MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Facing Autism in New Brunswick' source. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:44:59 +0100 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/is-new-autism-theory-much-ado-about.html I have read the New York Times article In a Novel Theory of Mental Disorders, Parents’ Genes Are in Competition about the new theory articulated by Dr Crespi and Dr Badcock but I have to confess that I do not see what all the fuss is about. From what this humble layman can understood the "theory" is really little more than speculation, a simple reorganization of how we categorize or arrange (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964580 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1964580 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/conor-and-clock.html I mentioned in an earlier post, Conor's Sense of Humor - Eight Zero Zero and Zero Kisses, that Conor now is used to going to bed at eight pm or eight zero zero as he likes to say. He pulls up a chair, sits and watches the clock inch toward 8:00 every night. In this picture it is approximately 7:47 and Conor is focused intently on the clock. It is important to keep him busy between 6 and 7: (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964579 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1964579 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/australian-autism-advocate-nominated.html The Wynnum Herald reports that Dr. James Morton, a clinical haematologist at South Brisbane’s Mater Hospital, has been nominated for a Local Hero Award for his work as an autism advocate. Dr. Morton helped create a leading treatment program in Australia for autistic children, the Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit (AEIOU) after his autistic son's early intervention program closed a year (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964578 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1964578 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/evening-with-national-chief-phil.html autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB'; (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1961679 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1961679 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/hi-conor.html Conor is diagnosed with Autistic Disorder, with profound developmental delays. In school he was overwhelmed and came home with self inflicted bite marks on his hands and wrists. At our request he was removed from the mainstream classroom and his education in a separate room began. The bite marks were no longer present and he began to actually like school. We very much appreciate the (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952750 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1952750 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/economic-crisis-takes-autistic-boys-aba.html The Seattle Post-Intelligencer tells a heart wrenching story of the impact of the current economic downturn on the family of real estate broker Robert Ott. The family savings have been depleted, their line of credit suspended and 6 year old autistic son Aaron has lost his behavioral therapy. With therapy Aaron had progressed from squeaking a single tone to a 50 word vocabulary. His (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947922 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1947922 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/autisms-vaccine-war-should-be-ended.html I am a "neutral" in autism's vaccine wars. I do not accept that a connection between autism and vaccines has been established by medical and scientific study. Nor do I believe that such a connection has been conclusively dis-proven by epidemiological study. I find it disconcerting that both camps in the autism-vaccine wars throw increasingly angry rhetoric, including cheap insults, at (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947924 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1947924 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/break-from-rain.html With three days of rainy weather Conor was getting a bit antsy indoors. Today we got a break in the rain and a chance to get outdoors for some fresh air and fun. The water was high and fast in local streams. autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB'; (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947923 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1947923 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/conors-sense-of-humor-eight-zero-zero.html Some people believe that autistic people are too literal to have a sense of humor. That myth is categorically false, at least in the case of my son Conor. We have of late been setting very specific times for Conor to get up, eat breakfast, get dressed for school etc. It helps reduce stress for Conor (and us) and keeps him on a schedule. In the evening he goes to bed at 8 o'oclock or Eight (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943749 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1943749 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/epidemiological-analysis-suggests.html Science Daily reports on a new analysis of epidemiological evidence published in the International Journal of Environment and Health which suggests that exposure to the toxic chemicals, such as methylmercury can cause harm at levels previously considered safe: Philippe Grandjean of the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, and the University of (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943748 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1943748 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/not-so-distinct-quebecs-long-waits-for.html Ontario is not the only Canadian province with lengthy waiting lists for ABA treatment for autistic children. Quebec, the home province of determined anti-ABA advocates Dr. Laurent Mottron, and his colleague Michelle Dawson, is also marked by lengthy waiting lists that frustrate the efforts of parents to seek evidence based, effective, ABA treatment for their autistic children. In Long waits (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940183 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1940183 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/abc-news-on-dangers-of-autism.html ABC News Medical Unit, to its credit, reports on the Dangers of Autism in Autism in America: A Perilous Diagnosis. With so many major news organizations presenting dangerously misleading glorifications of Autistic Disorder and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and fresh on the CBC's irresponsible presentation of the "Positively Autistic" ideology, it is helpful to have ABC present some of (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940182 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1940182 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/nova-scotia-refuses-to-help-all.html Despite calls for expansion of its successful autism early intervention program the government of Nova Scotia is refusing to expand the program to help those autistic children who are excluded from treatment under Nova Scotia's immoral lottery system for assigning spaces in the program. When asked by Liberal MLA Greg Gavine "Why isn’t the government committing this money to help families like (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940184 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1940184 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/history.html is being made today. Our good neighbors in the United States, and they are good neighbors, will finish voting today to elect their President and Vice President. The obvious historical element is that an African American is the Presidential nominee of one of the two major American political parties and a woman is the Vice Presidential nominee of the other party. But history is also (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933520 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1933520 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-of-charles-leblanc-1-david-suzuki.html (Photo by Charles LeBlanc) My friend Charles LeBlanc offers some good photos on his blog site, from time to time. Above is my favorite shot by Charles, a picture of David Suzuki speaking at the United Church in downtown Fredericton. The church is literally filled to the rafters. I am a long time admirer of Mr. Suzuki's work and was particularly pleased with his 1996 production about autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933519 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1933519 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/conor-gets-dad-out-on-trail-again.html autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB'; (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933518 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1933518 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/autisms-outcasts.html Parents like Heather R understand that autism is not always Positively Autistic. Her son is one of autism's outcasts: “ I have a son who is 14 and severely autistic as well. I have had workers in my home with him for 2 years now. They told me it was supposed to be only until we could get him some help. He needs an assessment and a medication overhaul where he went completely out of hand and (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930726 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1930726 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/conor-fun-at-circle-place-and-on-trail.html autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB'; (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1928011 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1928011 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/national-autism-conference-featuring.html NIXA, Mo., Oct 31, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The latest advances in autism research, treatment and therapy will be presented during The National Autism Conference in Fort Lauderdale. The comprehensive four-day conference, hosted by the National Autism Association and sponsored by CARE Clinics, is scheduled for November 13 through 16 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926817 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1926817 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/conors-autism-exercise-program-for-dad.html Yesterday was a beautiful day in Fredericton so Dad and Conor hit the trail in the afternoon for a good hour and a half of walking fun ... and exercise. Conor's brother and Mom got organized for Halloween trick or treat visitors to our door. I thought a short walk and some fresh air would be nice right after supper and Conor was happy to provide some company. What started as a short walk (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926816 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1926816 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/11/november-starts-nice-in-nashwaaksis.html autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB'; (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926815 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1926815 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/no-scary-weather-in-fredericton-today.html autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB'; (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1925035 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1925035 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/nova-scotias-behavioral-therapy-program.html The Chronicle Herald reports that a Nova Scotia government early intensive behavioral intervention program works .... for those autistic children fortunate enough to receive it. The program was evaluated by Isabel Smith, a researcher based at the IWK Health Centre. She evaluated 27 children who completed a year of treatment as part of the early intensive behavioural intervention program: She (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921490 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1921490 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/mr-long-lean-and-lanky-visits.html Conor visited the pediatrician today for a review. No pressing health issues; Conor just hadn't been to see him for awhile. While we waited for the doctor an assistant measured Conor's weight, 134 lbs, and height 5 feet 8 1/2 inches. Conor's autism issues have been a challenge. But he has been blessed with excellent physical health and likes to keep moving. Over the (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918403 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1918403 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/caci-presents-social-cognition-and.html The COMMUNITY AUTISM CENTRE INC. Presents Social Cognition and Aspergers Syndrome : Teaching Social Skills From The Inside Out (Based on the work of Michelle Garcia Winner and colleagues- /www.socialthinking.com ) Presenter- Sharon Kincade , B.A., M.A. Psyc Sharon also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Counseling and is currently working towards her Master's in Counseling. In addition, she (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1915328 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1915328 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/straight-talk-hard-facts-governor-palin.html hampsona, or Aram, from Southern Oregon has posted on ireport an article by Julie Pippert featuring two Alaska Government operating budget documents. Aram has a seven year old autistic daughter and is concerned by Ms Pippert's report showing that Governor Palin, in one year, actually slashed spending for the department that provides services for children with severe disabling conditions, (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1911914 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1911914 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/dr-eric-larsson-reviews-recommends-unb.html "The current AITP is a remarkable and thorough program that has been developed to an exceptional level of quality in the context of limited resources. The province-wide model is one that many other provinces should adopt, as it carries with it many cost-effective features. The curriculum content requires little modification". - Dr. Eric Larsson, of the Lovaas Institute, External Review of the (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1911913 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1911913 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/autism-parental-age-and-birth-order.html A study in the United States has found a link between higher parental age and the likelihood of first born children of older parents developing autism. The study, Advanced Parental Age and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder, by Maureen S. Durkin, Matthew J. Maenner, Craig J. Newschaffer, Li-Ching Lee, Christopher M. Cunniff, Julie L. Daniels, Russell S. Kirby, Lewis Leavitt, Lisa Miller, (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908992 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1908992 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/canadas-autism-wastelands-saskatchewan.html On September 02, 2007 I described Saskatchewan as Canada's Autism Wasteland. In fact Canada has at least three autism wastelands although Saskatchewan still ranks as the worst province in Canada for provision, or more accurately, non-provision, of autism services. 1. Saskatchewan As stated in Canada's Autism Wasteland To Take First Step Forward on September 02 2007, Saskatchewan, at that (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908045 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1908045 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/senator-obama-not-governor-palin-has.html In commenting on autism issues in the context of American politics I can only do so as an outsider, a Canadian with no vote, but keenly aware that American events can have a dramatic impact on Canada. I have followed American presidential elections closely since my grade 3 teacher put pictures of President John F. Kennedy on our classroom bulletin board and I remember hearing the horrific news (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1902527 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1902527 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-autistic-students-do-well-in.html KESQ.com in Palm Springs, California reports that an increasing amount of autistic students are leaving special education classes and integrating into mainstream classrooms. Educators in the area provide the support necessary and they recognize that the mainstream classroom does not work for ALL students with autism. They look at what works best for each student: "In the past we had children (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1896042 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1896042 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-yorktimes-slanted-article-on.html The New York Times has published in its print and online editions a lengthy piece by Melissa Fay Greene promoting DIR/Floortime. The article acknowledges to some extent the value of ABA as an autism intervention but implies that ABA is outdated and that DIR/Floortime is a new modern improved form of autism intervention. The usual cliches about ABA being rote learning are trotted out along with (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892303 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1892303 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/conor-on-trail-and-in-leaves.html autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1889190 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1889190 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/autism-society-new-brunswick-agm.html Another Autism Society New Brunswick AGM has come and gone. Turnout was low this year. But those who attended were very interested in autism in New Brunswick, asked good questions and offered valuable insights. The afternoon sped by quickly. Some scenes from the day: ASNB VP Lana Thomson (L) and President Tamara Downey (R) greeting people at the entrance. Tamara is also a nurse who was ready (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888613 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1888613 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/correction-asnb-agm-starts-at-100-not.html The ASNB AGM starts at 1:00 tomorrow at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton NOT 1:30 as I had previously indicated. Sorry for the error. autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886950 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1886950 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/autism-society-nb-agm-oct-18-crown.html Autism Society New Brunswick Annual General Meeting Saturday October 18, 2008, 1:30-4:30 Crown Plaza Fredericton The ASNB AGM will take place this Saturday October 18 2008 from 1:30 to 4:30 at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton. Harold Doherty will be speaking. Food and drinks will be served. autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880585 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880585 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/vote-autism-tomorrow.html Tomorrow is decision day in Canada. Vote Autism Tomorrow. If you have not already voted and you want to cast your vote to support the development of a real National Autism Strategy in Canada please consider voting for the Liberal or NDP parties; whichever is strongest in your riding. The MPs of these two parties voted almost unanimously in support of Shawn Murphy's motion to amend the Canada (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873407 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1873407 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/conor-walks-bridge-to-bridge-and-home.html autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871323 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1871323 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/medicare-for-autism-now-autism.html autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871326 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1871326 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/wisconsin-early-autism-project-using.html GazetteXtrA from Janesville Wisconsin features the Wisconsin Early Autism Project in Autism therapy providing results for local children. While anti-ABA advocates like Dr. Laurent Mottron and Michelle Dawson fight to prevent Canadian federal and provincial governments from funding ABA treatment for autism knowledgeable people, like those at the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), who have (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871325 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1871325 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/conors-perfect-day.html autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871324 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1871324 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/autism-vote-recommendations-for-new.html The smart voting campaign of the Vote for Environment is also helpful for autism voting. If you want a strong federal government role in funding autism treatment in New Brunswick you will not get that from the Conservative or Green Parties. The Conservatives oppose any serious federal role in funding autism treatment and the Green Party is not seriously involved with autism issues. Almost (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1868845 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1868845 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/wesley-romey-video-on-medicare-for.html Below is the video of the speech given by Wesley Romey at a recent Medicare for Autism NOW! rally. This, and other Medicare for Autism NOW! videos can be found at the Medicare for Autism Youtube channel. autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865917 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1865917 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/vote-autism-october14-vote-smart-vote.html If you want to vote for federal assistance in providing autism treatment in Canada vote against the Conservative in your riding. Vote for the NDP or Liberal, whichever is stronger, in your riding. A person's vote is an important matter. In casting that vote people generally consider a variety of facts, issues, platforms etc. My vote is heavily influenced by autism issues. I have already (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865916 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1865916 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/wesley-romey-says-it-is-time-for.html If you listened to anti-ABA advocates like Michelle Dawson and Dr. Laurent Mottron you might erroneously think that ABA oppresses autistic children. These staunch opponents of ABA for autistic children, with little or no direct experience themselves with ABA as an autism treatment, have made representations to the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Senate in a continuing campaign to (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863337 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863337 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/autistic-man-claims-he-was-tasered.html George Lochner, a 43 year old autistic man, is suing Toronto police alleging that police Tasered him twice in his own bedroom during a search for the man's brother. Mr. Lochner is seeking $9 million in damages and is represented by prominent Canadian lawyer Jack Ruby. Mr. Ruby, as reported in the Toronto Star: called the use of the Taser a blatant misuse of force, especially since he said (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1860028 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1860028 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/medicare-for-autism-now-rallies-in.html Bracebridge, Ontario Medicare for Autism Now! Rally Come and find out how you can make your vote count! When: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: The Canadian Legion, 168 Muskoka Rd. S. Bracebridge, Ontario http://medicareforautismnow.blogspot.com/2008/10/medicare-for-autism-now-ontario-meet.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856701 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1856701 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-autism-dad-will-not-be-voting.html I will not be voting Conservative in this election. Nor will I be voting Green. As the father of a son with Autistic Disorder, assessed with profound developmental delays, I am heavily influenced by party autism platforms and histories. The Conservative Party of Stephen Harper has made clear on many occasions that, while it governs, there will be no meaningful attempt by the federal (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856700 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1856700 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/conor-enjoys-sunday-with-dad.html autism (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1853965 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1853965 http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/2008/10/lopez-duran-reviews-geirs-biomarkers-of.html Nestor L. Lopez-Duran Ph.D., at Translating Autism, has posted a review of D Geier, J Kern, C Garver, J Adams, T Audhya, R Nataf, M Geier (2008). Biomarkers of environmental toxicity and susceptibility in autism☆ Journal of the Neurological Sciences DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2008.08.021. In Heavy metal toxicity and detoxification capacity in autism Lopez-Duran provides an objective, professional, (Source: Facing Autism in New Brunswick) Facing Autism in New Brunswick blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1853964 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1853964