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NEWS

New Study Shows Families Pessimistic about Future for Children

Parents of children with autism are struggling with a host of worries

that impact every aspect of their lives, and are particularly fearful

that their family will lack the life-long supports needed to address

the significant challenges of autism, according to a new study

released this week by Easter Seals. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=i5OSHb_FoqKfvNN7jabVCQ..

2009 Call for ASA Board of Directors Nominations

The Autism Society of America will hold elections in 2009 for two

regional Board positions (Midwest and Southeast regions) and one

At-Large position. Please submit your nominations by Monday, March 2,

2009. For information about qualifications and expectations,

nomination requirements, submission requirements and campaign

guidelines, visit ASA's Board of Directors page:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=UZl0VurMsNYKbsVusG4Ahw..

Autism Society of America - Heartland Celebrates a Busy Holiday Season

The Autism Society of America - Heartland (ASAH) in Kansas City brought

children with autism a special chance to see Santa Claus this

Christmas. Many children with autism have challenges that prevent them

from the holiday tradition of visiting Santa and having their photos

taken with him at the mall, where the lines are usually long and the

noise and atmosphere can be overwhelming for children on the spectrum. So this

year, Santa contacted ASAH and offered to meet with families in a private

atmosphere. On Sunday, November 30, 50 children and their parents were able to

meet Santa and have photos taken with him. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=3tDsHJgUPREbQ-xavEUtEQ..

Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film!

The next ASA-AMC Sensory Friendly Film will be " Marley and Me " on

January 3, 2009, at 10 a.m. local time. Visit

www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms to find a theatre near you, and be

sure to look for our new locations in Chicago, Minneapolis, Oklahoma

City, and Tucson, Ariz.

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.autism-society.org/site/R?i=JCbOh2PWA-zpNyi8La-hUQ..

to purchase yours

today!

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=00WekZ0NS9DJFREUkdPQwA..

Make a CHANGE Today!

It is time for aggressive action from the grassroots level.

President-Elect Obama and the Transition team need to hear from ASA

and our community in a VERY BIG way! Please visit the Change.gov

Health Care page and advance the agenda to support individuals with

autism and their families. Look for the button where you can submit

your ideas for change. The more people write in to tell the new

administration their autism concerns, the better chance we have of

improving the lives of all affected by autism. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=eEXxAlgEZGwh7aK4nevRIA..

RESEARCH

" Can Children with Autism Recover? If So, How? "

A new study entitled " Can Children with Autism Recover? If So,

How? " was published in the December 2008 issue of

" Neuropsychology Review. " The authors reviewed evidence that 3-25

percent of children reportedly lose their ASD diagnosis. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=Tf5dWv5cbPFlzuzYj83T5Q..

Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk of Autism in Children

A new study shows that women who take the epilepsy drug valproate

while pregnant may significantly increase their child's risk of

developing autism. The preliminary research is published in the

December 2, 2008, print issue of " Neurology, " the medical journal of the

American Academy of Neurology. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=S9IRKIIF8n20Nc3cTRZC8A..

EDUCATION

Autism Center Workshop

The Autism Center in San , Calif., presents the workshop,

" Autism: How to Work Through Challenging Behaviors for

Adolescents/Young Adults, " from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday,

January 10, 2009. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ecS16CLPi25f4lr13Q34SQ..

CONFERENCES

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

The 2009 ASA National Conference will be held in St. , Ill., 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

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.

Over 60 booths have already sold for next year's event. To

participate as an exhibitor, program guide advertiser or sponsor,

please contact Meg Ellacott at ellacott@... or

. Visit www.autism-society.org/conference and click on

exhibit information to learn more.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at

conference@....

ICDL Holds Online Edition of 2008 Conference

The Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning Disorders

(ICDL) will hold an online edition of their 2008 annual conference

from January 8-19, 2009, and January 29-February 16, 2009. This online

edition is based on the morning plenary panels at their 12th Annual

Conference last November, " Redefining the Potential for

Emotional and Social Functioning in Children with Autism and Special

Needs. " Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=Z-wpex6XgpqVeGMH8PIjBw..

Autism Expert a Kluth to Present in New Hampshire

The Institute on Disability and the University of New Hampshire

present renowned author, educator and consultant Dr. a Kluth for

two back-to-back sessions as part of the four-part Research to

Practice Series " Literacy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Translating

Research into Practice. " Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=FbPF6x4iFUpz1XK_665VpQ..

Anaheim Autism/Asperger's Conference

Autism Conferences of America will host the 3rd annual Anaheim

Autism/Asperger's Conference February 14-15, 2009, at the

Anaheim Conference Center in Anaheim, Calif. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=WdZdRppdoLMCgP0UIw82ew..

RESOURCES

Mother and Son Tell Their Story

" Life at the Edge: Living with ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome " is

the true story of one boy and his family's life - with labels

attached. Jan Greenman paints the world of her family and their

journey with Luke, who has autism, with humor, love and honesty. Read

more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=hegyXBbRmIMb0Y1kJcKIsA..

New Book Takes an Interdisciplinary Look at Autism Research

Research on autism has flourished in the last 20 years; as a result of

this growth, the research has become more specialized within the

neurocognitive, clinical and interventionist fields. In an effort to

show an integrated view of these specialties, a new collection of

research on autism spectrum disorders investigates a range of current

thinking - from functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies to

naturalistic intervention. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=z7n-A9wkQnBp3ZMMV1FF-w..

New Series for Speech Development

Speak with Me Books aims to empower children with sounds, words and

phrases they can feel confident and comfortable using in order to

build their confidence and help in the learning process while enjoying

many wonderful and new sounds. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=pFl4MHSroHWOaiivBWA_4Q..

Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

The American Association of People with Disabilities is looking for

college students with disabilities to apply for 2009 Summer

Internships for Students with Disabilities in Washington, D.C. Read

more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ViQ7MRu9lZhA3iAsh4haeA..

Model Me Kids Holiday DVD Giveaway

Model Me Kids is offering a 3-set of their videos for your favorite

teacher of your child with autism. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=htycMWZQR9nbM93E4Wfn-Q..

" Solitary Genius " Tells Story of New Speech Pathology Graduate

Fresh out of college, with a degree in Speech Pathology, Maureen

Marshall landed her first real job as a teacher to a special-needs

population of students. She was asked to participate in a

revolutionary early intervention educational program for kids with

severe communication problems. Little did she know that this

extraordinary year would entirely transform her and her understanding

of the world. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=76xByhMc4aUuWEnleY9Crw..

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