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ASA-Net: the Autism Society of America's e-newsletter

NEWS

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=O-mspRVvWkCZ7UIhPSwnPA..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=huh-Cb5BKT4SccobnDhySQ..

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-son. Why ride? Just ask Steve

, a motorcycle enthusiast in Mansfield, Texas. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=yoGlG3jsEG2nNo__6TURag..

ASA in the News

National Public Radio and The New York Times feature commentary by ASA

representatives this week. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=2h0t1nobNKxPlQBue8w0AQ..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=rXW_iaa5xaRXTtwSvCcpXg..

ADVOCACY

House to Introduce Legislation to Provide Autism Coverage to Military Retirees

Next week, Congressmen Jim Moran (D-VA) and Jeff (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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=4uPJjHLMCXA7plhubUjymw..

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: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=tqUEpilW5cm5VJQ48yWmwQ..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=TgsXhETZpBABDxk3rgCrsQ..

RESEARCH

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=eUTKInK4ryDQskh0a-pmDA..

EDUCATION

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=zLi8HYhyMCuYl4C0sch4rA..

CONFERENCES

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. , 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 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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=HV18A6HV3A2IEDl_X8Woqg..

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: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=7RVUd2GUlHbYSof4jjK0zg..

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: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=vpF5qHmnb8NWp5Bq1GIbYA..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=q-w0m9STWf0Epks4-wsgKA..

RESOURCES

" 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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=uEWQ_VJxtWIdny19wZfS9g..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=IMYYiR1s2foemjfyE1KSqg..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=o-3aQLDZxQ9bbIKh_7iAyQ..

" 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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ydsQ5sqYIxXCYegMG5vjlA..

" 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: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=eYQAIkJnZubJr0RHuNJ-_w..

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