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
Showing posts with label In the News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label In the News. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
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
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
Friday, May 27, 2011
May 2011 Positive Autism News
A Day in the Life of a 5-Year-Old Music Prodigy with Autism
May 18, 2011
Wilton Patch
http://wilton.patch.com/articles/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-5-year-old-music-prodigy-with-autism
Marc to tell his inspiring tale to Swindon autism group
May 19, 2011
Swindon Advertiser
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/9037622.Raising_awareness_of_life_with_autism/
Autistic teenager praises her East Finchley school for achieving an autism accreditation
May 21, 2011
Newsquest Media Group
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/9040854.Autistic_teen_praises_school_after_it_achieves_accreditation/
The world through autistic eyes: study says autistic people see symmetry better
May 23, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hTFw_vHWLD_yCR6b62Uu5rvYWWoA?docId=6928818
Deaf man with Asperger's starts non-profit to help those with autism find jobs
Autism Support Network
http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/deaf-man-aspergers-starts-non-profit-help-those-autism-find-jobs-398839333#ixzz1N8tqDAHX
May 18, 2011
Wilton Patch
http://wilton.patch.com/articles/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-5-year-old-music-prodigy-with-autism
Marc to tell his inspiring tale to Swindon autism group
May 19, 2011
Swindon Advertiser
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/9037622.Raising_awareness_of_life_with_autism/
Autistic teenager praises her East Finchley school for achieving an autism accreditation
May 21, 2011
Newsquest Media Group
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/9040854.Autistic_teen_praises_school_after_it_achieves_accreditation/
The world through autistic eyes: study says autistic people see symmetry better
May 23, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hTFw_vHWLD_yCR6b62Uu5rvYWWoA?docId=6928818
Deaf man with Asperger's starts non-profit to help those with autism find jobs
Autism Support Network
http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/deaf-man-aspergers-starts-non-profit-help-those-autism-find-jobs-398839333#ixzz1N8tqDAHX
Friday, April 29, 2011
April 2011 Positive Autism News
For 12-year old astrophysics prodigy, the sky’s the limit
Yahoo News
March 29, 2011
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110329/ts_yblog_thelookout/for-12-year-old-astrophysics-prodigy-the-skys-the-limit
Asperger’s documentary draws attention
Hudson Valley Press
March 30th, 2011
http://www.hvpress.net/news/123/ARTICLE/10155/2011-03-30.html
Film gives voice to autism's silent minority
USA Today
April 8, 2011
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/story/2011/04/Film-gives-voice-to-autisms-silent-minority/45857486/1
Autistic Kids Learn To Survive, And Thrive, In College
NPR
April 13, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/13/135345982/colleges-address-autistic-students-struggles
Hickory Creek student presents her perspectives on Autism to School Board
Chicago Tribune
April 27, 2011
http://triblocal.com/frankfort/community/stories/2011/04/hickory-creek-student-presents-her-perspectives-on-autism-to-school-board/
Yahoo News
March 29, 2011
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110329/ts_yblog_thelookout/for-12-year-old-astrophysics-prodigy-the-skys-the-limit
Asperger’s documentary draws attention
Hudson Valley Press
March 30th, 2011
http://www.hvpress.net/news/123/ARTICLE/10155/2011-03-30.html
Film gives voice to autism's silent minority
USA Today
April 8, 2011
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/story/2011/04/Film-gives-voice-to-autisms-silent-minority/45857486/1
Autistic Kids Learn To Survive, And Thrive, In College
NPR
April 13, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/13/135345982/colleges-address-autistic-students-struggles
Hickory Creek student presents her perspectives on Autism to School Board
Chicago Tribune
April 27, 2011
http://triblocal.com/frankfort/community/stories/2011/04/hickory-creek-student-presents-her-perspectives-on-autism-to-school-board/
Sunday, March 27, 2011
March Positively Autism News
Poignant film chronicles tale of two autistic men
March 24, 2011
Montgomery News
http://montgomerynews.com/articles/2011/03/24/entertainment/doc4d8908dc304c4286148116.txt
CSU's Temple Grandin says high expectations can help autistic students succeed
The Denver Post
March 24, 2011
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_17687028
Whiz kid with Asperger's syndrome aims high
The Indianapolis Star
March 20, 2011
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/conditions/story/2011/03/12-year-old-whiz-has-sights-set-on-stars/45083348/1?csp=ylf
Students with autism, Asperger's develop iPad app
March 15, 2011
Star-Telegram
http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/03/14/2921049/students-with-autism-aspergers.html
Autistic teens can blossom with support
March 9, 2011
Guardian News
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2011/mar/09/autistic-teens-can-blossom-with-support
Autistic adults making choices beneficial
March 3, 2011
United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/03/03/Autistic-adults-making-choices-beneficial/UPI-67951299161132/#ixzz1FYlrRxXE
Video: Temple Grandin, the world needs all kinds of minds
Autism Support Network
http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/video-temple-grandin-world-needs-all-kinds-minds-878962
March 24, 2011
Montgomery News
http://montgomerynews.com/articles/2011/03/24/entertainment/doc4d8908dc304c4286148116.txt
CSU's Temple Grandin says high expectations can help autistic students succeed
The Denver Post
March 24, 2011
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_17687028
Whiz kid with Asperger's syndrome aims high
The Indianapolis Star
March 20, 2011
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/conditions/story/2011/03/12-year-old-whiz-has-sights-set-on-stars/45083348/1?csp=ylf
Students with autism, Asperger's develop iPad app
March 15, 2011
Star-Telegram
http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/03/14/2921049/students-with-autism-aspergers.html
Autistic teens can blossom with support
March 9, 2011
Guardian News
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2011/mar/09/autistic-teens-can-blossom-with-support
Autistic adults making choices beneficial
March 3, 2011
United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/03/03/Autistic-adults-making-choices-beneficial/UPI-67951299161132/#ixzz1FYlrRxXE
Video: Temple Grandin, the world needs all kinds of minds
Autism Support Network
http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/video-temple-grandin-world-needs-all-kinds-minds-878962
Friday, January 28, 2011
January Positive Autism News
Temple Grandin Stays True to Herself on Globe Red Carpet
USA Today
1/16/11
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/temple-grandin-stays-true-to-herself-on-globe-red-carpet/1
Claire Danes and Temple Grandin Win Golden Globe, Share an Emotional Moment
1/17/11
http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2011/01/17/claire-danes-and-temple-grandin-share-emotional-moment-at-golden-globes/
Penfield Teen Rises Above Autism as a Gifted Timpanist
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
1/24/11
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110124/NEWS01/101240326/1002/NEWS
Scientist Turns Autism into Asset
The Autism News
1/27/11
http://www.theautismnews.com/2011/01/27/scientist-turns-autism-into-asset/
Girl Scout with Autism to Become Top Girl Scout Cookie Seller
Wausau Daily Herald
1/28/11
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20110128/WDH04/101280347/One-tough-cookie
News Quote of the Month: “My visual thinking gives me the ability to test run in my head a piece of equipment I’ve designed, just like a virtual reality computer system.” - Temple Grandin (in 'Scientist Turns Autism into Asset').
USA Today
1/16/11
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/temple-grandin-stays-true-to-herself-on-globe-red-carpet/1
Claire Danes and Temple Grandin Win Golden Globe, Share an Emotional Moment
1/17/11
http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2011/01/17/claire-danes-and-temple-grandin-share-emotional-moment-at-golden-globes/
Penfield Teen Rises Above Autism as a Gifted Timpanist
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
1/24/11
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110124/NEWS01/101240326/1002/NEWS
Scientist Turns Autism into Asset
The Autism News
1/27/11
http://www.theautismnews.com/2011/01/27/scientist-turns-autism-into-asset/
Girl Scout with Autism to Become Top Girl Scout Cookie Seller
Wausau Daily Herald
1/28/11
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20110128/WDH04/101280347/One-tough-cookie
News Quote of the Month: “My visual thinking gives me the ability to test run in my head a piece of equipment I’ve designed, just like a virtual reality computer system.” - Temple Grandin (in 'Scientist Turns Autism into Asset').
Friday, January 14, 2011
Nominate Positively Autism for Readers' Choice Awards
If you have a chance, check out the Readers' Choice Awards from SpecialChildren.About.com. You can nominate PositivelyAutism.com for the award, as well as nominate your favorite children's book and memoir.
http://specialchildren.about.com/library/miscellaneous/bl-readers-choice-awards-2011.htm?nl=1
Thanks and have a wonderful weekend!
http://specialchildren.about.com/library/miscellaneous/bl-readers-choice-awards-2011.htm?nl=1
Thanks and have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Children's Books Rarely Feature Characters with Disabilities
According to a new study published in the journal, "Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities," characters with disabilities may be underrepresented in children's literature. While a wide range of disabilities (including autism) were reported to be present in the children's books analyzed, the characters with disabilities were frequently supporting characters less likely to experience growth and development "in their own right" (Diament, 2010).
You can read an article (by Michelle Diament for DisabilityScoop) with additional details about the study here: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/01/04/disabilities-childrens-books/11830/
Stay tuned to Positively Autism's blog in the next few days for additional articles and resources about positive portrayals of autism in children's books.
You can read an article (by Michelle Diament for DisabilityScoop) with additional details about the study here: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/01/04/disabilities-childrens-books/11830/
Stay tuned to Positively Autism's blog in the next few days for additional articles and resources about positive portrayals of autism in children's books.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)