| Autism Society of America Joins MedicAlert Foundation to offer MedicAlert® + Safe and Sound® To advance the safety and well-being of people on the autism spectrum, MedicAlert and the Autism Society of America (ASA) have joined together to offer the new and enhanced MedicAlert® + Safe and Sound® program. Working together, MedicAlert and ASA will protect individuals on the autism spectrum in times of medical emergencies and advocating on their behalf. MedicAlert will contribute a portion of the revenues from the program to ASA for education and outreach activities. Read more … ASA Teams Up with Little, Brown Company to Promote Awareness through The Horse Boy In The Horse Boy, Rupert Isaacson shares his inspiring story of how he and his wife learned to think of their son's autism as an adventure rather than a curse, a beginning rather than an end. Little, Brown and Company is publishing the book on April 14, 2009, and will be partnering with the Autism Society of America to raise awareness. Both ASA and the book aim to empower families to think creatively and openly when it comes to treatment. Read more … Autism Awareness Jigsaw Puzzles ASA and the Autism Puzzle Project are offering newly released Autism Awareness Jigsaw Puzzles for the month of April. These great jigsaw puzzles take the symbol for autism, and make it a meaningful and fun way to raise awareness and funds for the cause. The jigsaw puzzles created by the Autism Puzzle Project feature art by individuals living with autism, and 50% of each sale goes directly to benefit the Autism Society of America. Read more … Meet the Deadliest Catch for Autism in Oregon Love the show on Discovery Deadliest Catch? Here is your chance to hang with the men who do the most dangerous job in the world and live to tell about it! Meet Bering Sea Alaskan King Crab Captains, meet the crew, hear sea stories while on board the Aleutian Ballad in Astoria, Oregon on October 16. This is a 3 hour tour, event, and show. A "King Crab" lunch is included. Have fun, meet exciting people, and learn about autism. Read more … Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film! The next Sensory Friendly Film will be April 18 with a special showing of Hannah Montana: The Movie at 10 a.m. local time. Visit www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms to find a theatre near you. Free Autism Awareness Concert in Ojai, California Harmonizing with Humanity is a non-profit organization that unites like-minded "positive music artists" and fans who love listening while providing a center point to support important causes. Positive music artists from all over North America will perform for the first annual "Autism Awareness Music Fest 2009" on April 10, 2009, from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Farmer and the Cook, 33 W El Roblar Drive, Ojai, Calif. Free to the public, this event will debut the organization's first album launch entitled: "The Life That's Chosen Me." Read more … Siouxland Autism Events The 3rd Annual Autism Awareness Walk in Sioux City, Iowa will take place Sunday April 19, 2009. It begins at Bev's on the River; registration is at 12 p.m. and the Walk begins at 1 p.m. Registration is $20 beforehand, or $25 on the day of the walk. Register now at siouxlandautism.org. Read more … Autism Society of the Panhandle April Events The Autism Society of the Panhandle in Pensacola, Fla. is gearing up for several special events this April. They will be hosting April Nicole's 4th Ride for Autism on Saturday, April 11. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Gulf Breeze High School followed by an escorted ride, which departs at 10 a.m. There will be a celebration at Cocodrie's Navarre Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's a fun event that will raise awareness and funds for ASP's summer camp program. Read more … Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin "Gets the Scoop on Autism" and Hosts Discussion The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin is celebrating National Autism Awareness Month with two events this April. Read more … New Mexico Autism Society Celebrates National Autism Awareness Month New Mexico Chapter of the Autism Society of America is holding its first "Catch Me If You Can! Walk-Run for Autism" on Saturday April 25, with a 5K and 10K race along the beautiful Rio Grande River. Read more … ASA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Hosts Financial Planning Workshop The Autism Society of America - Greater Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to present the Lincoln Financial Advisors Special Needs Planning Team (featured in Money Magazine) for the workshop "Planning Today for Their Needs Tomorrow," April 29, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Merion Township Building, King of Prussia, Pa. Read more … Help Support the Global Autism Assistance Act and the World Autism Awareness Day Resolution ASA applauds the recent introduction of two bills to mark World Autism Awareness Day by U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ). Read more … Join the Campaign to Put Patients First The Autism Society of America and the National Health Council would like to encourage you to join the Campaign to Put Patients First! This is a nationwide initiative dedicated to mobilizing people with long-term diseases and disabilities to achieve effective and affordable health care health care that meets your personal needs and goals. Read more … Comprehensive Autism Legislation Introduced in U.S. Congress Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Robert Casey (D-PA) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) have introduced the Autism Treatment and Acceleration Act of 2009 (ATAA). The Autism Society of America applauds this comprehensive autism legislation focused around enhancing the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Originally drafted by President Obama as a Senator, the bill includes aspects of legislation introduced in previous sessions of Congress, including the Expanding the Promise of Individuals with Autism Act, sponsored by then-Senator Hillary Clinton. Read more … ARRA Authorizes Funding for States through CMS The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are committed to helping to promote economic recovery through implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The legislation authorizes an estimated $87 billion in additional federal funding for States, in the form of a temporary increase in the funds that the Federal government contributes toward Medicaid and Title IV-E programs. Read more … Hyperbaric Treatment for Autism Study Published Hyperbaric treatment for children with autism has reportedly led to improvements in the condition, though previous studies were uncontrolled. Now, a new study published in the open access journal, BMC Pediatrics, is the first controlled trial to report clinical improvements. Read more … Survey Explores Medical Care for Children with Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use. These physicians also desire more CAM education for this population. The study of 539 U.S. physicians, published this week in Springer's Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, explores the attitudes and practices of primary care physicians caring for children with autism using CAM treatments. Read more … NIH Presents Summer Opportunities for Students and Teachers Supported by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) the National Institutes of Health will offer summer research experiences for students and science teachers in order to promote job creation and economic development, and to accelerate the pace and achievement of scientific research. Read more … Two Weeks of College for High School Students at UC Berkeley The College Internship Program in Berkeley, Calif. is pleased to announce their new summer session June 19 through July 3, 2009. Specifically for students ages 16-19 with Asperger's and Learning Differences, the new program is located on the University of California at Berkeley campus. Students will reside in a college dorm with 24-hour staffing and support, engage in CIP's comprehensive curriculum and learn valuable social and life skills as they transition from high school to college or pursue vocational interests. Read more … ASA National Conference, July 22-25 in St. Charles, Ill. Planning to attend the 2009 ASA National Conference? Register now for the best registration rate - early bird registration been extended to April 30. This year's conference will be held in St. Charles, Ill. at the Pheasant Run Resort July 22 to 25. The full conference program with breakout sessions and presenter information is now online. Respite Care information and registration are also online. We are thrilled to be able to offer a theatre workshop as a respite care option. This workshop will be run by the Applied Theatre Research and Autism Network (ARTRAN) and is open to all children ages 7 and up. It will be fully staffed by our respite care providers and ARTRAN staff. The 2009 Conference includes a Continuing Medical Education track as well as a full day Science Symposium, all part of the regular registration rate. We anticipate close to 2,000 attendees this year and 150 exhibitors. You can access all information about the conference and registration at our website: www.autism-society.org/conference
Over 101 booths have already sold for this year's event. To participate as an exhibitor, program guide advertiser or sponsor please contact Meg Ellacott, Ellacott@autism-society.org or 302.260.9487. Visit www.autism-society.org/conference and click on exhibit information to learn more. If you are unable to exhibit with us consider advertising in the onsite conference and show guide which has a shelf life of up to 2 years and is an excellent resource. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at conference@autism-society.org. SpeechPathology.com Presents New Online Courses on Autism SpeechPathology.com has put together a collection of 23 live and recorded courses on autism for Autism Awareness Month this April. The Web site has engaged experts from all over the country to have dialogue about their particular area of expertise in treating children with autism. Read more … Dr. David Holmes to Speak on Adults with Autism In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Bittersweet, Inc. is presenting a program on Adults with Autism with David L. Holmes, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. Dr. Holmes, an expert on autism, is a prominent author, nationally known featured guest on TV and radio and founder of The Eden Family of Services. The program will be held at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St., Toledo, Ohio, in the Huntington Meeting Room on April 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Read more … TheGlutenSolution.com Offers Resources for Gluten-Free Dieters Due to lack of market regulations, gluten-free consumers often have difficulty in readily accessing information on which products are safe to consume. To help improve the lives of people following a gluten-free diet, Josh Redler and Denis Robinson have developed a Web site with the goal of providing easily accessible services to make gluten-free living manageable and affordable. TheGlutenSolution.com provides constantly updated information on which brands and products are safe for those following a gluten-free diet. Read more … New Documentary Looks at "Autistic-Like" Symptoms When their son was just 17 months old, Erick and Jennie Linthorst suspected something was not quite right. Experts and therapists told them their son was autistic. Sort of. Maybe. Some called him autistic-like. Others said he was not autistic at all. Read more … New Children's Book Teaches "Typical Kids" How to Befriend Children with Autism More than ever before, children with autism are being included in classrooms with "typical" children. Unfortunately, most of these children will be unprepared and unsure how to engage their new peers. The Friendship Puzzle: Helping Kids Learn About Accepting and Including Kids with Autism is one of the first books to address this situation. Read more … What Does Autism Look Like? Throughout the month of April, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) subway, bus, and commuter rail passengers can learn more about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thanks to a powerful new public awareness campaign. Read more … Parents Tell Story of Triplets with Autism Three Times the Love: Finding Answers and Hope for Our Triplets with Autism is the story of an ordinary American family overcoming extraordinary odds. Read more …
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