Washington Post Omits Historic Date, Important Information, From Autism Key Dates List

The Washington Post has published a list of Some Key Dates in Autism History. The list has an important omission and is inaccurate or misleading on some controversial assertions. The article also repeats, without qualification, some oft repeated official positions that are not entirely accurate or are subject to serious dispute.1) 1987 Lovaas Study On Effectiveness of ABAThe article, by Brittney Johnson, makes no mention of the publication in 1987 of the Lovaas study indicating that 90% of children substantially improved when utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis, compared to a control group with close to half attaining normal IQ and testing within

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Happy Birthday Dad

Today is my birthday.Conor approached me several times late this afternoon to say "Happy Birthday Dad". And I can assure you he had no ulterior motives at all.Nope, no ulterior motives, none at all.autism

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Early Stem Cell Mutation Linked to Rett Syndrome

A communication release by the Burnham Institute for Medical Research claims that a study by Burnham scientists shows that neural stem cell development may be linked to Rett Syndrome. The study published today in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reports that mice lacking the myocyte enhancer factor 2C (MEF2C) protein in neural stem cells had smaller brains, fewer nerve cells and showed behaviors similar to those seen in humans with Rett Syndrome. The communique claims that the study represents the first direct link between a developmental disorder of neural stem cells and the subsequent onset of autism

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June Blogging Adventures Round Up!

Here's a post dedicated to all the blogging adventures I hosted for the month of June 2008. Thanks to all those that participated and Congratulations to the many blogging event winners!Fudge Swap!Blog Event Giveaway Winner: Frances of It's All About Me!What a wonderful event where we all got a piece of everyone's fudge to enjoy.A few entires were received and some very unique ones to try!Salad SpinningBlog Event Giveaway Winner: Jude of Apple Pie, Patis & PateThis was a great event full of various salad recipes.Chef Spotlight: Chicago ChefsNo blog entries were received, but it was a great event where we paidhomage to Chicago chefs. Recipes of the

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June Tasty Tools: Juicer Round Up!

This has been a busy month for me... and surely for many others! As a result, the June Tasty Tools: Juicer event is a little slim, but still full of lots of great entries. Thank you to all those that participated! Maybe I chose an unpopular kitchen tool - Juicer... Have folks resorted to bottled juices rather than juicing their own? (I know I'm guilty for having a bottle of lemon juice in my fridge, only because lately, the price for lemons is a bit high!)If you weren't able to make it to our June Tasty Tools: Juicer event, hopefully you can participate in July's Tasty Tools... We're highlighting Pastry & Basting Brushes! So if you plan on making

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Burger Bonanza with Event Round Up!

What's summer without burgers on the grill?! Today I had some folks over for a burger bonanza. With a full burger ingredient bar at everyone's disposal, we were able to make some amazing burgers.For my burger ingredient bar, I offered an assortment of ingredients folks could mix into their burgers (turkey or beef) including: Spices: salt, pepper, italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dill seasoning, rosemary herb seasoning, citrus basil rub, peppercorn garlic rub, Thai seasoning, dried lemongrass, "Back of the Yard's spice seasoning, Montreal steak seasoning, oregano, pastrami spice mix, cinnamon chipotle seasoningCondiments: Chili garlic p

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Τα λιπίδια του αίματος και η διατροφή.

Τα λιπίδια του αιμάτος και η διατροφή "Ιωάννης Χατζημηνάς"Δευτέρα, 20 Αυγούστου 2001Στην όχι και τόσο μακρινή εκείνη εποχή, προς το τέλος της δεκαετίας του 1920, τα καλοκαίρια, κάθε Πέμπτη βράδυ, γύρω στις 9 με 11 μμ, τα «καραβάνια» με τις γκαμήλες περνούσαν, νωχελικά, λικνιστικά, ήρεμα και αθόρυβα μέσα στη νύχτα, από το δρόμο που ήταν μπροστά στο σπίτι μας στην Κερύνεια. Οι γκαμήλες, αυτά τα «πλοία της ερήμου,» διάβαιναν φορτωμένες με τα κηπευτικά, τα πορτοκάλια, τα μανταρίνια, τα λεμόνια, τις πατάτες, το κολοκάσι, τα λαχανικά, τα καρπούζια και τα πεπόνια, τα αμύγδαλα και τα καρύδια και με όλη την ποικιλώνυμη σοδιά της καταπράσινης περιοχής του Καραβ

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Environmental Causes of Autism and the Existence of an Autism Epidemic

If you can believe some professors of cultural anthropology and classical literature there are no environmental causes of autism and there is no autism epidemic. ALL of the dramatic increases in the numbers of autistic children and adults are due ENTIRELY to the definition changes in the DSM and to diagnostic substitution. Bringing their powers of personal opinion, societal observation and literary analysis to bare on the subject they have concluded that there is no autism epidemic.We can all rest easy now that the rumor of an autism epidemic has been thoroughly discredited by these uh .... giants of science. No need at all for parents to worry ab

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Daring Baker Challenge for June!

Danish Braid with marscapone cheese and mixed berries!Wow...this was a tough one on me. I think with the amount of time it took, having the girls home with me, getting ready for vacation I probably should have bowed out but that wouldn't make me a Daring Baker now would it??? I also think I probably should have stepped away from the bottle of wine before it was empty...this did not help me at all!!!The Daring Bakers are a group of people who unite once a month over a common recipe chosen by the hosts. This month the challenge was co-hosted by Ben from What's Cooking? And Kelly from Sass & Veracity! Thanks so much Kelly and Ben!!!The recipe t

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Japanese & Riesling Event with Round Up!

One way to beat the heat this summer is to enjoy some lighter cuisine - something that isn't going to be too rich or heavy. One such cuisine is Japanese and this month we've paired it with a wine event focused on Rieslings. I provided a sampling of 5 Riesling wines and a handful of dishes, while my attendees bring over a Japanese inspired dish to share.Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally pure an

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