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Autism Society of America Launches New Online Course on Autism and Environmental Health
The Autism Society of America is pleased to announce the release of its newest online course, “Autism and the Environment 101.” Sponsored by the John Merck Fund, this introductory-level course was designed to give individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parents, other family members, physicians, educators or anyone affected by autism a general overview of the links between environmental toxins and autism. Read more …
Special Issue of Autism Advocate Focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis
ASA’s quarterly magazine, the Autism Advocate, will spotlight ABA in its upcoming December issue, entitled “Applied Behavior Analysis: A Powerful Tool for Improving the Lives of People with ASD.” Read more …
Holiday Tips from ASA
While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of people on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges that may occur when schedules are disrupted and routines broken. Our hope is that by following these few helpful tips, families may lessen the stress of the holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Read more …
Selected Items on Sale at ASA Store - Shop Now for the Holidays!
ASA has reduced prices on selected items available from our online store. The God’s Butterfly and Jollification ornaments have been reduced to $10 from $12, and the Jollification scarf has been marked down to $15 from $25. Items ordered before December 15 should arrive before December 25. Place your order today!
United Nations Holds International Day for Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations celebrated people with disabilities yesterday at the International Day for Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Read more …
Sensory Friendly Films Expand to New Markets
Don’t miss this weekend’s Sensory Friendly screening of “Bolt” on December 6 at 10 a.m. local time. This month, the program has expanded to new theatres in the Chicago, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City and Tucson, Ariz., areas. Learn more about the program or find a theatre near you at www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
Washington Capitals Game to Benefit ASA
Don’t miss the Washington Capitals hockey team play the Tampa Bay Lightning January 1 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.! $5 from each ticket will go to benefit the Autism Society of America. Tickets are $35 for seats in the Mezzanine or $65 for lower preferred seating. Visit http://www.capstickets.com/asa.html to purchase yours today!
Autism on the Seas
Join the Autism Society of America on a fabulous 12-night Mediterranean Cruise aboard award-winning Oceania Cruises as we sail from Athens, Greece, to Venice, Italy, October 22-November 3, 2009. We will visit 6 ports of call across 13 countries. Read more …
Don’t Miss ASA’s Day on the Hill 2009
Make your voice heard in Washington and register today for ASA’s Day on Capitol Hill 2009, February 25-26! To ensure that families affected by autism are heard in Washington and beyond, Day on the Hill 2009 will help increase awareness and understanding of autism issues among federal policymakers and build support for ASA’s legislative priorities. Read more …
Transition Update
President-Elect Obama’s transition team has been prolific in its public announcements over the last two weeks. Read more …
Pediatrics Study Looks at Unmet Health-Care Needs of Families Affected by ASD
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that “children with special health-care needs with autism spectrum disorder are significantly more likely to have problems regarding access to care and unmet needs.” Read more …
Brain Waves Show Sound Processing Abnormalities in Children with Autism
Abnormalities in auditory and language processing may be evaluated in children with autism spectrum disorder by using magnetoencephalography (MEG), according to a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Read more …
Autism Hangout Podcast Helps Prepare Students with Autism to Succeed in College
Early preparation and careful planning are among the six keys to helping a student with autism have a successful college career, according to Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D, whose remarks are featured in a new podcast. Read more …
2009 ASA National Conference, July 22-25, in St. Charles, Ill.
Registration opens next month!
The 2009 ASA National Conference will be held in St. Charles, Illinois, at the Pheasant Run Resort July 22-25. We will be opening registration in mid-January. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions on the conference Web site: www.autism-society.org/conference.
The call for papers is now closed. Many thanks to everyone who sent in a submission.
We anticipate 2,000 attendees this year and more than 150 exhibitors, plus speakers from around the globe. In 2008, we were able to expand our professional credit offerings and create a comprehensive program that drew a record number of attendees.
If you're interested in exhibiting, advertising in the conference program guide or becoming a sponsor, please contact Meg Ellacott at ellacott@autism-society.org.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at conference@autism-society.org.
Registration Now Open for Autism Society of Wisconsin’s Annual Conference
The Autism Society of Wisconsin will be holding its annual conference May 7-9, 2009, at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Come and celebrate ASW's 30-year anniversary! Read more …
Temple Grandin to Present at the Smithsonian
Temple Grandin will present a program at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 14, at 6:45 p.m. In “Creating the Best Life for Animals,” Grandin, a renowned animal behaviorist who has autism, identifies the core emotional needs of animals and explains how to fulfill them for dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and zoo animals. Read more …
New DVD Helps Young Children with ASD Recognize and Understand Emotions
The brainchild of Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, a leading world authority on autism at the Autism Research Center at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom, the “Transporters” DVD is an animated series that teaches children with ASD about emotions. Read more …
The Black Balloon Opens in New York and Los Angeles
NeoClassics Films Ltd., will release Elissa Down’s semi-autobiographical film The Black Balloon in New York and Los Angeles on December 5. The Black Balloon is an award-winning Australian film about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family. Read more …
New Book on Autism Tells the Story of Two Unlikely Heroes
Don't miss the exciting new children's book by author and illustrator, S. Charles Decker! Zack the Prairie Dog is a heart-warming and inspirational book that is subtitled, "A prairie tale to promote autism awareness and the acceptance of differences, both in yourself and in others." Read more …
Special Camp Fair to be Held in New York City
Parents and caregivers of children and teens with disabilities can plan ahead for summer with the wealth of information offered at the 24th annual free Special Camp Fair on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Read more …  | | |
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Resources for Gulf Coast Families Affected by Autism
ASA stands ready to assist families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders in finding the resources they need as Hurricane Ike approaches the area. During any emergency, whether it be weather-related or man-made, we want those in the autism community to be prepared to weather the storm both before it hits and in the aftermath. Read more …
Sensory Friendly Films Return this September
ASA and AMC Entertainment® Sensory Friendly Films were a hit in August, and the events will continue this month with a special showing of Igor on September 20. In order to accommodate the unique needs of the autism community, as well as those with other disabilities, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced. Read more …
Ride for ASA in Dallas!
Don’t miss Dallas’ first Ticket to Ride on September 27, a motorcycle ride to benefit ASA, with radio personalities Lex and Terry, 97.1 The Eagle, and Dallas Harley-Davidson. Why ride? Just ask Steve Travis, a motorcycle enthusiast in Mansfield, Texas. Read more …
ASA in the News
National Public Radio and The New York Times feature commentary by ASA representatives this week. Read more …
Children of the Stars Screening to Benefit San Diego ASA
Children of the Stars, a new documentary, will be shown at the San Diego Asian Film Festival on their closing night, 5:45 p.m. on October 16. Proceeds will benefit the San Diego Chapter of ASA. Read more …
House to Introduce Legislation to Provide Autism Coverage to Military Retirees
Next week, Congressmen Jim Moran (D-VA) and Jeff Miller (R-FL) will be introducing legislation to expand the health care program for military retirees to include coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Read more …
Autism/Special Needs Highlighted at National Conventions
Autism drew mentions in several high-profile political speeches at both the Democratic and Republican conventions in the past few weeks. Read more …
Congress Returns for End of Session
Congress returned this week for the final three weeks of session before they adjourn to hit the campaign trail. There’s a lot to be done in the next couple of weeks, and there are several autism-related items on the horizon. Read more …
Statement on Columbia University Study on Measles Virus Vaccine and Autism
On September 4, 2008, the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University released a study entitled, “Lack of Association between Measles Virus Vaccine and Autism with Enteropathy: A Case-Control Study.” Read more …
A Letter to my Teacher
With the new school year, Natural Learning Concepts is offering a free customizable letter that will help a teacher get to know his or her student with autism a little better. Read more …
2009 ASA National Conference to be Held in Chicago, July 22-25, 2009
Have fun in sunny Orlando this year? You’ll love the Windy City in 2009! Save the date for ASA’s 40th Annual National Conference and Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders, July 22-25, 2009, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill., outside of Chicago.
Stay tuned for our call for papers, coming later this month. If you're interested in exhibiting, advertising in the conference program guide or becoming a sponsor, please contact Meg Ellacott at ellacott@autism-society.org.
Autism Society of Iowa’s Fall Conference & 20th Annual “Christmas in October” Benefit Auction
The Autism Society of Iowa will hold their Fall Conference and 20th Annual “Christmas in October” Silent and Live Auction on Friday, October 3, at the Sheraton of West Des Moines. The 20th Annual Auction also falls in line with the celebration of the Autism Society of Iowa’s 30th anniversary of serving Iowans with autism spectrum disorders. Read more …
P2K: Parents to Kids 2008
Pediatric Therapy Network will sponsor Parents to Kids (P2K), a conference devoted to building healthy families, particularly those with members with special needs, on October 5 in Torrance, Calif. Read more …
International Autism Summit Special Offer to Autism Society of America Members
Autism Today is offering a special opportunity to ASA members for the upcoming International Autism Summit: An ASA member who purchases a full conference registration can bring a complimentary friend. Read more …
AUTCOM Annual Conference
Register today for the AUTCOM Annual Conference 2008, “Embracing the Hope and Joy of Autism,” October 17-18 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Organizers designed this conference to be as comfortable as possible for people on the autism spectrum. All food events will include a gluten-free, casein-free option. There will be a quiet room with natural lighting, and all presentation spaces will have incandescent rather than fluorescent lighting. Read more …
“Refrigerator Mothers” Released on DVD
Kartemquin Films is now offering Refrigerator Mothers on DVD. Refrigerator Mothers paints an intimate portrait of an entire generation of mothers, who lived for years under the dehumanizing shadow of professionally promoted “mother blame.” Read more …
New Book Gives Tips for Diagnosing Autism Earlier
Osnat and Philip Teitelbaum have worked for nearly two decades to develop ways of detecting signs of potential autism or Asperger’s syndrome in the first year of life by examining a child’s early motor development, and the results of their efforts are detailed in the new book Does Your Baby Have Autism? Read more …
Show Kids the Way
In The Chameleon Kid, author Elaine Marie Larson encourages children to control the personalized “Meltdown” lurking inside by evoking the adaptable abilities of the chameleon. Supported by colorful cartoon-like illustrations, she uses short verses to present the various reactions that the bad guy “Meltdown” can cause, followed by advice for how the Chameleon Kid can adapt his emotions and attitudes to prevent Meltdown from taking over. Read more …
“The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook”
Pamela J. Compart and Dana Laake, authors of The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook, offer three free articles for the new school season: “School Lunches for Kids With ASD: Delicious, Healthy & Possible”; “5 Back to School Lunch Ideas”; and “One Person's Yummy Food Is Another Person's Yucky Food." Read more …
“Playtime With Zeebu” Now Available!
Playtime With Zeebu is a new option for parents and professionals seeking better strategies to develop the social awareness of children with ASDs. Combining a fun children’s video series and plush hand puppets, parents and educators can implement these tools to increase the social awareness of children on the autism spectrum. Read more …
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ASA Announces New Board at Annual Membership Meeting
ASA is pleased to announce its national Board of Directors for 2008-2009. The new Board was convened at the Annual Membership Meeting at the ASA National Conference in Orlando July, 11, 2008. Read more …
Thousands Gather at Gaylord Palms for 39th Annual Conference to Teach and Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders
More than 2,000 parents, professionals, individuals on the spectrum, and others affected by autism joined the Autism Society of America last week in Orlando, Fla. for the 39th Annual Conference and Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders. “One of the key things we’ll see from this conference is that we actually know everything we need to know about treating autism. The best experts are right here, today, with solutions and best practices and tried and true techniques,” said ASA President and CEO Lee Grossman in his welcoming address. Read more …
ASA and Easter Seals Release 2008 State Autism Profiles
Easter Seals and the Autism Society of America have partnered together to prepare a state-of-the-state report of autism legislation in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Read more …
Presidential Candidates Give Their Views on Autism and Health Care
Both leading presidential candidates have responded to ASA’s request for statements on autism and health care issued in conjunction with the NHC town hall rally “Putting Patients First” at our National Conference last week. Read the statements from John McCain and Barack Obama on ASA’s Vote for Autism page.
Senators Work to Get Help for Military Families Affected by Autism
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have agreed to lead an effort to improve coverage for autism services under the TRICARE program, which is the U.S. military health program. They have drafted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act which would increase the current cost-share program limit for dependant children of military personnel who have been diagnosed with autism from $2,500 to $5,000. This amendment mirrors a similar effort in the House of Representatives in May. Read more …
Study Finds New Genes Related to Autism
A new study published in the journal Science has identified at least six new genes related to autism. "We're showing, on the one hand, that autism seems to have a large genetic component," study co-author Christopher Walsh, chief of genetics at Children's Hospital Boston, told Scientific American. "But, the genes that are involved are actually those that are involved in responding to the environment and learning." He added that this highlights the importance of early intervention, especially in terms of behavioral therapy. Read more …
Rosalynn Carter Institute Offers Caregiving Scholarship
The purpose of the Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to family, professional, or paraprofessional caregivers of any age who are seeking training or education in specific skills, procedures and strategies that lead to more effective care at the same time that they serve to protect the health and well-being of the caregiver. Read more …
Have fun in sunny Orlando this year? You’ll love the Windy City in 2009! Save the date for ASA’s 40th Annual National Conference and Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders, July 22-25, 2009 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill., outside of Chicago.
NATTAP 2008 Conference Registration Open
The Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) will hold its 2nd annual conference November 19-21 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. This conference, presented by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and ASA, will gather educators, service providers and parents from across the United States and around the globe. Read more ...
AUTCOM Annual Conference, 2008
The AUTCOM Annual Conference 2008, "Embracing the Hope and Joy of Autism," will be held Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Read more …
Autism Research Institute Launches Mobile Website
The Autism Research Institute has launched http://autism.mobi/, designed specifically for users of mobile devices and mobile phones. According to Steve Edelson, director of the San Diego-based research and education group, this is the first .mobi Web site created and maintained by a national autism organization, and is in response to consumers’ desire for “practical" mobile content. Read more …
New Story of Autism in the Family
Knowing Joseph is the story of two boys, Brian and his brother, Joseph, a six year old with autism. Brian is embarrassed by Joseph’s public meltdowns. He screams when normal sounds are too loud for him, and doesn’t play well with other kids. Brian constantly finds himself defending Joseph from the school bullies. It takes a new friend for Brian to begin to understand autism, and really know Joseph. In addition, a school project reveals some interesting new secrets about the class bully. Read more …
New EASe Games for Children with Autism
Vision Audio Inc. has announced the release of EASe Off-Road, the first video game designed to help train children with autism to cope with sensory integration challenges. The first in the EASe Games video game series, EASe Off-Road further expands on EASe's sound-based therapy. The games employ a virtual vestibular game environment to train a child to develop the integrated systems responsible for organizing balance and body awareness the visual/vestibular/cochlear triad. Read more …
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Registration Opens for Day on the Hill and 39th National Conference
Online Registration for the 2008 ASA National Conference, July 9-12 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. is now open at www.autism-society.org/conference.
ASA will host its 2008 Day on Capitol Hill March 12-13 to increase awareness and understanding of autism issues among federal policymakers and to build support for ASA’s legislative priorities. This action-packed event will include one day of extensive training on key legislative priorities, workshops to improve your advocacy skills, sessions on autism and the upcoming elections, and other exciting topics. Read more …
Autism Hits the Stage and Screen
“Autism: The Musical” is a new documentary that follows five Los Angeles children over the course of six months, as Elaine Hall - director and mother to one of the children - helps them make their musical stage debut. In New Jersey, the rock opera “Day after Day” is up for a second run. Michelle Foster, a young writer in Plano, Texas, brings back an updated version of her play “B at the Beginning” to Collin College, February 7-10. Read more …
Support Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities
The Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act, if passed, would allow families to create a tax-deferred savings plan for their loved one with a disability. The bill would allow flexibility in establishing an account and transferring funds, portability on a state-to-state level and some measure of financial security. Read more …
Autism Society of Ohio Works for Insurance Parity
Ohio HB170, Autism Insurance Parity, is currently being considered by the Ohio General Assembly House Insurance Committee. ASO is now working to secure support from other organizations in Ohio and nationally that represent children, including those with developmental disabilities such as autism, and asembling a team of advocates to help with the cause. Read more …
Insurance Parity Bill Introduced in Virginia House of Delegates
On January 15, HB83, which would grant health insurance parity to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, was introduced to the Commerce Committee in the Virginia House of Delegates. After hearing testimony, Representatives voted to move it to the Subcommittee on Insurance Mandates for review. Read more …
Researchers Investigate Causes of Autism
The number of autism diagnoses continued to grow even after the mercury-containing preservative thimerosal was removed from childhood vaccines, researchers from the California Department of Public Health found in a study published in the January 2008 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. On the other side of the country, a group of researchers from the Autism Consortium in Boston uncovered a genetic flaw that may account for 1 percent of autism cases. Read more …
Researchers Seek Participants in Vitamin/Mineral Supplement Study
The Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University is conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new vitamin/mineral supplement in reducing the symptoms of autism. The 12-week treatment study includes only behavioral assessments, no blood tests. Read more …
Wrightslaw Boot Camp in Dallas
The Autism Society of Collin County will sponsor a Wrightslaw Special Education and Advocacy Conference on March 13. Read more …
Morgan Autism Center Lecture Series Presents First Lecture of 2008
David Sherman, speaking at the Morgan Autism Center January 30, is a partner at Sherman & Ziegler, a firm of special education attorneys based in San Francisco. He assists special-needs children and their families to successfully protect their rights and navigate the legal system in California, and also nationally consults with parents. Read more …
Online Registration for the 2008 ASA National Conference in Orlando, Fla., on July 9-12 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is Now Open at www.autism-society.org/conference
ASA is excited to offer another great conference this year with over 150 Breakout Sessions, Poster Sessions, nine Full-Day Wednesday Pre-Conference Sessions, the largest Autism Exposition in the nation with over 140 exhibitors, continuing education credits for professionals, and much more. Bring your family . . . you won't want to miss this conference! There is something for everyone!
Our Keynoters this year include:
Robert Hendren, DO
President, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Professor of Psychiatry
Executive Director, M.I.N.D. Institute
University of California, Davis
Jim Ball, Ed.D., BCBA
Director of Clinical Services, New York
Families of Autistic Children (NYFAC)
President, JB Autism Consulting
Co-Chair, ASA Panel of Professional Advisors
Temple Grandin, PhD
Professor, Colorado State University
Author & International Speaker
To register online and learn more about this year's conference, go to www.autism-society.org/conference. See you in Orlando!
For questions please email us at conference@autism-society.org or call 301.657.0881 ext. 110.
New Paradigms in Autism Research and Treatment (NPART) Symposium
NPART will host a one-day symposium on environmental implications in the diagnosis and treatment of autism on February 8 at the Laurel Heights Conference Center in San Francisco. Read more …
Housing & Special Needs Conference
The Autism Society of Oregon and Easter Seals Present the Housing & Special Needs Conference - “Planning for a Safe & Caring Environment for People Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder” - this Saturday, January 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Abernathy Center in Oregon City, Ore. Read more ...
IMFAR Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended
This year’s International Meeting for Autism Research will be held May 15-17 in London, England. The International Society for Autism Research has extended the deadline for submission of abstracts to Monday, January 21. Read more …
Mozart and the Whale Now Available in Paperback
When Jerry and Mary Newport first met, the connection was instant. One thing the couple shared was truly unique - both had been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. In Mozart and the Whale: An Asperger’s Love Story, the couple candidly recounts the hardships they faced with Asperger’s as children and adults. Read more ...
Looking at the “Other Side of Autism”
With autism spectrum disorders disproportionally affecting boys, how is living with ASD different for a woman? Lori Ernsperger and Danielle Wendel, an education professional and a mother of a young woman on the spectrum, respectively, take a look at this issue with their new book Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Everyday Challenges. Read more …
Resources for Children with Special Needs Presents Special Camp Fair in NYC
Representatives from 70 New York City day camps and sleep-away camps in the northeast will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 26 at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City to talk about summer camp opportunities for children with special needs. Read more …
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