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NEWS

ASA Launches Online Art Exhibit

To celebrate the creativity and diversity of the autism community, the

Autism Society of America is sponsoring a unique online art

exhibition. This exhibit is comprised entirely of artwork created by

individuals on the autism spectrum, and serves not only as a forum for

expression, but will also help raise awareness that people with autism

can realize their utmost potential.

Visit the exhibit online:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ijK3Q3OFPlQS5WU3tdlzFA..

Upload art here:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=a7kJTHKv3mtzomBIpPso4w..

Easter Seals, ASA, and AUCD Present for State Legislators

ASA presented in conjunction with Easter Seals and the Association of University

Centers on Disabilities in New Orleans last week at the National Conference of

State Legislatures. The session, entitled " Federal and State Public Policy

Activities in Autism, " included Pratt, ASA Board of Directors chair and

director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Katy Beh Neas and

Rozell of Easter Seals, Kim Musheno of AUCD, and moderator Blanco of the

Louisiana University Center for Excellence. It was attended by state legislators

nationwide. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=Lnj4lh8ZVhDp1yNrNV_hIA..

The Savage Autism Controversy

A few weeks ago, talk show host Savage made inaccurate and

derogatory comments about autism on his radio show, " The Savage Nation. " As

always, the ASA community responded in the best interests of

families and people on the spectrum. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=5h7kjlubOFdqRHhHrinFog..

ASA-Santa Barbara Hosts Surf and Beach Day

ASA-SB has partnered with the Santa Barbara Seals to host a unique

surfing event designed with families in mind! Surf and Beach Day will

take place Saturday, August 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Leadbetter

Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. The SB Seals are professional coaches

and competitors with over 50 years' combined experience in

surfing. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=XE9Wd3rLuylN2i24v7cgDA..

Walk for Autism-Virginia Invites You to Help Someone Affected by

Autism in Your Community

The Autism Society of America - Northern Virginia Chapter is pleased to

announce its 4th annual Walk for Autism - Virginia to be held on October

25, 2008, at the Prince County Fairgrounds in Manassas, Va.

This Autism Walk, Fun Run and Community Resource Fair will help raise

awareness about the increasing frequency of autism and fund

mini-grants for children with an autism spectrum disorder. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=xv9JRAFuqLWFDasl2boVRQ..

ADVOCACY

Department of Justice Proposes Changes in ADA Regulations

The Department of Justice recently issued major proposed revisions to

its regulations implementing Titles II and III of the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of DOJ's changes are excellent, and

urgently needed. However, there are also many changes that would

radically reduce the rights of people with disabilities to accessible

facilities. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=T_D32z-uRyRdUxxPLvNnFg..

RESEARCH

Autism's Social Struggles Due to Disrupted Communication Networks in

Brain, Carnegie Mellon Study Says

New research from Carnegie Mellon University sheds light on the neural

mechanisms that are responsible for social difficulties associated

with autism, and on the workings of these social brain mechanisms.

According to the study, published in the journal " Social Neuroscience, "

inefficient pathways for transmitting information between certain

brain regions are to blame. The research implicates abnormalities in

the brain's inter-regional communication system, which connects the

gray matter's computing centers. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=tQV-3JDasG7uKaqixPY7SQ..

Caltech and UNC Research Finds Further Evidence for Genetic

Contribution to Autism

Some parents of children with autism have a different way of

evaluating facial expressions--in a way that is strikingly

similar to patients with autism themselves, according to new research

by neuroscientist Ralph Adolphs of the California Institute of

Technology and psychiatrist Joe Piven at the University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=PJUVrvfLrEUbK7p8RWYjeA..

EDUCATION

Watch Me Learn® Releases New Curriculum

With the help of educators and behavioral researchers, Watch Me Learn®

has produced a new video-based curriculum, to provide a tool capable

of supporting full integration of a child's home, school and

private programming. The new series is called About Me and You. The first

video in the series was released July 15, 2008, and the company

expects to produce a new DVD every 4-6 weeks. Each features chaptered

skills lessons, which are " modeled " in three instructional

levels. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=k0gD-ayph7Va8geA0Oo01A..

CONFERENCES

ASA National Conference Recordings Available

Recordings of ASA's 2008 National Conference sessions are

currently available for purchase. Keynotes from Dr. Hendren,

Dr. Ball, and Dr. Temple Grandin will be available for free

viewing online soon - stay tuned for more information. ASA would like

to thank its sponsors for making this event possible: MetDesk, the

Eden Family of Services, the New England Center for Children, DynaVox

Mayer-, Advance Newsmagazines, J.B. Autism Consulting, Direct

Laboratory Services, Inc., the Center for Autism and Related

Disorders, and InfiniFleurs.

Order Conference Recordings:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=g0fEh7k2P3QAKUyRp2D70A..

And don't forget to save the date for next year's

conference, July 22-25, 2009, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St.

, Ill., outside of Chicago.

Autism Neuroscience Conference from the Autism Research Centre

The Autism Research Centre hosted its first conference in September

2006. It recently announced its second conference, which is a

specialist meeting focusing on the developmental cognitive

neuroscience of autism, taking place in London October 6-7 at the

Royal Society, Carlton House Terrace, London. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=txhkpPuzJ_2SnLQnN4PUmg..

RESOURCES

New Book Details ABA Successes

" Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment " offers a wealth of insight and hope

to both parents and clinicians. This book documents the latest

research that shows children who receive Applied Behavior Analysis

treatment consistently progressing in skill development. A must-read

for parents and clinicians, this book is the first to document " best

outcome " case studies using exclusively ABA treatment. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=0saWa-PcNf5ygXY75DpyVA..

Space Cartoon Helps Kids with Autism to Identify a Galaxy of

Emotions

An animation studio in the United Kingdom has released the

country's first commercial cartoon series and computer game

designed for young children on the autism spectrum. The Space Place,

by Catalyst Video Ltd., features 12 computer-animated stories focusing

on the link between emotions and facial expression. Eight characters,

all lunar vehicles, come to life after their space museum closes its

doors for the night. Their computerized faces form definite

expressions that are central to the story and the dialogue. The

animation series is narrated by Rob Rackstraw, the voice behind " Bob

the Builder's " Spud. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=skvxPGSYHqCDwuT6YqrCWw..

Walk a Mile in His Shoes

With the number of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum

disorders on the rise, all of us are likely to interact with

individuals on the autism spectrum every day. Thus, it's important to

be educated about the subject and what better way than to " walk a

mile " in the shoes of a person with autism. Written for

middle-school-age kids, Joanna Keating-Velasco's latest book, " In His

Shoes, " details highlights of the school year of Nick, a 13-year-old

boy with autism. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=0bjsaHU5YreJhPY9D1eF3g..

Social Network for Those Affected by Autism

WeAreAutism.org, the place for people living with autism, is the

newest social support network from the WeAre.Us platform--the

leading platform of medical social support networks. WeAreAutism.org

offers much of the same capability set as larger social networks like

MySpace and Facebook, but within a safe environment in which users

know they are sharing private details of their trials and tribulations

with only those who can genuinely relate and understand. Tools are

geared towards support and health tracking, engendering a sense of

trust and community. Read more:

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