March 2012 Positive Autism News

Sensitive Easter Bunny gently visits children with autism
March 25, 2012
PennLive.com
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/03/sensitive_easter_bunny_gently.html

Invite to prom for sophomore with autism leads to Prince coronation
March 25, 2012
Missoulian
http://missoulian.com/news/local/invite-to-prom-for-frenchtown-sophomore-with-autism-leads-to/article_8e0a025a-7634-11e1-9805-0019bb2963f4.html

Autism Linked to Superior Information Processing Skills
March 23, 2012
PsychCentral
http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/03/23/autism-linked-to-superior-information-processing-skills/36425.html

Asperger's boy hailed a 'wee star' after bravely telling of bullying on TV
March 14, 2012
Daily Record
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2012/03/14/asperger-s-boy-hailed-a-wee-star-after-bravely-telling-of-bullying-hell-on-tv-86908-23787547/

Autism can't stop this Eagle Scout
March 11, 2012
KSDK
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/309563/3/Autism-cant-stop-this-Eagle-Scout
(Video and article - video plays automatically)

Autistic man stuns experts with his amazing singing voice
March 8, 2011
Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2112030/Kyle-Coleman-Mute-autistic-man-stuns-experts-amazing-singing-voice.html



Therefore I Am by Kyle Coleman

February Positive Autism News

Community Rallies for Bullied Autistic Girl
February 25, 2012
KSLA 12
http://www.ksla.com/story/17016052/community-rallies-for-bullied-autistic-girl

Organist with autism speaks through his music
February 5, 2012
STLtoday.com
http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/organist-with-autism-speaks-through-his-music/article_9f41edc5-5d35-504c-8798-fa03633500d9.html

Local artist's work soon to go international
February 5, 2012 
Wink News
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2012-02-05/Local-artists-work-soon-to-go-international

Beyond labels, raising autistic son yields treasure
February 1, 2012
The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.
http://www.jewishjournal.com/los_angeles/article/beyond_labels_raising_autistic_son_yields_treasure_20120201/
I loved this quote from the article: “Instead of trying to say, ‘No, why don’t you play soccer like all the other kids?’ we’ve really encouraged him to pursue the things he’s really interested in.”

Young Man With Autism Starts Digital Scanning Business
Eastern Iowa Life
January 27, 2012
http://easterniowalife.com/2012/01/27/dubuque-man-discovers-talent-and-earns-cash/

Amazon.com recommends (the book described in, "Beyond labels, raising autistic son yields treasure")

Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary Son

January Positive Autism News

Planetarium Offers "Sensory-Friendly" Show for Children with ASD
The Messenger-Gazette
January 3, 2012
http://www.nj.com/messenger-gazette/index.ssf/2012/01/rvcc_planetarium_offers_shows_for_children_with_developmental_disabilities_in_branchburg.html

Asperger's Syndrome Has Keshequa's Nick Faulds Playing with a Purpose
Democrat and Chronicle
January 15, 2012
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120115/SPORTS08/201150344


Jake: Math Prodigy Proud of his Autism
60 Minutes
January 15, 2012

December Positive Autism News

Lots of positive news this month! Starting off with a great inspirational story. :)

Voice of Inspiration: Mother Believes Autistic Son's Singing is a True Miracle
December 23, 2011
The Augusta Chronicle
http://chronicle.augusta.com/life/your-faith/2011-12-23/voice-inspiration-mother-believes-autistic-sons-singing-true-miracle?v=1324732152

Autism-friendly Santas to Save Christmas for Autistic Children
December 21, 2011
Fox News Latino
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2011/12/21/autism-friendly-santas-to-save-christmas-for-autistic-children/

Learning to Fly: Program Offers Practice Opportunity for Kids with Autism
December 20, 2011
Newsworks
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/health-science/item/31607

His Autistic Son’s Terrific Memory Helps Him Connect with Others
December 12, 2011
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/his-autistic-sons-terrific-memory-helps-him-connect-with-others/2011/11/10/gIQAYX2npO_story.html

The Astonishing Visual Lists of Autistic Savant Gregory Blackstock
December 6, 2011
The Atlantic
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/12/the-astonishing-visual-lists-of-autistic-savant-gregory-blackstock/249396/

November 2011 Positive Autism News

Autism Can Be an 'Advantage,' Researcher Says
My Health News Daily/Fox News
November 3, 2011
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/11/03/autism-can-be-advantage-researcher-says/

Autistic Man Excels In Photography
Fox2 St. Louis
November 19, 2011
http://www.fox2now.com/news/ktvi-autistic-man-excels-in-photography-20111118,0,3985201.story

College material: More students with autism, learning disabilities and special needs attend campuses in Genesee County
Flint Journal
November 29, 2011
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2011/11/college_material_more_students.html

October 2011 Positive Autism News

Autistic students named homecoming royalty
WDAM
October 1, 2011
http://www.wdam.com/story/15592877/autistic-students-named-homecoming-royalty

New Program Helps Students with Autism Succeed in College Classes
Vinton Today
October 17, 2011
http://www.vintoniowa.org/articles/News/article104939.html

Autistic Boy Scout earns 132 merit badges
Deseret News
October 17, 2011
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705392563/Autistic-Boy-Scout-earns-132-merit-badges.html?pg=1


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Highland Park Company Employs Adults With Autism
Highland Park Patch
October 20, 2011
http://highlandpark.patch.com/articles/aspiritech-employing-the-talents-of-adults-with-autism

Local church reaches out to families affected by autism
Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group
October 21, 2011
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/oct/21/local-church-reaches-out-to-families-affected-by-a/

TradeWinds Certified 'Autism Friendly'
Pinellas Beaches, FL Patch
October 21, 2011
http://pinellasbeaches.patch.com/articles/tradewinds-resorts-certified-autism-friendly

Local Autistic boy sings his way across the country to motivate others
News Net 5
October 22, 2011
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/local-autistic-boy-sings-his-way-across-the-country-to-motivate-others-with-autism

September 2011 Positive Autism News

Startup company succeeds at hiring autistic adults
September 23, 2011
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/5675203/Startup-company-succeeds-at-hiring-autistic-adults

Highland Park Firm Hires Individuals With Autism for Software Testing
September 22, 2011
Chicagoist
http://chicagoist.com/2011/09/22/highland_park_firm_using_autistic_a.php

Special Needs Student Crowned Homecoming King
September 22, 2011
KSAT 12
http://www.ksat.com/news/29270785/detail.html

Musical inspiration: Autism doesn't stop Fenton High School junior from starring, assistant directing play
September 22, 2011
The Flint Journal
http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/flint/index.ssf/2011/09/musical_inspiration_autism_doe.html

Autism: Is It An 'Obsession' Or Just A Preferred Interest?
September 20, 2011
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elaine-hall/adults-with-autism_b_968758.html?ref=mostpopular

Autistic boy's pledge to help others
September 20, 2011
KXII
http://www.kxii.com/news/headlines/130240548.html



Scout with autism earns all 132 badges
September 19, 2011
AHN
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90060526?Scout%20with%20autism%20earns%20all%20132%20badges

Field Trips Help Prepare Autistic Adults for Air Travel
September 9, 2011
OzarksFirst
http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=518907

August 2011 Positive Autism News

Children With Autism, Connecting via Transit
August 13, 2011
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/nyregion/children-with-autism-connecting-via-bus-and-train.html

'The Lion King' on Broadway to host autism-friendly performance
August 17, 2011
L. A. Times
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/08/lion-king-on-broadway-to-host-autism-friendly-performance.html

Bachelor's degree for students with autism
August 24, 2011
United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/08/24/Bachelors-degree-for-students-with-autism/UPI-15001314226730/

July 2011 Positive Autism News

College for Autistic Students Isn't Easy, but it is Possible
July 8, 2011
Orlando Sentinel
http://www.latimes.com/health/os-college-autism-20110708,0,489662.story

Autistic Children Surf the Waves at Brighton Avenue Beach 
July 18, 2011
The Star-Ledger
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/autistic_children_surf_the_wav.html

Extraordinary Artist Stephen Wiltshire Sees Cities Once, Draws Detailed Panoramas From Memory
July 19, 2011
ABC News
http://abcnews.go.com/International/extraordinary-artist-sees-cities-draws-detailed-panoramas/story?id=14097937

Autistic Artist: Kendall Collins' Passion for Trains Embarks Artistic Career
July 16, 2011
Porterville Recorder‎‎
http://www.recorderonline.com/news/collins-49417-kendall-dana.html

This last one isn't a positive news story, but I was still inspired by his story and thought it was worth listing here.
Army Spc. Jameson Lindskog, 23, Pleasanton; Among 6 Killed in Afghan Firefight
"The medic took a single-minded, methodical approach to his job that earned him respect and admiration from officers and enlisted alike, his parents were told."
July 24, 2011
Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jameson-lindskog-20110724,0,4671554.story

June 2011 Positive Autism News

Autistic son finds peace on the waves
6/7/11
ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/news/story?id=6632695

Autism can't slow down Fremont High rodeo star
6/08/11
ABC4
http://www.abc4.com/mostpopular/story/Autism-cant-slow-down-Fremont-High-rodeo-star/zApKNRcbwkSvOrMKN3S7Nw.cspx

Kent Melville, Autistic 9-Year-Old, Starts Soda Business To Help Other Autistic Children
06/12/11
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/12/kent-melville-autism_n_874488.html

Hopes high as six autistic students clear SSC
6/18/11
Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Hopes-high-as-six-autistic-students-clear-SSC/articleshow/8894828.cms

Autism never got in the way of Naples grad, on or off the court
6/20/11
Brighton-Pittsford Post
http://www.brightonpittsfordpost.com/monroecountysports/x1336440813/Autism-never-got-in-the-way-of-Naples-grad-Ian-Liebentritt-on-or-off-the-court

7 Year-old Boy with Autism Creates and Curates Paleozoic Creatures Blog, Gets over 9,000 Hits in One Day
6/20/11
Autism Science Foundation
http://autismsciencefoundation.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/7-year-old-boy-with-autism-writes-blog-about-dinosaurs-gets-over-9000-hits-in-one-day/

Rave hosting movies for children on autism spectrum or with disability
6/23/11
AnnArbor.com
http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/rave-hosting-movies-for-children-on-autism-spectrum-or-with-disability/
For more info, http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/sensorysensitive_locations.aspx

February Positive Autism News

Autistic pupil who 'would never speak' records single
2/1/11
BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/essex/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_9383000/9383531.stm

Local recruit turns disability into advantage
By Jeffrey Wolf
Colorado News 9
http://www.9news.com/sports/article.aspx?storyid=179284&catid=295

'American Idol': James Durbin overcomes Asperger's, Tourette's and more to rock out
By Andrea Reiher
2/9/2011
Zap2it
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/02/american-idol-james-durbin-overcomes-aspergers-tourettes-and-more-to-rock-out.html

They're assets at work — and they're autistic
By Frederick Melo
02/18/2011
TwinCities.com
http://www.twincities.com/ci_17418020?source=most_emailed&nclick_check=1

Newark airport program helps autistic children cope with air travel
2/23/201
 By Steve Strunsky/The Star-Ledger
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/nj_autistic_children_brave_con.html

December Positive Autism News

Airport Check-in: Autistic kids learn about flying
By Roger Yu, USA TODAY
11/28/2010
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-11-29-airportcheckin29_ST_N.htm

For Autistic Boy, Opera Is Dream Come True
TheBostonChannel.com
12/6/10
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/mostpopular/26031516/detail.html

Proudly autistic
By Angelo G. Garcia, Manila Bulletin
12/13/10
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/292531/proudly-autistic

Taekwondo black belt an accomplishment for autistic girl, 8
By Dylan Scott, Las Vegas Sun
12/14/10
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/dec/14/taekwondo-black-belt-accomplishment-8-year-old-aut/

Autistic girl, 12, illustrates mother's book about condition with beautiful drawings of fairies and goblins
By Chris Brooke, Daily Mail
12/16/10
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1339201/Autistic-girl-12-illustrates-mothers-book-condition-beautiful-drawings-fairies-goblins.html

News Quote of the Month: “It was an experience for me. She taught me how to deal with people in different ways. Everyone doesn’t come out like a cookie factory” (Las Vegan Sun article).