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NEWS

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=0MwN4geYXbSIxx0wG_FdEw..

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: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=IKx2qGq3aVq4Npo5oS1zPg..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=aKlYiLxmpVF7R5TB6Exw8Q..

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 at

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=mKS4UdKVKQoqUmwVjPFpCA.. .

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=INqG04VdmfuH3S9ZC8aSfg..

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.autism-society.org/site/R?i=q8TcAbN76lOjNpxp-Odshg..

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:

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

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=r1drmL0iNrBpod2jO2y9JA..

Transition Update

President-Elect Obama's transition team has been prolific in its

public announcements over the last two weeks. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=GANG42m_uHQVF_Ms4m1Yiw..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=w3718N9Ob0mi2pklhprEZA..

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 agnetoencephalography

(MEG), according to a study presented this week at the annual meeting of

the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=9vdCJC91cN-cFk-tIhmnRA..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=Hv9Z1fPPlPKfxpuIO3JUtg..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ZRMf6s42JixnxPh3aFI0tw..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=jYAD_o3fg6pd_oW_jV59lQ..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=3atBrM5YgbjRXLK5n3PKPQ..

" 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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=UzFK5hrgrr8eKdNRciTHjQ..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=BVLPyP3vdDjSSFSDuTPGrg..

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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=I0Lzxi4_JVji5S7BZsKC1A..

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