Midnight In Chicago

The Devil's In The Diagnosis: Seeking Answers (Part Two)

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:40:00 +0800

Dan Berger is a writer and stay-at-home parent living in the northern suburbs of Chicago with his wife, Terry, and two boys, Ryan and Alec. This podcast allows the audience to hear how one family has journeyed along multiple diagnoses and possible diagnoses -- including Autism Spectrum Disorders -- to their son's current diagnosis. RECORDING CREDITS Dan Berger recorded by Dan Berger Elyse Bruce recorded by Douglas Giesel Thomas D. Taylor recorded by Douglas Giesel Sound Engineering by Douglas Giesel Editing and Mastering by Elyse Bruce

Autism and the Media

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:31:00 +0800

Originally aired January 15, 2008. When information, misinformation and disinformation cross paths, it's difficult for anyone to know what to believe. This podcast discussses autism and how it is portrayed in the media. "Adam's Year of Cruelty: Filmmaker Documents Bullying of Son with Asperger Syndrome" Toronto Star, Trish Crawford, Staff Writer March 23, 2007 "Canadian-led Research Identifies New Genetic Regions Linked To Autism" Canadian Press February 18, 2007 "Heavy Metal Poisoning (Part II) - Health Effects of Mercury" Jamaica Observer March 25, 2007 "FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for RISPERDAL(R)" Press Release by Janssen, LP March 1, 2007 "School Stabbing Suspect Terrorized Other Students" South Coast Today March 7, 2007 "Drugs, Booze and Burglary Crimes of Boy, 10" The Mirror, Lucy Thornton, Staff Writer March 13, 2007 "At Play And At East With Autism: The Garden State Discovery Museum Opens Its Doors For Free" Philadelphia Daily News March 25, 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dr. Peter Szatmari, MD M.Sc. is the Vice-Chair of Research at Chedoke Health in Child Psychiatry, Head of Division of Child Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences. Dr. Stephen Scherer, PhD, FRSC is the Senior Scientist of Genetics and Genomic Biology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (Ontario) as well as the Director of The Centre for Applied Genomics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (Ontario).

Autism and Vaccines (Part Two)

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:19:00 +0800

Originally aired at mypodcast.com on May 15, 2008. Part two of a two part audio podcast on Autism and vaccines. This podcast discusses the facts surrounding vaccines, mercury, thimerosal and Autism Spectrum Disorders. "Wyeth Wins Thimerosal-Autism Case in Maryland Court" NYSE WYE - Madison, New Jersey, Tuesday, February 19, 2008 "Doctor at Center of MMR Controversy Paid Children at Son's Part 5 Pounds For Blood Samples" Scotsman News Tanya Thompson, Social Affairs Correspondent July 17, 2007 "Andrew Wakefield Drops Libel Case Against Channel 4" British Medical Journal Clare Dyer, Legal Correspondent January 13, 2007 "High Court Judge Criticises Andrew Wakefield For Trying To Silence His Critics" British Medical Journal Clare Dyer, Legal Correspondent November 12, 2007 "Parents Sue Doctor Over Autistic Boy's Death" Pittsburgh Post Gazette Monday, July 09, 2007 "Chelation Therapy" Research Autism UK

Autism and Vaccines (Part One)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:11:00 +0800

Originally aired at mypodcast.com on May 15, 2008. This is part one of a two-part podcast on Autism and vaccines. This podcast discusses the facts surrounding vaccines, mercury, thimerosal and Autism Spectrum Disorders. "Fake Vaccination Pediatrician Fined $10,000: Did It For Parents Concerned About Shots-Autism Link" Sunday, November 25, 2007 Fox Media Network "Thimerosal in Vaccines" U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research May 12, 2008 "U.S. Government Concedes Vaccines May Have Injured Georgia Girl" Marilynn Marchione, The Associated Press Thursday, March 6, 2008 "Autism Rate Is Still Rising Despite Vaccine Change" Jennifer Corbett Dooren, The Wall Street Journal January 7, 2008 "Study" Autism Rise From Labeling, Not Epidemic" Exploring Autism" A Look At The Genetics of Autism April 3, 2006 "MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism: British Study" Reuters Monday, February 4, 2008 "Study Debunks Myth of Link Between Infant Vaccines, Autism" MediaCorp News January 31, 2008 "No Link Between Mercury and Autism: New Study" Autism Connect March 5, 2007 "The Age of Autism: CDC Probes Vaccines" United Press International January 6, 2006 "Wyeth Wins Thimerosal-Autism Case in Maryland Court" NYSE WYE - Madison, New Jersey Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Autism and Bullying (Part Two)

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:59:00 +0800

Originally aired at mypodcast.com on March 30, 2008. This is part two of a two-part podcast on the issue of bullying as it relates to children on the spectrum. A clear definition of bullying, identifying fullies, the causes for bullying and more are examined in the first part of this podcast. Definition of Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, 1994 American Psychiatric Association "Bullied On A Daily Basis" Nightline, ABC Network: Story ID: 3006889 "Back To School Tips" American Academy of Pediatrics

Autism and Bullying (Part One)

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:49:00 +0800

Originally aired at mypodcast.com on March 15, 2008. This is part one of a two-part podcast on the issue of bullying as it relates to children on the spectrum. A clear definition of bullying, identifying fullies, the causes for bullying and more are examined in the first part of this podcast. "Back to School Tips" American Psychological Association "Bullying and Peer Victimization Among Children with Special Health Care Needs" Dr. Jeanne Van Cleave, MD, and Dr. Matthew M. Davis, MD "Caring for your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12" Edward L. Schor, MD Bantam Books, July 1999 "Causes of Bullying" Public Interest Policy American Psychological Association "Tall Tot Today, Bully Tomorrow?" Science Daily: Augist 19, 1998 Adiran Raine, PhD "Family Circumstances, Not Children's Misbehaviour, Spur Abuse" Monitor on Pyschology, Volume 24, No. 11, December 2004 Sara Jaffee, PhD

The Devil's In The Diagnosis: Seeking Answers (Part One)

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:59:00 +0800

Dan Berger is a writer and stay-at-home parent living in the northern suburbs of Chicago with his wife, Terry, and two boys, Ryan and Alec. This podcast allows the audience to hear how one family has journeyed along multiple diagnoses and possible diagnoses -- including Autism Spectrum Disorders -- to their son's current diagnosis. RECORDING CREDITS Dan Berger recorded by Dan Berger Elyse Bruce recorded by Douglas Giesel Thomas D. Taylor recorded by Douglas Giesel Sound Engineering by Douglas Giesel Editing and Mastering by Elyse Bruce

Why Is There Autism: A Christian Perspective

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:42:00 +0800

Thomas D. Taylor, Co-creator of the MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO tourism and culture initiative raising autism awareness and funds for Autism starts the year off with an OpEd piece concerning the Christian perspective on why autism spectrum disorders exist. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC "My Heart Longs" by Elyse Bruce © 2006 THEME MUSIC "Midnight In Chicago" by Elyse Bruce © 2006 from the CD "Countdown To Midnight"

FYI News Bulletin for December 2008

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:09:00 +0800

Autism Speaks has been officially designated as a non-governmental organization (NGO) associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI). This news bulletin provides factual information on the controversy surrounding Autism Speaks since its inception in February 2004. Autism Speaks Press Release Autism Speaks Press Release Autism Vox Autism Vox Autism Every Day Autism Every Day Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me Autism Every Day Film Dispute Celebrity Autism Group in Civil War Voices of Autism Silenced by Autism Speaks Voices of Autism Silenced by Autism Speaks Pennsylvania Tells Autism Speaks to Stop Talking Pennsylvania Tells Autism Speaks To Stop Talking Autism Speaks Founders Estranged From Daughter Autism Speaks Founders Estranged From Daughter Autism Speaks Reported to Police in the UK Autism Speaks Reported To Police In The UK

Autism In The UK

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:50:00 +0800

Today our topic is "Autism in the UK" in which we will be discussing autism, Asperger Syndrome, and High Functioning Autism and some of the issues surrounding them in the United Kingdom. Our guest shares her first hand knowledge and experience with us and provides us with insight that is rarely found in textbooks on the subject matter.
A transcript of this interview can be found at: http://midnightinchicago.weebly.com/

Transitioning Autistics Back To School

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:22:00 +0800

It's September and children the world over are going back to school. For children with Autism, September can be one of the most trying months of the year. This podcasts gives tips and helpful advice on how to make the transition back to school as easy as possible for Autistic Children and their families.

Special Feature Interview with Douglas Giesel and An Update Interview with Lewis Schofield

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:25:00 +0800

This July we bring you a special feature interview with Douglas Giesel, one of the MIC volunteers who suffers from a different invisible disability -- Multiple Sclerosis. Hear his views on invisible disabilities in general and on Autism Spectrum Disorders specifically.
Then we get an update on Lewis Schofield, an adolescent diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when he was 5 years old and who was interviewed by Thomas D. Taylor and Elyse Bruce for MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO last July. Hear what he's been up to over the last 12 months and enjoy his unique perspective on life, living and on how Asperger Syndrome isn't anything like a lightbulb.

Autism on the Homefront: Parenting Autistics

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:26:00 +0800

The issue of parenting autistic children is very complex.
This podcasts makes suggestions with regards to ways family members can facilitate positive relations between autistics and non-autistics in the family situation, and to structure the house and home environment in such a way as to make life easier and less stressful for those with autism.

Special Feature Interview with Lewis Schofield

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:08:00 +0800

Thomas D. Taylor and Elyse Bruce talk with Lewis Schofield about Asperger Syndrome and more. This enchanting and enlightening interview covers a number of topics from his recent interview with world renown autistic author, Donna Williams to his views on life in general and quite a bit in between.
Photo Credit: Michael Taylor, Peterborough, ON

AS and ASD Web Resources and Forum Communities

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:56:00 +0800

Deciphering the Internet resources isn't always easy. The negative and positive impacts of online web resources and forum communities for and about Asperger Syndrome are discussed in this informative podcast by the creators of "Midnight In Chicago" -- an international tourism and culture initiative raising awareness and funds for autism.

Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:07:00 +0800

Autism is a spectrum of conditions, not just one condition. This podcast is an overview of AS that also includes information on recent study findings by Dr. Stephen Scherer of Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Dr. Peter Szatmari, Head of Child Psychiatry at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Welcome to the Midnight In Chicago International Initiative

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:46:00 +0800

The Midnight In Chicago Project - Introduction to the Initiative
Hosts and co-creators of the initiative, Thomas D. Taylor (artist) and Elyse Bruce (composer/musician) discuss the reason for creating this unique international tourism and culture initiative raising funds for autism.