Boston Globe Columnist Baard on “New” Tech for Mapping Common Autistic Characteristics

Check out this blog entry from Mark Baard about new mapping techniques to try and determine if there are any physical characteristics common to autistic children that can be used for early intervention.

Scanning Faces for Autism

(If only they will use this tech for good instead of evil…)

Claire Danes to play autistic scientist in HBO pic

Apparently Claire Danes is in negotiations with HBO to act in a movie about Temple Grandin, a leading scientist who also happens to be autistic. You can find out more about Dr. Grandin HERE.

Michael Savage… has savage words for autistic children.

Today it was brought to my attention that the ultra-right-wing talk show host, Michael Savage, made some very disparaging comments about autistic children as well as their parents. Now, please do not get me wrong – I believe in free speech, and I also happen to be rather conservative politically… so when I here moronic things like this, I can understand why many people do not like “conservative” people. Please be advised we do not all feel like Michael Savage does… if he actually HAS any feelings at all – besides a seething anger and contempt for most people, that is. This audio clip will make you wonder, too.

 SAVAGE RANT ON AUTISM

Would you be so kind as to contact his corporate sponsors and ask them to no longer do business with this sad, petty, little man? It will not help their image and they should be made aware of this fact…