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NEWS

Ticket to Ride Rolls into Dallas

Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts! Radio personalities Lex and Terry,

97.1 The Eagle, and Dallas Harley-son are hosting Dallas'

first Ticket to Ride September 27. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. at

Dallas Harley-son. All proceeds benefit ASA. The event also

includes lunch, an auction, and an after party at Strokers Dallas.

Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=SjAPH583NmK3cLgeuJBHfw..

Sensory Friendly Films Return this September

The ASA and AMC Entertainment® Sensory Friendly Films were a hit last

weekend, drawing families to theatres across the country. Don't

miss next month's Sensory Friendly showing of the new animated

film " Igor " on September 20! Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=AbnIIjw4Ww0wSnm-rUAMXg..

ASH Hosts Golf Tournament

Join the Autism Society of the Heartland for the Jace and Friends Golf

Tournament and help Kansas City families affected by autism get the

support they need. The tournament takes place on September 6 at the

Falcon Lakes Golf Course. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=AFhc_7Reahmy8AfAAajn1w..

County Autism Society Hosts Autism Walk

Join the County Autism Society for their 2nd Annual Autism

Walk, Saturday September 13 at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Md.

Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=GE8y9sQtXV-zOWEOKaZaNw..

ADVOCACY

IACC Requests Public Comment

On behalf of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), the

National Institute of Mental Health has issued two Requests for

Information (RFI). Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=-elzY1uwPWyQFaD9R0nCxg..

RESEARCH

MU Researchers Hope to Design Formula for Earlier Autism Detection

University of Missouri researchers are studying 3-D imaging to reveal

correlations in the facial features and brain structures of children

with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which they hope will enable them

to develop a formula for earlier detection of the disorder. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=E8Dd9XP1GyhD8saVnESdtg..

EDUCATION

10 Things to Consider As Your Child Starts This School Year

An excerpt from " Do-si-Do with Autism " by Stup:

1) Be Open

With new associations at school come new perspectives--welcome

them. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=PmPI58bQ-AnOrZ4PrgkZ1A..

New Back-To-School Social Skills Resources

Model Me Kids® has just released a teaching manual and student

workbook for use with its video modeling DVD " Time for School. " The

Time for School DVD demonstrates social skills by modeling peer

behavior, such as listening to the teacher, sharing, sitting quietly,

taking turns, showing interest in others, playground behavior and

more. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=HvQlL_hDHkTKIHKvj5AsPA..

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 this September. If you're

interested in exhibiting, advertising in the conference program guide

or becoming a sponsor, please contact Meg Ellacott at

ellacott@....

U.S. Autism and Asperger Association (USAAA) Conference

On September 4-7 in Austin, Texas, the U.S. Autism & Asperger

Association launches its third annual conference. The conference

includes more than 30 of the world's leading autism spectrum

disorder experts who will discuss new treatment regimes and therapies never

before presented to the public. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=RlZliYSI4KpTu9MPLgruUw..

Autism Center Conference

The Autism Center will present a two-day autism conference with

Kaiser Permanente and Santa Clara University, September 26-27. Read

more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=EN-yXDNqAwrPKF9ObyDuMw..

Kennedy Krieger Institute Hosts Annual Autism Conference

Researchers, clinicians and medical professionals will gather October

23-24 in Baltimore to share recent findings and information concerning

autism in a two-day educational conference hosted by the Kennedy

Krieger Institute. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=SYiDDBvAF5FHngTDbicgaQ..

RESOURCES

September is National Preparedness Month

When planning for an emergency, it is important to plan for possible

limitations that would affect your everyday needs, and this is

especially important for individuals with special needs. September is

the 5th annual National Preparedness Month, held each September to

increase public awareness about emergency preparedness. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=p9slRWk2mofM-8dbf-wEFg..

New Documentary on Asperger's and Autism

" On the Spectrum " is a documentary film about people

successfully coping with Asperger's Syndrome and autism. In it,

parents, doctors, therapists, psychologists and children talk about

Asperger's, and their challenges and victories. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=WTIcY7_FRHDcfK-HF0ckAQ..

New Workbook for Siblings

" The Other Kid--A Draw it Out Guidebook for Kids Dealing with a

Special Needs Sibling " is a workbook for children with a special-needs

brother or sister. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=TE--JxL3dfqGOYOmZ_Z2rQ..

New Book about Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol

" Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol " exposes the unexplored problem of people

with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) using alcohol as a coping

mechanism to deal with everyday life. Utilizing their professional and

personal experience, the authors Tinsley and Hendrickx

provide an overview of ASDs and alcohol abuse, and explore current

knowledge about where the two overlap. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=0HNDdesi9YLQoSjOxAqjGw..

New York Organization Offers Social Networking Program for Teens

New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC) is introducing a new

program for teens on the spectrum: Socialization, Networking and

Friendships. This program is specifically designed to meet the needs

of individuals on the spectrum who are finding it hard to build

connections. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=bKokAy8Egc-zIuI15vXjgQ..

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