[Autism Society Greater Tucson] Re: National Conference Keynotes Announced; Deadline Approaching for Award Nominations

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IN THIS ISSUE News >> Advocacy >>  Conferences >> Research >> Education >> Resources>> PROUD SPONSOR                                                                                        Update email preferences | Forward to a friend NEWS Keynotes Announced for Autism Society National Conference   There will be four keynote speakers at this year's conference. On Thursday, July 26, Ann Turnbull, Ed.D. will speak on Creating Positive Lives for Individuals with Autism; on Friday, July 27, the keynote will be shared by Stephen Shore, Ed.D., self advocate and educator, and Dwayne Ballen, father of a child with autism and ESPN personality; and on Saturday, July 28, the keynote presentation will address the topic of the DSM-5 revision, presented by Bryan H. King, M.D., a member of the review committee. Read more… Deadline Approaching for Autism Society Award Nominations The deadline is quickly approaching to nominate someone for an Autism Society award! Each year, the Autism Society presents a number of awards to individuals and organizations in recognition of their commitment to the autism community. Read more… The Autism Society Responds to Video of Electric Shock Therapy The Autism Society exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism by increasing awareness, advocating for appropriate services across the lifespan and providing honest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. In 1995, the Autism Society adopted its Options Policy. Read more… Enter the April iPad Giveaway! If you are an Autism Society member, you're eligible to participate in our latest giveaway! Courtesy of The Puzzling Piece, the Autism Society is giving away an iPad 2 on April 30. Don't forget to enter… Join the Autism Society and AMC Theatres for Sensory Friendly Films! Join AMC Theatres and the Autism Society on Saturday, May 5, for a special showing of Pirates! Band of Misfits. 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. Give Back to the Autism Society: Eat at Carino's Italian this April Did you know that Carino's Italian is donating a percentage of its proceeds to the Autism Society this April? Carino's hopes to serve 50,000 kid's meals this April to raise $50,000 for autism. We're just over halfway there! The Autism Society and Carino's Italian have also teamed up to celebrate Carino's Autism Champions. These champions are the everyday people around us that work tirelessly to promote awareness, acceptance, education and resources to benefit all that are touched by autism. In short, they are the ones accomplishing the mission of the Autism Society -- to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Our latest champion is Laurence A. Becker. Read more! Do you have a nomination? Send your 300 word nomination and a photo to media@autism-society.org. MedicAlert Foundation and Autism Society Partner to Raise Support for National Autism Awareness Month The MedicAlert Foundation, the leader in emergency medical information and identification services, is planning the launch of a special campaign aimed at raising awareness about the special needs and challenges facing individuals with autism and their families to coincide with the annual National Autism Awareness Month. Read more… Autism Journeys:  Caroline My younger brother, Willie, has autism. That means I need to keep my eyes open for sudden windows into my brother's mind and heart. I know better than to expect logical responses or explanations, but I keep trying. Read more… Share Your Story on YouTalk Autism The Autism Society and blogging community Autisable.com are encouraging individuals to upload their videos to a new YouTube channel called YouTalk Autism. By sharing your story, you are showing other individuals affected by autism that they are not alone in their experiences. This is also an opportunity for us to elevate the general public's understanding of autism. Read more… CONFERENCES Exhibit at the Autism Society National Conference in San Diego The Autism Society National Conference and Exhibition is the only event to consistently bring together professionals, individuals on the autism spectrum, family members and advocates each year for in-depth discussions of what's new in the field of autism and how to improve existing services and supports. Read more… RESEARCH KU Researchers Find Further Evidence of Disturbed Immune System in Autism A University of Kansas Medical Center study found significantly lower levels of several cytokines, the immune system's messengers and regulators, in the plasma of children with autism disorder compared to that of unrelated healthy siblings from other families who had members with autism spectrum disorders. Read more… EDUCATION Rights at School Within the law, there are specific procedural safeguards to protect your child's rights. If you and the school disagree on the placement, educational program or other areas surrounding your child's education, you may want to utilize one or more of the following approaches. Read more… RESOURCES Download a Children's iPad/iPhone App and Support the Autism Society Merge Mobile, Inc is a proud supporter of the Autism Society. To help support the Autism Society's efforts to support all affected by autism, Merge Mobile is donating 100 percent of its April earnings generated from the ClickySticky Cars iPad/iPhone app. Read more… Animated Story Shares Message of Autism Acceptance and Understanding In support of National Autism Awareness Month, Klondike Brands has created a "Tater Town Tale" about autism. Based on the Autism Society brochure, Growing Up Together, the story shares a message of friendship and understanding. Click here to watch "A Tater Tale of Understanding." Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family. Read more… Update email preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Forward to a friend  |  Visit our web site Autism Society 4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 350, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM

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