Saturday, July 13, 2013

Asperger's dad loses almost all access to his children - Bendigo Advertiser

Asperger's dad loses almost all access to his children Bendigo Advertiser By Harriet Alexander. July 11, 2013, 3:59 p.m.. A father with Asperger's syndrome is reeling from a judge's decision that the time he spent with his children was so poor it should be cut from 30 hours to four hours a fortnight. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHwGxxzBpXEyzA2ybC2Zkqr-YGdaQ&url=http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/1631988/aspergers-dad-loses-almost-all-access-to-his-children/?cs%3D7

Students with Autism Receive Technical Training

Joe and Kim Benko have given up their lives to help their son with Asperger's syndrome mature as a person and become more productive at work. via http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/anmviewer.asp?a=11823&z=4

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?

North Carolina Teen With Asperger's Syndrome Disappears and May Need Medication

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?

School Bans Boy With Asperger's From Playground

What started as a playground spat between school officials and the parents of a child with autistic-like behavior could end up having repercussions for the way school districts treat children with neurological disorders. via http://www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/22/school-bans-boy-with-asperger-from-playground?

Summer school for prospective university students with autism ...

This summer, the University of Bath will run a summer school for students with autism (including Asperger syndrome) who are thinking of going to university. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/summer-school-for-prospective-university-students.aspx

Iran Denounces Egyptian Military Coup - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-iran-egypt-military-coup-20130708,0,3711405.story. Silly NTs, I have Aspergers, and having Aspergers is gr-r-reat! via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt234937.html

Changes-to-SEN - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

Earlier in the year, the Government announced plans to transform the special educational needs (SEN) system in England. The changes are part of the Children and Families Bill, which was recently debated in the House of Lords. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/changes-to-sen.aspx

The Bridge: Save It or Sink It

Will you make the trek across The Bridge on a weekly basis? That is the question after FX's serial killer drama premiered tonight, introducing viewers to two detectives forced to... via http://www.eonline.com/news/437873/the-bridge-save-it-or-sink-it?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-tvnews&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_tvnews

Asperger’s sufferer Harvey Pay, five, banned from playtime after escaping from Warren Wood Primary School in Rochester

A mother has criticised a school for banning her autistic five-year-old son from playtimes because he jumped over the fence three times. via http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway_messenger/news/Playtime-ban-3315

Kruger reveals Asperger's challenge

Diane Kruger has revealed the challenges of playing a detective with Asperger's Syndrome in her first TV role. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/kruger-reveals-aspergers-challenge-090841205.html

Father and son with Asperger's at the heart of memoir 'Raising Cubby' - Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald Father and son with Asperger's at the heart of memoir 'Raising Cubby' Calgary Herald TORONTO - Looking at other memoirs on parenting kids with autism, John Elder Robison felt many of those stories echoed a familiar and often repetitive refrain. "The books are dominated about fighting the school district and fighting the health-care ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGnVOkh2dJvUwNTN4wrxlKTzvTXAA&url=http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Father%2Bwith%2BAspergers%2Bheart%2Bmemoir%2BRaising%2BCubby/8361559/story.html

The Bridge Scoop: Diane Kruger Talks Coming to TV, Playing a Cop With Asperger's—Watch

Diane Kruger has finally crossed the proverbial bridge. Of course, we're talking about the bridge between film and TV, as the Inglourious Basterds actress is headlining FX's... via http://www.eonline.com/news/437874/the-bridge-scoop-diane-kruger-talks-coming-to-tv-playing-a-cop-with-asperger-s-watch?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-tvnews&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_tvnews

Sarah Slamen DESTROYS Texas Senate Committee - News and ...

Post Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:46 pm Post subject: Reply with quote. She said she's moving to New York next month. I doubt Texas will miss her, annoying as she is. Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt235162.html

Robert Ogden Summer Conference - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

The Robert Ogden School annual Summer Conference takes place on Wednesday 31 July. The key note speaker for the event will be Dr Judith Gould, who will be talking about DSM-5 and its impact on the ground. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/robert-ogden-summer-conference.aspx

Bromsgrove to host concert to raise funds for Asperger's charity

THE PATRON of Asperger's charity ASPIE will take to the stage at Bromsgrove's Artrix to raise funds for the organisation. Duncan Honeybourne, who himself has the syndrome, is a talented classical pianist and will play pieces from Brahms, Schumann and Shopin on July 27. via http://www.bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/2013/07/13/news-Bromsgrove-to-host-concert-to-raise-funds-for-Aspergers-charity-77197.html

Asperger's sufferer Harvey Pay, five, banned from playtime after escaping from ... - Kent Online

Asperger's sufferer Harvey Pay, five, banned from playtime after escaping from ... Kent Online A mother is unhappy that her little son has been banned from playtimes after he escaped from school on three occasions. Lisa Gore, of Arethusa Road, Rochester, said she is worried about the five-year-old's safety after he was able to jump the fence in ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFPOPbr3f5SBkcTapN5GXHGBtuaJA&url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway_messenger/news/Playtime-ban-3315/

Are We Dumbing Down our Innovators of Tomorrow?

By drugging and stigmatizing kids that are a little bit “different,” we may be destroying the next generation of business leaders and innovators. via http://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/2013/06/19/are-dumbing-down-our-innovators-tomorrow/?

Live chat: the Mental Capacity Act and autism - | autism | Asperger ...

Many people with autism, their families and supporters, are unclear about how the Mental Capacity Act works. We aim to answer your questions during our live web chat on 25 July. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/live-chat-mental-capacity-act.aspx

New Psychiatric Manual of Mental Disorders Stokes Critics

New changes in the psychiatric manual of mental disorders are just some of the reasons prominent critics say the American Psychiatric Association is out of control, turning common human problems into mental illnesses in a trend they say will just make the "pop-a-pill" culture worse. via http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2013/05/16/new-psychiatric-manual-mental-disorders-stokes-critics/?