NEWS
Why I Attend the Autism Society’s National Conference
I haven’t missed a year of the Autism Society’s National Conference and
Exhibition since 1989 –that’s 22 consecutive years of attending the annual
conference. During this time, I have been to a variety of conferences held by
other organizations, but the Autism Society convention is the only one that
consistently brings together professionals, people on the autism spectrum,
Autism Society chapter leaders and family members for in-depth discussions of
what’s new in the field of autism. Read
more…
Winner of the Name Our Blog Contest
The name of the Autism Society blog is Autism Matters, submitted by
Ron from Illinois! Thanks to everyone who participated in this online contest.
Our top 10 submissions will receive an Autism Society magnet. Don’t forget to
log on to Autism Matters daily for new content: www.autism-society.org/blog.
Vacation for Autism this July with Rooms for Good
Are
you planning a vacation this summer? If you book at one of the Gaylord Hotel
properties in July, you can help support the Autism Society. During the month of
July, all Gaylord Hotel properties will donate 10 percent of the Rooms for Good
package rate to the Autism Society. Read
more…
Join the Autism Society and AMC Theatres this Summer at
Sensory Friendly Films!
Join AMC Theatres and the Autism
Society on July 2 for a special showing of Cars 2. We will be showing
the movie at 10 a.m. local time in participating theatres nationwide. For more
information or to find a theatre near you, visit www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
Autism Journeys: Honoring Our Dads
In
Autism Journeys, we ask individuals on the spectrum, professionals and
family members of all kinds to share their stories of what they have learned in
their journeys with autism. This week, we have asked a couple of fathers to
guest blog for us about what it means to be a dad of a child with autism. We
will be sharing these blogs through Monday, so please keep checking
back!
Being Michael’s Teacher Read
more… The Bond Between Father and Son is Even More than I
Expected Read
more…
Join the Autism Society on Facebook
Thank you to all of our friends who log on to the Autism
Society official Facebook page to share your experiences and knowledge. You
are making a difference. Please help us reach out to more people who can benefit
from the support of others. Suggest our page to your friends! Click here to
“like” us: www.facebook.com/AutismSociety
Autism
Headlines Weekly
The Autism Society brings you the most
interesting news from around the Web! This week, a new autism study explores a
genetic link, scientists warn of a chemical-autism link and a warning about how
planned cuts to the Department of Human Services could hurt people with
developmental disabilities. Read more...
ADVOCACY
Help the Autism Society Preserve IDEA!
As the federal budget process for fiscal year (FY) 2012 begins, it is
becoming apparent that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) –
along with all federal education funding – is vulnerable. Read
more…
Act Now: Reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act
The Combating Autism Act of 2006 (CAA) will sunset on September 30, 2011, if
it is not re-authorized. That will cause an immediate or “hard stop” of all
federal funding of autism research and programs. Read
more…
Autism Spectrum Disorder Portfolio Analysis Report Now Available;
Shows Status of Research and Public/Private Sector Strategic Plan
On behalf of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), a federal
advisory committee, the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) is pleased
to announce that the 2009 IACC Autism Spectrum Disorder Portfolio Analysis
Report is now posted online on the IACC website. Read
more…
TASH to Hold Congressional Briefing on National Efforts to Restrict
the Use of Restraint & Seclusion Practices in Schools TASH
welcomes all Congressional leaders, legislative staff, advocates, educators and
families to participate in this important briefing on national efforts to
restrict the use of restraint, seclusion and aversive interventions in school
settings. Read
more…
RESEARCH
Therapies to Improve Biochemical Functions Hold Promise as Treatments
for People with Autism
Several studies have previously indicated that children with autism often
have abnormalities in methylation, glutathione redox and mitochondrial function.
Read
more…
EDUCATION
Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Mainstream
Classroom
This engaging and informative book gives teachers the knowledge they need to
understand students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and strategies they
can use to help children succeed in school. Read
more…
CONFERENCES
Go to the National Conference, Help Research and Get a Ticket to
Disney World
Disney Research, Pittsburgh will be conducting a
study of language use by children with autism in park attractions and social
situations during the 42nd National Conference of the Autism Society in Orlando,
Florida. Read
more…
Join the Autism Society for the Autism NOW Regional
Summit in Florida
The Florida Regional Summit is a two-day event that will take place during
the Autism Society’s 42nd National Conference and Exhibition this July. The
summit is designed to promote relationship building among families, people with
autism, self-advocates, key stakeholders and professionals in the areas of
autism or developmental disabilities studies. Read
more…
RESOURCES
Wretches & Jabberers Available for Pre-order on
iTunes
During the National Autism Awareness Month 40-city tour of Wretches &
Jabberers, many of you called and asked us when the autism documentary
would be available for sale. Read
more…
The Best Kind of Different
In
The Best Kind of Different, Shonda Schilling, the wife of Major League
Baseball All Star, former Boston Red Sox and World Series championship pitcher
Curt Schilling, shares the story of their son’s Asperger’s Syndrome. Shonda
Schilling will also be a keynote speaker at the Autism Society’s conference. Read
more for a book excerpt and deal…
Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Every year, one out of every 100 children in the United States – or six out
of every 1,000 young people worldwide – is diagnosed with autism. Autism
spectrum disorders (ASD) are a neurologically based family of developmental
disorders that can impact people’s communication and social skills. ASD includes
both autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Read
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