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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 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

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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 .

ADVOCACY

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 .

RESEARCH

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 .

EDUCATION

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 .

CONFERENCES

2009 ASA National Conference, July 22-25, in St.

, Ill.

Registration opens next month!

The 2009 ASA National Conference will be held in St.

, 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@....

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to

contact us at conference@....

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 .

RESOURCES

Temple Grandin to Present at the sonian

Temple Grandin will present a program at the sonian

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. 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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