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ASNL Volunteers Recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

admin — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:42:20 +0000

ASNL Volunteers Recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

Four key volunteers working with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador are being recognized for outstanding service to those with autism, and their families and caregivers, throughout the province.

His Honour, Lieutenant-Governor Frank Fagan, will present Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals to Elaine Dobbin, Barbara Hopkins, Tom Jackman and David Vardy during a ceremony at Government House on July 2, 2013.

As Campaign Patron for the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital campaign, Ms. Elaine Dobbin was the driving force behind the raising of nearly $2 million and the construction of Shamrock Farm and the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism in 2006.

Ms. Barbara Hopkins is a Charter Member of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. She played a leadership role in forming the organization in 1984. She was a Board member from 1984 through 1997, and served as the Board Chair for the last four years, from 1993 through 1997.

Mr. Tom Jackman is an adult with High Functioning Autism – or Asperger’s. He is a member of the National Advisory Committee for Adults on the Spectrum at Autism Society Canada. In addition, he holds the Self-Advocate seat on the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Tom is an advocate for acceptance of people on the spectrum in the workplace. To that end, he has been invited to speak and present at many national conferences.

Mr. David Vardy has been active with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador for many years. He served on its Board of Directors for 15 years, from 1996 through 2011. David was also a member of the Board of Directors of Autism Society Canada, a national body, and served as its Vice President. More recently, David co-chaired the Autism Working Group with Eastern Health to review services for people with autism.

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Article on CBC news

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:43:53 +0000

Please find this article on CBC news: “Companies overlook qualified workers with disabilities“.

Article in Winnipeg Free Press – January 8, 2013

admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:48:06 +0000

President of AMI, Charlene Walberg, and board member Bryan Kehler, participated in an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press about Asperger Syndrome, the changing definition and how a diagnosis can help make sense of things. Also interviewed is 11 year old Gavin Walberg, about how he navigates the neuro-typical world.

Please see the article here.

Congratulations to Bev Larmour for receiving the Diamond Jubliee Medal

admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:20:36 +0000

Bev Larmour was a founding member of AMI in 2004, as well as serving on our board and serving as president. She was the recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Medal on January 3, 2013 for her work with AMI. We would like to extend our congratulations to Bev, as well as offer our heartfelt thanks for all the work that she has done and continues to do regarding advocacy for individuals with Asperger Syndrome.

For more information about the award and Bev receiving the award, see here.

The Autism Project: Toronto Police to Receive Autism Awareness Training

admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:10:44 +0000

We thought this article may be of interest, it was published in the November 18th, 2012 edition of the Toronto Star.

The Globe and Mail: Psychiatry ‘bible’ DSM-5 one step closer to publication

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:57:21 +0000

This article appeared in the December 3, 2012 edition of the Globe and Mail. It discusses the changes in the upcoming 5th edition of the DSM, including the changes to the asperger diagnosis.

Asperger Manitoba Inc. issued a response to the proposed change here on February 13, 2012. We will continue to monitor the situation and field any questions you may have.

Article from the Consumerist

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:51:24 +0000

Please find this article from the December 3, 2012 by Mary Beth Quirk about Lego helping out a boy who has Asperger Syndrome, with a lego set he had been saving up for.

Spaghetti is Not a Finger Food (and Other Life Lessons) by Jodi Carmichael

admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:28:40 +0000

There is a new book coming out about Connor, a young boy with Asperger Syndrome. This is a great book for all kids, with special interest to kids in kindergarten – grade 4. AMI is proud to be working with first time Winnipeg author, Jodi Carmichael, in its promotion and educating people about Asperger Syndrome. Having had the chance to read the book and even have a blurb written on the back of the book, the book was really enjoyable. The book will be released on December 3, in ebook form. Please visit Jodi Carmichael’s website to keep up to date on launch of this book.

Article from the November 17, 2012 edition of The Star

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:21:01 +0000

Please find this article from The Star about ASD and mentorship at an Ontario university – “The Autism Project: York University student’s with Asperger’s thrive in mentorship program”

Toronto Star News Article on Streetsville School

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:54:08 +0000

Please find this article from the Toronto Star on “Room 150″, a room that offers a place for students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome a place to feel safe and have a break in those chaotic times of highschool.