St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Equinox are behind us. Passover and Easter celebrations will be here soon. March is a time of changing seasons as days lengthen and winter turns into spring.

Here at GRASP we have a lot of changes as well. As most of you know, GRASP has a new…

It’s February. Winter is in full swing, and storms are wreaking their havoc. Those who want spring and warm weather will have to content themselves to wait a little while, while those who love snow and cold can take heart that they will be able to enjoy winter activities for a bit longer. Those GRASP members in the southern hemisphere who are in the midst of summer will know that winter is coming to them, too.

No matter what the Pennsylvania Groundhog says, and whether winter will…

December ended with a lot of upheaval in the autism community. There were the DSM changes affecting Asperger’s and Autism spectrum, federal hearings about rising autism rates, and deadly school shootings in Newtown Connecticut that shook the whole nation.

troubling legacy is raising awareness that people on the sThe New Year is upon us – with renewed hope for positive change.…

Three more articles that didn't make it into the newsletter:

Are you on it? New York Magazine looks at "how the spectrum became all-inclusive."

•    Is Asperger's a Vanishing Diagnosis That's Already Lost Its…

 

It's November: the month when we here in the US are divided by politics during election season, and also the month of gratitude, thanksgiving and uniting with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday.

We gather with grateful hearts to give thanks for the blessings we've received: blessings…

It's autumn: time for crisp, cold mornings. Jackets and sweaters come out of the closet. It's harvest time - time to enjoy fall treats like apple cider and pumpkin pie. Time to think about Halloween, costumes, candy. It's time for changing leaves, falling leaves, time to rake the fallen leaves – but let the kids jump in the leaf piles first!

Here at GRASP we once more have a number of articles to share with you – some positive, others sad. So many, that…

It's autumn: time for crisp, cold mornings. Jackets and sweaters come out of the closet. It's harvest time - time to enjoy fall treats like apple cider and pumpkin pie. Time to think about Halloween, costumes, candy. It's time for changing leaves, falling leaves, time to rake the fallen leaves – but let the kids jump in the leaf piles first!

Here at GRASP we once more have a number of articles to share with you – some positive, others sad. So many, that…

September is blending into October. School's begun and is full swing. In the northern climes where I live, fall colors and frosts are upon us. It's harvest time. Lakes are getting too cold to swim in. So many shades of red never cease to astound me… it's a beautiful end to summers' heat.

Here at…

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Labor Day came early this year, marking the official end of summer vacation and the start of school for many. But summer doesn't end until fall begins three weeks from now, on September 22^nd. End of summer and beginning of autumn is harvest time, time for crops to be gathered in. And as we do…

August. Summer is in full swing, the temperatures are hot. Many places in the USA are experience record heat and drought conditions. Gardens and farmers' markets brim with abundant fresh produce that is delicious and healthy. Those who have access to water where they can cool off are…

July. School's out, summer's in full swing, the temperatures are hot. Fourth of July and Canada Day have passed with all their festivities. Some in the US are challenged by storms, loss of power or wildfires.

Here at GRASP we have a new crop of articles for you to…

June. For those in the USA Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. School's either out for the year or will be out soon. The weather is warm and the beaches are open.

Here at GRASP we had a great benefit last month; pictures are on the web site and on our Facebook page. Now we have a new crop of articles for you to ponder.

• “Itching to Laugh”: Jennifer Cook O’Toole recounts her wonderful evening at the GRASP…

Spring has sprung. Even here in our northern woods, crocuses have given way to

daffodils and tulips, and people are planting gardens. College students will soon be

out for the summer, and high school students will follow a few weeks after.

Here at GRASP, we're getting ready for our annual benefit. In…

• Autism Light #173 is Michael John Carley
• Autism Puts Children At Risk For Bullying, New Study Shows
• New high in U.S. autism rates inspires renewed debate

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Autism Light #173 is Michael John Carley

Michael John Carley is from Brooklyn, New York. In late 2000 he and his then 4 year old son were diagnosed with…

As March turns into April, spring has come early to our northern woods. The ice is off the lakes earlier than ever, and warm weather means that nearby fields have been plowed for spring planting. Robins, red winged blackbirds, and Canada geese have returned. Nature has wreaked havoc with unseasonably warm temperatures followed by a cold snap. Passover and Easter celebrations will be here soon, and once more we have new articles to share with you.

• GRASP Nashville Facilitator,…

It's the beginning of February. For many, this is the year without winter. As I write this, it's raining instead of snowing.

Here at GRASP, we've been busy with the debate over the re-definition of autism in the DSM V. But we do have a few pieces from the media we've gathered for you.

• The rise of the new groupthink
• Great local TV show with members of GRASP's Southeast Iowa Chapter
• Organist with Autism speaks through his…

Navigating Love and Autism

Love on the Spectrum: Jack Robison and Kirsten Lindsmith, two college students living in Greenfield, Mass., discuss how autism affects their lives and relationship.

By AMY HARMON

Published: December 26, 2011

GREENFIELD, Mass. — The first night they slept entwined on his futon, Jack Robison, 19, who had since childhood thought of himself as “not like the other…

In this newsletter bring you a four part series from the Los Angeles Times, and an article about how MIT has created free online education for anyone who wants it.

Newsletter LA Times series, Discovering Autism, by Alan Zarembo

Unraveling an epidemic "Los Angeles Times Four-Part article on the Spectrum."

·       Part 1: An epidemic of disease or of…

2011 has come to an end, replaced by 2012. The Holidays, a busy and stressful time for many, are over. It's time to resume winter routines. Here where I write in the North Woods, the winter has been unusually warm, with more rain than snow.

We wish everyone a very Happy New Year in 2012!!

Once more, we have many articles and news items to share with our members.

Here are our article picks for this issue:  

• CNN’s “Health Minute” interviewed GRASP…