Asperger's Syndrome News: 2013-04-07

Saturday, April 13, 2013

who has been the most influential person in your life? : Asperger's ...

who has been the most influential person in your life? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic111337.html

Keeping old stuff, sentimental stuff? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

Keeping old stuff, sentimental stuff? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic110953.html

New Evidence: Was Autism, Asperger's Or ... - Right Wing News

“Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's” and “Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Mind of an Autistic Savant” were found in Lanza's home. This has led some people to wonder whether Autism, Asperger's or Selective ... via http://www.rightwingnews.com/crime/new-evidence-was-autism-aspergers-or-psychotropic-drugs-behind-adam-lanzas-bloody-rampage/

Emails reportedly show history of illness in Adam Lanza's family

The mother of Newtown school gunman Adam Lanza reportedly told friends about a genetic disorder that killed her grandfather, nearly took her own life and had already manifested itself in her son. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/08/emails-reportedly-show-history-illness-in-adam-lanza-family/?

A young woman tells of her battle with Asperger's to give hope and support to ... - PennLive.com

A young woman tells of her battle with Asperger's to give hope and support to ... PennLive.com As successful as Hamlin appears, her accomplishments have not come easily. From an early age she has struggled with the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome, a type of high-functioning autism, although diagnosis did not come until she was in ninth grade. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGQF3M4zf4G3Tn5wSlFFtG2IGofeA&url=http://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/index.ssf/2013/04/a_young_woman_tells_of_her_bat.html

In and Out of Autism: Steve Silberman on Amy Harmon's 'Asperger Love' - Wired (blog)

In and Out of Autism: Steve Silberman on Amy Harmon's ' Asperger Love' Wired (blog) Anyone who has spent time with autistic people can tell you that they're intensely concerned with how other people are feeling, to the point of being overwhelmed. But they often can't piece those feelings together from the usual clues of facial ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEE1F5xZSrNK_MoH7XK55pnkU2p-g&url=http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/04/in-and-out-of-autism-steve-silberman-on-amy-harmons-asperger-love/

Ex-Vic soldier jailed over weapons stash

A former Australian soldier has been jailed after police found a stash of guns and bombs in his Victorian home, with a plan for 'mass violence'. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/16624486/ex-vic-soldier-jailed-over-weapons-stash/

Fat Brain Toys Launches New Special Needs Resource in Conjunction with Autism Awareness Month

New “Special Perspectives” feature provides real world advice on toys and games for special needsElkhorn, NE (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 Fat Brain Toys, a leading specialty toy retailer, has launched a new Special Needs Resource Center for families seeking toys, games, and play resources for individuals with developmental needs. Introducing an innovative website feature called “Special Perspectives ... via http://news.yahoo.com/fat-brain-toys-launches-special-needs-conjunction-autism-071418731.html

Dame Helen gets Olivier nomination

Dame Helen Mirren and Billie Piper will go head-to-head at this year's Olivier Awards - while James McAvoy is in the running for Macbeth. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/dame-helen-gets-olivier-nomination-121632267.html

The Help Group's Advance LA to Host Second Annual Transition Conference for Parents, Professionals, and Young Adults

LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As young adults with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, Asperger's Disorder, executive functioning challenges, and other social or emotional issues prepare to transition to college, the workforce, and beyond, they often experience a lack of resources and guidance to help them along the way. Advance LA is a program of The Help ... via http://news.yahoo.com/help-groups-advance-la-host-second-annual-transition-172200268.html

What You Need to Know About Autism

Although National Autism Awareness Month doesn't officially start until Monday, the campaign got a jump-start last week with the finding that autism spectrum disorders, or ASDs, affect 1 in 50 American children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. via http://news.yahoo.com/know-autism-145236334.html

Books on autism, Asperger's found in Adam Lanza's home

Search warrants shed new light on Newtown shooter's life via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2263506583001/books-on-autism-aspergers-found-in-adam-lanzas-home/?

Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych manual

Friends of the family of the gunman, Adam Lanza, who murdered 20 children and six staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday, have said he suffered from Asperger’s. Recently, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatry has come under fire because of its controversial decision to drop Asperger’s syndrome from its newest edition (DSM-V) via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/new-concerns-over-removal-aspergers-from-psychiatric-manual-in-wake-newtown/?

Answering questions about Asperger's Syndrome

In the past ten years, the terms autism and Asperger's syndrome have been thrown around and people have referred to others as having these disabilities without a known diagnosis. There are some important points to understand about Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/16/answering-questions-about-asperger-syndrome/?

Wyoming campus killer blamed father for Asperger's, aunt says

A man who killed his father in front of a computer science class at a Wyoming community college was a "borderline genius" upset by the belief he had inherited Asperger's Syndrome from his dad, an aunt of the killer said Monday. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/03/wyo-campus-killer-near-genius-at-odds-with-dad/?

Georgia school reverses decision barring Asperger's student from graduation

School officials in a small Georgia town have reversed their decision barring an autistic child from walking with his classmates in the local school system’s graduation ceremony – scheduled for Saturday night. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/25/georgia-school-reverses-decision-barring-asperger-student-from-graduation/?

Autism or Asperger's? It Might Depend on Your Doctor

An autism diagnosis means different things depending on who is doing the diagnosing, suggests a new study. Researchers found that clinics varied in what skills and behaviors they considered when evaluating kids with an autism spectrum disorder and deciding where on that spectrum they fell via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/11/08/autism-or-aspergers-it-might-depend-on-your-doctor/?

Missing NYC Boy With Asperger's Syndrome Spent 11 Days Living in Subway

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome who was missing in New York City for 11 days says her son spent the entire time in the subway system. via http://www.foxnews.com/story/2009/11/24/missing-nyc-boy-with-asperger-syndrome-spent-11-days-living-in-subway?

Missing Boy With Asperger's Spent 11 Days in Subway

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome who was missing in New York City for 11 days says her son spent the entire time in the subway system. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2009/11/24/missing-nyc-boy-aspergers-syndrome-spent-days-living-subway?

N.C. Teen With Asperger's Syndrome Disappears

Police in North Carolina are searching for a missing teenager with Asperger's Syndrome who may not have his medication with him, FOX 8 reported. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2009/08/14/north-carolina-teen-aspergers-syndrome-disappears-need-medication?

NICE-publishes-draft-guidelines - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

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Friday, April 12, 2013

bloof books: news: On reading Hans Asperger

when I hold the pen to sign the progress note the therapist doesn't hide her astonishment at my lack of tripod grasp jumping jacks silly putty when Harro called a stove a 'firebringer' Asperger put an exclamation point in ... via http://news.bloofbooks.com/2013/04/on-reading-hans-asperger-trans.html

Pagano advises others to follow their plans

Chuck Pagano told Indianapolis Colts fans they can fight through their obstacles the same way he and his team did. via http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/11/pagano-urges-others-to-make-plan-stick-to-it-to-overcome-life-biggest-obstacles/?

Helen Mirren up for best actress at Olivier awards

LONDON (AP) — Helen Mirren received another accolade for her royal performance as Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday — a best-actress nomination at Britain's Olivier theater awards. via http://news.yahoo.com/helen-mirren-best-actress-olivier-awards-123053057.html

Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note

A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/wyo-college-killer-suicide-note-blames-asperger-for-troubles-life-as-bottom/?

Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer and Film Star, Dies - News and ...

Quote: By FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press NEW YORK April 8, 2013 (AP) Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a perky, cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, then teamed up ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228144.html

Live-chat-on-education-18-April - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

Join us for a live chat on SEN issues on Thursday 18 April, 2 - 3 pm. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Live-chat-on-education-18-April.aspx

Preference for barefoot : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Preference for barefoot. Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic110761.html

I hired someone with Asperger's -- now what? - CNN

I hired someone with Asperger's -- now what? CNN It's true that there are a lot of benefits in hiring someone with Asperger's . Research from Harvard Business School shows the strengths of people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism make them especially well-suited for software development and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNERzmwLOUuVdT-EeDUk21u3YLQuYg&url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/11/health/aspergers-work-irpt/index.html

How does depression surface for you? : Asperger's Syndrome ...

How does depression surface for you? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic111124.html

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Highlights of search warrants in Newtown shooting

Highlights of the disclosures in the search warrants and prosecutor's statement released Thursday in the Newtown school shooting: via http://news.yahoo.com/highlights-search-warrants-newtown-shooting-184918869.html

Newtown gunman had access to huge weapons cache

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — When Adam Lanza walked out of his house for the last time, he left behind firearms and knives and more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition — taking only four guns. They would suffice. via http://news.yahoo.com/newtown-gunman-had-access-huge-weapons-cache-201407746.html

Factbox: Items found in Newtown gunman's home, car

(Reuters) - Connecticut authorities on Thursday released a trove of court documents about Adam Lanza, the gunman who killed 20 children and six adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in December in the second deadliest mass school shooting in U.S. history. Among them were lists of items found in searches of a car and the home he shared with his mother, Nancy Lanza, who he killed before ... via http://news.yahoo.com/factbox-items-found-newtown-gunmans-home-car-180116139.html

Newtown gunman had arsenal, killed victims within 5 minutes

The Connecticut prosecutor leading the investigation into the Newtown school shooting says the gunman killed the 26 victims and took his own life within five minutes of shooting his way into the building. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/03/28/warrants-to-be-released-in-newtown-investigation/?

Occupational therapy growing as way to help kids with Autism, Asperger's ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Occupational therapy growing as way to help kids with Autism, Asperger's ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Occupational therapy is a rapidly growing field (Bureau of Labor expects a 33 percent growth between 2010 to 2020) that can help children who have Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, sensory issues and many other conditions. Occupational therapy has ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEuWBKkHh6P1UpkOvIzQ8zUgD3Y7A&url=http://blogs.ajc.com/momania/2013/04/11/occupational-therapy-growing-as-way-to-help-kids-with-autism-aspergers-adhd-sensory-issues/?cxntfid%3Dblogs_momania

I hired someone with Asperger's -- now what? - CNN International

I hired someone with Asperger's -- now what? CNN International It's true that there are a lot of benefits in hiring someone with Asperger's . Research from Harvard Business School shows the strengths of people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism make them especially well-suited for software development and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE0zwl-Rtg2ixvAr_X3UxCkmjj52A&url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/11/health/aspergers-work-irpt/

Aspirations overtake Asperger's - Dailybarometer

Aspirations overtake Asperger's Dailybarometer According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “[ Asperger's ] syndrome involves several social impairments and restricted interests.” In his junior year of high school, Mairs was given a series of tests to see if he had Asperger's . While some ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFgfkFtJ1rsiXf1N70eSFzMJzUCRw&url=http://www.dailybarometer.com/aspirations-overtake-asperger-s-1.3025471

Newtown school gunman fired 154 rounds in less than 5 minutes

By Mary Ellen Clark and Noreen O'Donnell MERIDEN/NEWTOWN, Connecticut (Reuters) - The gunman who killed 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school fired 154 rounds in less than 5 minutes, selecting high capacity magazines from a home arsenal stocked with swords, knives and a cache of guns, officials said. ... via http://news.yahoo.com/documents-sandy-hook-gunman-set-release-thursday-125123242.html

Paolo Soleri has died - News and Current Events

Post Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:03 pm Post subject: Paolo Soleri has died, Reply with quote. Paolo Soleri died yesterday at the age of 93. He is best known for his books and the creation of Arcosanti, which was to be the first operational ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228331.html

Older fathers more likely to have autistic grandchildren

Men who have children when they are older are more likely to have grandchildren with autism, according to a study which shows for the first time that risk factors for autism may build up over generations via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/03/21/older-fathers-more-likely-to-have-autistic-grandchildren/?

Children with Aspergers Syndrome Bullied More than Other ASD Children - EmpowHer

Children with Aspergers Syndrome Bullied More than Other ASD Children EmpowHer For years bullying has been dismissed as a normal, school-age, playground experience. We've used phrases like "Boys will be boys," "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," and "Kids are cruel." The reality is that bullying isn't harmless. “Every day ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE7S1tdyQOzDT9r9b0lSwD9m6SFEA&url=http://www.empowher.com/asperger039s-syndrome/content/children-aspergers-syndrome-bullied-more-other-asd-children

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

NICE-publishes-draft-guidelines - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

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Atlanta School For Learning Disabilities Hosts Open House on Sunday, March 24, 2013

Cumberland Academy of Georgia, a Special Needs School for Children with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD and other Learning Disabilities, will host an Open House on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm.Atlanta, Ga (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Inc., a SACS-CASI accredited, non-profit independent school dedicated to educating students with special needs ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-school-learning-disabilities-hosts-open-house-sunday-070236081.html

Will freed 5-year-old hostage ever heal?

Now begins the long road toward healing for Ethan—a road that may or may not ever end. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/05/will-freed-5-year-old-hostage-ever-heal/?

Inside the Asperger mind - The West Australian

Inside the Asperger mind The West Australian What the above have in common is Asperger Syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum that sees the sufferer normally blind to social cues, lacking emotional restraint, having enormous ability to focus on detail, sometimes having difficulty with ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFiof2FuHqiz2tm_RvIFNuMmnH67A&url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/arts/16661628/inside-the-asperger-mind/

History of illness? Stunning revelations into Lanza family

Report: Shooter's mother describes 'living on top of a time bomb' via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2289209821001/history-of-illness-stunning-revelations-into-lanza-family/?

Alabama hostage-taker shot multiple times, coroner says

A man who held a 5-year-old boy hostage in an underground bunker for nearly a week before dying in a shootout with the FBI received "multiple gunshot wounds" to his body, a county coroner said Thursday. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/07/alabama-hostage-taker-shot-multiple-times-coroner-says/?

Military tactics, equipment helped authorities end Alabama hostage standoff

Officers killed 65-year-old Jimmy Lee Dykes Monday, said an official in Midland City, speaking on condition of anonymity, and bomb technicians scouring his rural property found two explosive devices, one in the bunker, one in a plastic pipe that negotiators used to communicate with the man. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/07/alabama-kidnapper-was-killed-in-firefight-during-storming-bunker-fbi-says/?

OT for adults with AS? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Does anyone with Asperger's syndrome, or any ASD, have experience with having occupational therapy as an adult? ... I can't say as an adult with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers would benefit from it too much. via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic110512.html

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Lisa-ann Gershwin - STUNG - Asperger's and jellyfish - ABC Online (blog)

Lisa-ann Gershwin - STUNG - Asperger's and jellyfish ABC Online (blog) For Lisa-ann Gershwin, her life has been jellyfish ... discovering new and interesting species of jellyfish. Just last week another variety. The sense of discovery plays an exciting part of her daily life. But what happens when you wonder about ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG3udGBgF62KbekVkRHwhU8Y0gVvg&url=http://blogs.abc.net.au/tasmania/2013/03/lisa-ann-gershwin-aspergers-and-jellyfish.html

Keeping old stuff, sentimental stuff? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

Keeping old stuff, sentimental stuff? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic110953.html

The death of Margaret Thatcher - News and Current Events

Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Post Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:12 pm Post subject: The death of Margaret Thatcher, Reply with quote. Note that the many threads already started on this topic have been merged into one, here in PPR: ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228150.html

Monday, April 8, 2013

New Evidence: Was Autism, Asperger's Or ... - Right Wing News

Extra Effort Award: Tomah student embraces Asperger's and big goals - The Courier Life News

Extra Effort Award: Tomah student embraces Asperger's and big goals The Courier Life News The Tomah High School senior has Asperger's syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum that inhibits her ability to interpret body language and voice intonation and can make social interaction difficult. The determination with which she has tackled ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE1_Hgm-iJEaV2CcXRAuVsjRUGWEw&url=http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/education/extra-effort-award-tomah-student-embraces-asperger-s-and-big/article_cf4558a0-96fe-11e2-be60-0019bb2963f4.html

Emails reportedly show history of illness in Adam Lanza's family

The mother of Newtown school gunman Adam Lanza reportedly told friends about a genetic disorder that killer her grandfather, nearly took her own like and had already manifested itself in her son. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/08/emails-reportedly-show-history-illness-in-adam-lanza-family/?

Girls and empathy - Women's Discussion

What is everyone's feeling about empathy and aspergers? I feel like I have way too much empathy but I just saw a news clip about an aspergers mom that felt she had no empathy and felt detached from her kids in some ways. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228133.html

Derby-County-FC-launch-autism-challenge - | autism | Asperger ...

Derby County Football Club is launching a nationwide autism awareness campaign at a Championship match against Bristol City at Pride Park on 29 March. The club will celebrate taking on the Anderson Foundation ... via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Derby-County-FC-launch-autism-challenge.aspx

Kathy Lette: Raising a child with Asperger's is like putting together a giant ... - Metro

Metro Kathy Lette: Raising a child with Asperger's is like putting together a giant ... Metro Finally, many, many experts, tests and schools later, my son was rediagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. Jules was my first born, so it took me a while to realise something was different. Before Jules was ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF9Z1kyULM1q8rmfIsuWamNGH0QRA&url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/19/kathy-lette-raising-a-child-with-aspergers-syndrome-is-like-putting-together-a-giant-jigsaw-puzzle-3547383/

A young woman tells of her battle with Asperger's to give hope and support to ... - PennLive.com

Dame Helen gets Olivier nomination

State seeks smarter services for autism and Asperger's : News ...

The Department of Community Health released a state plan for addressing autism spectrum disorders. via http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=873326

Fat Brain Toys Launches New Special Needs Resource in Conjunction with Autism Awareness Month

Autism diagnosis shatters Welsh family who go through 'dark times' dealing ... - WalesOnline

Autism diagnosis shatters Welsh family who go through 'dark times' dealing ... WalesOnline When Holly was finally diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2009, her mum wished she could turn back the clock. “When I had the diagnosis in my hands, I wished that she was just naughty,” said Jo. Holly said: “When my mum told me I had autism, I didn ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHNzVL6ZXkETXexsmS9xmKFgKFRHw&url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2013/04/07/autism-diagnosis-shatters-welsh-family-who-go-through-dark-times-dealing-with-asperger-s-91466-33123037/

[UK] Vegans and druids have workplace rights too now - News and ...

Quote: Vegans and druids to gain workplace rights under new equality rules. Vegetarian or vegan employees with deeply held beliefs should be allowed to exert their rights in the workplace by refusing to clean out office ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228120.html

Military tactics, arms, helped rescue Ala. hostage

Within hours after an armed, angry man shot a school bus driver and kidnapped a 5-year-old boy, workers contracted by the FBI were feverishly unloading boxes packed with percussive grenades, military C-4 explosives and an array of guns from a windowless DC-9 that had landed just miles from the suspect's isolated compound. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/06/fbi-and-police-used-military-tactics-weapons-to-rescue-5-year-old-hostage-in/?

Ex-Vic soldier jailed over weapons stash

The Help Group's Advance LA to Host Second Annual Transition Conference for Parents, Professionals, and Young Adults

In and Out of Autism: Steve Silberman on Amy Harmon's 'Asperger Love' - Wired (blog)

Scottish Catholic church's handling of abuse 'a sham' - News and ...

Quote: Scottish Catholic church's handling of abuse is a sham, says former insider. Former child protection consultant accuses bishops of behaving like 'kings in their castles'. A former child protection consultant for the Scottish ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228082.html

Oh, the Islamophobia! - News and Current Events

Quote: 'Hang atheist bloggers': Bangladeshi Muslims call for execution of blasphemers. Thousands of Islamist protesters marched the streets of Bangladesh's capital, calling for the death penalty for bloggers who insult Islam. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt228080.html

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FBI: No other explosives found near Ala. bunker

Bomb technicians have found no more explosive devices after an arduous search of the rural Alabama property of Jimmy Lee Dykes, the gunman who shot dead a school bus driver and held a boy captive for nearly a week in a rigged underground bunker. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/07/no-other-explosives-found-near-ala-bunker-where-man-held-boy-captor-body/?

Boy at center of Alabama hostage standoff freed, in hospital receiving treatment

A 5-year-old boy who was being held hostage in an underground bunker in Alabama for nearly a week has been released while his abductor is now dead, authorities say. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/05/boy-in-center-alabama-hostage-standoff-released-source-says/?

Art therapy beneficial for kids with ADHD, Asperger's - Chicago Parent

Chicago Parent Art therapy beneficial for kids with ADHD, Asperger's Chicago Parent For those with Asperger's , Kulak-Harris has had much success helping them create comic strips about their struggles. Especially effective with bullying issues, she says these comics are used to start a conversation and become powerful vehicles of ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHq-dMD5GMbWc3RVwG5f9oeZW5sYA&url=http://www.chicagoparent.com/magazines/special-parent/winter-2013/feature/creative-connections

Asperger Friends to meed on March 17 in Flemington - Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com

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