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Future Talent Star Danielle Mac of the Royal Academy in Autism Concert

UK Autism News (Free subscription) | yesterday

The child prodigy, the gifted violinist Danielle Mac will perform alongside the world renowned cellist Tony Woollard in an autism fundraiser on Saturday 3rd October 2009 as part of the hugely popular Woodford Festival in the United Kingdom. Danielle Mac is a Future Talent Star she has joined the Royal Academy of Music and has performed all over the UK. Danielle has headlined many classical music concerts...

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Tempur-Pedic Pillows For Autistic Teens

Bellaonline.com (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Comparing the therapy and comfort Tempur-Pedic pillows in an autism household and finding the teens on the spectrum really like the pressure relieving material.

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Prozac does have a role to play (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

A new book about the life of Britney Spears is claiming the star was finland Prozac when she was just. One lives two states and hours away, the other lives closer. Poulsen is a big fan of the talk show host but is fairly certain he would have made light of the tale about a polar bear popping Prozac at the Calgary Zoo. But away from the camerasshe was a nervous wreck and had been prescribed Prozac used...

The Daily Mail Backs Gary McKinnon In National Campaign

UK Autism News (Free subscription) | yesterday

IT Pro Portal News - Fresh from their success in getting the Gurkhas the same rights as other Commonwealth soldiers, national newspaper the Daily Mail is siding with Gary McKinnon to prevent the government from extraditing him to the US. On Friday, the newspaper dedicated its front page to the new campaign that it decided to back. It has published several articles about the case and has even published...

Random ideas from Casa Gonzo

The Gonzolog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Oh gawd, the Gonzolog's drafts folder is exploding!I kid you not, there are about a hundred unpublished, half-finished ideas and rants that never saw the light of day. And considering that I already deleted the crap ones, I'm gonna do a bit of belated spring cleaning and chuck em all out (i.e. publish them), hence the next few posts will be a bit random.This one for a start: Autism Friendly

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Prozac does have a role to play (Free subscription) | yesterday

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June 2009 roundup done

Katie the Scrapbook Lady (Free subscription) | yesterday

Finally got my roundup done for June! What books and/or magazines did I read this month? I had fun reading mysteries and rediscovered the joys of reading young adult fiction. Been reading some heavier stuff also (which is why I needed the mystery breaks) and I've been learning so much. My son started a new therapy program for his OCD based on this book. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is very common...

Where does the time go?

Be A Good Mom (Free subscription) | yesterday

Just a few pictures to catch up on things, Here are the girls, enjoying the day Pookie was diagnosed with Strep Throat and I let them all eat lunch in front of the TV.Here is Pookie on the same dayOther than the Dr. Scooby Doo sticker he got from the nurse, you would never know he [...] Related posts: Oh no. Haircuts. Pookie has What I did on my birthday Some of yo Autism Thought for the Day Pookie...

Ritalin and the Health Ranger

Left Brain/Right Brain (Free subscription) | yesterday

According to the Natural News Network they “focus on providing empowering content for intelligent readers.” A recent example is a report on research into potential dangers from ritalin and similar stimulants that are prescribed to an increasing number of children and adolescents for the treatment of ADHD. According to the American Journal of Psychiatry an [...]

Articles States All Infants Should be Screened for Clicky Hips

Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy (Free subscription) | yesterday

I receive dozens of press releases each day on a variety of topics. I just came across one that discusses the importance of screening for hip dysplasia (also called clicky hips) in infants. I have mild hip dysplasia and can throw both of my hips out on a whim – some people call [...] Related posts: Interesting News Articles About Autism Name Test May Aide In Early Autism Diagnosis New Guidelines...

Autistic Child? Blame Mom! Schizophrenia? The Family Did It!

ElsaElsa.com (Free subscription) | 04/07/2009

Astrology in real life “In the 60’s they thought schizophrenia was caused by by parents, the mother, the family. Autism, too. If someone had an autistic kid if was because they were a lousy mother.” The soldier laughed. “Well they did think this. If was the brainy idea of the times and these poor parents. The mothers, I mean. They were told their kid was fine until they got...

Excerpt - NEVER THE BRIDE (Cheryl McKay & Rene Gutteridge) & SECOND CHANCE FAMILY (Margaret Daley)

Camy's Loft (Free subscription) | 04/07/2009

Never the Bride By Cheryl McKay & Rene Gutteridge “What girl can’t identify with Never the Bride? This is a fabulously funny novel with deep truths embedded in its pages.” –Kristin Billerbeck, author of What a Girl Wants “I admire writers who employ words to paint touchable pictures, likable characters, introducing us to instant friends who lead us to unexpected endings....

help desk: how to chart progress

kitchen table math, the sequel (Free subscription) | 04/07/2009

Years ago the director of the charter school for autistic kids Jimmy & Andrew were attending told me that the only way to turn 'data' into positive reinforcement was to chart it. That was a revelation. I already knew about the importance of "taking data," as behavior analysts call it. Taking data seems to be a pivotal behavior in behavioral treatment; just keeping track of what you're...

Newest Book on Right Brained Learners

The Thinking Mother (Free subscription) | 04/07/2009

I have a very visual-spatial thinker (right brained learner). My friend who also has one visual-spatial learner that she is homeschooling says I have to read this latest book by Daniel Pink. My TBR pile is high. Some are books I agreed to review and am behind on. Yes I would like to read this. But in the last 15 months I've been more concerned with practical ideas for homeschooling visual-spatial learners,...

Aged-out foster child faces possible homelessness

Disgusted with the system (Free subscription) | 04/07/2009

For Selim Isimer’s next birthday, his parent — the state of Florida — plans to kick him out of the house. Being shown the door on your 18th birthday would prove daunting for any foster kid. Twenty percent end up homeless without public assistance. For Selim, it would be disastrous: He has autism and mental retardation. He can’t read or write, and speaks like a preschooler. For...

Future Talent Star Danielle Mac of the Royal Academy to perform at Autism Fundraiser for UKAF

autismnews | yesterday

The child prodigy, the gifted violinist Danielle Mac will perform alongside the world renowned cellist Tony Woollard in an autism fundraiser on Saturday 3rd October 2009 as part of the hugely popular Woodford Festival in the United Kingdom. Danielle Mac is a Future Talent Star she has joined the Royal Academy of Music and has performed all over the UK. Danielle has headlined many classical music concerts...

51 MPs sign Autism and the Carer's Allowance motion in the House of Commons, UK

autismnews | 30/06/2009

British Parliamentarians of all parties in the House of Commons in Westminster have backed an early day motion on Autism and the Carer's Allowance. EDM 1551 was tabled by Lee Scott MP who has been campaigning tirelessly in the House of Commons on autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Autism campaigners in the United Kingdom have been urging the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Government to increase the...

Jon Sterry - Rocking for Autism in the UK

autismnews | 18/10/2008

(London, UK) The multi-talented young British guitarist, Jon Sterry is all set to rock for autism in the United Kingdom. Sterry has been described as a 'top guitarist' by Virgin Radio is an exciting new talent - he aims to play a stunning set at the charity concert in Woodford Green, Essex. The warm up act is the up and coming teenage band, 'The Badgers' who will entertain the audience with their brand...