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NEWS

Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their

Families Have a Happy Holiday

While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season,

families of people on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges

that may occur when schedules are disrupted and routines broken. Our hope is

that by following these few helpful tips, families may lessen the stress of the

holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Read more.

Documentary Featuring Autism Society of Maine One of

Most-Watched Online

Making Our Way: Autism is a new documentary produced by

Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) that seeks to demystify autism. Rather

than focus on limitations, the film examines a broad spectrum of individual

experiences with autism and looks at how many people with autism have gone on to

achieve great success. Read more.

AMC and the Autism Society to Present Sensory Friendly

Films for Older Audiences

AMC Theatres and the Autism Society are proud to

announce the expansion of the Sensory Friendly Films program in an effort to

appeal to older audiences. AMC will play The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part

1 on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at select locations currently participating

in the Sensory Friendly Films program. The movie will play at select

participating AMC theatres in the following markets: Kansas City, Los Angeles,

Philadelphia, Atlanta, Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, New York and

Washington, D.C. Visit www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms for fliers and

theatre information.

The Autism Society Teams Up with Goodwill's Paperworks

Studio; a portion of greeting card sales to be donated to Autism Society

This holiday season, consider sending more than season's

greetings to your loved ones: purchase a package of unique handmade cards from

the mission-based social enterprise company, Paperworks Studio. The Autism

Society and Paperworks Studio have teamed up to advance awareness and raise

funds for autism services and support. Now when customers buy a pack of unique

high quality and handmade Paperworks Studio greeting cards, a portion of the

proceeds will go to the Autism Society. Shop here!

Read more about our partnership with Paperworks Studios.

Join the Autism Society and AMC Theatres for Sensory

Friendly Films!

Join AMC Theatres and the Autism Society on Saturday,

December 3, for a special showing of The Muppets. We will be showing the movie

at 10 a.m. local time in participating theatres nationwide. Don't miss our

newest locations! For more information or to find a theatre near you, visit

www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.

Autism Journeys: is' Story

In Autism Journeys, we ask individuals on the spectrum,

professionals and family members of all kinds to share their stories of what

they have learned in their journeys with autism. This week, an older sister

tries to put herself in her younger brother's shoes. Read more.

Put an Old Car to New Use

Did you know that your old car can be converted into

cash that can help the Autism Society provide support to families? The same goes

for most trucks, boats, RV Motorhomes, trailers, jet-skis, snowmobiles and even

some motorcycles. Donating is easy, tax-deductible and rewards you in multiple

ways. Get started by visiting

http://www.donateacar.com/affiliate-Autism-Society-of-America.php.

Autism Headlines Weekly

The Autism Society brings you some of the most

interesting news around the Web. This week, the Autism Society discusses efforts

to protect families from chemicals, a new play mixes autism and romance and a

study in how autism is diagnosed. Read more.

ADVOCACY

Autism Society Commends Lawmakers' Support of ABLE Act

The Autism Society commends the lawmakers who

reintroduced the Achieve a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2011 in Congress

on Tuesday, November 15. Thanks to bipartisan support, families living with

autism may receive some much-needed financial support. Read more.

CONFERENCES

Autism Society to Hold 43rd National Conference and

Exhibition on the West Coast

Save the Date! The Autism Society 43rd National

Conference and Exposition will be held on July 25-28, 2012 in San Diego,

California at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. Read more.

RESEARCH

Autism Linked with Excess of Neurons in Prefrontal

Cortex

A study by researchers at the University of California,

San Diego Autism Center of Excellence shows that brain overgrowth in boys with

autism involves an abnormal, excess number of neurons in areas of the brain

associated with social, communication and cognitive development. Read more.

EDUCATION

Inclusive Education

Inclusive Education: Examining Equity on Five Continents

takes a critical look at the global movement called inclusive education through

an equity prism. Read more...

RESOURCES

A Picture's Worth

The book that thousands of families, therapists, and

educators worldwide have relied on to help children and adults with autism

become effective communicators is now available in an updated second edition. A

Picture's Worth covers visual communication strategies - picture symbols,

gestures, signing and electronic devices - with an emphasis on PECS. Read more.

12 Things Every JAG ( & Military Parent) Should Know

Moving once every three years, military families who

have children with special needs face unique financial, medical, and legal

issues, particularly during deployment or a PCS. Read more.

Autism Information for Social Workers and Counselors

Social workers and counselors may encounter or be asked

to provide services to an individual with autism spectrum disorder who has been

the victim of a crime. Read more on our downloadable resources page.

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