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Naked Moms for Autism … Sweet

I wonder what the chance of getting my wife to organize one of these in our area.  I can’t decide if it’s closer to slim or none.

Jim Carrey at the ‘Green Our Vaccines’ Autism March on Washington DC.


Thing #815 that may cause Autism: Pet Shampoo Insecticides

In the news this week is the story that common household chemicals and things such as insecticides in dog shampoo could cause Autism.
Very interesting stuff. I know, there is a never ending laundry list of things that “may cause Autism”, but I do feel a tad bit encouraged that people are starting to […]

A Toys R Us Autism Experience, Toys R Us Raises Money for Autism Speaks, Thanks from Autism Parents

Many thanks to the Toys R Us in Times Square. I didn’t catch the nice salesgirl’s name, but when she asked us at checkout if we wanted to donate a buck for Autism, my wife gave her a “heck yes” and told her about our daughter who was waiting nicely for us to purchase […]

Jenny McCarthy on Larry King Live


United Nations: April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD)

www.worldautismawarenessday.org
On December 18, 2007 the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 62/139 declaring April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world’s attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism […]

Girl’s writings opening new window on autism

Girl’s writings opening new window on autism Angela Mulholland, CTV.ca News

Carly uses a computer to communicate with her family, a rarity amongst those suffering from autism.
Autism specialist Dr. Wendy Roberts speaks with […]

Handheld PDAs and Autism

TORONTO /CNW/ - Palm Canada today announced a Palm Foundation cash grant and the donation of 100 Palm(R) handhelds and accessories to kick-start a new e-Learning program at the Geneva Centre for Autism. The resources are being used for training and technical-support costs associated with transferring paper-based visual cues and […]

Autism Day in the Palace of Westminster

Autism Day in the Palace of Westminster

It’s Autism in the Palace of Westminster on Wednesday 16th January 2008 with the focus on parents, carers and all people with autism and Asperger’s Syndromwe in the United Kingdom. The call for a day for autism in parliament was made by Ivan Corea, head of the Autism Awareness […]

Autism Therapy in the cyber world of Second Life

Asperger’s Therapy Hits Second Life, Experts Express Concern About Applying Online Actions to Real Life by Ashley Phillips of ABC News.

 
Texas researchers believe that people suffering from Asperger’s syndrome — a cognitive disorder often referred to as high-functioning autism — may have found a new therapy in an unlikely place: the online virtual world […]