (WebMD) Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study shows that..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (CBC News, Canada - 3 hours ago)... pervasive developmental disorder; Rett's syndrome, Asperger syndrome and.. not associated with the risk for autism... of older fathers having autistic kids should..

Israeli Study: Older Fathers Produce More Autistic Children (TheDay (subscription), CT - 4 hours ago)... the age of 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Experts to address autism (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... their personal experiences in caring for autistic children.. to a 20-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, a complex brain dysfunction related to autism, in which..

Father's Age May Be Linked To Autism (cbs4denver.com, CO - 4 hours ago)... Children with autism generally have symptoms including little communication skills.. Autistic children may also be repetitive and do the same thing over and over..

Autism 'More Likely in Babies Fathered By Men Over 40' (International News Service, Australia - 4 hours ago)... to have autistic children, experts warned today. Children fathered by men aged 40 and over are about six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to..

Baiduri Bank To Sponsor Oz Speakers At Autism Meet (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... is a mother of an 18-year-old autistic son, Thomas.. sought-after trainer in the field of autism who works.. old son, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome..

Father's Age May Play Role in Autism Risk (NPR - 5 hours ago)... Considered, September 5, 2006 · A study of children born in Israel finds that, as a man's age increases, so does his risk of fathering a child with autism...

Genetic study finds older men more apt to father autistic kids (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 5 hours ago). Men over 40 are nearly six times as likely to produce an autistic child as those under the age of 30, according to a new study that provides support for the..

Autism risk linked to older fathers (ABC News - 6 hours ago). Sep 5, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children fathered by men at age 40 and older have a higher risk of developing autism, possibly because of mutations or..

Study: Older Men More Likely To Have Autistic Kids (WCBS-TV New York, NY - 6 hours ago)... children with autism," said Montefiore Medical Center's Dr. Shlomo Shinnar. Men 40 or older were almost six times more likely to have an autistic child than..

Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children (Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), PA - 7 hours ago). 5 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of developing autism is significantly higher among children born to men who are 40 and older than it is among children with..

Older Dads Linked to Higher Autism Rates (FOX News - 9 hours ago). By Jennifer Warner. Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Speaks (OpEdNews, PA - 9 hours ago)... some new anti-psychotic drugs or anti-depressant to drug my kid into not looking autistic, but will never touch the underlying reasons for Autism or treat the..

Study links older fathers to autism (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 10 hours ago). By Jeremy Laurance. Men over 40 are more than five times more likely to father a child with autism than their younger peers, a study has found...

Old Dads Have More Autistic Kids (WebMD - 10 hours ago). Sept. 5, 2006 -- Children born to older dads may be much more likely to have autism than those with younger fathers. A new study..

Autism Tied to Older Fathers (Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 10 hours ago)... were over 50 were 9.39 times as likely to be autistic, but that figure was not statistically significant because there was only one case of autism among the..

Archived on Sunday September 10 at 4.53pm:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Monday September 11 at 7.56am:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Monday September 11 at 7.56am:

Limitations in treating autism but help on way (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - 4 hours ago)... This matter will be worked on so that children with autism will receive.. upon other government agencies to provide the same concern to autistic children because..

Caregiver Charged In Autistic Boy's Death (MedIndia, India - 5 hours ago). 25-year-old Tameka Elliott, who was the caregiver to a 12-year-old autistic boy who fell to his death from a high-rise apartment on May 4, is being charged..

Volunteers Prepare School for Autistic Children (KSL-TV, UT - 5 hours ago)... Spectrum Academy School. It is specifically-designed to teach students with autism -- academics as well as social skills. Students will..

'Autistic' Brown loses the plot (Times Online, UK - 11 hours ago)... cronies — Brown, like Nixon, suffers from a kind of political Asperger’s syndrome... Here again one sees his autism when it comes to personal relations...

New Autism Trials Launched By National Institute Of Mental Health (Science Daily (press release) - 14 hours ago)... disorders, often referred to as autism spectrum disorders or ASDs, that also includes Asperger's syndrome and.. More Likely To Have Autistic Children (September 5..

Toronto caregiver charged after autistic boy's death (680 News, Canada - 19 hours ago). A Toronto woman is facing charges after an autistic boy in her care fell to his death from an apartment window. Tameka Elliott was..

Truth on autism (Lawrence Journal World, KS - 21 hours ago). I looked at the statistics from the study cited in The Associated Press story “Study links autism risk to fathers’ age” (Journal-World, Sept...

News in Brief: Lawrence autism group to meet Thursday (Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Sep 9, 2006). CHESAPEAKE, Ohio --The Lawrence County Asperger Syndrome & Autism Group will meet at 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 14, in the social hall..

Caregiver charged in death of autistic boy (Toronto Star,  Canada - Sep 8, 2006). A 25-year-old Toronto woman has been charged after an autistic boy in her.. at a national level, said Louise Fleming, executive director of Autism Society Canada..

Conference sheds more light on autism (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - Sep 8, 2006)... of parents and family members of autistic individuals... After the introduction, an Asperger Specialist, Consultant and.. in those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder..

Caregiver Charged in Autistic Boy's Death (640 Toronto,  Canada - Sep 8, 2006). TORONTO/AM 640 TORONTO - Police in Toronto have arrested a woman in the death of a 12-year-old autistic boy. The woman faces charges..

Autism Move-a-Thon to be held Oct. 8 (The Chronicle - Sep 8, 2006). MONTGOMERY—The Mental Health Association of Orange County will present an Autism Move-A-Thon Sunday, Oct. 8 from 10 am to 3 pm..

Mental Health Association to present Autism Move-a-Thon (The Chronicle - Sep 8, 2006). MONTGOMERY—The Mental Health Association of Orange County will present an Autism Move-A-Thon Sunday, Oct. 8 from 10 am to 3 pm..

Families press fight on autism (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - Sep 8, 2006)... He added that about 99 per cent of people in Brunei are not well-informed about autism. ``Autistic individuals are not disabled, just different,'' stressed..

Conference Sheds More Light On Autism (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - Sep 8, 2006)... of parents and family members of autistic individuals... After the introduction, an Asperger Specialist, Consultant and.. in those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder..

New autism program on offer (Parksville Qualicum News,  Canada - Sep 8, 2006). By ALLI VAILNews Reporter. Parents are invited to learn about a new program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Sept. 12...

Charge laid for falling death of autistic boy (CTV.ca, Canada - Sep 8, 2006). In a sudden about-face, police laid charges Friday in the case of a 12-year-old autistic boy who fell to his death from a high-rise apartment, despite..

Woman charged in death of autistic boy, 12 (Toronto Star,  Canada - Sep 8, 2006). A 25-year-old Toronto woman has been charged after an autistic boy in her.. at a national level, said Louise Fleming, executive director of Autism Society Canada..

Woman charged in death of autistic boy, 12 (Toronto Star,  Canada - Sep 8, 2006). Police in Toronto have arrested a woman in the death of a 12-year-old autistic boy. The woman faces charges of criminal negligence causing death...

Caregiver charged in death of autistic boy, 12 (680 News, Canada - Sep 8, 2006). Toronto - The caregiver for a 12-year old autistic boy, who died after falling from the 16th floor of a Scarborough apartment building, is now charged with..

Archived on Monday September 11 at 11.39pm:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Monday September 11 at 11.39pm:

Little awareness about autism in India (NDTV.com, India - 50 minutes ago). Action for Autism, an organization, which has been working on awareness, training and providing educational facilities for autistic children has finally..

More and more lives are touched by autism (BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - 2 hours ago)... Like most mothers of autistic children, Frost wonders what caused her son to develop this.. one person in many thousands to one person in 166 with autism today...

Local pioneer in autism (Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 4 hours ago)... The 24-year-old told Flair said her interest developed in part because she had a cousin who was autistic. Autism is a complex developmental disability, it is..

Coping with Autism (Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 4 hours ago)... with one of the dolls she uses in her work with autistic children. - Contributed. For 11 years Jane Mitchell has fought the battle against autism that affects..

Volunteers sought for autism scheme (ic Wales, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago)... THE National Autistic Society Cymru is looking for volunteers from Cardiff to join its.. Volunteers don't need to know much about autism, but they need to be open..

Autism support welcomed (The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - 9 hours ago)... Among the main speakers at the conference was Australian Rose Clark who founded Autism Tasmania Inc set up in 1992 to help autistic children...

Autism Awareness Walk (WFMZ-TV Online, PA - 11 hours ago)... in Spring Township. The event was held to raise awareness of Autism and , it was sponsored by the Autism Society of Berks County.

New National Institute Of Mental Health Research Program Launches.. (Medical News Today (press release), UK - 15 hours ago)... and other metals from their autistic children's blood.. disorders, often referred to as autism spectrum disorders.. ASDs, that also includes Asperger's syndrome and..

Autistic kids proudly ride a healing wave (Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 20 hours ago)... "Gianni had setbacks and wasn't meeting the goals that he was supposed to," Pike says, referring to his son's eventual diagnosis of autism...

Local Autism Benefit (WLNS, MI - 21 hours ago). Saturday night, the Autism Foundation of Ingham County held it's annual "family fun.. will be used to give local families resources for their autistic children...

Limitations in treating autism but help on way (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - Sep 9, 2006)... This matter will be worked on so that children with autism will receive.. upon other government agencies to provide the same concern to autistic children because..

Caregiver Charged In Autistic Boy's Death (MedIndia, India - Sep 9, 2006). 25-year-old Tameka Elliott, who was the caregiver to a 12-year-old autistic boy who fell to his death from a high-rise apartment on May 4, is being charged..

Volunteers Prepare School for Autistic Children (KSL-TV, UT - Sep 9, 2006)... Spectrum Academy School. It is specifically-designed to teach students with autism -- academics as well as social skills. Students will..

'Autistic' Brown loses the plot (Times Online, UK - Sep 9, 2006)... cronies — Brown, like Nixon, suffers from a kind of political Asperger’s syndrome... Here again one sees his autism when it comes to personal relations...

New Autism Trials Launched By National Institute Of Mental Health (Science Daily (press release) - Sep 9, 2006)... disorders, often referred to as autism spectrum disorders or ASDs, that also includes Asperger's syndrome and.. More Likely To Have Autistic Children (September 5..

Toronto caregiver charged after autistic boy's death (680 News, Canada - Sep 9, 2006). A Toronto woman is facing charges after an autistic boy in her care fell to his death from an apartment window. Tameka Elliott was..

Truth on autism (Lawrence Journal World, KS - Sep 9, 2006). I looked at the statistics from the study cited in The Associated Press story “Study links autism risk to fathers’ age” (Journal-World, Sept...

News in Brief: Lawrence autism group to meet Thursday (Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Sep 9, 2006). CHESAPEAKE, Ohio --The Lawrence County Asperger Syndrome & Autism Group will meet at 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 14, in the social hall..

Caregiver charged in death of autistic boy (Toronto Star,  Canada - Sep 8, 2006). A 25-year-old Toronto woman has been charged after an autistic boy in her.. at a national level, said Louise Fleming, executive director of Autism Society Canada..

Conference sheds more light on autism (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - Sep 8, 2006)... of parents and family members of autistic individuals... After the introduction, an Asperger Specialist, Consultant and.. in those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder..

Archived on Tuesday September 12 at 6.00pm:

BI Capture(TM) Demonstrates Behavior Imaging Promise in Pilot Study for Students With Autism BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 07, 2006 -- Caring Technologies today announced highly encouraging Phase 1 results of a groundbreaking pilot study of a novel video capture technology designed to better assess and treat children with autism, said CEO Ron Oberleitner. These first findings of the controlled study, funded in Spring 2006 by a ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Marketwire (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON -- Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the Eagles' ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canada Dot Com (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not disclose financial terms of the deal. > The two estimate it ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Business Journal (English)

Affymetrix will collaborate on diagnostics Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 9:01 AM PDT Thursday and the said Thursday they signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on microarray-based diagnostics for complex diseases such as newborn hearing loss, autism and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Santa Clara-based Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX) and Boston-based Partners HealthCare did not ... Monday 2006-09-04, Amcity (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box Doug Flutie looks at his commemorative Wheaties package. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve ... Thursday 2006-09-07, Canoe (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

First Flutie Flakes, now Doug Flutie gets his own Wheaties Box BOSTON (AP) - Doug Flutie's appearance on a Wheaties box puts the final stamp on a career that started more than two decades ago when he put Boston College football on the map. The cereal depicts Flutie in the arms of now-deceased offensive lineman Steve Trapilo after Flutie hit Gerard Phelan with a desperation pass on the final play of the ... Thursday 2006-09-07, myTELUS (English)

Archived on Wednesday September 13 at 4.47pm:

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

Free autism workshops available to parents Parents of autistic children can find support in a series of free monthly workshops at Autism Services Inc., 3600 Curry Ave. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all WindsorStar.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Dot Com (English)

Increase In Mmr Jags THE number of toddlers receiving the three-in-one MMR jag is continuing to increase. But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 per cent considered desirable by experts. The latest quarterly figures, released yesterday, show 91.9 per cent of youngsters were immunised by the age of 24 months. This compared to 90.9 per cent the previous quarter ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Daily Record (English)

What do you do with a bad year? BRAD CALLED after the kids were in bed. He knew I needed to talk about having our dog Arleigh put to sleep earlier that day - how awful it all was and how ugly and how fast. So fast. "Did you notice that this is the anniversary of the day we evacuated from New Orleans?" Brad asked after a while. "That's about right," I said. "One last bad thing to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pilot Online (English)

Briefs: Schools can raise funds with 'KidStuff' "KidStuff ... and more!" coupon savings books are a new fundraising product available to schools in the region. The books offer hundreds of coupons for clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, electronics, activities, food and more. Schools sell the books for $25 and earn 50 percent or more profit per book. There are no up-front costs or risks to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

T-ball coach to stand trial for $25 offer to bean player PITTSBURGH -- A T-ball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy $25 to bean a disabled teammate is unlikely to receive a fair trial because of intense media coverage, the man's lawyer said. Mark R. Downs Jr., 29, of Dunbar, was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Fayette County on a string of charges, including solicitation, corruption of ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, ESPN (English)

A Brown-Johnson ticket would spike the Blairite guns A strange calm descends upon the Labour party, uncertain whether this is just the eye of the storm or whether it has now passed over. "Numb", "paralysed" and "shocked" are the emotional words ministers use to describe the party's jumpy state of nervous collapse.Both sides know political moods are mercurial, fickle and unpredictable. There may ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Guardian (English)

Letters: Labour infighting Sir: Your editorial about personal attacks and backbiting (9 September) does not go far enough. For some time we were fed the narrative that yes, Tony Blair was damaged goods but we only had to wait patiently for Gordon. He was a man of stature with relatively clean hands. But now we are told he is rubbish and will be no good at rescuing his ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Independent (English)

Missing Teen Pulled From Water >NewsNet5.comCLEVELAND - A self-confessed pedophile who home-schooled children in his Rocky River home pleaded guilty Monday to all 74 counts against him. Jury selection for 34-year-old Philip Distasio's trial was to begin on Monday. Instead, the man accused of raping nine autistic boys pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including rape, ... Monday 2006-09-11, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Thursday September 14 at 8.03am:

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

Free autism workshops available to parents Parents of autistic children can find support in a series of free monthly workshops at Autism Services Inc., 3600 Curry Ave. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all WindsorStar.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Dot Com (English)

Increase In Mmr Jags THE number of toddlers receiving the three-in-one MMR jag is continuing to increase. But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 per cent considered desirable by experts. The latest quarterly figures, released yesterday, show 91.9 per cent of youngsters were immunised by the age of 24 months. This compared to 90.9 per cent the previous quarter ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Daily Record (English)

What do you do with a bad year? BRAD CALLED after the kids were in bed. He knew I needed to talk about having our dog Arleigh put to sleep earlier that day - how awful it all was and how ugly and how fast. So fast. "Did you notice that this is the anniversary of the day we evacuated from New Orleans?" Brad asked after a while. "That's about right," I said. "One last bad thing to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pilot Online (English)

Briefs: Schools can raise funds with 'KidStuff' "KidStuff ... and more!" coupon savings books are a new fundraising product available to schools in the region. The books offer hundreds of coupons for clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, electronics, activities, food and more. Schools sell the books for $25 and earn 50 percent or more profit per book. There are no up-front costs or risks to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

T-ball coach to stand trial for $25 offer to bean player PITTSBURGH -- A T-ball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy $25 to bean a disabled teammate is unlikely to receive a fair trial because of intense media coverage, the man's lawyer said. Mark R. Downs Jr., 29, of Dunbar, was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Fayette County on a string of charges, including solicitation, corruption of ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, ESPN (English)

A Brown-Johnson ticket would spike the Blairite guns A strange calm descends upon the Labour party, uncertain whether this is just the eye of the storm or whether it has now passed over. "Numb", "paralysed" and "shocked" are the emotional words ministers use to describe the party's jumpy state of nervous collapse.Both sides know political moods are mercurial, fickle and unpredictable. There may ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Guardian (English)

Letters: Labour infighting Sir: Your editorial about personal attacks and backbiting (9 September) does not go far enough. For some time we were fed the narrative that yes, Tony Blair was damaged goods but we only had to wait patiently for Gordon. He was a man of stature with relatively clean hands. But now we are told he is rubbish and will be no good at rescuing his ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Independent (English)

Missing Teen Pulled From Water >NewsNet5.comCLEVELAND - A self-confessed pedophile who home-schooled children in his Rocky River home pleaded guilty Monday to all 74 counts against him. Jury selection for 34-year-old Philip Distasio's trial was to begin on Monday. Instead, the man accused of raping nine autistic boys pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including rape, ... Monday 2006-09-11, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Thursday September 14 at 8.03am:

Local farm teams up with autism community (Dickson Herald, TN - 59 minutes ago)... social skills and sensory issues, according to Coston, who is also active with the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee. “People who are autistic may not be..

Stanley Park walk to aid autism effort (The Republican, MA - 4 hours ago)... teenager. She has autism... The walk has been going on for four years under the auspices of the National Association for Autism Research. This..

Beach walk will benefit autism research (Holmdel Independent, NJ - 9 hours ago). Thousands of Jersey Shore residents touched by the effects of autism will join together at the inaugural New Jersey Shore Walk for Autism Research...

Shock help fight Autism (OurSports Central (press release), WI - 11 hours ago). The Spokane Shock and WSF Financial are teaming up to help fight autism. On September 13th, WSF Financial is hosting their fourth..

Ped Med: Accelerating autism debate (United Press International - 15 hours ago)... to the medical establishment," said Peter Bell, chief executive officer of Cure Autism Now, a.. a time of lost opportunities for a generation of autistic children..

T-Ball Coach To Stand Trial In Autistic Player's Beaning (Pittsburgh Channel.com, PA - 15 hours ago)... that Downs did not want 9-year-old Harry Bowers to play in a T-ball playoff game in North Union Township in June 2005 because the boy, who is autistic, wasn't..

Autism disorder may be brain-wide, say authors (ITP.net, United Arab Emirates - 17 hours ago)... The study involved 56 autistic children, with an IQ of 80 or above, aged.. Their results were then compared with those of 56 age-matched children without autism...

: 20 Year Old Autistic Savant Pens Stunning Literary Short Story.. (NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - 17 hours ago)... He is one of perhaps fewer than 50 autistic savants in the world... own life – enduring much pain while embracing the ‘gift’ of savant autism – allows me..

Organisation sets up autism center in Delhi (NDTV.com, India - 18 hours ago)... Finally, the group - Action for Autism - managed to explain to the bureaucrats that autistic children don't have social or communicative skills...

T-ball coach faces trial for bribe to bean autistic kid (abc13.com, TX - 20 hours ago)... the boy wasn't as good as his teammates. Bowers has autism and mild mental retardation. Keith Reese, 8 at the time, testified at..

Conference to focus on autism (Toledo Blade, OH - 21 hours ago)... will focus on some of the long-term care needs required for adults with autism and will also highlight programs that are beneficial for autistic individuals as..

Man charged in sexual assault on autistic teen (Daily Press, VA - Sep 12, 2006). Douglas Thornton is accused of forcing an autistic 15-year-old boy to perform oral sex on him, Newport News Police Officer Holly Tepper said...

Parents seek autism options (Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - Sep 11, 2006)... alternative medicine works for children with autism. Love is the clinical director at one location of the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related..

T-ball coach to stand trial in beaning of autistic child (SI.com - Sep 11, 2006)... the boy wasn't as good as his teammates. Bowers has autism and mild mental retardation. Keith Reese, 8 at the time, testified at..

Volunteers Sought for Autism Scheme (International News Service, Australia - Sep 11, 2006)... THE National Autistic Society Cymru is looking for volunteers from Cardiff to join its.. Volunteers don't need to know much about autism, but they need to be open..

MP’s praise for autistic society (Wirral Globe, UK - Sep 11, 2006)... 1968, provides residential facilities, day services, and respite care to adults with autism, and is nationally recognised as a leader in adult autistic services..

Letters: Autism, concerts (The Reporter, WI - Sep 11, 2006). 1 about Eric, the boy with Asperger's Syndrome... a full-functioning boy with a mild form of autism. Many of us parents of autistic children who undergo therapy..

Volunteers sought for autism scheme (ic Wales, United Kingdom - Sep 11, 2006). - THE National Autistic Society Cymru is looking for.. Volunteers don't need to know much about autism, but they need to be open- minded and willing to learn...

Autism walk raises more than $60,000 (Reading Eagle, PA - Sep 11, 2006)... money to fund events for families with autistic children and.. walk to support Jonathan, who has Asperger syndrome... the many different types of autism,” he said..

Little awareness about autism in India (NDTV.com, India - Sep 11, 2006). Action for Autism, an organization, which has been working on awareness, training and providing educational facilities for autistic children has finally..

Archived on Thursday September 14 at 11.11pm:

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

Free autism workshops available to parents Parents of autistic children can find support in a series of free monthly workshops at Autism Services Inc., 3600 Curry Ave. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all WindsorStar.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Dot Com (English)

Increase In Mmr Jags THE number of toddlers receiving the three-in-one MMR jag is continuing to increase. But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 per cent considered desirable by experts. The latest quarterly figures, released yesterday, show 91.9 per cent of youngsters were immunised by the age of 24 months. This compared to 90.9 per cent the previous quarter ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Daily Record (English)

What do you do with a bad year? BRAD CALLED after the kids were in bed. He knew I needed to talk about having our dog Arleigh put to sleep earlier that day - how awful it all was and how ugly and how fast. So fast. "Did you notice that this is the anniversary of the day we evacuated from New Orleans?" Brad asked after a while. "That's about right," I said. "One last bad thing to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pilot Online (English)

Briefs: Schools can raise funds with 'KidStuff' "KidStuff ... and more!" coupon savings books are a new fundraising product available to schools in the region. The books offer hundreds of coupons for clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, electronics, activities, food and more. Schools sell the books for $25 and earn 50 percent or more profit per book. There are no up-front costs or risks to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

T-ball coach to stand trial for $25 offer to bean player PITTSBURGH -- A T-ball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy $25 to bean a disabled teammate is unlikely to receive a fair trial because of intense media coverage, the man's lawyer said. Mark R. Downs Jr., 29, of Dunbar, was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Fayette County on a string of charges, including solicitation, corruption of ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, ESPN (English)

A Brown-Johnson ticket would spike the Blairite guns A strange calm descends upon the Labour party, uncertain whether this is just the eye of the storm or whether it has now passed over. "Numb", "paralysed" and "shocked" are the emotional words ministers use to describe the party's jumpy state of nervous collapse.Both sides know political moods are mercurial, fickle and unpredictable. There may ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Guardian (English)

Letters: Labour infighting Sir: Your editorial about personal attacks and backbiting (9 September) does not go far enough. For some time we were fed the narrative that yes, Tony Blair was damaged goods but we only had to wait patiently for Gordon. He was a man of stature with relatively clean hands. But now we are told he is rubbish and will be no good at rescuing his ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Independent (English)

Missing Teen Pulled From Water >NewsNet5.comCLEVELAND - A self-confessed pedophile who home-schooled children in his Rocky River home pleaded guilty Monday to all 74 counts against him. Jury selection for 34-year-old Philip Distasio's trial was to begin on Monday. Instead, the man accused of raping nine autistic boys pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including rape, ... Monday 2006-09-11, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Friday September 15 at 6.39pm:

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

Free autism workshops available to parents Parents of autistic children can find support in a series of free monthly workshops at Autism Services Inc., 3600 Curry Ave. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all WindsorStar.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Dot Com (English)

Increase In Mmr Jags THE number of toddlers receiving the three-in-one MMR jag is continuing to increase. But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 per cent considered desirable by experts. The latest quarterly figures, released yesterday, show 91.9 per cent of youngsters were immunised by the age of 24 months. This compared to 90.9 per cent the previous quarter ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Daily Record (English)

What do you do with a bad year? BRAD CALLED after the kids were in bed. He knew I needed to talk about having our dog Arleigh put to sleep earlier that day - how awful it all was and how ugly and how fast. So fast. "Did you notice that this is the anniversary of the day we evacuated from New Orleans?" Brad asked after a while. "That's about right," I said. "One last bad thing to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pilot Online (English)

Briefs: Schools can raise funds with 'KidStuff' "KidStuff ... and more!" coupon savings books are a new fundraising product available to schools in the region. The books offer hundreds of coupons for clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, electronics, activities, food and more. Schools sell the books for $25 and earn 50 percent or more profit per book. There are no up-front costs or risks to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

T-ball coach to stand trial for $25 offer to bean player PITTSBURGH -- A T-ball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy $25 to bean a disabled teammate is unlikely to receive a fair trial because of intense media coverage, the man's lawyer said. Mark R. Downs Jr., 29, of Dunbar, was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Fayette County on a string of charges, including solicitation, corruption of ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, ESPN (English)

A Brown-Johnson ticket would spike the Blairite guns A strange calm descends upon the Labour party, uncertain whether this is just the eye of the storm or whether it has now passed over. "Numb", "paralysed" and "shocked" are the emotional words ministers use to describe the party's jumpy state of nervous collapse.Both sides know political moods are mercurial, fickle and unpredictable. There may ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Guardian (English)

Letters: Labour infighting Sir: Your editorial about personal attacks and backbiting (9 September) does not go far enough. For some time we were fed the narrative that yes, Tony Blair was damaged goods but we only had to wait patiently for Gordon. He was a man of stature with relatively clean hands. But now we are told he is rubbish and will be no good at rescuing his ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Independent (English)

Missing Teen Pulled From Water >NewsNet5.comCLEVELAND - A self-confessed pedophile who home-schooled children in his Rocky River home pleaded guilty Monday to all 74 counts against him. Jury selection for 34-year-old Philip Distasio's trial was to begin on Monday. Instead, the man accused of raping nine autistic boys pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including rape, ... Monday 2006-09-11, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Saturday September 16 at 9.49am:

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

Free autism workshops available to parents Parents of autistic children can find support in a series of free monthly workshops at Autism Services Inc., 3600 Curry Ave. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all WindsorStar.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Dot Com (English)

Increase In Mmr Jags THE number of toddlers receiving the three-in-one MMR jag is continuing to increase. But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 per cent considered desirable by experts. The latest quarterly figures, released yesterday, show 91.9 per cent of youngsters were immunised by the age of 24 months. This compared to 90.9 per cent the previous quarter ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Daily Record (English)

What do you do with a bad year? BRAD CALLED after the kids were in bed. He knew I needed to talk about having our dog Arleigh put to sleep earlier that day - how awful it all was and how ugly and how fast. So fast. "Did you notice that this is the anniversary of the day we evacuated from New Orleans?" Brad asked after a while. "That's about right," I said. "One last bad thing to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pilot Online (English)

Briefs: Schools can raise funds with 'KidStuff' "KidStuff ... and more!" coupon savings books are a new fundraising product available to schools in the region. The books offer hundreds of coupons for clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, electronics, activities, food and more. Schools sell the books for $25 and earn 50 percent or more profit per book. There are no up-front costs or risks to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

T-ball coach to stand trial for $25 offer to bean player PITTSBURGH -- A T-ball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy $25 to bean a disabled teammate is unlikely to receive a fair trial because of intense media coverage, the man's lawyer said. Mark R. Downs Jr., 29, of Dunbar, was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Fayette County on a string of charges, including solicitation, corruption of ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, ESPN (English)

A Brown-Johnson ticket would spike the Blairite guns A strange calm descends upon the Labour party, uncertain whether this is just the eye of the storm or whether it has now passed over. "Numb", "paralysed" and "shocked" are the emotional words ministers use to describe the party's jumpy state of nervous collapse.Both sides know political moods are mercurial, fickle and unpredictable. There may ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Guardian (English)

Letters: Labour infighting Sir: Your editorial about personal attacks and backbiting (9 September) does not go far enough. For some time we were fed the narrative that yes, Tony Blair was damaged goods but we only had to wait patiently for Gordon. He was a man of stature with relatively clean hands. But now we are told he is rubbish and will be no good at rescuing his ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Independent (English)

Missing Teen Pulled From Water >NewsNet5.comCLEVELAND - A self-confessed pedophile who home-schooled children in his Rocky River home pleaded guilty Monday to all 74 counts against him. Jury selection for 34-year-old Philip Distasio's trial was to begin on Monday. Instead, the man accused of raping nine autistic boys pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including rape, ... Monday 2006-09-11, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Sunday September 17 at 5.04am:

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County ONTARIO, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is helping meet the needs of over 1700 children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County with the official opening of its first Resource Centre in Barrie. Located in The Common Roof building, the Simcoe Resource Centre will bring badly needed specialty services closer to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Newswire (English)

Free autism workshops available to parents Parents of autistic children can find support in a series of free monthly workshops at Autism Services Inc., 3600 Curry Ave. Registered 6-day subscribers to the Windsor Star newspaper or electronic edition will enjoy full access to all WindsorStar.com content. Plus as an added value, you will also have full access to the subscriber exclusive ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Canada Dot Com (English)

Increase In Mmr Jags THE number of toddlers receiving the three-in-one MMR jag is continuing to increase. But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 per cent considered desirable by experts. The latest quarterly figures, released yesterday, show 91.9 per cent of youngsters were immunised by the age of 24 months. This compared to 90.9 per cent the previous quarter ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Daily Record (English)

What do you do with a bad year? BRAD CALLED after the kids were in bed. He knew I needed to talk about having our dog Arleigh put to sleep earlier that day - how awful it all was and how ugly and how fast. So fast. "Did you notice that this is the anniversary of the day we evacuated from New Orleans?" Brad asked after a while. "That's about right," I said. "One last bad thing to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pilot Online (English)

Briefs: Schools can raise funds with 'KidStuff' "KidStuff ... and more!" coupon savings books are a new fundraising product available to schools in the region. The books offer hundreds of coupons for clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, electronics, activities, food and more. Schools sell the books for $25 and earn 50 percent or more profit per book. There are no up-front costs or risks to ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

T-ball coach to stand trial for $25 offer to bean player PITTSBURGH -- A T-ball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy $25 to bean a disabled teammate is unlikely to receive a fair trial because of intense media coverage, the man's lawyer said. Mark R. Downs Jr., 29, of Dunbar, was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Fayette County on a string of charges, including solicitation, corruption of ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, ESPN (English)

A Brown-Johnson ticket would spike the Blairite guns A strange calm descends upon the Labour party, uncertain whether this is just the eye of the storm or whether it has now passed over. "Numb", "paralysed" and "shocked" are the emotional words ministers use to describe the party's jumpy state of nervous collapse.Both sides know political moods are mercurial, fickle and unpredictable. There may ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Guardian (English)

Letters: Labour infighting Sir: Your editorial about personal attacks and backbiting (9 September) does not go far enough. For some time we were fed the narrative that yes, Tony Blair was damaged goods but we only had to wait patiently for Gordon. He was a man of stature with relatively clean hands. But now we are told he is rubbish and will be no good at rescuing his ... Tuesday 2006-09-12, The Independent (English)

Missing Teen Pulled From Water >NewsNet5.comCLEVELAND - A self-confessed pedophile who home-schooled children in his Rocky River home pleaded guilty Monday to all 74 counts against him. Jury selection for 34-year-old Philip Distasio's trial was to begin on Monday. Instead, the man accused of raping nine autistic boys pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including rape, ... Monday 2006-09-11, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Sunday September 17 at 5.04am:

AUTISM Support program booming District hires, trains more teacher.. (White Rock Peace Arch News,  Canada - 6 hours ago)... Children that are autistic are now.. Julia was diagnosed with autism at age three, and, with home therapy, progressed from “moderately retarded” to “normal..

Autistic children have low cholesterol levels (Scientific American - 7 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children with autism have abnormally low levels of total.. play a role in the development of the spectrum of autistic disorders...

Youth coach convicted in beaning of autistic player (Tucson Citizen, AZ - 8 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of two lesser..

Autistic children have low cholesterol levels (Reuters.uk, UK - 8 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children with autism have abnormally low levels of total.. play a role in the development of the spectrum of autistic disorders...

Autistic children have low cholesterol levels (Reuters - 8 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children with autism have abnormally low levels of total.. play a role in the development of the spectrum of autistic disorders...

Mom of autistic child pens book (Guelph Tribune, Canada - 10 hours ago). A Guelph writer and mother of an autistic child, Amy Baskin, co-launches a new.. Baskin and co-author Heather Fawcett, head of Ottawa's Asperger Syndrome parent..

Older Dads Produce More Autistic Offspring (Men's News Daily, CA - 10 hours ago). Children of men over 40 have a significantly higher risk of autism than those fathered by younger men, according to a study in the September issue of the..

Older Dads Produce More Autistic Offspring (Voice of America - 11 hours ago). Children of men over 40 have a significantly higher risk of autism than those fathered by younger men, according to a study in the September issue of the..

Ped Med: Of vaccines and autism (United Press International - 11 hours ago)... 15 (UPI) -- Now in full bloom among many parents and even scientists and doctors, the budding view of vaccine as agent of autism began sprouting in the 1980s...

Local Company's Game Helps Detect Autism, Dyslexia (WJZ, MD - 13 hours ago). (WJZ) A Baltimore company has created a home-based method for detecting dyslexia and autism. Healthwatch Reporter Kellye Lynn says..

Surfers come to Wrightsville Beach to help autistic children (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 19 hours ago). That's the purpose of Surfers Healing, a program started five years ago that gives autistic children a chance to ride surfboards...

Youth coach convicted of 2 counts in autistic player's beaning (Las Cruces Sun-News, NM - 20 hours ago). By Ramesh Santanam/Associated Press Writer. UNIONTOWN, Pa. — A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn..

Coach convicted of bribing boy to hit autistic teammate (Vancouver Sun (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- A baseball coach accused of offering an eight-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of two..

Youth coach convicted of 2 counts in autistic player’s beaning (Canton Repository (subscription), OH - 21 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn’t play was convicted Thursday of..

Coach convicted in autistic boy's beaning (The Herald-Times (subscription), IN - 21 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of two..

Coach convicted in autistic player's beaning (AZ Central.com, AZ - 21 hours ago)... A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so.. to hurt Harry Bowers, a mildly autistic and mildly retarded boy...

Youth coach convicted of two counts in autistic player's beaning (Carlisle Sentinel, PA - 22 hours ago). By RAMESH SANTANAM. UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was..

Youth coach convicted in beaning of autistic boy (Arizona Republic, AZ - 22 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of..

News Wire: Coach Convicted of Paying Player to Bean Autistic.. (Kitsap Sun (Subscription),  United States - 22 hours ago). A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn’t play was convicted Thursday of two lesser charges..

Autism Has a Voice (PR.com (press release), NY - Sep 15, 2006)... Autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as.. Harvard School of Public Health, the cost of caring for an autistic person can..

Archived on Sunday September 17 at 11.49pm:

Filmmaker mom sees the boy inside Motioning toward her cellphone as we settle in for an interview at a Kitsilano cafe, Vancouver filmmaker Marianne Kaplan says, "I'm going to have to answer the phone if it rings."Kaplan has gotten wind of a potential confrontation between her 14-year-old son, Adam, and another student, and she's available if the high school calls. This has not ... Sunday 2006-09-17, Canada Dot Com (English)

Filmmaker mom sees the boy inside Motioning toward her cellphone as we settle in for an interview at a Kitsilano cafe, Vancouver filmmaker Marianne Kaplan says, "I'm going to have to answer the phone if it rings."Kaplan has gotten wind of a potential confrontation between her 14-year-old son, Adam, and another student, and she's available if the high school calls. This has not ... Sunday 2006-09-17, Canada Dot Com (English)

Searching for a way to help kids? Power suits BY SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST QT Internet Pop Quiz: Which is the better search engine? Google or Yahoo? The answer is Goodsearch at Every search you make, each powered by Yahoo, results in a one-cent donation to a charity or good cause you specify. QT suggests, for example, that you test the site by searching repeatedly after typing in PACTT, or ... Sunday 2006-09-17, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Pendennis Conspiracy? No, just another Tory cock-upThere has been much talk about how tricky the Labour party conference will be for Tony Blair this year. Over in the blue corner, however, a hurdle is being set up for Dave Cameron, too. Now we've seen their new logo, a highlight of the Conservatives' get-together in Bournemouth - alongside a lovely ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Observer (English)

Schooling for autistic children is 'appalling' The lack of proper education and facilities for children with autism in Britain is 'shocking and shameful', according to the government's most senior official for children's services.Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the children's commissioner for England, said teachers and schools needed to be trained to cope with the needs of 90,000 children with ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Observer (English)

Place your bets for the Booker This is the bookies' Booker. When the longlist was published the tipsters delighted in the prospect of a fierce gallop between fancied runners like Peter Carey (winner in 1988 and 2001), David Mitchell (2004 runner-up), and Nadine Gordimer (Nobel laureate). There was also the frisson of betting on Howard Jacobson, on the crest of a critical ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Observer (English)

Science fingers natural bullies CHILDREN whose ring fingers are much longer than their index fingers are more likely to be hyperactive and bullying, research has found. The effect, derived from testosterone exposure in the womb, is particularly pronounced in boys. Children with long index fingers, by contrast, are more likely to be neurotic and sensitive. The findings are the ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Times (English)

Robert Winston: Leave the kids alone In an impressive fit of nostalgia, The Daily Telegraph launched its campaign to "halt the death of childhood" this week. The stimulus for this worthy cause was a letter to that newspaper, claiming that modern life leads to more depression among children. More than one hundred of the Great and Good signed it, lamenting how our children's ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Independent (English)

Minister's pledge over autistic children The government has promised to look into providing more funding for special education after the Children's Commissioner for England criticised services for young people with autism. Sir Al Aynsley-Green said it was "shocking and appalling" that children with autism were not being provided for adequately. The commissioner's comments came after he ... Saturday 2006-09-16, Ananova (English)

Minister's pledge over autistic children Press Association The government has promised to look into providing more funding for special education after the Children's Commissioner for England criticised services for young people with autism. Sir Al Aynsley-Green said it was "shocking and appalling" that children with autism were not being provided for adequately. The ... Saturday 2006-09-16, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Sunday September 17 at 11.49pm:

AUTISM Support program booming District hires, trains more teacher.. (White Rock Peace Arch News,  Canada - 6 hours ago)... Children that are autistic are now.. Julia was diagnosed with autism at age three, and, with home therapy, progressed from “moderately retarded” to “normal..

Autistic children have low cholesterol levels (Scientific American - 7 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children with autism have abnormally low levels of total.. play a role in the development of the spectrum of autistic disorders...

Youth coach convicted in beaning of autistic player (Tucson Citizen, AZ - 8 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of two lesser..

Autistic children have low cholesterol levels (Reuters.uk, UK - 8 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children with autism have abnormally low levels of total.. play a role in the development of the spectrum of autistic disorders...

Autistic children have low cholesterol levels (Reuters - 8 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many children with autism have abnormally low levels of total.. play a role in the development of the spectrum of autistic disorders...

Mom of autistic child pens book (Guelph Tribune, Canada - 10 hours ago). A Guelph writer and mother of an autistic child, Amy Baskin, co-launches a new.. Baskin and co-author Heather Fawcett, head of Ottawa's Asperger Syndrome parent..

Older Dads Produce More Autistic Offspring (Men's News Daily, CA - 10 hours ago). Children of men over 40 have a significantly higher risk of autism than those fathered by younger men, according to a study in the September issue of the..

Older Dads Produce More Autistic Offspring (Voice of America - 11 hours ago). Children of men over 40 have a significantly higher risk of autism than those fathered by younger men, according to a study in the September issue of the..

Ped Med: Of vaccines and autism (United Press International - 11 hours ago)... 15 (UPI) -- Now in full bloom among many parents and even scientists and doctors, the budding view of vaccine as agent of autism began sprouting in the 1980s...

Local Company's Game Helps Detect Autism, Dyslexia (WJZ, MD - 13 hours ago). (WJZ) A Baltimore company has created a home-based method for detecting dyslexia and autism. Healthwatch Reporter Kellye Lynn says..

Surfers come to Wrightsville Beach to help autistic children (WWAY NewsChannel 3, NC - 19 hours ago). That's the purpose of Surfers Healing, a program started five years ago that gives autistic children a chance to ride surfboards...

Youth coach convicted of 2 counts in autistic player's beaning (Las Cruces Sun-News, NM - 20 hours ago). By Ramesh Santanam/Associated Press Writer. UNIONTOWN, Pa. — A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn..

Coach convicted of bribing boy to hit autistic teammate (Vancouver Sun (subscription),  Canada - 21 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- A baseball coach accused of offering an eight-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of two..

Youth coach convicted of 2 counts in autistic player’s beaning (Canton Repository (subscription), OH - 21 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn’t play was convicted Thursday of..

Coach convicted in autistic boy's beaning (The Herald-Times (subscription), IN - 21 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of two..

Coach convicted in autistic player's beaning (AZ Central.com, AZ - 21 hours ago)... A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so.. to hurt Harry Bowers, a mildly autistic and mildly retarded boy...

Youth coach convicted of two counts in autistic player's beaning (Carlisle Sentinel, PA - 22 hours ago). By RAMESH SANTANAM. UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was..

Youth coach convicted in beaning of autistic boy (Arizona Republic, AZ - 22 hours ago). UNIONTOWN, Pa. - A youth baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old boy money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn't play was convicted Thursday of..

News Wire: Coach Convicted of Paying Player to Bean Autistic.. (Kitsap Sun (Subscription),  United States - 22 hours ago). A baseball coach accused of offering an 8-year-old money to bean an autistic teammate so he couldn’t play was convicted Thursday of two lesser charges..

Autism Has a Voice (PR.com (press release), NY - Sep 15, 2006)... Autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as.. Harvard School of Public Health, the cost of caring for an autistic person can..

Archived on Monday September 18 at 3.13pm:

Filmmaker mom sees the boy inside Motioning toward her cellphone as we settle in for an interview at a Kitsilano cafe, Vancouver filmmaker Marianne Kaplan says, "I'm going to have to answer the phone if it rings."Kaplan has gotten wind of a potential confrontation between her 14-year-old son, Adam, and another student, and she's available if the high school calls. This has not ... Sunday 2006-09-17, Canada Dot Com (English)

Filmmaker mom sees the boy inside Motioning toward her cellphone as we settle in for an interview at a Kitsilano cafe, Vancouver filmmaker Marianne Kaplan says, "I'm going to have to answer the phone if it rings."Kaplan has gotten wind of a potential confrontation between her 14-year-old son, Adam, and another student, and she's available if the high school calls. This has not ... Sunday 2006-09-17, Canada Dot Com (English)

Searching for a way to help kids? Power suits BY SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST QT Internet Pop Quiz: Which is the better search engine? Google or Yahoo? The answer is Goodsearch at Every search you make, each powered by Yahoo, results in a one-cent donation to a charity or good cause you specify. QT suggests, for example, that you test the site by searching repeatedly after typing in PACTT, or ... Sunday 2006-09-17, Chicago Sun Times (English)

Pendennis Conspiracy? No, just another Tory cock-upThere has been much talk about how tricky the Labour party conference will be for Tony Blair this year. Over in the blue corner, however, a hurdle is being set up for Dave Cameron, too. Now we've seen their new logo, a highlight of the Conservatives' get-together in Bournemouth - alongside a lovely ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Observer (English)

Schooling for autistic children is 'appalling' The lack of proper education and facilities for children with autism in Britain is 'shocking and shameful', according to the government's most senior official for children's services.Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the children's commissioner for England, said teachers and schools needed to be trained to cope with the needs of 90,000 children with ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Observer (English)

Place your bets for the Booker This is the bookies' Booker. When the longlist was published the tipsters delighted in the prospect of a fierce gallop between fancied runners like Peter Carey (winner in 1988 and 2001), David Mitchell (2004 runner-up), and Nadine Gordimer (Nobel laureate). There was also the frisson of betting on Howard Jacobson, on the crest of a critical ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Observer (English)

Science fingers natural bullies CHILDREN whose ring fingers are much longer than their index fingers are more likely to be hyperactive and bullying, research has found. The effect, derived from testosterone exposure in the womb, is particularly pronounced in boys. Children with long index fingers, by contrast, are more likely to be neurotic and sensitive. The findings are the ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Times (English)

Robert Winston: Leave the kids alone In an impressive fit of nostalgia, The Daily Telegraph launched its campaign to "halt the death of childhood" this week. The stimulus for this worthy cause was a letter to that newspaper, claiming that modern life leads to more depression among children. More than one hundred of the Great and Good signed it, lamenting how our children's ... Sunday 2006-09-17, The Independent (English)

Minister's pledge over autistic children The government has promised to look into providing more funding for special education after the Children's Commissioner for England criticised services for young people with autism. Sir Al Aynsley-Green said it was "shocking and appalling" that children with autism were not being provided for adequately. The commissioner's comments came after he ... Saturday 2006-09-16, Ananova (English)

Minister's pledge over autistic children Press Association The government has promised to look into providing more funding for special education after the Children's Commissioner for England criticised services for young people with autism. Sir Al Aynsley-Green said it was "shocking and appalling" that children with autism were not being provided for adequately. The ... Saturday 2006-09-16, The Guardian (English)

Archived on Tuesday September 19 at 12.45pm:

'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart to Host 'Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education' Airing Live on Comedy Central(R) on Sunday, October 15 at 8:00 P.M. ET Appearances By Jack Black, Steve Carell, Kristin Chenoweth, Sacha Baron Cohen, Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Ricky Gervais, Norm Macdonald, Christopher Meloni, Moby, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler, Martin Short, Tony Sirico, Ben Stiller, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, ... Monday 2006-09-18, PR Newswire (English)

'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart to Host 'Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education' Airing Live on Comedy Central(R) on Sunday, October 15 at 8:00 P.M. ET Appearances By Jack Black, Steve Carell, Kristin Chenoweth, Sacha Baron Cohen, Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Ricky Gervais, Norm Macdonald, Christopher Meloni, Moby, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler, Martin Short, Tony Sirico, Ben Stiller, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, ... Monday 2006-09-18, PR Newswire (English)

Defying the doctor's prognosis Group leader Ayelet Cohen arrives first to pull out 10 tandem bicycles. Other group members soon follow. When the entire group has assembled as usual (members seldom miss a ride), Cohen divides them into pairs, reviews the plan for that day's 30-kilometer ride, and reminds them all to finish at the regular meeting time and place, 6:30 P.M. at the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Ha'aretz (English)

Defying the doctor's prognosis Group leader Ayelet Cohen arrives first to pull out 10 tandem bicycles. Other group members soon follow. When the entire group has assembled as usual (members seldom miss a ride), Cohen divides them into pairs, reviews the plan for that day's 30-kilometer ride, and reminds them all to finish at the regular meeting time and place, 6:30 P.M. at the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Ha'aretz (English)

Ten Robots to Rave About When I think of robots, the first image that comes to mind is "Johnny 5", from the 1986 film Short Circuit. Johnny 5 was a robot designed for military use when suddenly, is struck by lightning, giving him human-like characteristics. He's able to laugh at TV programs, gain more "input" through reading books, and even master 70's dance moves. ... Monday 2006-09-18, ABC News (English)

Ten Robots to Rave About When I think of robots, the first image that comes to mind is "Johnny 5", from the 1986 film Short Circuit. Johnny 5 was a robot designed for military use when suddenly, is struck by lightning, giving him human-like characteristics. He's able to laugh at TV programs, gain more "input" through reading books, and even master 70's dance moves. ... Monday 2006-09-18, ABC News (English)

Woodruff Family Turns to Volunteering After Iraq Injuries With the new school year under way, it's often hard for families to get together for quality time. Lee Woodruff, contributing editor, says volunteering is a good way to do that. Woodruff said that her family actually began its volunteer work after her husband, ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq and suffered severe ... Monday 2006-09-18, ABC News (English)

Warning shot over MMR jabs LINDA SUMMERHAYES HEALTH REPORTER () DOCTORS are warning parents in Edinburgh that they risk causing measles and mumps outbreaks because they are not having their children immunised. Take up of the controversial MMR vaccine in south Edinburgh is the lowest in mainland Scotland with one in five children still not being immunised by the time they ... Monday 2006-09-18, Scotsman (English)

Failure to enforce strict laws would lead to outright carnage THE headline figure may be dismissed as an unfortunate statistical blip but there is no escaping the fact that the death toll on Lothian roads has doubled in a year. Despite a series of high-profile road safety initiatives it would appear that there are still far too many drivers prepared not only to risk their own lives, but the lives of others. ... Monday 2006-09-18, Scotsman (English)

Parent of autistic child asks for sign ... and some support >City tells mother she must foot the billBy Dan LinehanThe Mankato Free PressMANKATO - Logan tries to stop the internal engine that sends his little legs scurrying and keeps his mouth on overdrive. Tamera Hansen remembers her frenetic but caring 5-year-old "telling his engine to stop, but it won't." "He lives differently in his mind than we do," ... Monday 2006-09-18, MSNBC (English)

Archived on Wednesday September 20 at 10.46am:

Get the body you want without paying the price >Young athletes pay the price for a win-at-all-costs sports cultureDuane Hoffmann / MSNBC>Jacqueline StensonContributing editorMSNBCJacqueline StensonContributing editor••A couple weeks ago, with misdemeanor child abuse for allegedly rushing onto the field and tackling a 13-year-old from the opposing team.In the Pittsburgh area, a baseball coach ... Tuesday 2006-09-19, MSNBC (English)

Get the body you want without paying the price >Young athletes pay the price for a win-at-all-costs sports cultureDuane Hoffmann / MSNBC>Jacqueline StensonContributing editorMSNBCJacqueline StensonContributing editor••A couple weeks ago, with misdemeanor child abuse for allegedly rushing onto the field and tackling a 13-year-old from the opposing team.In the Pittsburgh area, a baseball coach ... Tuesday 2006-09-19, MSNBC (English)

Pittsburgh Tuesday takes Cutting costs?: Can our eyes be trusted? Did we read that Port Authority of Allegheny County is looking to cut costs by moving back into its old headquarters in Manchester? Well, don't get too excited. Its lease Downtown expires in 2010. Meanwhile, with a projected deficit of $31.5 million, Port Authority might not build a pay garage at Robinson ... Tuesday 2006-09-19, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Westmoreland Tuesday takes You're out!: The conviction of a Fayette County T-ball coach for paying a team member $25 to bean an autistic teammate with a ball serves notice to all coaches who put the game -- whatever game it is -- above the welfare of the players. Yet for Mark Downs Jr., 29, it's all about winning. He insisted during the trial that others lied when they had ... Tuesday 2006-09-19, Pittsburgh Tribune Review (English)

Make a Difference in Third Term MOST people thought Autism was a learning difficulty for children in the first world. However, autistic tendencies among children are in existence even in Uganda. It is a behavioural disorder characterised by an impairment in the way a child relates with others - the child seems to be preoccupied with himself. ... Monday 2006-09-18, All Africa (English)

'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart to Host 'Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education' Airing Live on Comedy Central(R) on Sunday, October 15 at 8:00 P.M. ET Appearances By Jack Black, Steve Carell, Kristin Chenoweth, Sacha Baron Cohen, Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Ricky Gervais, Norm Macdonald, Christopher Meloni, Moby, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler, Martin Short, Tony Sirico, Ben Stiller, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, ... Monday 2006-09-18, PR Newswire (English)

Defying the doctor's prognosis Group leader Ayelet Cohen arrives first to pull out 10 tandem bicycles. Other group members soon follow. When the entire group has assembled as usual (members seldom miss a ride), Cohen divides them into pairs, reviews the plan for that day's 30-kilometer ride, and reminds them all to finish at the regular meeting time and place, 6:30 P.M. at the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Ha'aretz (English)

Ten Robots to Rave About When I think of robots, the first image that comes to mind is "Johnny 5", from the 1986 film Short Circuit. Johnny 5 was a robot designed for military use when suddenly, is struck by lightning, giving him human-like characteristics. He's able to laugh at TV programs, gain more "input" through reading books, and even master 70's dance moves. ... Monday 2006-09-18, ABC News (English)

Woodruff Family Turns to Volunteering After Iraq Injuries With the new school year under way, it's often hard for families to get together for quality time. Lee Woodruff, contributing editor, says volunteering is a good way to do that. Woodruff said that her family actually began its volunteer work after her husband, ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq and suffered severe ... Monday 2006-09-18, ABC News (English)

Warning shot over MMR jabs LINDA SUMMERHAYES HEALTH REPORTER () DOCTORS are warning parents in Edinburgh that they risk causing measles and mumps outbreaks because they are not having their children immunised. Take up of the controversial MMR vaccine in south Edinburgh is the lowest in mainland Scotland with one in five children still not being immunised by the time they ... Monday 2006-09-18, Scotsman (English)

Archived on Wednesday September 20 at 10.46am:

Couple may give up autistic child (Courier Mail, Australia - 5 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Parent Up in Arms After Autistic Child Goes Missing at School (WTOC, GA - 6 hours ago). This wasn't just any child, but a 9-year-old autistic boy who is.. Kenya suffers from a type of autism known as Willie Prader syndrome, which also causes obesity..

Autism may force couple to give up child (Advertiser Adelaide, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Autism may force couple to give up child (Daily Telegraph, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Autism may force couple to give up child (The Australian, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Autism may force couple to give up child (NEWS.com.au, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Autism may force couple to give up child (Sunday Times.au, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Autism may force couple to give up child (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Autism may force couple to give up child (Courier Mail, Australia - 6 hours ago)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Study Shows Older Men More Likely to Father Autistic Children (DigitalJournal.com, Canada - 7 hours ago). Children of men over 40 have a significantly higher risk of autism than those fathered by younger men, according to a study in the September issue of the..

Study Finds Older Fathers Are More Likely to Have Autistic.. (Voice of America - 8 hours ago)... many parents seek it for autistic children to.. These are often called autism spectrum disorders.. They also include Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental..

Low Cholesterol Levels Seen in Children With Autism (Medscape (subscription) - 12 hours ago). NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sept 15 - Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) display abnormally low levels of total cholesterol, according to a..

Bridging the autism gap: Awareness of disorder helps parents.. (Grand Junction Sentinel, CO - 13 hours ago)... Jacob, who has Asperger syndrome, a form of autism, is doing “fantastic” and wants to become an animator when he grows up, she said...

Autistic savant shares his genius (The Age, Australia - 15 hours ago)... at 27, Paravicini is acknowledged as one of only 23 autistic savants in.. can conduct simple conversations but, in common with many who have autism, he reverts..

A time to treasure for families of children with autism (Staten Island Advance, NY - 15 hours ago)... "It gets the family and friends of people with autism together to have.. Drucker, finding out their 2-year-old daughter, Mikayla, was autistic, was devastating...

New studies examine treatment for autism (Inside Bay Area, CA - 16 hours ago)... from their autistic children's blood. This practice is based on the belief that many cases of autism were caused by exposure to thimerosol, a mercury-based..

Knowing autism, helping kids (Charlotte Observer, NC - 22 hours ago)... Autism experts say it's common for children of immigrants to be diagnosed late because of the language barrier, a lack of awareness among parents and the fact..

Outback Choppers hops on board for autism (Times Herald-Record, NY - 23 hours ago)... owners of Outback Choppers Custom Cycles on Route 17 in Tuxedo, have a nephew who is autistic. This prompted them to sponsor an Autism Awareness Benefit at..

Parent of autistic child asks for sign ... and some support (Mankato Free Press, MN - Sep 17, 2006). “He lives differently in his mind than we do,” Tamera says of her son, who has been diagnosed with autism. She’s become afraid..

Science of autism gets to the basics (USA Today - Sep 17, 2006)... that the corpus callosum, which connects one part of the brain to another, may be abnormal in autistic people. In this study, people with autism were asked to..

Archived on Thursday September 21 at 4.34am:

Patience pays off for autism pioneers By Candes Keating You have to go the extra mile at a special needs school, says Marilyn Pamplin, a teacher at the Alpha School for Learners with Autism in Woodstock. "Here you can't take teaching lightly," she says. "You have to be emotionally and physically strong." Pamplin is one of three teachers at the school who won the provincial teaching ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Independent online (SA) (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 8:49 AM PDT Wednesday The on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Amcity (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Lending a helping paw Dear Michelle:I have heard that children who are emotionally disturbed can benefit from having a therapy dog. What is a therapy dog and where can I find one? I have a 7-year-old son who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and mild Aspergers Syndrome. Angel Recuse Dear Angel: I have great news for you. I have asked David Frei of The ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, New York Daily News (English)

Safeguard national unity, urges Dr Teng THE people have been urged to safeguard national unity and also un-derstand and respect each other's culture. Penang's Pulau Tikus assemblyman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said they must observe racial harmony so as to live peacefully. “They must also accept the res-ponsibility of maintaining peace and harmony as an Anak Malaysia (children of ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, The Star (English)

Archived on Thursday September 21 at 4.34am:

Symptoms of autism (Detroit Free Press, United States - 5 hours ago). People with autism may not make eye contact with others, have trouble understanding other people's feelings or have other problems interacting with other people..

Keep it simple with autistic kids, study says (Detroit Free Press, United States - 5 hours ago)... Ethan has autism, an incurable brain disorder that affects about 300,000 school-age children in the United States, according to Los Angeles-based Cure Autism..

Women’s Basketball helping fight against autism (Daily Colonial, DC - 7 hours ago)... “I have a son who is autistic, my son Joey who is.. The event is the “Walk Now” charity walk for autism, set to take place on Oct. 21 on the National Mall...

Seaside Therapeutics Awarded Grant from Autism Speaks to Evaluate.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 7 hours ago)... cell function, seizures and learning in animal models of autism. It is our hypothesis that mGluR5 antagonists will similarly improve autistic-like behaviors..

Parents of autistic boy sue district (Patriot-News, PA - 8 hours ago)... their son, who has a high functioning form of autism, was repeatedly.. The abuse and discrimination "exacerbated" their son's Asperger's syndrome and caused..

Mother Asked To Pay For Road Sign For Autistic Son (WCCO, MN - 15 hours ago)... mother's request for a sign warning drivers of her autistic son's presence.. Mankato Clinic pediatrician Angela Townsend said many children with autism have what..

Cure Autism Now to Host 4th Annual 'WALK NOW Philadelphia' (Yahoo! News (press release) - 20 hours ago). 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now (CAN), one of the leading funders of autism research, hosts its fourth annual WALK NOW Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept...

Cure Autism Now to Host 4th Annual 'WALK NOW Philadelphia' (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 20 hours ago)... 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure Autism Now (CAN), one of the leading funders of autism research, hosts its fourth annual WALK NOW Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept...

Children, their mental health and war, 9/11, graffiti, autism and.. (EurekAlert (press release), DC - 22 hours ago)... Vulnerable, undiagnosed autistic children are over-represented in the juvenile justice system, says Monash University researcher and clinician Dr Teresa Flower..

Seaside Therapeutics Awarded Grant from Autism Speaks to Evaluate.. (Yahoo! News (press release) - 23 hours ago)... cell function, seizures and learning in animal models of autism. It is our hypothesis that mGluR5 antagonists will similarly improve autistic-like behaviors..

Seaside Therapeutics Awarded Grant from Autism Speaks to Evaluate.. (PR Newswire (press release), NY - 23 hours ago)... cell function, seizures and learning in animal models of autism. It is our hypothesis that mGluR5 antagonists will similarly improve autistic-like behaviors..

Flying Point 10K Raises Money and Spirits for Autistic Individuals (Hamptons.com, New York - Sep 19, 2006)... Kim Covell, a mother of a child on the autistic spectrum and a runner.. about what inspired her to undertake this project, her commitment to autism awareness and..

Asperger syndrome: Crime awareness drive launched (Children Now, UK - Sep 19, 2006). The National Autistic Society is launching a drive to help children with Asperger syndrome learn about the risks of crime. The charity..

Inquest verdict on autistic teenager (Hackney Gazette, UK - Sep 19, 2006). AN autistic teenager died from his injuries after being run over by an "oblivious.. how Mr Mensah, a student, of Lower Clapton Road, had severe autism, but had..

Autism focus of new studies (Rocky Mountain News, CO - Sep 19, 2006)... will define differences - both biological and behavioral - in autistic children with.. the antibiotic minocycline to measure its usefulness in treating autism...

Marin City school for autistic kids offers hope, expression to.. (Marin Independent-Journal, CA - Sep 19, 2006)... Most of them are autistic... "From Asperger syndrome students with.. Autism and Asperger syndrome are among a spectrum of developmental disorders characterized by..

HEALTH NEWS: Autism studies seek new treatments (Detroit Free Press, United States - Sep 19, 2006)... will define differences -- biological and behavioral -- in autistic children with.. the usefulness of the antibiotic minocycline in treating regressive autism...

Autism involves whole brain (Indianapolis Star, United States - Sep 18, 2006)... Ethan has autism, an incurable brain disorder that affects about 300,000 school-age children in the United States, according to Los Angeles-based Cure Autism..

Couple may give up autistic child (Courier Mail, Australia - Sep 18, 2006)... Coast couple say they want to make their seven-year-old autistic daughter a.. Coast suburb of Benowa said their daughter Emma suffers from autism, needs constant..

Parent Up in Arms After Autistic Child Goes Missing at School (WTOC, GA - Sep 18, 2006). This wasn't just any child, but a 9-year-old autistic boy who is.. Kenya suffers from a type of autism known as Willie Prader syndrome, which also causes obesity..

Archived on Thursday September 21 at 10.16pm:

Patience pays off for autism pioneers By Candes Keating You have to go the extra mile at a special needs school, says Marilyn Pamplin, a teacher at the Alpha School for Learners with Autism in Woodstock. "Here you can't take teaching lightly," she says. "You have to be emotionally and physically strong." Pamplin is one of three teachers at the school who won the provincial teaching ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Independent online (SA) (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 8:49 AM PDT Wednesday The on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Amcity (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Lending a helping paw Dear Michelle:I have heard that children who are emotionally disturbed can benefit from having a therapy dog. What is a therapy dog and where can I find one? I have a 7-year-old son who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and mild Aspergers Syndrome. Angel Recuse Dear Angel: I have great news for you. I have asked David Frei of The ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, New York Daily News (English)

Safeguard national unity, urges Dr Teng THE people have been urged to safeguard national unity and also un-derstand and respect each other's culture. Penang's Pulau Tikus assemblyman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said they must observe racial harmony so as to live peacefully. “They must also accept the res-ponsibility of maintaining peace and harmony as an Anak Malaysia (children of ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, The Star (English)

Archived on Friday September 22 at 7.10pm:

Patience pays off for autism pioneers By Candes Keating You have to go the extra mile at a special needs school, says Marilyn Pamplin, a teacher at the Alpha School for Learners with Autism in Woodstock. "Here you can't take teaching lightly," she says. "You have to be emotionally and physically strong." Pamplin is one of three teachers at the school who won the provincial teaching ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Independent online (SA) (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 8:49 AM PDT Wednesday The on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Amcity (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Lending a helping paw Dear Michelle:I have heard that children who are emotionally disturbed can benefit from having a therapy dog. What is a therapy dog and where can I find one? I have a 7-year-old son who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and mild Aspergers Syndrome. Angel Recuse Dear Angel: I have great news for you. I have asked David Frei of The ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, New York Daily News (English)

Safeguard national unity, urges Dr Teng THE people have been urged to safeguard national unity and also un-derstand and respect each other's culture. Penang's Pulau Tikus assemblyman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said they must observe racial harmony so as to live peacefully. “They must also accept the res-ponsibility of maintaining peace and harmony as an Anak Malaysia (children of ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, The Star (English)

Archived on Saturday September 23 at 2.28pm:

Patience pays off for autism pioneers By Candes Keating You have to go the extra mile at a special needs school, says Marilyn Pamplin, a teacher at the Alpha School for Learners with Autism in Woodstock. "Here you can't take teaching lightly," she says. "You have to be emotionally and physically strong." Pamplin is one of three teachers at the school who won the provincial teaching ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Independent online (SA) (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

McGuinty Government Helping Students With Autism Reach Their Full Potential Experts On Autism Spectrum Disorders Brought Together To Advise Ministers TORONTO, Sept. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government has created a reference group to advise on the most effective ways to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne and Children and Youth Services Minister Mary Anne Chambers ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Canada Newswire (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - 8:49 AM PDT Wednesday The on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the ... Monday 2006-09-18, Amcity (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

San Jose's Tech Museum to honor 25 The Tech Museum of Innovation on Wednesday named 25 people from as far afield as Nigeria, India, Tanzania, and Eritrea to be honored for applying technology to benefit humanity. The San Jose-based museum said this year's awards program will be presented by Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and the winners were selected from ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, Business Journal (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Help wanted: Alberta asks for ideas on solving labour shortage (CBC) - An Alberta hot tub company losing employees to the oilpatch despite offering perks was among the businesses at a provincial symposium looking for solutions to the province's labour shortage. Blue Falls Manufacturing was in Edmonton Tuesday looking for new strategies to hire and hang on to workers. Despite education incentives like ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, myTELUS (English)

Lending a helping paw Dear Michelle:I have heard that children who are emotionally disturbed can benefit from having a therapy dog. What is a therapy dog and where can I find one? I have a 7-year-old son who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and mild Aspergers Syndrome. Angel Recuse Dear Angel: I have great news for you. I have asked David Frei of The ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, New York Daily News (English)

Safeguard national unity, urges Dr Teng THE people have been urged to safeguard national unity and also un-derstand and respect each other's culture. Penang's Pulau Tikus assemblyman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said they must observe racial harmony so as to live peacefully. “They must also accept the res-ponsibility of maintaining peace and harmony as an Anak Malaysia (children of ... Wednesday 2006-09-20, The Star (English)

Archived on Saturday September 23 at 2.28pm:

Arc brings summer fun to autistic teen (Canton Repository (subscription), OH - 3 hours ago)... The 16-year-old Hoover High School sophomore has autism spectrum disorder, which causes him to.. Tyler is a highly functioning autistic kid, but he has hang-ups...

Autism fundraiser (Los Angeles Daily News, CA - 8 hours ago)... over cannelloni at the VIP dinner at Tanino, he proudly discussed his autistic teenage daughter, Mary.. still a lot more we need to do to find a cure for autism."...

City educator on panel finding ways to help autistic kids (Hamilton Spectator,  Canada - 10 hours ago)... alleging age discrimination for not treating older kids with autism, Ontario has formed an expert panel to advise it on how best to help autistic students...

Giant Steps Sydney Autism Regatta WE NEED YOU (Sail World, Australia - 15 hours ago). Yachts are desperately needed to ensure a charity for children with autism, Giant Steps, does not have to spend precious funds chartering boats for their..

Autism school gets $5.5M (Woburn Advocate, MA - 18 hours ago)... bond proceeds to purchase and renovate a 50,000 square-foot building in Andover which will serve as a permanent day school for students with autism and severe..

Temple Grandin transforms our views of how animals and autistic.. (News from Washington University in St. Louis, Washington - 18 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Ped Med: Lots at stake in autism debate (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... neuroscientists and statisticians -- and even many parents with autistic children find no scientific support for a causal link between vaccines and autism...

Asperger sufferer stabs colleague to death at McDonalds (This is London, UK - 22 hours ago). A loner with Asperger's syndrome who did not know the difference between right and.. The 21-year-old suffers from an extreme form of autism which prevents him..

Ride for autism dogs (Cambridge Times, Canada - 23 hours ago). National Service Dogs is hosting a motorcycle ride fundraiser called 'Ride for Autism Dogs' on Sept. 30. The event is a scenic poker..

Taking Steps for SafeMinds First Annual Autism Walk in Buffalo.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 23 hours ago)... autistic children, friends and families of autistic children and autistic children alike.. chairperson of the Taking Steps for SafeMinds First Autism Walk, states..

Autism and Older Dads (ScienCentral News, NY - Sep 21, 2006)... the father and risk of autism might point us to where those genes are," he says. "And if we can start looking for those changes in autistic individuals then we..

Autism and Older Dads (ScienCentral News, NY - Sep 21, 2006)... the father and risk of autism might point us to where those genes are," he says. "And if we can start looking for those changes in autistic individuals then we..

Father of Autistic Child Helps Connect Other Parents Facing Autism (Emediawire (press release), WA - Sep 21, 2006)... The Autism Friend Finder Program, offered by Autism Key, is a way for parents and caregivers of autistic children to meet others in their community for support..

Autism and Vaccines: Making a Connection (OpEdNews, PA - Sep 21, 2006)... of thimerosal - researchers were directed to rule out thimerosal's link to autism... Frist wants to prohibit families with autistic children from holding drug..

Father of Autistic Child Helps Connect Other Parents Facing Autism (PR Web (press release), WA - Sep 21, 2006)... The Autism Friend Finder Program, offered by Autism Key, is a way for parents and caregivers of autistic children to meet others in their community for support..

Sculptures touch life of boy who is autistic There may be no.. (Ann Arbor News, MI - Sep 21, 2006)... holding its hand. Austin's appreciates the downtown sculptures more than most people perhaps because he is autistic. "He likes order..

Autism Campaign UK Backs Children's Commissioner's Remarks (Lanka Everything, UK - Sep 21, 2006)... have called on the Prime Minister Tony Blair to act on autism in the.. Commissioner Sir Al Aynsley Green described the current provision for autistic children as..

Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness (Hamptons.com, New York - Sep 21, 2006). The first-annual Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness will touch down in Water Mill on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 am Proceeds from the inaugural Flying..

Government pledges greater spending for autistic children (Londra Toplum Postasi, UK - Sep 21, 2006)... life peer Lord Adonis who is in an education expert and Schools Minister has promised higher spending and improvements in the education of autistic children...

Bringing autism into focus (Paradise Post, CA - Sep 21, 2006)... While the number of autistic children seems to be expanding, she said, it.. have met and formed connections with several families dealing with autism in Butte..

Archived on Sunday September 24 at 8.29am:

How to play the (118) numbers game The two 118 directory enquiry numbers most frequently used by callers -118118 and 118500 - are among the two most expensive, according to research by Guardian Money, which shows how you can cut the cost in half.A total of 76m calls are made to 118 numbers each year, two-thirds from landlines. The most frequently used are 118118 (The Number) used ... Saturday 2006-09-23, The Guardian (English)

Inside a curious mind The author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time asks me to look after his bag while he is having his photograph taken. By way of explanation, Mark Haddon adds that he has just begun to appreciate how much the laptop inside the bag is worth. I realise that it has most of his next novel on it, and begin to do the maths. Curious ... Friday 2006-09-22, The Times (English)

Seaside Therapeutics Awarded Grant from Autism Speaks to Evaluate Therapeutic Potential of Proprietary mGluR5 Antagonists ... 09/19/2006 09:33:16 AM EDTPR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaside Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Baylor College of Medicine, is pleased to announce acceptance of an Autism Speaks grant award to assess efficacy of mGluR5 antagonists as a treatment for autism. "We are proud to receive recognition and funding from ... Tuesday 2006-09-19, Hoovers (English)

Clinic bans sperm donors over 45 because of risks Saturday September 23, 2006 By Martin Johnston New Zealand's largest network of fertility clinics will no longer accept sperm donors over 45 after research linking older fathers with a range of conditions in children including schizophrenia. A Fertility Associates newsletter refers to a British/Swedish finding that the children of fathers over ... Friday 2006-09-22, NZ Herald (English)

Ghana Working to Modernize Traditional Health Medicine As health care gets increasingly expensive and ineffective in many African countries, a growing number of people are turning to traditional medicine. The World Health Organization estimates seven out of 10 people in Africa rely on traditional herbal medicine. In many countries, however, these drugs are not certified and their use raises safety ... Friday 2006-09-22, Voa News (English)

`Futile-care law' in Texas under fire By Howard Witt Chicago Tribune (MCT) HOUSTON - If it had been up to her doctors, the Houston hospital where she was treated and the laws of the state of Texas, Kalilah Roberson-Reese would be dead by now. Instead, the severely brain-damaged 29-year-old woman is being cared for in a Lubbock nursing home, where she's become a focal point in a ... Friday 2006-09-22, The State (English)

Sacked burger man killed manager A McDONALDÂ’S employee was jailed for life yesterday for stabbing his manager to death in front of a childrenÂ’s party and other horrified diners after he was sacked for slapping a customer. Shane Freer, 21, used a hunting knife with an 8in blade to stab Jackie Marshall repeatedly at the restaurant in Chichester, West Sussex, Lewes Crown Court was ... Friday 2006-09-22, The Times (English)

Grandparents prove that love is ageless COLONIE -- If there was an award for most supportive grandparents during this month's National Grandparents Day, Tony and Louise DiNapoli would surely win, their daughter Diane believes. Tony and Louise serve as a repository of love and support for Diane and her 9-year-old son, Brandon, who live in Halfmoon.But this year, Diane couldn't afford ... Friday 2006-09-22, Times Union (English)

Family still searching for answers in boy's death Two months after a driver struck and killed 4-year-old Xavier Tobias Moore near his home in Northeast Richland, authorities and family members are frustrated with the lack of leads Xavier was killed 4 a.m. July 22, near the Summer Valley subdivision entrance. Officials think the driver moved the boy after he hit him. Later, another man, who ... Friday 2006-09-22, The State (English)

Two MBA students put homework to use, win TEI's top prize Sheila Lyons, executive director of the Triad Entrepreneurial Initiative, told the crowd gathered at Thursday night's awards ceremony for TEI's "Fuel" competition that the group's goal was to "wow" the attendees. Amy Maguire and Desiree McClimon wowed the competition's judges enough to leave the evening's festivities with the TEI trophy and ... Friday 2006-09-22, Business Journal (English)

Archived on Sunday September 24 at 8.29am:

Arc brings summer fun to autistic teen (Canton Repository (subscription), OH - 3 hours ago)... The 16-year-old Hoover High School sophomore has autism spectrum disorder, which causes him to.. Tyler is a highly functioning autistic kid, but he has hang-ups...

Autism fundraiser (Los Angeles Daily News, CA - 8 hours ago)... over cannelloni at the VIP dinner at Tanino, he proudly discussed his autistic teenage daughter, Mary.. still a lot more we need to do to find a cure for autism."...

City educator on panel finding ways to help autistic kids (Hamilton Spectator,  Canada - 10 hours ago)... alleging age discrimination for not treating older kids with autism, Ontario has formed an expert panel to advise it on how best to help autistic students...

Giant Steps Sydney Autism Regatta WE NEED YOU (Sail World, Australia - 15 hours ago). Yachts are desperately needed to ensure a charity for children with autism, Giant Steps, does not have to spend precious funds chartering boats for their..

Autism school gets $5.5M (Woburn Advocate, MA - 18 hours ago)... bond proceeds to purchase and renovate a 50,000 square-foot building in Andover which will serve as a permanent day school for students with autism and severe..

Temple Grandin transforms our views of how animals and autistic.. (News from Washington University in St. Louis, Washington - 18 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Ped Med: Lots at stake in autism debate (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... neuroscientists and statisticians -- and even many parents with autistic children find no scientific support for a causal link between vaccines and autism...

Asperger sufferer stabs colleague to death at McDonalds (This is London, UK - 22 hours ago). A loner with Asperger's syndrome who did not know the difference between right and.. The 21-year-old suffers from an extreme form of autism which prevents him..

Ride for autism dogs (Cambridge Times, Canada - 23 hours ago). National Service Dogs is hosting a motorcycle ride fundraiser called 'Ride for Autism Dogs' on Sept. 30. The event is a scenic poker..

Taking Steps for SafeMinds First Annual Autism Walk in Buffalo.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 23 hours ago)... autistic children, friends and families of autistic children and autistic children alike.. chairperson of the Taking Steps for SafeMinds First Autism Walk, states..

Autism and Older Dads (ScienCentral News, NY - Sep 21, 2006)... the father and risk of autism might point us to where those genes are," he says. "And if we can start looking for those changes in autistic individuals then we..

Autism and Older Dads (ScienCentral News, NY - Sep 21, 2006)... the father and risk of autism might point us to where those genes are," he says. "And if we can start looking for those changes in autistic individuals then we..

Father of Autistic Child Helps Connect Other Parents Facing Autism (Emediawire (press release), WA - Sep 21, 2006)... The Autism Friend Finder Program, offered by Autism Key, is a way for parents and caregivers of autistic children to meet others in their community for support..

Autism and Vaccines: Making a Connection (OpEdNews, PA - Sep 21, 2006)... of thimerosal - researchers were directed to rule out thimerosal's link to autism... Frist wants to prohibit families with autistic children from holding drug..

Father of Autistic Child Helps Connect Other Parents Facing Autism (PR Web (press release), WA - Sep 21, 2006)... The Autism Friend Finder Program, offered by Autism Key, is a way for parents and caregivers of autistic children to meet others in their community for support..

Sculptures touch life of boy who is autistic There may be no.. (Ann Arbor News, MI - Sep 21, 2006)... holding its hand. Austin's appreciates the downtown sculptures more than most people perhaps because he is autistic. "He likes order..

Autism Campaign UK Backs Children's Commissioner's Remarks (Lanka Everything, UK - Sep 21, 2006)... have called on the Prime Minister Tony Blair to act on autism in the.. Commissioner Sir Al Aynsley Green described the current provision for autistic children as..

Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness (Hamptons.com, New York - Sep 21, 2006). The first-annual Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness will touch down in Water Mill on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 am Proceeds from the inaugural Flying..

Government pledges greater spending for autistic children (Londra Toplum Postasi, UK - Sep 21, 2006)... life peer Lord Adonis who is in an education expert and Schools Minister has promised higher spending and improvements in the education of autistic children...

Bringing autism into focus (Paradise Post, CA - Sep 21, 2006)... While the number of autistic children seems to be expanding, she said, it.. have met and formed connections with several families dealing with autism in Butte..

Archived on Monday September 25 at 2.54am:

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Associated Press (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids - By JEFFREY GOLD, AP Business Writer 44 minutes ago NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids By JEFFREY GOLD ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Guide helps buyers find right toy for special needs children NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Scientists Work on Secrets of Memory Chang Sung-hoe A team of South Korean scientists has found a new protein, which promotes the formation of neuronal synapses, the key substance to understanding the functions and dysfunctions of the human brain. The team led by Kim Eun-joon at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology yesterday said the protein, named NGL, is the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Korea Times (English)

I wouldn't say this is unreadable ... Only Revolutionsby Mark Z DanielewskiDoubleday £20, pp360While doggedly working through Mark Z Danielewski's Only Revolutions, I was constantly reminded of other similarly 'difficult' works, whose invention is such that they require decoding rather than reading, whose obsessive brilliance is of the almost autistic kind. The Thomas Pynchon ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Observer (English)

No Falling Stars in New ISG Program Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Arab News ISG STAR Program Director Linda Zwarych, left, and DEMS Counselor Meg Porter were instrumental in convincing the ISG Board to make resources available for a program to benefit young people with mild to moderate learning difficulties. (AN photo) DHAHRAN, 22 September 2006 — One of the signs of the Kingdom’s ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Arab News (English)

Archived on Monday September 25 at 2.54am:

Arc brings summer fun to autistic teen (Canton Repository (subscription), OH - 3 hours ago)... The 16-year-old Hoover High School sophomore has autism spectrum disorder, which causes him to.. Tyler is a highly functioning autistic kid, but he has hang-ups...

Autism fundraiser (Los Angeles Daily News, CA - 8 hours ago)... over cannelloni at the VIP dinner at Tanino, he proudly discussed his autistic teenage daughter, Mary.. still a lot more we need to do to find a cure for autism."...

City educator on panel finding ways to help autistic kids (Hamilton Spectator,  Canada - 10 hours ago)... alleging age discrimination for not treating older kids with autism, Ontario has formed an expert panel to advise it on how best to help autistic students...

Giant Steps Sydney Autism Regatta WE NEED YOU (Sail World, Australia - 15 hours ago). Yachts are desperately needed to ensure a charity for children with autism, Giant Steps, does not have to spend precious funds chartering boats for their..

Autism school gets $5.5M (Woburn Advocate, MA - 18 hours ago)... bond proceeds to purchase and renovate a 50,000 square-foot building in Andover which will serve as a permanent day school for students with autism and severe..

Temple Grandin transforms our views of how animals and autistic.. (News from Washington University in St. Louis, Washington - 18 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Ped Med: Lots at stake in autism debate (United Press International - 18 hours ago)... neuroscientists and statisticians -- and even many parents with autistic children find no scientific support for a causal link between vaccines and autism...

Asperger sufferer stabs colleague to death at McDonalds (This is London, UK - 22 hours ago). A loner with Asperger's syndrome who did not know the difference between right and.. The 21-year-old suffers from an extreme form of autism which prevents him..

Ride for autism dogs (Cambridge Times, Canada - 23 hours ago). National Service Dogs is hosting a motorcycle ride fundraiser called 'Ride for Autism Dogs' on Sept. 30. The event is a scenic poker..

Taking Steps for SafeMinds First Annual Autism Walk in Buffalo.. (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 23 hours ago)... autistic children, friends and families of autistic children and autistic children alike.. chairperson of the Taking Steps for SafeMinds First Autism Walk, states..

Autism and Older Dads (ScienCentral News, NY - Sep 21, 2006)... the father and risk of autism might point us to where those genes are," he says. "And if we can start looking for those changes in autistic individuals then we..

Autism and Older Dads (ScienCentral News, NY - Sep 21, 2006)... the father and risk of autism might point us to where those genes are," he says. "And if we can start looking for those changes in autistic individuals then we..

Father of Autistic Child Helps Connect Other Parents Facing Autism (Emediawire (press release), WA - Sep 21, 2006)... The Autism Friend Finder Program, offered by Autism Key, is a way for parents and caregivers of autistic children to meet others in their community for support..

Autism and Vaccines: Making a Connection (OpEdNews, PA - Sep 21, 2006)... of thimerosal - researchers were directed to rule out thimerosal's link to autism... Frist wants to prohibit families with autistic children from holding drug..

Father of Autistic Child Helps Connect Other Parents Facing Autism (PR Web (press release), WA - Sep 21, 2006)... The Autism Friend Finder Program, offered by Autism Key, is a way for parents and caregivers of autistic children to meet others in their community for support..

Sculptures touch life of boy who is autistic There may be no.. (Ann Arbor News, MI - Sep 21, 2006)... holding its hand. Austin's appreciates the downtown sculptures more than most people perhaps because he is autistic. "He likes order..

Autism Campaign UK Backs Children's Commissioner's Remarks (Lanka Everything, UK - Sep 21, 2006)... have called on the Prime Minister Tony Blair to act on autism in the.. Commissioner Sir Al Aynsley Green described the current provision for autistic children as..

Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness (Hamptons.com, New York - Sep 21, 2006). The first-annual Flying Point 10K for Autism Awareness will touch down in Water Mill on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 am Proceeds from the inaugural Flying..

Government pledges greater spending for autistic children (Londra Toplum Postasi, UK - Sep 21, 2006)... life peer Lord Adonis who is in an education expert and Schools Minister has promised higher spending and improvements in the education of autistic children...

Bringing autism into focus (Paradise Post, CA - Sep 21, 2006)... While the number of autistic children seems to be expanding, she said, it.. have met and formed connections with several families dealing with autism in Butte..

Archived on Monday September 25 at 9.43pm:

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Associated Press (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids - By JEFFREY GOLD, AP Business Writer 44 minutes ago NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids By JEFFREY GOLD ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Guide helps buyers find right toy for special needs children NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Scientists Work on Secrets of Memory Chang Sung-hoe A team of South Korean scientists has found a new protein, which promotes the formation of neuronal synapses, the key substance to understanding the functions and dysfunctions of the human brain. The team led by Kim Eun-joon at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology yesterday said the protein, named NGL, is the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Korea Times (English)

I wouldn't say this is unreadable ... Only Revolutionsby Mark Z DanielewskiDoubleday £20, pp360While doggedly working through Mark Z Danielewski's Only Revolutions, I was constantly reminded of other similarly 'difficult' works, whose invention is such that they require decoding rather than reading, whose obsessive brilliance is of the almost autistic kind. The Thomas Pynchon ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Observer (English)

No Falling Stars in New ISG Program Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Arab News ISG STAR Program Director Linda Zwarych, left, and DEMS Counselor Meg Porter were instrumental in convincing the ISG Board to make resources available for a program to benefit young people with mild to moderate learning difficulties. (AN photo) DHAHRAN, 22 September 2006 — One of the signs of the Kingdom’s ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Arab News (English)

Archived on Tuesday September 26 at 8.45pm:

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Associated Press (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids - By JEFFREY GOLD, AP Business Writer 44 minutes ago NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids By JEFFREY GOLD ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Guide helps buyers find right toy for special needs children NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Scientists Work on Secrets of Memory Chang Sung-hoe A team of South Korean scientists has found a new protein, which promotes the formation of neuronal synapses, the key substance to understanding the functions and dysfunctions of the human brain. The team led by Kim Eun-joon at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology yesterday said the protein, named NGL, is the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Korea Times (English)

I wouldn't say this is unreadable ... Only Revolutionsby Mark Z DanielewskiDoubleday £20, pp360While doggedly working through Mark Z Danielewski's Only Revolutions, I was constantly reminded of other similarly 'difficult' works, whose invention is such that they require decoding rather than reading, whose obsessive brilliance is of the almost autistic kind. The Thomas Pynchon ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Observer (English)

No Falling Stars in New ISG Program Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Arab News ISG STAR Program Director Linda Zwarych, left, and DEMS Counselor Meg Porter were instrumental in convincing the ISG Board to make resources available for a program to benefit young people with mild to moderate learning difficulties. (AN photo) DHAHRAN, 22 September 2006 — One of the signs of the Kingdom’s ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Arab News (English)

Archived on Tuesday September 26 at 8.45pm:

Unraveling autism's mystery (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 1 hour ago)... Without that dance of smile and response, the autistic child misses.. The cases included kids with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism as well as..

Area parents of autistic kids bond (Sheboygan Press, WI - 4 hours ago)... Shariff, whose son, Zach, 14, has Asperger's syndrome — a.. of autism — joined the Manitowoc Autism Society after.. formed a bond with other autistic kids that..

Caring strut stuff at autism, AIDS charity events (Calgary Sun, Canada - 4 hours ago). Help came by the hundreds to those suffering from AIDS and autism in two separate events under a sunny sky yesterday. It was even..

Autistic society opens learning centre for teenagers (Basingstoke Gazette, UK - 9 hours ago). LAWRIE McMenemy did the honours and cut the ribbon, opening a new and innovative educational centre for autistic sufferers in Hampshire...

Family seeks help in obtaining autism assistance dog for toddler (Oil City Derrick, PA - 9 hours ago)... 2-year-old autistic son. Ty Beach, who lives with his mother and father, Travis and Jessica Beach, and his brother, Trenton, was diagnosed with autism spectrum..

Autism and Oxytocin (Best Syndication, CA - 18 hours ago)... One characteristic of autism is a lack of a sense of empathy towards other people. They can sometimes be aggressive or have trouble relating to others...

In autism's grip (NorthJersey.com, NJ - Sep 24, 2006)... counting, telephone-book-memorizing autistic savant, and.. a specialist later confirmed -- with Asperger's syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism, when he..

In autism's grip (NorthJersey.com, NJ - Sep 24, 2006)... counting, telephone-book-memorizing autistic savant, and.. a specialist later confirmed -- with Asperger's syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism, when he..

Autism Campaign Push For Change At Labour Party Conference (Lanka Everything, UK - Sep 24, 2006)... The Children's Commissioner has been meeting with the National Autistic Society in.. The Autism Awareness Campaign UK are appealing to the Prime Minister Tony..

Workshops at Dubai Autism Centre in cooperation with the Dubai.. (AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates - Sep 24, 2006)... Dubai Autism Center provides parents of autistic children and their care-takers with all necessary services, including researches and autism-related information..

Autism fundraiser opens up wallets (Akron Beacon Journal, OH - Sep 24, 2006)... benefit, which will aid parents and children touched by autism and developmental disabilities. ``I personally have a granddaughter who is autistic, and that's..

Simplicity helps autistic children follow instructions, deal with.. (Deseret News, UT - Sep 23, 2006)... Ethan has autism, an incurable brain disorder that affects about 300,000 school-age children in the United States, according to Los Angeles-based Cure Autism..

Ped Med: Autism Debate Spotlights Shots (International News Service, Australia - Sep 23, 2006)... their names or looking at other people -- all hallmarks of autism -- between ages 1 and 2. The study validates the existence of early autistic regression, the..

Ped Med: Autism debate spotlights shots (United Press International - Sep 23, 2006)... names or looking at other people -- all hallmarks of autism -- between ages 1 and 2. "The study validates the existence of early autistic regression," the..

Autism Fair Fufills Maine Mom's Goal (WCSH-TV, ME - Sep 23, 2006). Families of children with autism are learning more about the condition during a one-day fair, thanks to the hard work of an Augusta woman...

Law Enacted to Protect Autism Patients (LongIslandPress.com, NY - Sep 23, 2006)... In addition, autism will now be classified as a physical condition rather than a mental disorder. Parents of autistic children, like Michael Giangregorio of..

In autism's grip (NorthJersey.com, NJ - Sep 23, 2006)... numbers are startling: a 30-fold increase in autistic students in 14 years. Every school district in northern New Jersey has at least one student with autism...

Autism still hell for families (Manawatu Standard, New Zealand - Sep 22, 2006)... her torment. Casey had autism, and her mother said she couldn't get the help she needed, no matter how much she begged. Mrs Albury..

Making Friends Tough With Asperger’s (Newswise (press release) - Sep 22, 2006). Newswise — Making friends is difficult for children with Asperger’s syndrome. They’re eccentric, often fixating on specific..

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Autism (WCBS-TV New York, NY - Sep 22, 2006)... Often we hear about the most severe forms of autism but there are milder forms known as Asperger's Syndrome. Many of those patients..

Archived on Wednesday September 27 at 3.24pm:

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Associated Press (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids - By JEFFREY GOLD, AP Business Writer 44 minutes ago NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids By JEFFREY GOLD ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Guide helps buyers find right toy for special needs children NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Scientists Work on Secrets of Memory Chang Sung-hoe A team of South Korean scientists has found a new protein, which promotes the formation of neuronal synapses, the key substance to understanding the functions and dysfunctions of the human brain. The team led by Kim Eun-joon at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology yesterday said the protein, named NGL, is the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Korea Times (English)

I wouldn't say this is unreadable ... Only Revolutionsby Mark Z DanielewskiDoubleday £20, pp360While doggedly working through Mark Z Danielewski's Only Revolutions, I was constantly reminded of other similarly 'difficult' works, whose invention is such that they require decoding rather than reading, whose obsessive brilliance is of the almost autistic kind. The Thomas Pynchon ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Observer (English)

No Falling Stars in New ISG Program Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Arab News ISG STAR Program Director Linda Zwarych, left, and DEMS Counselor Meg Porter were instrumental in convincing the ISG Board to make resources available for a program to benefit young people with mild to moderate learning difficulties. (AN photo) DHAHRAN, 22 September 2006 — One of the signs of the Kingdom’s ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Arab News (English)

Archived on Thursday September 28 at 11.39am:

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Associated Press (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids - By JEFFREY GOLD, AP Business Writer 44 minutes ago NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Yahoo Daily News (English)

Toy guide focuses on special needs kids NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids By JEFFREY GOLD ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Las Vegas Sun (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Cherie dodges retirement question "I'd love to play with you darling, but not on this one." Cherie Blair was remaining steadfastly tight-lipped about husband Tony's retirement as she toured stalls at Labour's conference in Manchester. Mrs Blair chatted happily with everyone from the Falkland Islands stall to the Usdaw shopworkers union - although she neglected to stop by at the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, BBC News (English)

Guide helps buyers find right toy for special needs children NEWARK, N.J. - Like most 5-year-olds, Nicholas loves to play. But not every toy is fun for Nicholas, who is autistic. "It's hard to find something just for him. It's pretty aggravating shopping for toys for him, at times," said his mother, Jennifer Navarro. "Some toys that are meant for his age group are too complicated, but some are too simple." ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The State (English)

Scientists Work on Secrets of Memory Chang Sung-hoe A team of South Korean scientists has found a new protein, which promotes the formation of neuronal synapses, the key substance to understanding the functions and dysfunctions of the human brain. The team led by Kim Eun-joon at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology yesterday said the protein, named NGL, is the ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Korea Times (English)

I wouldn't say this is unreadable ... Only Revolutionsby Mark Z DanielewskiDoubleday £20, pp360While doggedly working through Mark Z Danielewski's Only Revolutions, I was constantly reminded of other similarly 'difficult' works, whose invention is such that they require decoding rather than reading, whose obsessive brilliance is of the almost autistic kind. The Thomas Pynchon ... Sunday 2006-09-24, The Observer (English)

No Falling Stars in New ISG Program Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Arab News ISG STAR Program Director Linda Zwarych, left, and DEMS Counselor Meg Porter were instrumental in convincing the ISG Board to make resources available for a program to benefit young people with mild to moderate learning difficulties. (AN photo) DHAHRAN, 22 September 2006 — One of the signs of the Kingdom’s ... Sunday 2006-09-24, Arab News (English)

Archived on Friday September 29 at 4.59am:

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill signed into law by Gov. George Pataki. The new provision covers all health policies issued, renewed, modified or amended after Jan. 1, 2007. Legislators sponsored the measure after ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Business Journal (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Accused 'joked about man thrown down steps' A 38-year-old man, accused of throwing an autistic stranger down an escalator, joked about it minutes later, a court has heard. Mark Logan, of Musselburgh, denies kicking Kevin Crowden, also 38, and throwing him down the escalator in the Princes Street shop Zara on January 2. He claims he was acting in self defence. Mr Crowden, who has behavioural ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Confidence 'returning in MMR jab' Doctors believe confidence in the MMR vaccine is returning after the second yearly rise in uptake of the jab. The number of two-year-olds given the vaccine was 84% in 2005-6, up from 81% the year before, the government's Information Centre said. It is still short of the 95% needed for herd immunity, but represents a rise after uptake fell to 80% ... Thursday 2006-09-28, BBC News (English)

Help for parents of autistic kids The parents came into the meeting one or two at a time, greeting one another with hugs, asking if the was coffee ready, and where were the kids' snacks, and how was your Michael doing? In the next room, a boy played with a motorized fire engine as "Alvin and the Chipmunks" blared on the TV, while another sat by himself playing with action figures, ... Thursday 2006-09-28, New York Daily News (English)

Accused 'boasted of throwing man down escalator' CRAIG DAVIDSON A MAN accused of breaking an autistic man's back by pushing him down an escalator boasted of his actions to his girlfriend, it was claimed in court yesterday. Witnesses said that Mark Logan hauled his victim, Kevin Crowden, down an escalator after a row in a shop during the January sales. Mr Crowden, 38, suffered two fractures to ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Surprises mapped in mice brains So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and spent US$800 million (HK$6.24 billion) on good causes - what do you do with the change? //--> Maggie Fox Thursday, September 28, 2006 So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, Hong Kong Standard (English)

The Obsession Box Company Introduces Innovative Employee/Client Birthday Event New Program Designed to Raise Money for Charities & Non-Profit Organizations SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While some entrepreneurs invest time and energy towards developing a business for the sake of creating wealth and independence, some business people like Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder of The Obsession Box Company, literally work so ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Gifts and Donations From The Obsession Box Company Founder Making a Strong Impact in California Local Woman Doing What She Can to Assist Deserving Recipients SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the noblest of virtues is giving, and Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder and CEO of The Obsession Box Company exhibits the principle of giving every day of her life. With a passion and steadfast determination to give back to her community, Ms. ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Friday September 29 at 4.59am:

Center Helps Autistic Adults Find Footing In Working World (NBC5.com, IL - 8 hours ago)... The school's medical director, Dr. Louis Kraus, said we now know autism can be so mild it's barely noticeable... Jamie is autistic...

Mills: New Law Benefits New Yorkers Diagnosed with Autism (Empire Information Services, Inc. (press release), NY - 10 hours ago)... of Insurance Howard Mills today announced Governor Pataki has signed into law legislation which guarantees that New Yorkers with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs..

ATV stolen from boy with autism (Bloomington Pantagraph,  USA - 12 hours ago). BLOOMINGTON -- Riding his all-terrain vehicle on the family farm in rural Bloomington was something Brian Gillan, who is autistic, could do as well as other..

Florida man bringing message of hope about autistic people (The Guardian, Canada - 17 hours ago)... His audiences at the three sessions today will also include educators, social workers, autism specialists and family members of autistic persons...

Demand growing for Mayo autism centre (Western People, Ireland - 18 hours ago)... Cowley TD stressed that need for Autism-Specific Education or ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) in Mayo, which offers the best hope for autistic children and..

Expo to aid families with autism spectrum disorder (Forest Hills Journal, OH - 18 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

Public schools open their doors to autism (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 19 hours ago)... Barbara Strate of Palisades Park, whose daughter has autism, runs the popular Mosaic Internet listserv for Bergen County families of autistic children...

Autism fighter in high gear (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - 21 hours ago). (September 27, 2006) — BRIGHTON — A 10-year-old girl at French Road Elementary School has raised more than $1,000 to fund autism research — and the money..

Mother joins autism walk with son (Rutland Herald, VT - 22 hours ago)... Overall, 67 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders every day in.. Caring for autistic children can require a speech pathologist, an occupational..

Mother joins autism walk with son (Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT - 22 hours ago)... Overall, 67 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders every day in.. Caring for autistic children can require a speech pathologist, an occupational..

Autistic youth found in TO (Hamilton Spectator,  Canada - Sep 26, 2006). An autistic teenager who went missing for several days is back home after being found in Toronto. Alexander David Murrell, 15, disappeared from his home Sept...

Judging Autism (Richmond Style Weekly, VA - Sep 26, 2006)... with parents of autistic children who claimed that public school systems broke the law by failing to properly educate a child with autism and, consequently..

Autism and Special Education Law to be discussed (Marshfield Mariner, MA - Sep 26, 2006). Autism and Special Education Law will be discussed Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 9 pm, at Martinson Elementary School. Presenter..

Autistic teen's stolen tryke has been found (WOOD-TV, MI - Sep 26, 2006). Cody Shupe is autistic with Asperger syndrome, which means he is highly functional, but still disabled. He delivers newspapers and..

Autistic teen's stolen tryke has been found (WOOD-TV, MI - Sep 26, 2006). Cody Shupe is autistic with Asperger syndrome, which means he is highly functional, but still disabled. He delivers newspapers and..

Autism Suppor Group Develops (St. Ignace News (subscription),  USA - Sep 26, 2006). A support group for parents who care for children with autism is being developed in the St. Ignace area. The initial, organizational meeting will be Thursday,...

Autistic teen's stolen tryke has been found (WOOD-TV, MI - Sep 26, 2006). Cody Shupe is autistic with Asperger syndrome, which means he is highly functional, but still disabled. He delivers newspapers and..

New Studies Aim to Expand Knowledge of Autism (Voice of America - Sep 26, 2006)... of disorders, often called autism spectrum disorders.. Others include Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental.. define differences in autistic children with..

Alderman jailed for killing autistic boy (Gulf News, United Arab Emirates - Sep 26, 2006)... Banda, who is believed to be suffering from autism, was shot by Gerona, 55, in front of horrified onlookers after the boy climbed a high tension power..

The Genesis of Artistic Creativity: Asperger’s Syndrome and the.. (Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), IL - Sep 26, 2006)... elsewhere, could be textbook cases of high-functioning autism... Conan Doyle as a writer with Asperger syndrome and.. that Sherlock Holmes was an autistic detective..

Archived on Friday September 29 at 8.01pm:

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill signed into law by Gov. George Pataki. The new provision covers all health policies issued, renewed, modified or amended after Jan. 1, 2007. Legislators sponsored the measure after ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Business Journal (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Accused 'joked about man thrown down steps' A 38-year-old man, accused of throwing an autistic stranger down an escalator, joked about it minutes later, a court has heard. Mark Logan, of Musselburgh, denies kicking Kevin Crowden, also 38, and throwing him down the escalator in the Princes Street shop Zara on January 2. He claims he was acting in self defence. Mr Crowden, who has behavioural ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Confidence 'returning in MMR jab' Doctors believe confidence in the MMR vaccine is returning after the second yearly rise in uptake of the jab. The number of two-year-olds given the vaccine was 84% in 2005-6, up from 81% the year before, the government's Information Centre said. It is still short of the 95% needed for herd immunity, but represents a rise after uptake fell to 80% ... Thursday 2006-09-28, BBC News (English)

Help for parents of autistic kids The parents came into the meeting one or two at a time, greeting one another with hugs, asking if the was coffee ready, and where were the kids' snacks, and how was your Michael doing? In the next room, a boy played with a motorized fire engine as "Alvin and the Chipmunks" blared on the TV, while another sat by himself playing with action figures, ... Thursday 2006-09-28, New York Daily News (English)

Accused 'boasted of throwing man down escalator' CRAIG DAVIDSON A MAN accused of breaking an autistic man's back by pushing him down an escalator boasted of his actions to his girlfriend, it was claimed in court yesterday. Witnesses said that Mark Logan hauled his victim, Kevin Crowden, down an escalator after a row in a shop during the January sales. Mr Crowden, 38, suffered two fractures to ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Surprises mapped in mice brains So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and spent US$800 million (HK$6.24 billion) on good causes - what do you do with the change? //--> Maggie Fox Thursday, September 28, 2006 So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, Hong Kong Standard (English)

The Obsession Box Company Introduces Innovative Employee/Client Birthday Event New Program Designed to Raise Money for Charities & Non-Profit Organizations SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While some entrepreneurs invest time and energy towards developing a business for the sake of creating wealth and independence, some business people like Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder of The Obsession Box Company, literally work so ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Gifts and Donations From The Obsession Box Company Founder Making a Strong Impact in California Local Woman Doing What She Can to Assist Deserving Recipients SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the noblest of virtues is giving, and Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder and CEO of The Obsession Box Company exhibits the principle of giving every day of her life. With a passion and steadfast determination to give back to her community, Ms. ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Friday September 29 at 8.01pm:

BRAXTON UPSET WITH DOCTORS OVER SON'S AUTISM (Contactmusic.com, UK - 2 hours ago). TONI BRAXTON has blasted doctors who failed to diagnose her young son with autism because she's sure the three-year-old could have been helped if the..

Misdiagnosing Narcissism - Asperger's Disorder (American Chronicle, CA - 3 hours ago)... Nor is the Asperger's patient able to decipher nonverbal cues and gestures or to.. McDowell, Maxson J. (2002) The Image of the Mother's Eye: Autism and Early..

Residential Home For Adults With Autism Dedicated (NBC13.com, AL - 5 hours ago). Glenwood is the oldest and largest autism service provider in the state of Alabama. The organization provides treatment and education..

Atglen family promotes awareness of autism (Parkesburg Ledger, PA - 6 hours ago)... He suffers from Autism, a neuro-development disorder affecting communication and.. Brett attends an autistic support class at Octorara Elementary School and is..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 6 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Donation to Help Kids with Autism (NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - 7 hours ago). Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A big donation today for Autism awareness right here in Central New York. Thanks to Kohl’s department store..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Bizjournals.com, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Animal advocate, autism expert Grandin to speak (Washington University Record, Washington - 9 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Police, firefighters get help with the autistic (CBC Prince Edward Island, Canada - 9 hours ago). A PEI mother and her autistic son wanted to do what they could to keep any misunderstanding from leading to trouble. 'People with autism will view the world..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 10 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Albany Business Review, NY - 11 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Circuit City, Samsung Help Sack Autism (In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription), IL - 13 hours ago). By Seth Harris. The consumer electronics chain is hosting a cause-marketing promotion with Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program..

Ped Med: Seeking allies in autism fight (United Press International - 14 hours ago). By LIDIA WASOWICZ. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Parents' push for progress in autism research and discovery has meant a pull for political allies...

Help is at hand for autistic children (Wrexham Evening Leader, UK - 15 hours ago)... Help!” programme, supported by Vodafone, is a scheme for parents and carers of young children aged three to 12 who have been diagnosed with autism within the..

What is autism? (Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 15 hours ago). Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological..

Expo to aid families with autism (Bethel Journal,  United States - 18 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

School continues LEAP forward for autistic pupils (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 19 hours ago)... S. Strain, who received a three-year federal grant to create a model program that placed autistic children in a classroom with those who do not have autism...

Clock ticking on autism legislation (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 19 hours ago)... for autistic youth and adults and $75 million for public education. It calls for the screening of every child in America, because therapies for autism work..

Archived on Saturday September 30 at 1.50pm:

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill signed into law by Gov. George Pataki. The new provision covers all health policies issued, renewed, modified or amended after Jan. 1, 2007. Legislators sponsored the measure after ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Business Journal (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Charity Belly Flop Contest Slams the Competition to Win QVC's Qforce Buzz Contest WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a room of more than a thousand QVC employees and company vendors, winners of the inaugural Qforce contest were announced yesterday at the Studio Park headquarters of QVC, Inc. Qforce is the buzz marketing contest of employee ambassadors whose challenge was to blanket the media with images of a t-shirt ... Thursday 2006-09-28, PR Newswire (English)

Accused 'joked about man thrown down steps' A 38-year-old man, accused of throwing an autistic stranger down an escalator, joked about it minutes later, a court has heard. Mark Logan, of Musselburgh, denies kicking Kevin Crowden, also 38, and throwing him down the escalator in the Princes Street shop Zara on January 2. He claims he was acting in self defence. Mr Crowden, who has behavioural ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Confidence 'returning in MMR jab' Doctors believe confidence in the MMR vaccine is returning after the second yearly rise in uptake of the jab. The number of two-year-olds given the vaccine was 84% in 2005-6, up from 81% the year before, the government's Information Centre said. It is still short of the 95% needed for herd immunity, but represents a rise after uptake fell to 80% ... Thursday 2006-09-28, BBC News (English)

Help for parents of autistic kids The parents came into the meeting one or two at a time, greeting one another with hugs, asking if the was coffee ready, and where were the kids' snacks, and how was your Michael doing? In the next room, a boy played with a motorized fire engine as "Alvin and the Chipmunks" blared on the TV, while another sat by himself playing with action figures, ... Thursday 2006-09-28, New York Daily News (English)

Accused 'boasted of throwing man down escalator' CRAIG DAVIDSON A MAN accused of breaking an autistic man's back by pushing him down an escalator boasted of his actions to his girlfriend, it was claimed in court yesterday. Witnesses said that Mark Logan hauled his victim, Kevin Crowden, down an escalator after a row in a shop during the January sales. Mr Crowden, 38, suffered two fractures to ... Thursday 2006-09-28, Scotsman (English)

Surprises mapped in mice brains So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and spent US$800 million (HK$6.24 billion) on good causes - what do you do with the change? //--> Maggie Fox Thursday, September 28, 2006 So you're a billionaire and you've bought a couple of sports teams, launched an amateur space project and ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, Hong Kong Standard (English)

The Obsession Box Company Introduces Innovative Employee/Client Birthday Event New Program Designed to Raise Money for Charities & Non-Profit Organizations SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While some entrepreneurs invest time and energy towards developing a business for the sake of creating wealth and independence, some business people like Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder of The Obsession Box Company, literally work so ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Gifts and Donations From The Obsession Box Company Founder Making a Strong Impact in California Local Woman Doing What She Can to Assist Deserving Recipients SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the noblest of virtues is giving, and Ms. Pauline Yore, Founder and CEO of The Obsession Box Company exhibits the principle of giving every day of her life. With a passion and steadfast determination to give back to her community, Ms. ... Wednesday 2006-09-27, PR Newswire (English)

Archived on Saturday September 30 at 1.50pm:

BRAXTON UPSET WITH DOCTORS OVER SON'S AUTISM (Contactmusic.com, UK - 2 hours ago). TONI BRAXTON has blasted doctors who failed to diagnose her young son with autism because she's sure the three-year-old could have been helped if the..

Misdiagnosing Narcissism - Asperger's Disorder (American Chronicle, CA - 3 hours ago)... Nor is the Asperger's patient able to decipher nonverbal cues and gestures or to.. McDowell, Maxson J. (2002) The Image of the Mother's Eye: Autism and Early..

Residential Home For Adults With Autism Dedicated (NBC13.com, AL - 5 hours ago). Glenwood is the oldest and largest autism service provider in the state of Alabama. The organization provides treatment and education..

Atglen family promotes awareness of autism (Parkesburg Ledger, PA - 6 hours ago)... He suffers from Autism, a neuro-development disorder affecting communication and.. Brett attends an autistic support class at Octorara Elementary School and is..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ - 6 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Donation to Help Kids with Autism (NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - 7 hours ago). Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A big donation today for Autism awareness right here in Central New York. Thanks to Kohl’s department store..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Bizjournals.com, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (San Antonio Business Journal, TX - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Animal advocate, autism expert Grandin to speak (Washington University Record, Washington - 9 hours ago)... Her groundbreaking 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, provides an "inside narrative" of autism and broke the silence about the issue...

Police, firefighters get help with the autistic (CBC Prince Edward Island, Canada - 9 hours ago). A PEI mother and her autistic son wanted to do what they could to keep any misunderstanding from leading to trouble. 'People with autism will view the world..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 9 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - 10 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

New law requires health insurers to cover autism disorders (Albany Business Review, NY - 11 hours ago). Insurers in New York state cannot deny health insurance benefits because claimants have received a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders under a bill..

Circuit City, Samsung Help Sack Autism (In-Store Marketing Institute (Subscription), IL - 13 hours ago). By Seth Harris. The consumer electronics chain is hosting a cause-marketing promotion with Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program..

Ped Med: Seeking allies in autism fight (United Press International - 14 hours ago). By LIDIA WASOWICZ. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Parents' push for progress in autism research and discovery has meant a pull for political allies...

Help is at hand for autistic children (Wrexham Evening Leader, UK - 15 hours ago)... Help!” programme, supported by Vodafone, is a scheme for parents and carers of young children aged three to 12 who have been diagnosed with autism within the..

What is autism? (Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 15 hours ago). Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological..

Expo to aid families with autism (Bethel Journal,  United States - 18 hours ago). Families with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, a local autism support group founded by Eastgate residents Julia and Greg Smith, will be hosting the first..

School continues LEAP forward for autistic pupils (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 19 hours ago)... S. Strain, who received a three-year federal grant to create a model program that placed autistic children in a classroom with those who do not have autism...

Clock ticking on autism legislation (NorthJersey.com, NJ - 19 hours ago)... for autistic youth and adults and $75 million for public education. It calls for the screening of every child in America, because therapies for autism work..