Low Functioning Autism Reality and Autism Posers at New York Magazine

New York Magazine Says Aspergians and High Functioning Autistics, like Ari and Alex Shown Posing for their NY Magazine Coronations,   who Socialize with Washington Pols and NY Media, Drive Land Rovers, Produce  Videos with Autism Speaks; and Argue with Experts at IACC  Meetings Represent, and Speak for, People with AutismMany parents and siblings of persons with low functioning autism might  disagree**************************** I received the following email from Wanda James in the Upper Ottawa Valley and post  it with her consent. It is important for those who have children and siblings who are severely affected by

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Halloween Cupcakes

My computer has another virus so it's been at the Doctors...for a very long time. I was hoping I would have it back before the end of the #GreatHallowTweet but that isn't going to happen so this is going to be short and sweet...This event is the brain child of Renee from Flamingo Musings. The widget on the side bar show everyone who is playing and makes it easy for you to “hop” from one participating blog to the next! So from October 25th to the 31st, just click on any of these links and hop from blog to blog. Fun! Frolic! Mayhem! From ghoulish recipes to please monsters of all ages, to general insanity, make the rounds everyday to see what ne

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Δημοκρατικές Επιλογές, Περιφέρεια Αττικής τρείς υποψήφιοι

ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΛΟΓΕΣ. ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑ ΑΤΤΙΚΗΣ τρεις ΥΠΟΨΗΦΙΟΙ. Ο Κώστας Ζυρίνης με το ψηφοδέλτιο Αττική Συνεργασία του Αλέξη Μητρόπουλου. Ο Κώστας από τα Άνω Πετράλωνα και το Μετς άσκησε πολλά επαγγέλματα μεταξύ των οποίων εκείνο του μηχανουργού, του σεναριογράφου, του σκηνοθέτη, του φωτογράφου και του συγγραφέα. Παλληκάρι με αντιχουντική δράση κατηγορήθηκε άδικα και έκανε φυλακή επί κυβέρνησης Ράλλη ενώ έκανε δικαστικά 6ετία η δικαστική εξουσία να τον απαλλάξει άσπιλο στη κοινωνία μας, αυτό που έχω γνωρίσει και προσωπικά εγώ. Δεν είναι ικανός να πατήσει μερμήγκι αυτός ο ονειροπόλος ταξιδευτής, ο γητευτής του παιδικού χαμόγελου ανά τον κόσμο. Ενεργός πολί

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Manslaughter Charged in Hot Van Death of 20 Year Old Man with Severe Autism

Stacey Strauss of Philadelphia has been charged with manslaughter in the death of  Bryan Nevins, a 20 year old man with severe autism, who was allegedly left  in her care the day he was left to die in a sweltering hot van.  As reported by Jo Ciavaglia, Bucks County Courier Times, the court heard horrific testimony about  Nevin's death, including the fact that when  Bryan  Nevins was  pulled out of the locked van, hours after it had returned to the Woods Service facility,  his skin started slipping off his body. Ms Strauss has been charged, not convicted,  and if the matter proceeds to trial, she will d

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Mushroom, Fig & Goat Cheese Phyllo Purses

Not too long ago, I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at McCormick & Schmick's. One of the dishes we enjoyed was a Seared Walleye with a Phyllo Purse stuffed with Wild Mushrooms, Figs and Goat Cheese. My mother in law raved about the Phyllo Purse, even well after the dinner. The next day, I attempted to recreate the phyllo purse seeing that I had similar ingredients on hand. It was pretty close to the original flavor of the dish but my Mushroom, Fig & Goat Cheese Phyllo Purses were still really good. Here's my take on such a delicious restaurant creation... In making this, I made some substitutions to use the ingredients I had. Instead of wild mu

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Association for Science in Autism Treatment: New Brunswick (Canada) is Already a Leader in Autism Treatment

During the recent election campaign CBC published on its web site an article by New Brunswick autism expert Dr. Paul McDonnell. The CBC headline read “N.B. Can Be a Leader in Autism Services" and the article appeared on September 14 2010.   David Celiberti BCBA-D, President Association for Science in Autism Treatment, commented on that article pointing out that New Brunswick is already a leader in autism services. Dr. Celiberti is very familiar with New Brunswick's autism service delivery, having spoken in Fredericton and having met with parents, autism advocates and autism professionals here.  His comments on the CBC article can b

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PETS-De-NONNE or NUN’S FARTS

BEIGNETS SOUFFLÉS or DONUT PUFFSIt took me quite a long time until I was fluent in French. The common belief among expats, the old adage one hears over and over again as you are struggling with your verb agreement, the gender of nouns and the inexplicable plus-que-parfait, is that it takes five years no matter what you do. Others merely claim that when you begin dreaming in a foreign language then it is no longer foreign. Learning catch as catch can, picking up words and phrases from television, books (don’t keep relying on that dictionary!), spouse and, heaven forbid, the children, slowly but surely I came to actually speak – and dream in – French. A

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Cupcakes & Cocktails: Guilty Pleasurez

Not too long ago, I hosted a Cupcake Bootcamp. It was a great time with friends and cupcakes, naturally! One of my friends that came was Tracey, who actually just started up her cupcake company called Guilty Pleasurez. She specializes in cupcakes flavored after her favorite cocktails. I recently had the opportunity to taste some of her amazing creations and here's my review...Tracey's cupcakes definitely are amazing. I love her concept of cupcakes and cocktails, which are perfect for parties or just to indulge in a sweet treat. I had 7 cupcakes to taste test and each were all beautifully decorated, deliciously flavored and all very different...Strawbe

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Pumpkin Seeds…that’s why we carve pumpkins right?

Another post for the #GreatHallowTweet!  This is the brain child of Renee from Flamingo Musings.  The widget on the side bar show everyone who is playing and makes it easy for you to “hop” from one participating blog to the next!  So from October 25th to the 31st, just click on any of these links and hop from blog to blog. Fun! Frolic! Mayhem! From ghoulish recipes to please monsters of all ages, to general insanity, make the rounds everyday to see what new surprises might be lurking around that dark corner. You know - the one with the broken streetlight and creepy shadows? BWAHAHAHAHA! In out house on of the favorite things about Hall

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Meatball Lasagna

Lasagna is definite a great dish to enjoy all year, but even more during the cooler months. I've made lasagna a few different ways and I'm always in search of new recipes. This Meatball Lasagna was meaty, hearty and really comforting, especially for the chilly nights we've been having here lately. Filled with homemade meatballs, italian sausage and cheese, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite!Lasagna is one of those comforting dishes I really like making. It allows me to use random things I have, bake it with pasta and cheese and enjoy it for a couple of days so flavors can meld. This recipe originally called for fresh pasta sheets but I used o

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FROM PLATE TO PAGE

Once upon a time, there were four food bloggers brought together by a love of good food, great writing, the passion for beautiful food styling and photography and the desire to work, improve and move ahead in their respective careers. Time and space separated them, but they soon found that close contact and mutual help, encouragement, advice and support (and the more than occasional good hearty gossip and laugh) was a much needed and necessary part in their lives as food bloggers. Slowly, each one of us, Jeanne, Ilva, Meeta and Jamie, with the help of the others, began fulfilling our individual aspirations, moving beyond what we had begun and we now e

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Τράπεζες ζόμπυ ρημάζουν ΗΠΑ - ΕΥΡΩΠΗ

Τρομακτικοί είναι οι αριθμοί που αφορούν στο κόστος της διάσωσης των αμερικανικών και ευρωπαϊκών τραπεζών με χρήματα των κυβερνήσεων των ΗΠΑ και των χωρών - μελών της ΕΕ συν των αρμόδιων οργάνων της ευρωπαϊκής ολοκλήρωσης. Oπως υπολογίζει το αμερικανικό περιοδικό "Νιούζγουικ", στις ΗΠΑ το ποσό αυτό ανέρχεται στο ασύλληπτο ύψος των 3,7 τρισεκατομμυρίων δολαρίων και στην ΕΕ σε 2 περίπου τρισεκατομμύρια δολάρια!Γιώργος Δελαστίκ Τα αστρονομικά αυτά ποσά μετακυλίονται ουσιαστικά στις πλάτες των Αμερικανών και των Ευρωπαίων φορολογουμένων και ακριβώς αυτή είναι η αιτία της υστερίας πανευρωπαϊκής επιβολής μέτρων εξουθενωτικής λιτότητας που διαπερνά πλέον την

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