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From : Autism Society of America <noreply@...>

Reply-To : Autism Society of America <noreply@...>

Sent : Friday, March 31, 2006 10:48 AM

To : rng777@...

Subject : ASA Participates in Press Conference on Mercury and

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March 31, 2006

Autism News and Announcements

ASA Participates in Press Conference on Mercury and Autism

ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman Discusses Autism Epidemic in America

BETHESDA, MD—March 30, 2006—The Autism Society of America (ASA)--

along with Evidence of Harm author Kirby (see story below),

UPI journalist Dan Olmsted and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)--

participated in a press conference in Washington, DC, on vaccines,

mercury and autism. ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman briefed

attendees, which included several media outlets, on the staggering

numbers of those with autism in this country, the ever-growing

numbers of children being diagnosed and the economic impact autism

will have on America in the future. To read more, visit: www.autism-

society.org/news.

ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman was recently quoted on ESPN.com and

Sports Center about hoops sensation McElwain. To view,

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2352763

ASA has compiled a list of recent articles and announcements that

have appeared in the news and come through ASA's network over the

past two weeks.

Vaccines: New Options, Old Fears (Newsweek Mon, 20 Mar 2006)

Vaccine study fuels debate over autism

Clinic Reports Dramatic Results Treating Autism, ADD Without Drugs

Visit www.autism-society.org/news for more articles.

Evidence of Harm Receives Investigative Reporters and Editors Award

Author Kirby is Cited for " Careful and Meticulous Reporting "

in his Book on Thimerosal and Autism

NEW YORK, March 28, 2006 -- Evidence of Harm - Mercury in Vaccines

and the Autism Epidemic (St. 's Press Paperback edition March,

2006) has been awarded the " Investigative Reporters and Editors 2005

Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting in a Book. "

" I am honored to be recognized by such a prestigious jury of my

peers, " Kirby said. " I hope this award will inspire other

investigative writers to follow their leads and their hunches, and

to report on all controversial topics that warrant a closer look.

Thankfully, freedom of the press survives in America. "

For more information, please visit http://www.evidenceofharm.com/.

Art exhibit: Bea 's Genre of Inclusion project

Only Human II

April 2-30, 2006

Manayunk Art Center

419 Green Lane (rear)

Philadelphia PA 19128

Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 9a.m.-3p.m.

215-482-3363

http://www.manayunkartcenter.org/ or http://www.nancybeamiller.com/

Boston's Hire the Disabled Career Expo

April 26, 2006

Marriott Copley Place Hotel

110 Huntington Ave.

10a.m.-3p.m.

For a registration information, visit:

http://www.eop.com/exporegistration.html

Podcast: Internet radio show on autism

http://www.autismpodcast.org/

The first U.S. showing of Mozart & the Whale will be Friday, April

14, 2006 in area theaters throughout Spokane, Washington, one of the

locations where the film was shot. The film's official website is

http://www.mozartandthewhale.com/.

The Autism Advocate: ASA's #1 Member Benefit

The following article appeared in the 2nd edition 2005 issue of

ASA's most coveted member benefit: the Autism Advocate magazine. By

joining ASA, you will receive this publication that will regularly

provide you with timely information and articles on autism written

by leaders in field. If you join online before April 30th you'll

receive a special free autism awareness packet that includes an

autism awareness wristband (and more) as well as a coupon for $5 off

a 10-pack of autism awareness wristbands. To join ASA and receive

the Autism Advocate in full, along with ASA's many other benefits,

go to www.autism-society.org/join.

Read article: " Stress and the Loss of a Family Member "

Already a member? Go to www.autism-society.org/magazine to read the

Autism Advocate online.

Developments in Development

ASA thanks Horsepower Harley-son for their fundraising event

featuring an autism model train display at the dealership and raised

funds for ASA for research and awareness. We applaud their efforts

and welcome them into our family! For more information on Horsepower

Harley-son, http://www.horsepowerhd.com/.

ASA would like to congratulate Tennessee Titan and ASA and autism

supporter LaBoy and his new wife, Nohea, on the celebration

of their marriage at Luana Hills Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii.

LaBoy, who has a brother with autism, was honored at ASA's Evening

of Champions Dinner during the national conference last summer in

Nashville, Tennessee, for his work in the autism community through

his foundation. To learn more about LaBoy's dedication to those with

autism, go to http://www.travislaboyfoundation.org/.

SPECIAL: Upcoming Events for National Autism Awareness Month*

Central California Chapter of ASA

Kaylene Run for Autism Awareness

April 15, 2006

Woodward Park Mountain View Shelter, Fresno, CA

For more information, call 559-579-2597

Connecticut Chapter of ASA

Kirby, author of Evidence of Harm, will speak at the West

Hartford Town Hall

April 4, 2006

7-9p.m.

No cost, but registration required; call 888-453-4975 or e-mail

asconn@...

16th Annual Statewide Conference on Autism

featuring Temple Grandin and -Myles

April 29, 2006

8a.m. 4p.m.

Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

Cost is $55 for members, $75 for non-members

To register, go to http://www.autismsocietyofct.org/, call 888-453-

4975 or e-mail asconn@...

Greater Akron (Ohio) Chapter of ASA

Positive Behavior Supports: Helping Your Child Succeed in School

April 18, 2006

Email asagreaterakron@... or call 330-543-3955 for more

details

Hudson Valley (New York) Chapter of ASA

5th Annual Walk for Autism and Informational Fair

April 30, 2006

9a.m.-1p.m.

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

For more information, http://www.walkforautism/

Oakland County Chapter of ASA

Oakland County Chapter of ASA and Village Green Companies present

Splash Day

April 22, 2006

2-5 p.m.

Regents Park of Troy

2751 Melcombe Circle

Troy, MI 48067

248-641-5333

Who: EVERYONE

Cost: FREE

*Please note that other ASA chapter events will be listed in the

upcoming 2nd edition 2006 of the Autism Advocate, due to mail next

week.

Conference News and Notes

The ASA Conference Department is pleased to announce American

Airlines as an official carrier for the Autism Society of America's

37th National Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. American

Airlines is offering a 5% discount on coach and first class fares

for travel into Providence or Boston. To review fare and schedule

information, make your reservations and avoid the $10 telephone

reservation service charge: www.AA.com. Be sure to enter discount

code: A3676BC. Or, if you prefer, call American Airlines Meeting

Services at 800-433-1790 with discount code A3676BC.

Looking for ASA's Own " American Idol "

Attention persons with autism! Can you sing like an American Idol?

Well show us your stuff! ASA is looking for a talented individual to

sing the National Anthem at the general opening session and ceremony

for the 37th National Conference, Lighting the Way to Hope, in

Providence, RI, Thursday, July 13.

If you are a person with autism, or have a loved one with autism,

who has a special talent for singing and would like to be considered

for this prestigious honor, please submit a tape or CD to: Delaware

Chapter - ASA, 5572 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808.

The winner will receive coach air travel for two, hotel room for two

nights (Wed./Thurs.) and registration to the conference for you and

a companion. Please postmark submissions no later than Friday, April

28th, 2006.

Seminar: Autism Does Not Have to be a Life Sentence

April 27, 2006

6:30-8:30p.m.

Embassy Suites Hotel, Orlando-Airport

For more information, http://www.autismrepairinstitute.com/

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