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| Written by Alyson Bradley, plus various updated July 2010 | |
| Jul 27, 2009 at 11:32 PM | |
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NZ Awareness page . An autistic boy an author at the age of 7
. . World Cup is what seems to be on everyones mind right now. As people gather the excitement intensifies. The players walk out and the crowd erupts. The whistle goes and the ball kicks off, it dances around feet looking for the right move. The noise gets louder, that final kick as the ball heads towards, the joy and pain and mixed. emotions, as the ball speeds up, all focus on that one ball as it flies into the goal - NZs first goal :) (June 2010) . . Mike King - Radio Live, join the Nutters :) http://www.radiolive.co.nz/WeekendHosts/MikeKing/tabid/416/Default.aspx . . Disabled woman found harnessed and alonehttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10653188 " I feel angry and sad horrendous. I look after my neighbours non verbal son sometimes and know how frustrating it can be for him at times, but he still can communicate if individuals take the time to listen, I can only imagine how damaging and hurtful this situation must be for the individual." . . "We are One" Song for New Zealand & The All Black's!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P9q60bGUVELove this and I so feel should be a theme for world wide unity... Autism Awareness Day seeks to break stereotypeshttp://www.3news.co.nz/Autism-Awareness-Day-seeks- to-break-stereotypes/tabid/423/articleID/149352/Default.aspx . . North & South Magazine (differing points of view) . . Filmed in New Zealand classrooms, the DVD Autism at School shows how teachers are creating learning environments where children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD can thrive. From an Asperger’s teenager dealing with bullying to parents discussing the problems and successes they’ve had dealing with school, this DVD includes several classroom case studies advice and tips from parents and teachers, and students with ASD talking about what works for them. Go to http://www.southernmoon.weebly.com for more information and to make an order, review trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL4JbuTDFjU .. Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Services Survey Updated Oct.09 : http://asdsurveychch.ucoz.com/index/0-1 . . I am always available and happy to talk, advise as an independent view point..." . . Autism Spectrum Disorder NZ work program: For updates and download, request on the NZ ASD Guidelines see link below: Yyou can also add your views cooments on AsPlanet forum, as I am on the NZ ASD Guideline group and will make sure appropriate views are taken into account / heard: http://asplanet.info/forum/index.php?topic=661.msg2796#msg2796
. . We are all born as unique individuals, but some of us will always be that bit more different and often because of this some of us at times kept on the edge of society so to speak. I know it's hard for others to understand our ever ending need for knowledge, its like we vacuum up thoughts, over process in a way, push boundaries and often come up with some great concepts, getting others to listen often the problem. . I continual to speak out, at times battling against the majority here in NZ because I have a son and want him to be embraced for his intelligence not forced to conform and sadly while many continual to not fit in, an ocean of much wasted misunderstood talent, frustrating to say the least.... Even autism groups where I live in NZ often feel a need to train the children, even medicate them rather than really listen. And often their only anger frustration from not being heard, we need to embrace these children from a young age, encourage and give the confidence to be who the are as individuals, society often the only disabler!.. . . A lot of discussions on educationand a place for you to add comments where they will be heard
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/theMinistry/Consultation/ReviewOfSpecial Education/DiscussionDocument2010/HowToHaveYourSay.aspx .. You don't have to be bipolar to be a genius - but it helps http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10623862 "There is a thin line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line." - Oscar Levant or as I like to say, simply a misunderstood intelligence. . .. News articles: . Peace of mind in a wristwatch - Feb.2010 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/3283215/Peace-of-mind-in-a-wristwatch . . Daily micronutrient dose may combat mental illness http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1001/S00034.htm "I am on this trail so will not comment at present" . . NZ tv presenter apologises for Susan Boyle 'retard' remarks Complaints about Paul Henry pour in when referred to an intellectually-disabled person as a "retarded". ________________________ >
. Plasticine with character - Entertainment - NZ Herald News - Nov.09 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10611799 My comment: I feel what ever we do in life we have to stay true to self, dare to push boundaries if we do not quite fit and of course we will always be influenced by those that surround us. . Ladyhawke named breakthrough artist - NZ Herald News (Nov.09)Ladyhawke: flying high - Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/4787685/Ladyhawke-flying-high.html Ladyhawke: 'You have no idea what I have been through' http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/
.. My autistic twins' last dance - Weekly People - New Zealand ... (Oct.09)As her autistic twin girls twirl joyfully on the lawn outside their home, mum Michelle Douglas can barely watch without tears welling up. . Autism groups in feud over 'abuse of power'- NZ Herald Newshttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/public-healthcare/news/article.cfm?c_id=294&objectid=10602086 . Measles vaccine is safe | Stuff.co.nz (August 2009) http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/measles-outbreak-canterbury-continues-rise/5/19049#comment-4602 Measles outbreak in Christchurch School: http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/measles-outbreak-christchurch-school/5/17639 . Disability and the Media (http://diversity.co.nz) July 2009 http://diversity.co.nz/2009/07/13/disability-and-the-media-media-7/#comment-3931 .NZ Aorangi School needs your support . Autism NZ Accepting Autism! - June 2009 http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=87699618417&h=k5WK2&u=eeLS2&ref=nf . Don't breed, writer urges mental health victims - May 2009http://www.stuff. co.nz/the- press/news/ 2399856/Don- t-breed-writer- urges-mental- health-victims
Mental Illness | CANTA Magazine - 7 May 2009
http://www.canta.co.nz/opinion/mental-illness/ . People are not labels: NZ MENTAL HEALTH WEEK :http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=101 . .. . The FIRST ANNUAL “WALK 4 AUTISM AWARENESS” in NZ. Fun Run/Walk will be at Hagley Park, Christchurch 3rd May 2009 . . Christchurch Mail 13 May 2009 Mums organise run to help children - April 2009 http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/national/2308334/Mums-organise-run-to-help-children   . Exhausted but so happy I have not been back long from one of my most special moments ever, today I felt so allowed, alive and all I can say right now is brilliant every child, individual came together, we planted a seed and it grew so much more than we could of ever imagine... parents of autistic children please do not doult what your children can do, I saw so much joy and at the finish line so much pride, well over 1,000 nearing 2,000 do not yet know numbers but that does not matter, hardly a child sensory overloaded and the odd child that did we had a resource for, it was a place and a chance for many just to be and I feel so privileged to have been able to help arrange such an event... it has open my eyes to see that there really needs to be many more events that are inclusive, where parents can just relax and not worry and every difference is allowed. And it was great to be in the majority myself, and I felt a real sense and connection with those special individuals today.... I know so much more still needs to be done, but I also believe awareness is key world wide first... . Bob Parker starts the fun run / walk in North Hagley Park, ChCh, NZ - May.09
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. The core group of mothers who instigated this event were exhausted at the end of a very long day. From left Helen Clarke (no not that one!), Jacki Morris, Me (yes sadly the one in orange!, Emma Healey, Jenny Poole and her son and and Bridget Carter. . ... . . Autistic girl to leave police cells | Stuff.co.nz (March 2009)An 18-year-old autistic woman with the mental age of 11 is to go to a ...Earlier today police were working with Autism New Zealand and Emma's mother to get ... . . . NZ support groups, information and suggestions: |
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