MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO REACHES NEW ZEALAND

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Elyse and I are pleased to announce that Autism New Zealand is now listing Midnight In Chicago as a useful resource for autistics. (See below).

http://www.autismnz.org.nz/

Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome. Our members include those who have these conditions, their family/whanau, caregivers and professionals working with them.

is to improve the quality of life for people with autism, Asperger syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whanau and those who support them .

http://www.autismnz.org.nz/about.php

Our Purpose

The main purpose of Autism New Zealand Inc. is to provide support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders to those with these conditions, their family/whanau, caregivers and professionals working with them.

Autism New Zealand's key activities are to:

Raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders Provide support, information and advice for parents and carers Gather and distribute the latest information and research relating to autism spectrum and related disorders Initiate and organise seminars and conferences Provide training courses for parents and professionals eg S.P.E.L.L. and EarlyBird® programmes Liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals, parents and other family Make submissions on relevant legislation and government reviews Provide a quarterly newsletter

Autism New Zealand Inc. maintains contact with many associations around the world and constantly sources the latest material for our members.

http://www.autismnz.org.nz/index_news.php#20

Free information on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Here's a FREE resource that may be useful to many people on the autism spectrum, as well as for parents, relatives, spouses, caregivers, and friends of people on the spectrum. Midnight In Chicago, a tourism and cultural initiative that raises funds and awareness for autism, has produced a series of FREE informative podcasts designed to provide factually correct information to the public on ASDs. http://mic.mypodcast.com/Topics to date have included: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum DisordersAS and ASD Web Resources and Forum CommunitiesSpecial Feature Interview with Schofield ( D. and Elyse Bruce talk with Schofield about Asperger Syndrome and more. This enchanting and enlightening interview covers a number of topics from his recent interview with world renown autistic author, Donna to his views on life in general and quite a bit in between)Autism on the Homefront: Parenting AutisticsAutism and the Media(When information, misinformation and disinformation cross paths, it's difficult for anyone to know what to believe. This podcast discusses autism and how it is portrayed in the media.)Autism and Bullying: Part OneAutism and Bullying: Part TwoThe information included in these podcasts has been researched extensively by and by Elyse. Links to sources are included on the main podcast page so people can review the source information at their leisure. About Elyse Bruce Elyse is a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 446 (AFM), the Guild of Canadian Film Composers (GCFC), the Association of Managers of Volunteer Services (AMVS), the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association (SRIA) and SOCAN, as well as the founder and co-creator of the international "Midnight In Chicago" tourism and culture initiative raising awareness and funds for Autism. Ms. Bruce balances her time writing and recording music, mastering new technology, teaching songwriting and marketing courses, raising her totally awesome Asperger child, and thinking up new and exciting projects that involve -- and benefit - as many people as possible.Website: www.elysebruce.com About D.

D. , the "Midnight In Chicago" artist and co-creator of the initiative, has been drawing and painting for over 30 years. His artwork embellishes subjects via absence of shadow, vibrancy of colors, and smooth, small brushstrokes. His acrylic on canvas paintings range from modern and abstract to surreal, but all fall under the art form he has coined "Precise Impressionism." painted the album covers for the "Midnight in Chicago and "Countdown to Midnight" CDs. Mr. is a great believer in environmental, humanitarian, animal rights, and Autism rights causes, and is an Administrator for nine web-based forum groups for people with Asperger Syndrome. He writes, with the assistance of Ms. Bruce, podcasts about autism spectrum disorders which can be found at www.mic.mypodcast.comWebsite: www.artworkbytdt.com