June 1, 2004

  • A Few Words…


    Before I continue on with the WDW recap…I wanted to say thank you all for your concern.  We are doing much better, but I wouldn’t wish that illness upon my worst enemy!! It’s awful…keeps you down for several days…in fact, I’m still not completely over it all.  Anyway, thanks again!


    Also…I wanted to share a couple of things with you that I feel are extremely important!


    “Autism Awareness Resolution”

    On May 5, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution (H. Res.) 605, a resolution recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, and improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.  

    As reported previously, the House Resolution was introduced by Congressman Tierney (MA) with the support of over two dozen fellow Congressmen, including Chris Smith, co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and Dave Weldon, M.D. (FL).  In the Senate, a counterpart measure was introduced by Senator Hagel (R-NE) in March. 

    To view the resolution as passed by the House, click here and do a search for H.Res. 605, or go to http://thomas.loc.gov and do a search for H.Res 605.









    Society Re-Launches “Autism Course” on ASA Web Site


    ASA has re-launched our “Autism Course” for those new to autism or for anyone who wants to freshen up on the basics. The course recently transferred the course, which was previously housed on a separate Web site, to our own Web site. The transfer will enable ASA to more easily update the content as well as monitor feedback from users so that we can tweak the course as needed. 

    The ASA Autism Course, which can be linked to from our “Autism Info” page, provides an overview of autism, the range of treatment options, treatment assistance, transition to adulthood, as well as a myriad of resources helpful to families and professionals providing support to someone with autism.

    To access, the course, click here, or go to www.autism-society.org/course.


     


    I felt that y’all needed to know that information.


    Now…for Part II of WDW!!