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

NEWS

Autism Society of America Announces Barbara Newhouse as Chief

Operating Officer

The Autism Society of America is pleased to announce the appointment

of Barbara Newhouse as Chief Operating Officer (COO) beginning October 1. An

Iowa native, Ms. Newhouse brings with her 30 years of successful experience in

the non-profit arena with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and

American Cancer Society. With demonstrated experience in change management,

public relations, fundraising, board governance and network/chapter leadership,

Ms. Newhouse will lead the largest grassroots organization dedicated to autism

spectrum disorders in the world into a new era of awareness and treatment for

the condition. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=lyG_nMet31OktqL5j_Yz7Q..

Ride for Autism in Dallas This Weekend

After six strong years in ville, Fla., nationally syndicated radio

personalities Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes are bringing Ticket to Ride to their

hometown to benefit the Autism Society of America. Hundreds of motorcyclists

from around the region will converge on Dallas in a 20-car, police-escorted

motorcycle rally to make a difference in the lives of people with autism and

their families. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=s871dgNaAYwxRhKl7-2DEw..

Sensory Friendly Films Expand to New Markets this October

Don't miss the next ASA/AMC Sensory Friendly Film on October 11! We have added

nearly 30 new theatres this month for a showing of " Beverly Hills Chihuahua. " 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=M4-n3spSdDqwI7R-YpN3gg..

ADVOCACY

Congress Passes Bill Restoring ADA Rights

Last week, Congress passed a bill restoring many of the rights guaranteed by the

Americans with Disabilities Act. Despite passage of the ADA in 1990, many

individuals with disabilities still face discrimination in the workplace. Court

decisions over the last decade have excluded individuals who should have been

covered under the current ADA law. These narrow court interpretations have

restricted ADA coverage for people with diabetes, epilepsy, serious heart

conditions, mental disabilities and cancer. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ieC9_PiF7lTSK93pUogtsQ..

Representatives Moran and Introduce Legislation to Help

Military Retirees Affected by Autism

Autism Society of America president and CEO Lee Grossman joined Representatives

Jim Moran (D-VA) and Jeff (R-FL) last week as they announced new

bipartisan legislation that would help military retirees get health-care

coverage for autism therapy at a Capitol Hill press conference. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=fIz-8crF_HCpZzqlvpu-UQ..

Stakeholder Comments on IACC Draft Strategic Plan Due September 30

The purpose of this time-sensitive Request for Information (RFI) is to seek

comments on the draft Strategic Plan from ASD stakeholders, such as individuals

with ASD and their families, autism advocates, scientists, health professionals,

therapists, educators, officials of state and local programs for ASD, and the

public at large. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=pYoLQUZZkbTjn5FMkZGdLg..

LDDI Calls for Chemical Policy Reform, Education, Regulation and More

The Collaborative on Health and the Environment's Learning and Developmental

Disabilities Initiative (LDDI) recently published the " Policy Implications Based

on the Scientific Consensus Statement on Environmental Agents Associated with

Neurodevelopmental Disorders. " Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=RyuwwTeU_NmyTuApAwc0yw..

RESEARCH

NIMH Cancels Autism Chelation Trial

A planned trial of chelation therapy for children with autism was called off by

the National Institute of Mental Health last week. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=fEwQl7h6cevmoNQ9lUyDVw..

Tracking Eye Movements Provides Clues About Autism and

Syndrome

A new study by psychologists Deborah Riby and Hancock at Newcastle

University uses cutting-edge methods in eye tracking to investigate the unusual

social preferences and behaviors in people with syndrome and autism,

according to an article in " Scientific American. " Read more:

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

EDUCATION

MD Public School System Introduces Classroom Inclusion Guide

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, land, recently announced the newly

copyrighted release of " Building Bridges--A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to

Supporting Students with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism in the Classroom. " This

guide was developed by the school system in partnership with several community

organizations, including the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Autism Society

of America. It provides a variety of materials to support the inclusion of

students living with autism spectrum disorders in classroom settings. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=oIozSMQwoBeotJ1x-Ikl2Q..

CPI Announces Autism Awareness Seminar

The Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc., (CPI) has recently launched an awareness

seminar aimed at helping professionals recognize, relate and respond to

individuals with autism in the workplace. " Autism Matters at Work " explores how

awareness of autism's unique characteristics can help promote respectful

interactions, reduce tension, maximize safety and prevent crisis situations in

any work environment. In developing " Autism Matters at Work, " CPI collaborated

with Dennis Debbaudt, an advocate for people with autism and author of " Autism,

Advocates and Law Enforcement Professionals. " Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=LWZIa1VcwbBr7H4QC-xxSA..

CONFERENCES

2009 ASA National Conference to be Held in Chicago Area, July 22-25, 2009

Have fun in sunny Orlando this year? You'll love the Midwest's largest

entertainment resort, Pheasant Run, in 2009! Save the date for ASA's 40th Annual

National Conference and Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders, July 22-25,

2009 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 (over 30 companies already have), please contact Meg Ellacott

at ellacott@... or call .

Autism Society of Michigan Fall Conference

Dr. Shore will keynote the Autism Society of Michigan Fall Conference on

October 3 in Novi, Mich. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=g_k5GkIxVO1iPUgZhWCdUQ..

New York City Autism/Asperger's Conference

Autism Conferences of America present the 2008 New York City Autism/Asperger's

Conference, " Educating & Healing Children with Autism, " in Manhattan October

11-12. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=NeSeRMkJvw4gUMeJc84Low..

35th Carnegie Symposium on Cognition

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh will host the 35th Carnegie Symposium

on Cognition October 17-18. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=rkloc8z9_SS4ybz4JCU-Vg..

Midwest Autism Conference: Putting the Pieces Together

Join the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for a comprehensive conference

covering strategies that support individuals on the autism spectrum in school,

home and community environments. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=DVDI-5YLhrMtFLKV18topw..

RESOURCES

Environmental Health Resources

Environmental toxins, such as mercury and heavy metals, have been linked to the

increasing rates of autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, and diseases such as

cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. For several resources on environmental

health, read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=rAUKH8C_eYJMfUvtnOcanA..

Service Dog Provider Holds Fundraiser

4 Paws for Ability, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit agency, trains and places services

dogs nationwide with individuals who have disabilities, including autism,

regardless of age or severity of disability. 4 Paws is hosting its 10th

Anniversary Party/Fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, 6-9 p.m. in Cincinnati,

Ohio. Read more: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=QckTubyRIlv-RcQxeXUt6g..

U.K. Bestseller Brings the Healing Power of " Man's Best

Friend " to the U.S.

While most people associate dogs as family pets and even helpers for those who

are physically disabled, not many people think of these gentle beasts as great

therapy for a disorder as complex as autism. " A Friend Like Henry " is a

remarkable true story of a dog that helped a young boy overcome his disability.

This is the story of a devoted golden retriever named Henry. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=wJE5yFKuDSL9wohlAUu1Pg..

Hudson Valley Regional Center for Autism Launches at Westchester

Institute of Human Development

The Hudson Valley Regional Center for Autism has recently opened at the

Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) in Valhalla, N.Y. The new

center, which has just received a special designation as one of the six newly

established Regional Autism Centers in New York State, is a collaboration of

WIHD and the New York Medical College. WIHD offers an array of services for

individuals and children with disabilities, as well as their families and

communities. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=5okWMWwvkx1_vQCDUz9_vw..

Model Me Kids Launches Online Social Networking Group

Model Me Kids has just created a social network for parents, teachers and

friends to share experiences about children with autism spectrum disorders. Read

more: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=W9TEWT99ZP0vm_DmuKpR5A..

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