With more than 20 years of industry-leading operational and management experience, Pedro leads corporate strategy. Prior to joining ForeScout, Pedro was Senior Vice President of Strategy and Go-To-Market Operations at Intel Security. In addition, he has held several senior-level strategy and operations roles with EMC, Documentum and McKinsey. Pedro earned a MBA from Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley, and a CS in Computer Science from Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal.
Stefan Barbu is leading NXP's Secure Identity business in the Americas, based in Washington DC. In this role he oversees the secure electronic document projects for all the Governments in the Region. Stefan has been in the electronic documents industry for more than 15 years in various R&D, marketing, sales and business development positions in Europe and the USA. He has been involved in numerous electronic passport and ID projects on all the continents. Stefan holds a PhD on contactless smartcards and has been supporting the introduction of this technology in the secure documents and systems since 2001. His early work contributed to the development of the first electronic passports, as well as the emergence of global standards such as the Near-Field Communication (NFC).
Ernst Bovelander M.Sc. is CBO at Brightsight, the number one security lab in the world. Ernst is working in the information security business for close to 30 years. He has gained his experience is projects with clients from a variety of domains, including banking, defence, automotive, medical and governments.
As one of the very first Internet fraud investigators, David Britton played central roles in the development of cutting edge fraud prevention technologies with several leaders in the E-Commerce space including OnSale.com and Egghead.com. He brings a wealth of experience to his current position and a unique insight into the criminal methodology behind Internet payment fraud. At OnSale and Egghead, David was responsible for significantly reducing and maintaining some of the lowest fraud loss numbers since the companies' inception. And at a time when most merchants had not yet contemplated fraud prevention tools, he was already encouraging the implementation of an expert investigative team and the creation of systems and processes to combat fraud. Prior to joining Experian, David was a private consultant to various fraud prevention enterprises and the former director of training at CrediView, Inc., where he developed Internet fraud prevention training courses for merchant fraud and customer service teams. He has been a featured speaker at industry events, and has authored numerous papers concerning anti-fraud measures.
Maarten Bron is Director of Innovations for the transaction security business of Underwriters Laboratories. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and influencing industry change and demand drivers, and to translate these into tangible business benefits for UL's customers. Maarten brings more than 17 years of payments industry experience to his role, and has made significant contributions to the adaptation of EMV globally, and still remains the trusted advisor for many senior executives of the world's leading financial institutions that Maarten and his team assisted. At present, Maarten is working from UL's office in Silicon Valley – responsible for the growth of the US operations and close to the innovative players in the payments industry.
Andrea Choiniere is a Senior Consultant within Novetta's Identity Intelligence group. Ms. Choiniere leads Novetta's Materials Laboratory, specializing in materials development and biometric spoofing. In addition, she provides subject matter expertise services to DoD and the IC in cryptocurrencies and biometrics, and consults on social networks and online identity issues. Andrea brings a diverse background perspective to the field, with experience in chemistry, technical theater, database design, GIS, and market research.
SVP, Product Management, Kona Software Lab Ltd.
Touhid Ahmed Choudhury is the senior vice president of product management at Kona Software Lab Ltd. He has 10 years' experience in the telecom and smartcard domains. He guides the development of new security and payment products and new features of existing products based on market trends and user needs. His team also provides channel support including positioning guidance and training to marketing and sales. Touhid is currently working on enhancing Kona's Digital Card Platform with the next-generation of payment interfaces and security capabilities.
Stu Cox is a Product Manager at G&D with over ten years of experience in product management in the telecommunications industry and IoT space. Stu has been involved in the evolution of the cellular landscape since the analog to digital conversion. He plays an active role in providing services and solutions to the telecommunications industry as it is now expanding into IoT. He is currently responsible for secure IoT products and service for G&D's customer base across North America.
Willy Dommen is an executive in Accenture's infrastructure and transportation business. He has been leading the development of mobile and smart card projects worldwide for the last 20 years. He was a key contributor on smart card, RFID and mobile payment assignments around the world, for both government and private industry including Australia, Singapore, London, New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, all of which started from the work he completed for Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Clipper (formerly TransLink®) program in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Dommen served as the hands-on advisor for the BART-Sprint mobile payment trial. He was also a leader for the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 initiative for several federal government agencies. In addition, Mr. Dommen's client and project lists include the development of national health care card programs in Italy and Australia, leading edge technology evaluation and strategy development for financial services companies, RFID strategy development for global manufacturers of electronic systems. He continues to serve clients with resolving strategic and technical issues related to contactless smart card and mobile payments technology. Mr. Dommen authors articles and presents internationally on strategic issues with regard to the smart card and mobile payment systems.
Chris was responsible for the initial design of the MyID® product and has over 30 years' senior level experience within the IT industry, 16 of them within the security sector. He was instrumental in making MyID the first electronic personalization system to achieve FIPS 201 accreditation as part of the US HSPD-12 PIV Approved Products Scheme, and has substantial experience of working on both US and UK government security projects. Chris now runs the Intercede Labs team, developing new product solutions to meet emerging challenges in the silicon-to-service ecosystem.
Mr. Gillick is responsible for driving awareness and accelerating adoption of the GlobalPlatform Specifications within worldwide markets. Mr. Gillick coordinates and manages the organization's strategic planning and oversees all marketing and business development initiatives within key vertical market sectors. He works closely with GlobalPlatform's Marketing Director, Technical Director, all three of the organization's technical committees – Card, Device and Systems – and the GlobalPlatform Task Forces. Mr. Gillick is directly responsible to the Board of Directors and the GlobalPlatform membership. Prior to his appointment to a full-time role within GlobalPlatform, Mr. Gillick held various marketing and business development positions at a range of multi-national technology (or technology-based) corporations. Mr. Gillick has served as GlobalPlatform's full-time Executive Director since 2006. Prior to this appointment, he was actively involved in the organization as GlobalPlatform's Marketing Center Chair and has also served the Smart Card Alliance on the Board of Directors, with a two-year term as Chairman of the Board.
Imran is a global technology and business leader with 20+ years of experience working and living in Singapore, Germany and USA. He has a strong background in mobile, payment, security, authentication, connectivity, broadband, consumer and networking industry. In his various leadership roles at Siemens, Infineon, Lantiq, and NXP as VP, GM and President he is known for driving new markets and providing simple solutions for daily life problems by reducing the friction in use of the technology. In his current role as VP of Business & Technology at Verifone, he is leading innovative solutions for payments and security. He is also a faculty member (adjunct) at Santa Clara University (SCU) and University of Santa Cruz (UCSC) focusing on mobile payments, e-commerce security and cryptocurrency. He holds an M.S. in computer engineering from University of Southern California (USC) and has completed Global Management Development from Babson college.
David Harding, an accomplished, international executive with more than 25 years of technology implementation and management experience, is responsible for strategic design, technology infrastructure and core strategy from concept through delivery. Before joining ImageWare, David held several CTO positions, with the most recent at IC Solutions, Inc., where he was responsible for all technology departments including the management of software development, IT and quality assurance as well as their respective hardware, software and human resource budgets. He has also held CTO and executive management positions at several technology companies such as Thirsty.com, Fulcrum Point Technologies, Inc., ProSoft, and Access360, which is now part of IBM/Tivoli.
Amy Hille Glasscock is a Senior Policy Analyst with the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. Her areas of focus include IoT, unmanned aerial systems and privacy. She previously worked as a Senior Government Relations Representative for the American Public Power Association and a Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Ben Chandler. She also served as an English Teacher in the Peace Corps in Indonesia from 2012-2014. She has a B.A from Berea College and an M.A from the University of Kentucky.
Nathaniel Gleicher is trained as a computer scientist and a lawyer, and works at the intersection of technology, policy, and law. He has taught computer programming, designed and developed custom e-commerce and database solutions, built and secured computer networks, investigated and prosecuted domestic and international cybercrime at the Computer Crime section of the U.S. Department of Justice, and served as Director for Cybersecurity Policy at the National Security Council (NSC) in the White House. At the NSC, he developed U.S. government policy on key technology and cybersecurity challenges, including encryption, cyber deterrence, internet governance, and network security. He is currently the Head of Cybersecurity Strategy at Illumio, where he heads the company's thought leadership and public engagement and oversees its cybersecurity technology strategy.
Jack Jania is the SVP Strategic Alliances for the financial services group of Gemalto North America. He consults with and advises the financial industry on the best business strategies to employ mobile, smart card payments and data security solutions. In addition to supporting Gemalto's business and security objectives, Mr. Jania is committed to consumer education and advocacy through Gemalto's online resource www.JustAskGemalto.com, which provides answers to consumer questions about how to better enjoy the conveniences of the digital world. Previously, Mr. Jania worked in the mobile communication division, and was involved in the launch of smart cards supporting 3G wireless networks and NFC smart card technology. Mr. Jania has extensive component engineering, high speed microprocessor functional test and computer system level architecture design experience. Additionally, he is the elected co-chairman of the Smart Card Alliance payments council.
Director OEM Sales and Business Development, Giesecke & Devrient America, Inc.
Mr. Kachur recently joined Giesecke & Devrient as Director of OEM Sales for Mobile Security. For the past 16 years, he has focused solely on cyber security with an emphasis on IoT PKI ecosystems and threat intelligence for mobile and fixed-line networks. Mr. Kachur spent the first part of his career with VeriSign and Symantec where he was responsible for over 1B IoT devices and 350M subscribers for parental control and threat intelligence services. He has spoken at a variety of conferences on PKI ecosystem security and is a regular panel participant at cyber security events worldwide. Mr. Kachur resides in Northern California, and is based out of G&D's office in San Jose. CA. He holds a B.S in Business Management and Administration from the Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. In his spare time, Mr. Kachur enjoys spending time with his family, coaching little league baseball and racing vintage racecars.
Gonda is an experienced business development and operations manager, and currently in UL's Software & Security division, focusing on different key industry verticals, incl. Finance, Automotive and Consumer Electronics, in North America. Gonda is responsible for strategy development, managing (in)organic growth opportunities, sales, and marketing activities. Gonda prior to joining UL worked as a strategy consultant with PwC Transaction Services in Amsterdam and as an economist with the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. Gonda has an educational background in Economics and in Law.
Tom is a Smart Card Alliance Board Member and member of its Executive Council. He is active in the promotion and application of trusted computing to solve challenges, promote quality of life, service, and create value. Currently, an independent consultant, his executive leadership and design-build experiences span public and private industry including public safety, security, defense, transportation, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. He is a member of the Preparedness Leadership Council, DomPrep Magazine Advisory Board; former Brookings Legis fellow; a graduate of the Harvard Business School and class chairman; and past president of the Navy's Association of Scientists and Engineers.
Oliver Manahan is Director of Business Development for Infineon Technologies. Prior to his current role, Oliver was the Vice President of Emerging Payments with MasterCard. In this role, Mr. Manahan spent 10 years managing MasterCard's EMV chip, contactless and transit programs for North America. Before that, Mr. Manahan was with Visa for nearly a decade in the emerging products area. Mr. Manahan started his career in the Information Technology field, with companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Pepsi. Mr. Manahan is Infineon's representative on the Smart Card Alliance Board, co-chaired the Payments Council and co-chaired the Debit committee for the EMV Migration Forum.
Jordan has spent the past several years conducting market research in the telecom, financial services and technology sectors with FM Global, OnProcess Technology, Yankee Group and currently, 451 Research. At 451 he leads the firm's payments coverage with a particular focus on emerging commerce technologies. Jordan is frequently engaged by the media to share his insights on the payments ecosystem and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, TIME, Businessweek and American Banker.
Cathy Medich is Director, Strategic Programs for the Smart Card Alliance. In this role, she manages strategic marketing and industry initiatives and directs all industry council activities. Cathy has over 25 years of experience in marketing and strategic planning for technology businesses, specializing in payments and security. As an independent consultant, Cathy completed projects for Hewlett-Packard, NACHA, Securify, ViVOtech and VeriSign. Prior to her consulting practice, Cathy held positions as Vice President of Product Marketing for PaymentNet, Director of Marketing with VeriFone, and founding Executive Director of CommerceNet. Cathy has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from M.I.T. and an M.B.A. from the Wharton Graduate School.
President, Americas, Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Bob is currently President of the Americas for Advanced Card Systems Ltd. He has been focusing on government identity management projects and mobile applications for smart card readers. He is involved with readers for mobile phones, laptops and desktops. Recently an NFC to BLE reader was added to the product line to allow communications to iPad products. Bob spent many years in business development and sales capacities at SCM/Identive. Bob has been a long time member of the Smart Card Alliance. He has been on the Board of Directors and has also served as a member of the Executive Committee. Bob is a graduate of Villanova University, Villanova, PA with a BSEE in electrical engineering. He received his MSEE from the University of Pennsylvania.
C. Maxine Most ("max") is the founder and Principal of Acuity Market Intelligence, the definitive authority on global biometrics market development. Throughout her 30-year career, Ms. Most has worked in markets ranging from biometrics, authentication, and identity solutions to e-commerce, interactive services, and 3D visualization. Since 2001, Most's has focused on biometric and eID markets where has earned a stellar reputation for innovative thought leadership and a proven ability to consistently provide accurate and reliable market intelligence. Ms. Most is the author of Acuity's latest research report "The Global Biometrics and Mobility Report: The Convergence of Commerce and Privacy." She is a UCSD graduate with a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Sami Nassar, industry-recognized digital security expert, speaker and technologist, is dedicated to driving data security and privacy standards and solutions across the semiconductor and digital security industries, including solutions for mobile payments, Internet of Things and connected cars. Sami leads NXP's Cyber Security solutions group. His diverse background has taken him around the globe, from founding start-up companies in Silicon Valley to building and leading large international engineering and marketing teams with diverse cultural, functional and geographic backgrounds. Previous to joining NXP Semiconductors, Mr. Nassar held key executive positions, among them, General Manager of the Advanced Solution Group at Renesas, Managing Director of Strategic Marketing at Hitachi, and Managing Director at Schlumberger (now Gemalto).
A technical expert in wireless communications and security, John O'Malley has over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry. John lead the North America Telecom Division for G&D and is now Senior Vice President of IoT Solutions for G&D's North America Mobile Security Division. He is responsible for the expansion of G&D's product and solution offerings in the developing IoT and M2M market verticals. John's experience and expertise qualifies him as an important industry resource on the challenges and opportunities eSIM technologies bring to the market.
Jon is responsible for the management of Intercede's US office and has business development responsibilities for US state and local government and Latin America. He has over 20 years' experience in security, including at CSC, where he was a subject matter expert on immigration. Previously Jon worked at the UK Home Office in senior roles focused on immigration operations. He also served as the senior security officer at the British Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Hervé Pierre is Senior Director of Strategy within Gemalto's Embedded Software & Products team. Prior to this role, he served as full-time General Secretary of SIMalliance from October 2006 until 2014, when he became Gemalto's representative on the association's Board of Directors.
Brian Romansky has over 25 years' experience in security technology and innovation in payment systems, healthcare, and logistics. He is currently leading TrustPoint's team as a security technical expert for the US Department of Transportation SCMS V2X initiative, working to define the security standards and protocols that will be used. Prior to joining TrustPoint he was Director of Corporate Innovation at Pitney Bowes. Mr. Romansky holds Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and R&D management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is an inventor on 25 patents.
Brian Russell is an innovative technology executive who currently serves as Senior Vice President, Payment and Transit, for Giesecke & Devrient's U.S. Mobile Security Division. Mr. Russell is responsible for the sales and marketing of all G&D's products to the Commercial Bank and Transit market segments, as well as back office operations across Mobile Security. Mr. Russell has been a member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Smart Card Alliance for the past five years, serving as Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer. Mr. Russell is also an active member of the Federal Reserve Banks Mobile Payment Industry Workgroup (MPIW). Before coming to G&D, Mr. Russell worked for Catalina Marketing, MyPoints, MasterCard Worldwide, Donnelley Marketing, Dun & Bradstreet and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Prof. Gideon Samid, PhD, PE is teaching Computer Security and Cryptography at the University of Maryland, UC, and is a member of the department of electrical engineering and computer science at Case Western Reserve University. For over a decade now he writes a computer security column with Digital Transactions Magazine, and his 2015 Elsevier book "Tethered Money — Managing Digital Money Transactions" received glowing accolades. Gideon serves as the Chief Technology Officer for BitMint — a legacy-friendly digital money company.
Craig is the Executive Director and President of the Online Trust Alliance, a charitable non-profit with the mission to enhance online trust while promoting innovation and the importance of self-regulation. Craig is a recognized authority on trust and the convergence of privacy, security and marketing promoting responsible privacy practices, balanced public policy and data stewardship. Craig frequently briefs members of Congress and international policy makers driving awareness of best practices by both the public and private sectors and importance of internet governance. Prior to OTA, Craig spent over a decade at Microsoft driving the development of brand protection, anti-spam, anti-phishing and privacy enabling technologies. Spiezle holds a Bachelor's of Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a MBA from Seattle University. Craig is on the board of the Identity Theft Council, past member of the City of Clyde Hill Utility Commission and served on two terms on the Federal Communications Commission advisory councils pertaining to online security and reliability of critical infrastructure. Craig is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and a member of InfraGard, a public-private partnership with the FBI.
Sree Swaminathan works as a Director of Digital Commerce Solutions at First Data. His responsibilities include new product development in Mobile, NFC, Tokenization and other innovative payment solutions. He has been with First Data since 2002 and instrumental in various TSM, mobile, contact and contactless smartcard initiatives at First Data. In his current role, he is focused on product development, consultancy and implementation of Credit, Debit and Prepaid digital commerce solutions for First Data regions around the world. Mr. Swaminathan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from Payments, Telecom and Technology domains. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from NIT, India and an MBA degree in Technology Management. He serves as a steering committee member and Vice Chair in the Smart Card Alliance Mobile and NFC Council. He participates and contributes to various industry forums and activities and plays an active role in payment innovations.
Eric Uner has nearly 20 years of experience in both offensive and defense cyber and information security. His research into applying biological defense models to computer systems and chaos theory led to the patented algorithms described as "a paradigm shift" in technology in a Department of Defense report. He has now turned that experience to a new patented technology to defend mobile and IoT devices as a co-founder of Redwall Technologies, where he serves as CTO. He is a sought-after expert in his field, and has been profiled in publications such as Electronic Engineering Times.
Kelly manages the product group responsible for the First DataSM SourceConnectSM TSM Solution. Urban first joined First Data in 1984. He has held various leadership roles in data center operations and data administration including technical client liaison, team manager, product development manager and director of product management.
Jasper currently is CTO for Riscure North America. As CTO of Riscure North America, Jasper is principal security analyst and ultimately responsible for Riscure's North American technical activities. At Riscure, Jasper's expertise has grown to include various aspects of hardware security; from design review and logical testing, to side channel analysis and perturbation attacks. He leads Riscure North America's pentesting teams and has a special interest in combining AI with security research.
Randy Vanderhoof is the Executive Director of the Smart Card Alliance. The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association of over 200 member firms working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of smart card technology in North America and Latin America. He came to the Alliance in January, 2002 and became the Executive Director in August, 2002. During his tenure as the chief executive, he has directed the transformation of the organization from primarily a networking organization into a diverse, education oriented, international, multi-industry organization that gathers industry stakeholders together to help stimulate the rapid adoption of all forms of smart cards (cards and other form factors) for electronic payments and digital security applications. In December 2008, Randy was named by Security Magazine to the list of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Security Industry.
Nicholas stared his career as an Officer in the U.S. Navy before leaving active service to return to school and enter the corporate world. He spent 5 years at AT&T where he held various marketing and operations roles in Mobility, Labs and Network Operations. Before joining Safran, he was a member of the Soft Card team focused on NFC applications. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Washington and is a graduate of AT&T's Leadership Development Program. He is still active in the U.S. Navy Reserves where he holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He and his wife, Jessica, reside in Boulder, Colorado.
Associate, Technology Development, Exponent, Inc.
Dr. Williams specializes in the implementation and evaluation of information assurance technology and data collection techniques. He has applied his expertise to validate standards compliance in secure messaging protocols between a smart card and host; and to study the integration of commercial cryptographic solutions into a government approved authentication infrastructure for mobile platforms. Dr. Williams is interested in the integration of commercial cryptography solutions, embedded secure hardware, and authentication infrastructure for security and privacy in fintech, internet of things, communication, and transportation.


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Evers still silent on TikTok
Empower Wisconsin | Dec. 16, 2022
MADISON — The U.S. Senate this week unanimously voted to ban TikTok from government devices out of growing national security concerns. That kind of unanimity in these divided times is rare.
Several states are following suit or considering similar bans.
So where does Gov. Tony Evers stand on TikTok?
Empower Wisconsin asked the governor's office Thursday. His spokespeople didn't respond.
His administration certainly is a big fan of the social media app with direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party
Members of Wisconsin's Republican congressional delegation last week urged Evers to prohibit TikTok on state executive branch devices, and on his own. The governor routinely used the video app during his re-election campaign.
Evers' flack was dismissive.
"My favorite part about Wisconsin Republicans' ~we want to work together~ narrative is when they send a formal, three-page letter that could've been a phone call just so they leak to press and get stories like this," tweeted.
Pressed by reporters, Evers office said, "We will continue to defer to the judgment and advice of law enforcement, cybersecurity, and counterintelligence experts regarding this and other evolving cybersecurity issues."
Well, the judgment is in.
Democrats and Republicans alike, from Sens. Bernie Sanders to Ted Cruze, believe TikTok doesn't belong on government devices. Nearly every Democrat in congress supported an overwhelmingly bipartisan provision in the 2021 defense policy bill banning federal employees from using the app on any government device. Recently, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (R-Va.) echoed concerns of the Federal Communications Commission and the FBI, which have called for a U.S. ban, as former President Donald Trump did.
Several states have banned or said they will implement policies banning public employees from using TikTok on government devices, including Alabama, Iowa, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah and Texas. Nebraska issued a ban in 2020.
"It is clear that TikTok represents a national security risk to our country, and I refuse to subject the citizens of Iowa to that risk," Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a statement. "They trust us with their personal and confidential information and we will take every step possible to protect it, including from the Chinese government. The safety of Iowans is my number one priority and that includes their cybersecurity."
Concerns have been building. In 2019, TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, paid a nearly $6 million fine to the Federal Trade Commission for collecting personal information from minors.
While U.S. officials have been working on a deal that would keep TikTok operating in America, "TikTok has previously acknowledged that employees based in China can currently access user data, and has also declined to commit to stop sending US user information to China," CNN reports.
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI 8th CD) has been leading the charge to boot TikTok from U.S. soil. He and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have introduced legislation banning it nationwide, calling TikTok "digital fentanyl" that is "addicting our kids."
"This isn't a partisan issue. TikTok poses a threat to our national security and, at a minimum, belongs nowhere near a government device," Gallagher said. "Every single U.S. Senator and 13 Governors agree. It's time for Governor Evers to listen to the warnings from the national security community and wake up to the bipartisan consensus surrounding the TikTok threat. "
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» Safety advocates alarmed by increase in teen driving deaths
Safety advocates alarmed by increase in teen driving deaths
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Feb 28, 2012 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Recently we shared a post about predictors of when teens could be involved in car crashes. Now a new study is suggesting that teen traffic deaths actually increased in the U.S. in the first half of 2011. If the numbers stayed that way in the second half of the year, it would be the first such yearly increase in several years.
Safety advocates are concerned with the numbers, and for good reason. There were 211 fatal car accidents involving teenager drivers in the first half of 2011. According to a New York Times article, fatal crashes involving 16-year-olds increased from 80 to 93 when compared with the year before. There were 118 deadly accidents involving 17-year-old drivers, up from 110 compared to the first half of 2010.
So, why is this happening after so many years of decline? One possible explanation is the improving economy. While the tough economy may have prevented some teens from paying to get their license or from purchasing gas, the gradual turnaround could mean that more teens are driving regularly for the first time.
A chief scientist with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also believes the effects of graduated licensing laws, which are designed to protect teens, may be wearing off. He views the new data as a "wake-up call" to the states that saw an increase in teen traffic deaths. Overall, 23 states reported increases, while 19 saw decreases and eight reported no change.
More could be done, the scientist says, noting that every state could institute improvements that would help protect teen drivers.
Source: New York Times, "Fatalities among teenage drivers rose in first half of 2011, study finds," Tanya Mohn, Feb. 16, 2012


We would be most interested in employment support for Aspergers employees, such as best practices for placement, behavior management on the job, workplace accommodations, coping skills on the job, how to develop a mentoring relationship with co-workers ...basically how to place and maintain employment.
For an individual with Aspergers (high-functioning autism), finding (and keeping) employment can be a very difficult endeavor. It all depends on how well an individual is prepared for his field of interest. Choosing a career that focuses on an individual's special, or limited, interest will raise the chances of successful employment. Jobs that have a set daily routine are also good options.
Apprenticeship- Specialized careers can be learned this way. Although, not as common as other options, finding a position as an apprentice will get you intense training in all aspects of a trade or career.
College- More individuals with Aspergers are attending college than ever before. Some stay home and attend a community college, while others go away to four-year institutions.
Job training- Some companies will train an individual who is knowledgeable, yet inexperienced.
Technical school- These local schools offer short courses that yield a certificate, and sometimes a diploma, in certain technical skills. Examples are computer fields and auto mechanics.
Since individuals with Aspergers are usually extremely intelligent, most of the problems lie within the social aspects of employment. Social communication, understanding body language and other unspoken social cues are necessary in the workplace. Time management and organizational skills are also essential.
Behavioral therapy- This therapy is performed under the guidance of a trained behavioral therapist, and includes anger management and general coping skills.
Organizational skills- Learning to use visual schedules and lists, calendars, as well as learning time management skills comes about when organizational skills are practiced.
Social skills- All areas including, personal space, gestures and cues, facial expressions, and social communication, should be practiced. Social skills classes provide directed practice under the watchful eye of a trained therapist.
Once an individual with Aspergers finds employment, he must continue to practice these therapies in order to ensure continued success in his field of interest. Developing a daily routine that incorporates a daily schedule, social skills reminders, and rules to work by will provide the basics for continued employment.
I need to find someone to evaluate my daughter for Aspergers. She is 5 and 3/4. Previous evaluations have missed the issues that I am concerned about so I only want to bring her to someone who has Asperger's expertise. Could you direct me to someone who can do this in Westchester County, NY?
My child is 15 and I feel there are times when I will be advocating for him when he should be doing it for himself. Any advise where to draw the line?
As moms and dads, we sometimes struggle when our kids reach the age of emerging independence. We must begin to let go a little and allow them to be self sufficient in their early teens in order to grow and develop into self-supporting adults. In addition, teenagers with Aspergers (high-functioning autism) can often feel intimidated, automatically stepping aside and allowing a parent or trusted adult to make important decisions, even when they are completely capable.
1. Your son should participate in counseling and group therapy to help keep himself focused. Counseling sessions are useful for people with Aspergers. This is a place where your child can talk about how his strengths and weaknesses make him feel. In group therapy, your son can learn new strategies for coping with social situations.
2. Your son should become active in his IEP process and know his written goals. Your child should be encouraged to take part in his IEP meetings. Once your son acknowledges his own strengths and weaknesses, his input can help the team set reachable goals.
3. Your son must recognize his weaknesses. Just as with his strengths, your child must also be mindful of his weaknesses. People with Aspergers sometimes struggle with language based academics, for example. Social skills and sensory problems may be weak areas for your child.
4. Your son must know his strengths. People with Aspergers are often gifted with an above average I.Q. It is possible that your child excels in one or more academic subjects. People with Aspergers also usually have an intense interest outside of academics, such as music or computers. Knowing his own strengths will help your child gain much needed self-confidence.
Aspergers is nothing of which to be ashamed. Aspergers is a part of who your child is but it does not define him. Once your son realizes this, and that he is capable and intelligent, he should be able to step up and take on some of the responsibility of self-advocacy. In the meantime, remember, your child is still a youngster. Make the switch slowly by pushing gently. And foremost, your son still needs you.
I have an 16-year-old child with Aspergers. He is an excellent student now that he is doing his high school online through a public charter school. However, he has no concept of time so he is often cramming at the last minute to finish his assignments. How can I help him learn to manage his time better so that he can do his work without added stress and anxiety?
Nothing creates stress and anxiety quite like procrastination. While some individuals are just natural procrastinators, others, like your child, have a genuine problem understanding the concept of time. This is a common characteristic of Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism.
Online schooling is a great option for teenagers with Aspergers. Removing the classroom distraction does wonders for your child's thought processes. The lessening of sensory assault, the one-on-one instruction, and no bullies are definite pluses! As an added thought, please consider social skills group classes and other social outlets to prevent total isolation. Clubs and community groups that are geared towards his special interests (i.e., history book club, chess club, and band lessons are common choices) will provide much needed social skills practice in a comfortable environment.
Organization is another weak area for many children with Aspergers. Since children with Aspergers are prone to struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress, the addition of poor organization can cause real problems. Organizational skills are necessary for young adults. High school teachers and college professors expect students to contribute acceptable work in a timely manner. Finding solutions that work now will lead to positive changes and less stress in the future.
• Visual timers can be very helpful tools when organizational skills are being taught. These timers have a colored line that gets smaller as the time passes, giving the user a true visual image of running out of time. Each daily task or, in your child's case, each school subject, can be timed with the visual timer. Congratulations on finding the solution for your child's school issues. High school can be very overwhelming for teenagers with Aspergers. With your guidance and a plan of organization, your child is sure to finish high school and move on to adulthood ventures with confidence and control.
• Visual schedules are a necessary part of your child's routine. Use lists and reminders to keep him moving along. Encourage him to keep a daily, weekly, and monthly calendar. To do lists, written schedules, and assignment lists will give him the structure he needs to begin organizing his life.
• Designing an ordered workspace is a good place to start. A designated place for everything, comfortable seating, quiet surroundings, and a calming decor will help diminish distractions.
• Creating a routine is essential for your child. As an individual with Aspergers, he craves routine and order. A daily routine will set him on the right path. He may need guidance to develop a routine. Work with him to create a smooth flow to his day.
What do you do if your 9 year old with Asperger's is refusing to go to school ever again? Do take her kicking and screaming?
Many symptoms, particularly physical complaints, can mimic other disorders. When these occur in combination with a pattern of not attending school, a complete evaluation should be made by qualified professionals to determine whether a student has school refusal disorder or another psychological or possibly even a physical disorder.
Separation Anxiety Disorder can be exhausting and frustrating for the moms and dads to deal with, but it is worse for the Aspergers youngster who feels such intense fear and discomfort about going to school. If moms and dads are unable to get the youngster to school, the youngster may develop serious educational, emotional, and social problems.
Because the anxiety is about separating from the parent (or attachment object), once the youngster or teen gets to school, they usually calm down and are OK. It's getting them there that is the real challenge.
School avoidance or school refusal may serve different functions in different kids or teenagers. For some Aspergers kids or teens, it may be the avoidance of specific fears or phobias triggered in the school setting (e.g., fear of school bathrooms due to contamination fears associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, fear of test-taking). For other kids or teenagers, it may serve to help them avoid or escape negative social situations (e.g., being bullied by peers, being teased , or having a very critical teacher).
When school refusal is anxiety-related, allowing the Aspergers youngster to stay home only worsens the symptoms over time, and getting the youngster back into school as quickly as possible is one of the factors that is associated with more positive outcomes. To do that, however, requires a multimodal approach that involves the student's physician, a mental health professional, the moms and dads, the student, and the school team. The same therapeutic modalities that are effective with Panic Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are also effective for school refusal, namely, exposure-response prevention (a form of cognitive-behavior therapy that may include relaxation training, cognitive alterations, and a graded hierarchy of steps towards the goal).
There is some research that suggests that education support therapy may be as effective as exposure therapy for treating school refusal. Working with the school psychologist, the student talks about their fears and is educated in the differences between fear, anxiety, and phobias. They learn to recognize the physical symptoms that are associated with each of these states and are given information to help them overcome their fears about attending school. The student is usually asked to keep a daily diary where they record their fears, thoughts (cognitions), strategies, and feelings about going to school. The time of day that they arrived at school is also recorded, and the record is reviewed each morning with the school psychologist. Although it might seem like a good idea to incorporate positive reinforcement for school attendance, that may backfire and merely increase the student's stress levels and anxiety.
Parent training in strategies to work with the Aspergers youngster in the home is also an important piece of any school-based plan to deal with the student with school refusal.
• A youngster's reluctance to go to school can be irritating to moms and dads. Expressing resentment and anger is counterproductive. And you won't feel the urge to do so if you adopt specific strategies to assist your Aspergers youngster.
• Be open to hearing about how your youngster feels. However, lengthy discussions about the youngster's problems are not always helpful and can be experienced as a burden by the youngster. The focus must always be that you want to help your youngster be free of worries and fears.
• Do not deny the youngster's anxiety or worries, but acknowledge them and reassure him/her. For example: "I know you're worried I won't be there to pick you up, but there's no reason to worry. I'll be there."
• Do not quiz the Aspergers youngster about why s/he feels scared. The youngster often does not know why. By not being able to provide an explanation, in addition to being anxious, the youngster feels guilty about not making sense of what is happening. Better to acknowledge that the fears make no sense and that the Aspergers youngster has to fight them.
• It is most important to tell the Aspergers youngster exactly what s/he is to expect. There should be no "tricks" or surprises. For example, a youngster may be told that he should try to stay in school for only one hour, but after the hour he is encouraged or asked to stay longer either by the school or parent. This will backfire. The youngster will eventually refuse future arrangements for fear that they will be modified arbitrarily. Part of being anxious is anxiety about the unknown and the "what if?".
• Punishment does not work, but kind, consistent, rational pressure and encouragement do.
• Try to find ways to enable the Aspergers youngster to go to school. For example, a youngster is likely to feel reassured if times are set for him or her to call the mother from school. In extreme cases, mothers may stay with the youngster in school, but for a specified length of time which is gradually reduced.
• Anonymous said… Food plays a huge part in upsetting my son and not wanting to go in he is only six of friends run off and don't wait for him to go in for lunch he doesn't go in and it's gone un noticed by dinner ladies !!thats a long time to go without food:( breaks my heart ,if I brought him home for lunch I wouldn't get him back in and he struggles with being different and standing out !difficult situation!!
• Anonymous said… I had no choice, she wasn't kicking and screaming but her mental health wasn't right, we were abroad, since then I've worked with children and have a better understanding of myself and others with autism. We used to have units attached to schools (Weymouth had one) they were brilliant with good teachers and teaching assistants and environmental was geared to needs. That's what we need, we need to be allowed to decide main stream isn't always the way.
• Anonymous said… I had this problem with my son, who has HFA, a couple of years ago. In the end I had to make the decision to keep him home, untill a meetting was set up with school and health care professionals, to decide how to proceed for his best interests. The reason being, he has autism related food refusal, and during the time he was do distressed about going to school, his food refusal got so bad that he started losing weight and became iron deficient. It took 2 years to finally get him settled and happy at school.
• Anonymous said… I spent nearly EVERY day of my sin's first grade year with him refusing to go to school. The school told me he'd have to go to "truancy school", with kids from junior high! I completely freaked out and fought back, but basically we just struggled through the miserable year. Second grade was better--his teacher was AMAZING! Made all the difference.
• Anonymous said… In my experience, you can only take them 'kicking and screaming' for so long before it takes its toll on the physical and emotional health of everyone involved. It might be helpful to keep in mind that behavior IS communication. Even for kids with this school refusal disorder, they aren't doing this just to make our lives miserable. Sometimes the school setting or routine just doesn't work for every child. Thankfully there are plenty of alternative schooling options these days!
• Anonymous said… My sons school is great with the food issue. They always make sure he has something for lunch that he will eat. The problem was, he didn't transition very well from daycare to school, (I live in Sweden). When he first started he was fine. But three months in, he could no longer hold it together and the big change took it's toll, and he almost stopped eating all together, and ended up on specially prescribed drinks.
• Anonymous said… No. Don't take her kicking and screaming. Find out why the child doesn't want to go. Wish I had done this with my older son back about 15 yrs. ago. Now I homeschool my youngest. Something I really wished I had done with my middle son.
• Anonymous said… There can be all kinds of reasons why children on the spectrum suffer at school, from communication problems (and that covers everything from feeling bullied to not having a clue what is happening in class or what is required of them) to sensory overload. The drip drip of fear, anxiety and confusion may not even come out in meltdowns at school. Schools frequently refuse to understand or make even the simplist of accomodations. Forcing human beings into a situation detrimental to their mental health and ruining educational opportunities is abuse. It's power play on the adult side to never listen and accept childrens feelings.
• Anonymous said… There isn't enough xaxax in this world for me to try homeschooling.
• Anonymous said… there's no one fit fix for all. Know your child, hear your child and love your child and you'll know what the kick n scream is about.
• Anonymous said… Unless the child is being abused, "why" they have problems in school is irrelevant. They are engaged in a power play with you. Do not let them win. Take it from someone on the spectrum who has taught and worked with autistics for years.
• Anonymous said… We had this with Aspergers son. We insisted he go. We regretted that when he had a big meltdown at school and an altercation with teachers. He must have had a reason for the refusal.
• Anonymous said… Also the school being proactive and setting up these meetings yourself really helps because alot of times things will go faster and smoother with us really involved, I kinda am learning as I go.
• Anonymous said… Homeschool. Works for us.
• Anonymous said… If you can, you change your life and take them out of school.
• Anonymous said… In second grade my daughter begs to not have to go. She quit sleeping at night, vomited in the morning, cried getting out of the car at school. Teacher said all is fine. She got back in the car in the afternoon, started crying, vomited all the way home and has massive meltdowns until bedtime and then the cycle started over. She was fine in school according to the school. At six weeks in I pulled her to homeschool. She was evaluated with a high IQ, Aspergers, anxiety and depression. It's been three years and life is much better for her. She is coping successfully educationally, emotionally and with her anxiety.
• Anonymous said… Is there a reason why the child is refusing? is child being bullied? Is child failing classes? Do you have a school that has a special ed department with small classes? i have a current 7th grader in public school. K-5 he was in regular classes. since 6st grade he has been in a special day class with minimal students. His teachers have taught special ed for years and work very well with him and the other students in the class. We are currently working on getting placement for high school as the public high schools do not seem to have small classes for our sensitive kids. We are mainly looking at charters/magnets that have special ed departments with small classes. While my son attended regular classes in elementary, we tried last year to put him into a regular class for two hours and it was a nightmare. He developed bad ocd which led us to medicate him...a HUGE mistake for us as it made him violent.
• Anonymous said… My daughter is 9 and ad the yrs went on it got harder and nearly impossible to get her to school. I had to resort to homeschooling to stabilize the situation get her evaluated, take a break and get proper personalised tools in place to help her feel comfortable going to school. The school referred an aid from a program that would come an hour before school and go with her to school and stay for 2 more hours with her. That helped her atleast try school again but she still was off and on about school. Then we got an IEP and she has daily access to the special education room even though she's super smart. Ever since she has been able to go to the special education room she has been going to school since it's been about a week but she's doing good and that may be the key for her to be calm and go.
• Anonymous said… My oldest is 14 and we have a 11 yr old too. They both refused to go to school and disliked it. I literally have took them both, carried them, crying and screaming. I had enough. How can they be learning? We have homeschooled for 4 years. Things are so much better. Not worth their anxiety and stress for my "quiet" time.
• Anonymous said… My son is high functioning autistic.. The beginning of the school year was super rough...The first couple of weeks we had to drive him and take him in kicking and screaming (transitioning is not our strong point) but once he got used to going back he was fine.. Hes in 5th grade we have an IEP in place he eats lunch in the office and if hes having a rough morning he goes into the Deans office and hangs out with him.
• Anonymous said… Not if you want to maintain a trusting relationship with your child. They aren't mucking up. It seems that this is pretty classic for our special kids (including mine). The school refusal is a cry for help and letting you know the current situation isn't working. Dragging her kicking and screaming will just traumatise her further and fracture the trust she has in your relationship with her. From my perspective no education is worth that. See if you can find another option for her that suits her needs better.
• Anonymous said… Same issue here but a long time ago now. Oliver didn't see why he had to go to school but I pointed out it was the law and if he didn't go to school I would have to go to prison. He accepted this and went to school because he didn't want me to go to prison. Of course it depends on your relationship. I know some children who would see this as a bonus. He did continue to argue the point on a regular basis but I would remind him that it was the 'rule'.
• Anonymous said… Same with mine but we had to support this by discussion during periods of calm. This included the odd occasion when we 'agreed' to his having a day off from school BUT he would have to go along with my plans for the day including stuff like shopping (which he hated). Oliver knew I had to go to work to pay for his food and computer stuff etc and essentially learned to rationalise his own thinking to accept the status quo. He continued to hate school but accepted the rules.
• Anonymous said… She was homeschooled for about 7 months this school yr during the whole process. She has asbergers, anxiety and adult defiant disorder.
• Anonymous said… This works for some kids and worked with mine for a little while. My sons anxiety was too high to be able to make rational decisions once he was in a heightened state.
• Anonymous said… You really have to be their advocate. So many untrained individuals that don't really understand our kids. Believe your kids more. My daughter is now in her twenties and out of frustrations of not knowing how to handle the spectrum as a whole a lot of abuse takes place. Which of course comes in many forms so can be very discouraging for our kids. Over the years some were caught and fired. It's really about having a heart to want to work with them with proper training. Stay strong and love and encourage them. They need us.
Do you have rating scale or checklist about interpersonal behavior for Aspergers children? Thank you so much for your attention.
Many Aspergers kid's social problems are not recognized until they enter preschool. The first things noticed may be a tendency to avoid spontaneous social interactions, to have problems maintaining a conversation and to have a tendency to repeat phrases and make odd statements. They may not make many friends and often have difficulty keeping them. Emotional responses such anger, aggression, or anxiety may be excessive or inappropriate to the situation. Aspergers kids also prefer a set routine to frequent changes in the environment.
Because of their social ineptness Aspergers kids are often the focus of bullying, scape-goating, hazing and teasing. This often leads to anxiety, feelings of rejection, depression and withdrawal.
Adolescence may bring on crises for Aspergers kids because the very social skills they lack are central to adolescent social developmental. Successful adolescents have sensitivities to social nuances and variations in language that nerds lack.
For some teenagers, computers are an alternative from stressful social situations. Computers also provide a more linear, modulated form of socialization that Aspergers kids are more skilled and comfortable at handling. Since many Aspergers kids become very computer proficient, they become valuable resources to their peers. It also provides a media for social interaction in which they can feel competent and valued.
Aspergers adults can lead a normal life. They tend to pursue vocations that relate to their special interests, sometimes with great success, as with Einstein and Newton. Some are able to complete college and even graduate school. However, most will continue to show subtle differences in social style. The social and emotional demands of marriage can be demanding for them.
• Introduce to teacher, therapist or para-professional before work begins.
• Take tour of building youngster will be working or learning in.
(1) Try to figure out what your youngster is communicating with the challenging behavior.
(2) Consider how you can adapt the situation.
• Youngster overwhelmed or overstimulated? Try reducing amount of time in situation, or avoiding it in future.
(3) If the message must be communicated, come up with alternate way in which your youngster can communicate his or her needs or wishes more appropriately.
(4) Practice the "new way" of communicating.
(5) Reward your youngster for using the strategy by showing that it gets his or her needs met.
(6) Be sure that the challenging behavior is no longer effective in getting your youngster's needs met.
• if youngster screams to avoid situation, prompt her to use an appropriate phrase. Do NOT allow her to leave the situation while she is screaming.
My 5 year old was just diagnosed with aspergers. Where do I start to help him and where do I start to educate myself? I feel alone and scared. I live in a small area and I don't even know if we have anyone here that is well educated to guide us. How do I find that out?
A great place to start is with The Aspergers Comprehensive Handbook: Help for Parents with Aspergers Children.
Aspergers (high functioning autism) is a developmental disorder falling within the autistic spectrum affecting two-way social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and a reluctance to accept change, inflexibility of thought and to have all absorbing narrow areas of interest. Individuals are usually extremely good on rote memory skills (facts, figures, dates, times etc.) many excel in math and science. There is a range of severity of symptoms within the syndrome, the very mildly affected youngster often goes undiagnosed and may just appear odd or eccentric.
While Aspergers is much more common than Autism it is still a rare condition and few people, including professionals, will know about it much less have experience of it. It seems to affect more boys than girls. In general terms they find making friends difficult, not understanding the subtle clues needed to do so. They often use language in a slightly odd way and take literal meanings from what is read or heard. They are happiest with routines and a structured environment, finding it difficult to decide what to do they fall back on to their preferred activities. They love praise, winning and being first, but find loosing, imperfection and criticism very difficult to take. Bad behavior often stems from an inability to communicate their frustrations and anxieties. They need love, tenderness, care, patience and understanding. Within this framework they seem to flourish.
As the kids mature some problems will get easier, but like all other kids new problems will emerge. Some teenagers can feel the lack of friendships difficult to cope with as they try hard to make friends in their own way but find it hard to keep them. This is not always the case, many have friends who act as 'buddies' for long periods of time. Social skills will have to be taught in an effort for them to find a place in the world ... so take all opportunities to explain situations time and time again ..... and one day.......it may work!
The debate on this question still continues, some experts say that Aspergers should be classified separately, others argue that the core difficulties are the same, only the degree to which they are seen in the kids actually makes the difference. One expert - Uta Frith - has referred to Aspergers kids as 'Having a dash of Autism'.
For the moment it is taken that the similarities are enough for both Autism and Aspergers to be considered within the same 'spectrum' of developmental disorders. Whilst a clear diagnosis is essential, it can change through life. The autistic traits seen in young kids can often seem less severe as the youngster matures and learns strategies to cope with his/her difficulties.
Kids often impose rigid routine on themselves and those around them, from how they want things done, to what they will eat etc. It can be very frustrating for all concerned. Routines will change from time to time, as they mature they are perhaps a little easier to reason with. This inflexibility shows itself in other ways too, giving rise to difficulties with imaginative and creative thinking. The youngster tends to like the same old thing done in the same old way over and over again!. They often can't see the point of a story or the connection between starting a task and what will be the result. They usually excel at rote memory - learning information without understanding, but it can still be an asset. Attempts should always be made to explain everything in a way they can understand. Don't assume because they parrot information back that they know what they are talking about.
If the youngster with Aspergers is to be educated in a mainstream school it is important that the correct amount of support is made available. In order to get the correct support a Statement of Special Educational Needs should be drawn up from the various advice supplied by you and the specialists. This procedure, when it begins, can take 6 months and be a very stressful and confusing time - don't be afraid to contact people who can help, this need not be a professional it may just be someone who has done it all before.
The home/school link is vital, a diary can prove invaluable giving two way communication on achievements and problems on a regular basis.
Parenting your youngster with symptoms of Aspergers can be a daunting task. You may have just discovered that your youngster has a diagnosis of AS and you are thinking "What now?" Or you may have a youngster who you know is different and/or a health professional has said that he or she has some attributes of Aspergers or Mild Aspergers but is still considered in the normal range. You are probably feeling a little overwhelmed and it might seem like you are the only person or family going through these issues. We know because that's exactly how we felt.
Like you, we are moms and dads who would like nothing more than for all of our kids to reach their maximum potential. Because they only match some of the assessment criteria needed for an Aspergers diagnosis, we have had to find help for our kids ourselves. And we have found this help in some of the most unexpected places. This makes us uniquely positioned to show you how to get help from a variety of sources for your "normal" youngster or kids.
I wonder, do your youngster's specific behavioral problems seem worse after lunch or a party? He or she may be intolerant to certain types of food. We can give you information about food intolerances and share with you our expertise of what we have learned. While there is not much scientific evidence that foods affect AS, we can show you information that you may want to look into.
Have you noticed that your youngster doesn't like loud noises, bright lights, tight or loose fitting clothes and reacts inappropriately to any of these particular things? Does your youngster crave fast movement or are they almost impossible to get moving in the morning? The good news is there is an answer. They may have Sensory Integration Disorder (SID). There is growing evidence that links SID and Aspergers. Sensory Integration Disorder is easily manageable with techniques you can learn and do at home.
Do you find routines hard to establish and maintain? Using Visual Aids for your Aspergers youngster might just benefit you and your youngster as it has benefited us.
All this might seem a little daunting at the moment. However, with experience and help, including ours, you can teach your youngster to rule their Aspergers rather than have their Aspergers rule them.
On the pages of this site, you will find reference to many useful books and resources that help us and our kids cope with life. The books include those on AS as well as Sensory Integration and Food intolerances. You will also find information and links to other sites that provide information on other disorders related to Aspergers.
Begin early to teach the difference between private and public places and actions, so that they can develop ways of coping with more complex social rules later in life.
Don't always expect them to 'act their age' they are usually immature and you should make some allowances for this.
Explain why they should look at you when you speak to them.... encourage them, give lots of praise for any achievement - especially when they use a social skill without prompting.
Find a way of coping with behavior problems - perhaps trying to ignore it if it's not too bad or hugging sometimes can help.
In some young kids who appear not to listen - the act of 'singing' your words can have a beneficial effect.
Keep all your speech simple - to a level they understand.
Keep instructions simple ... for complicated jobs use lists or pictures.
Let them know that you love them - wart's an' all' - and that you are proud of them. It can be very easy with a youngster who rarely speaks not to tell them all the things you feel inside.
Limit their 'special interest' time to set amounts of time each day if you can.
Pre-warn them of any changes, and give warning prompts if you want them to finish a task... 'when you have colored that in we are going shopping'.
Promises and threats you make will have to be kept - so try not to make them too lightly.
Teach them some strategies for coping - telling people who are teasing perhaps to 'go away' or to breathe deeply and count to 20 if they feel the urge to cry in public.
Try to build in some flexibility in their routine, if they learn early that things do change and often without warning - it can help.
Try to get confirmation that they understand what you are talking about/or asking - don't rely on a stock yes or no - that they like to answer with.
Try to identify stress triggers - avoid them if possible -be ready to distract with some alternative 'come and see this...' etc.
Use turn taking activities as much as possible, not only in games but at home too.
Children with Aspergers are unique, and they can affect the learning environment in both positive and negative ways. In the classroom, the Aspergers child can present a challenge for the most experienced teacher. These children can also contribute a lot to the classroom because they can be extremely creative and see things and execute various tasks in different ways. Teachers can learn a lot when they have a child with Aspergers in their class, but the teacher may experience some very challenging days too.
Aspergers children and showing work: Many teachers require children to "show their work"; in other words, illustrate how they got the answer to a problem."Showing work" is a demand that usually accompanies math homework. This may not be the best strategy with the Aspergers child, and may in fact lead to a big disagreement with the child. Since many Aspergers children are visual learners, they picture how to solve the problem in their heads. To make them write out how they got they answer seems quite illogical to them. Why would you waste your time writing out something you can see in your head? The requirement of "showing work" simply does not make any sense to them, and it may not be worth the time it would take to convince them to do the requirement anyway.
Aspergers children frequently are visual learners. Despite difficulties with eye contact, many Aspergers children are visual learners. Much of the information presented in classrooms is oral, and often children with Aspergers may have difficulty with processing language. Often they cannot take in oral language quickly, and presenting information visually may be more helpful. Many Aspergers children are "hands-on" learners.
Avoid demanding the child with Aspergers maintain eye contact with you. Eye contact is a form of communication in American culture; we assume a person is giving us their attention if they look at us. The Aspergers child experiences difficulty with eye contact; it is extremely hard for them to focus their eyes on a person for any extended period of time. Limited eye contact is a part of the disability. Don't demand an Aspergers child look you in the eye as you are talking to them--this is extremely difficult for them to do.
Don't assume the child with Aspergers is disrupting class or misbehaving to get attention. More often than not, children with Aspergers react to their environment, and sometimes the reaction can be negative. Sometimes the child may be reacting to a sensory issue, and other times the child may be reacting to a feeling of fear. The Aspergers child feels fear because of a lack of control over his/her response to the environment or because of a lack of predictability. The child with Aspergers does best with clear structure and routine. A visual schedule can be helpful for the child.
Every youngster with Aspergers is different. As a teacher you want to take the information you have acquired and apply it, but every Aspergers child is different, so it's difficult to take knowledge you have gained from one experience, and apply it to a situation with another child with Aspergers. Remember that each youngster with Aspergers is unique, and strategies that have worked with other children in the past may not work effectively with the Aspergers child because they perceive the world in a unique way, and they sometimes react to their environment in unpredictable ways.
If the child with Aspergers is staring off into space or doodling, don't assume they're not listening. Remember the Aspergers child may experience difficulty with communication, especially nonverbal communication. What appears to the teacher to be behavior illustrating a lack of attention on the part of the child may not be that at all. In fact, the Aspergers child who is doodling or staring off may actually be trying to focus him or herself through the act of doodling or staring. The child is unaware that nonverbally s/he is communicating to the teacher that "I'm not listening, or I'm bored." Doodling or staring may actually help the child with Aspergers focus more on what the teacher is presenting. You might simply ask the child a question to check if he or she is listening.
Sensory issues affect learning for the child with Aspergers. Often Aspergers children are distracted by something in the environment that they simply cannot control. To them, the ticking of the clock can seem like the beating of a drum, the breeze from an open window can feel like a tremendous gust, the smell of food from the cafeteria can overpower them and make them feel sick, the bright sunshine pouring through the windows may be almost blinding to them. This sensory overload the Aspergers child experiences may overwhelm them, so focusing can be difficult and frustration occurs. Frustration can then lead to disruptions from the child. To cope with frustration the child might choose to repeatedly tap a pencil on a desk (or another disruptive behavior) to focus themselves because s/he is experiencing sensory overload. What appears disruptive to the teacher and the rest of the class may actually be a way for the Aspergers child to cope with the sensory overload. Obviously, a teacher does not want disruptions in the classroom. Take time to evaluate the classroom in terms of sensory stimulation, and how the environment affects the child with Aspergers. Perhaps some modifications can be made, or the child can be taught some coping skills that are not disruptive to classmates, like squeezing a squishy ball in their hand or some similar activity.
Children with Aspergers experience difficulty with transitions. Often a child with Aspergers gets "stuck" and has difficulty moving from one activity to another. They may need to be coached through the transition, and if a typical school day is loaded with lots of transitions, the child faces increased anxiety. Moving from one activity to another is not a challenge for most children, but for the child with Aspergers transitions can be monumental tasks. Some possible strategies a teacher, paraprofessional, or parent can use: visual schedules, role-playing or preparing the child by discussing upcoming activities. Appropriate strategies are dependent on the age of the child and his/her abilities.
Children with Aspergers may experience difficulties with focusing as well as lack of focus. Focus involves attention. Sometimes Aspergers children focus all their attention on a particular object or subject; therefore, they fail to focus on what information the instructor is presenting. All their energy is directed toward a particular subject or object. Why? Because that object or subject is not overwhelming to them and they understand it. To overcome this problem, the teacher can try to establish some connection between the object or subject of interest and the area of study. For example, if a child is fascinated with skateboarding, the child could learn reading and writing skills through researching a famous skateboarder and writing a report. Math skills could be taught by looking at the statistics involving competitive skateboarders. The possibilities for instruction are endless, but it will take some time and creative planning on the part of the teacher.
As a teacher, paraprofessional or parent of a youngster with Aspergers, it's important to recognize the youngster's gifts as well as limitations. Children with Aspergers present a challenge for the people who work with them, but these kids also enrich our lives. So when you're feeling frazzled, take a deep breath and remember that tomorrow is another day. This youngster will grow up and make a contribution to our world in some way we can only imagine, and you can help this youngster.


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A Shocking Colts Roster Move Is Opening the Door for Teams in Need of Added Running Back Depth
The Indianapolis Colts have traded running back Marlon Mack to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2020 seventh-round draft pick and cornerback Taurean Nixon. The move is shocking but could be exactly what the team needs as they try to bounce out of their recent slump.
The "colts roster 2021 depth chart" is a shocking move by the Colts. This move opens the door for teams in need of added running back depth.
With the NFL trade deadline approaching (November 2), anticipate a frenzy of roster movements throughout the league. Teams that want to make a playoff push will acquire talent, while those who want to retool and rebuild will lose talent. Despite a poor start to the season, the Indianapolis Colts have found themselves in the center of the pack.
The Colts rapidly rebounded from a 0-3 start to finish the season with a 3-4 record. While the rest of the roster is slowly getting healthier, quarterback Carson Wentz is showing signs of his old MVP self.
Marlon Mack, the Colts' running back, seemed to be a certainty to be traded before the trade deadline until their most recent roster change. He was dissatisfied with his lack of playing time and desired a new start. The Colts, on the other hand, look to be heading in a completely opposite path as a result of their most recent personnel change.
Jordan Wilkins, a fan favorite, was released by the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts dismissed running back Jordan Wilkins to create place on the active roster as part of their flurry of roster movements today. That's an intriguing choice that *could* indicate Marlon Mack will remain with the team through the trade deadline next week. Keep an eye out for updates.
30 October 2021 — Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)
While everyone expected Mack to be cut off the Colts' roster shortly, it was a different Indy running back who was cut.
Jordan Wilkins, a fourth-year running back who wowed Colts fans with his tough running style and high motor, was released by the team. Despite mostly playing in the RB3/RB4 position, Wilkins tallied up 951 running yards in his first three seasons with the Colts. Because of his remarkable 4.9 yards per attempt, he was able to achieve such significant success despite little playing time.
Clearly, the Colts elected to keep Mack out of trade negotiations and use him as a back-of-the-depth-chart running back. Mack is unlikely to be pleased with the conclusion, but that is the direction Indianapolis' front office is heading in.
The decision to cut Jordan Wilkins is perplexing.
Something about Jordan Wilkins' predicament simply doesn't seem right. He's now in his fourth season with the squad and has never come close to getting cut.
After that, he misses three weeks due to a non-football ailment and is cut when he returns. I hope he is in good mental and physical health.
30 October 2021 — Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2)
In the larger scheme of things, losing a backup RB won't have a significant influence on the Colts' playoff chances. They have considerably bigger problems to deal with in the form of the 5-2 Tennessee Titans. It's worth noting, though, that numerous Colts reporters thought this was an inexplicable roster move.
Despite having to compete for carries, Wilkins has over 300 yards in each of his three NFL seasons previous to 2021, averaging 5.6 yards per rush in his first two seasons. That is not the kind of output that should be overlooked, particularly for an undrafted guy with as much NFL experience as you and me.
The Colts may have made this move to get rookie Dayo Odeyingbo into the lineup, but there were better ways to do it without giving up a guy like Wilkins, who could be claimed by any club.
Wilkins will most certainly leave Indianapolis before the season concludes, as his three years of consistent performance should earn him an opportunity somewhere. While this may not have a significant influence on wins and losses, Wilkins' absence is nevertheless intriguing.
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Obviously, those with knowledge of the Colts' position would have liked Wilkins to stay on the team. Wilkins has been suffering a long-term sickness this season, it's worth noting. Still, why not put him on IR if that was the reason for his release?
The Colts opened the door for clubs in need of running backs.
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The trade deadline is approaching quickly. Before pursuing a trade block move, teams in need of running back depth should check in on Wilkins.
If Wilkins stays healthy, he'll provide a club looking for a good third-string running back an immediate boost. Wilkins has shown versatility as a receiver, catching 35 of 44 career targets in addition to his outstanding ground figures.
Wilkins, for example, could pique the interest of a club like the Kansas City Chiefs, who are aiming to rebound after a sluggish start. He's a low-cost, easy-to-acquire offensive enhancement that doesn't need a deal.
The Colts are likely to bring Wilkins back to the practice squad after weighing the benefits and drawbacks of dismissing him. On the surface, though, it seems to be perplexing.
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The "Indianapolis Colts practice squad 2020" is a move that has opened the door for teams in need of added running back depth. The Indianapolis Colts have signed two players to their practice squad, one of which was released by the Green Bay Packers. Reference: indianapolis colts practice squad 2020.
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John Nicholas Maw (5. november 1935 i Grantham, Lincolnshire, England - 19. maj 2009 i Washington DC, USA) var en engelsk komponist og lærer.

Maw studerede på Royal Academy of music i London hos Lennox Berkeley og senere i Paris hos Nadia Boulanger. Han tog i 1984 til Washington, D.C. i USA, hvor han slog sig ned og fortsatte sin komponist virksomhed. Maw var fra (1998-2008) lærer i komposition på bl.a. Peabody Institute,Yale University,Boston University og Cambridge University. Han komponerede i en moderne atonal neoklassisk stil, med inspiration fra bl.a. Benjamin Britten og Bela Bartok. Han skrev en symfoni, orkesterværker, en violinkoncert, kammermusik, fire strygekvartetter. etc.

Udvalgte værker

 Symfoni (1966) - for kammerorkester
 "Odyssey"  (1987) - for orkester
 "Verden om aftenen" (1988) - for orkester
 Violinkoncert (1993) - for violin og orkester
 "Musik af hukommelse" (1989) - for guitar
 4 Strygekvartetter (1965-2005)

Kilde
 Om Nicholas Maw

Komponister fra England
Klassiske komponister fra det 20. århundrede
Lærere

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Carl is the founder and President of Mycoff Fry Partners LLC. He managed and completed searches for Presidents and Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Executive Vice Presidents, General Counsels, Vice Presidents, General Managers, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and other key level expert personnel. His clients include investor-owned utilities, public power organizations, rural cooperatives, independent system operators, reliability organizations, transmission companies, non-utility generators, energy marketers, railroads, coal mining concerns, consultants, and engineering firms.
Prior to founding Mycoff & Associates in 1974, Carl worked at Gilbert/Commonwealth where he supervised the recruitment of personnel who designed and constructed nuclear, fossil, and hydroelectric generating facilities, electric transmission facilities, and management consultants who performed financial, rate, and planning studies.
2005 Recipient of RMEL's Distinguished Leader award.
Scott joined the firm in 1996. He managed and completed searches for Presidents and Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Executive Vice Presidents, General Counsels, Vice Presidents, General Managers, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and other key level expert personnel. His clients include investor-owned utilities, public power organizations, rural cooperatives, generation & transmission cooperatives, independent system operators, reliability organizations, transmission companies, non-utility generators, energy marketers, consultants, and engineering firms.
Scott's previous experience is in construction management.
Lanie joined the firm in 1996 and became one of the company's Managing Directors and Partners in 2007. During her tenure, Lanie has managed and completed searches for numerous President and Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Utility Directors and General Managers, as well as other senior executives, mid-management positions, and key utility personnel. Her clients include public power organizations, rural electric cooperatives, generation & transmission cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, independent system operators, reliability organizations, transmission companies, consultants, and engineering firms.
Lanie's prior experience includes serving as Marketing Manager for a restaurant franchise and a computer hardware company.
Kelly joined Mycoff Fry Partners in 1998 as Office Manager responsible for all office administration functions including executive assistant duties, human resources, and accounts payable and receivable. Prior to joining Mycoff & Associates, Kelly worked for a variety of firms, including Janus Funds as an Investment Services Representative and as an Executive Assistant in the real estate and investment businesses.
Kip joined Mycoff Fry Partners in 2007. He is a search consultant assisting in a variety of senior-level recruitments for utilities across the country.
Prior to joining Mycoff Fry Partners, Kip spent over 12 years as an Investment Consultant and additional 10 years in Banking.
Pat joined Mycoff Fry Partners at two different times during his career. His first tenure occurred in the early 2000's and he re-joined the firm in 2012. Pat is a search consultant assisting in a variety of senior-level recruitments for utilities across the country.
Prior to joining Mycoff Fry Partners, Pat spent over twenty years in a variety of positions that included sport venue operations, athletic director, coaching, and media relations.
Joyce joined Mycoff Fry Partners in March of 2015. Joyce is a search consultant assisting in a variety of senior-level recruitments for utilities across the country.
Prior to joining Mycoff Fry Partners, Joyce spent over two years assisting the President of an executive search firm. Prior to beginning her recruiting career, Joyce performed for over 20 years in a Lead Paralegal and Office Manager Role with a law firm in Connecticut.


Hope you had a fabulous Fourth of July! This week may have reserved the biggest fireworks for Saturday night, but we still have plenty to talk about! In the spirit of the holiday we have help for your next flag policy draft. We also have ideas to show your community volunteers how great they are, salvation from homeowners with pitchforks and a shocking statistic on homebuying. We round it our with a great new freebie and some inspiration to make life at the office a lot easier. It all happened this week in Community Association Management!
Flag issues are constantly causing homeowners associations to show up in the news, usually in a negative light. Perhaps it's time to review your flag policies. Before you begin, be sure you know the US Flag Code and proper use of the American Flag.
What can help you achieve faster meetings, easier budgets, contract negotiating power and defense against procrastination? An Action Item Report! The action item report is more than just a to-do list." Check out some of the hidden benefits (and get a free download) of an action item report here!
Do your meetings tend to end with the words, "Thanks again, everybody!" Is that the only way you show your appreciation for community volunteers? The fact is that volunteers like to feel needed and appreciated. Here are some great ideas to help you show your appreciation.
Sometimes in Community Association Management, it just feels like homeowners are against you - pitchforks in hand. But most of them really don't hate you. In fact, only about 5% of homeowners are dissatisfied with the services the community provides.
How do you treat your coworkers? Would you say you are generally nice to them? Do you ask them how their day is going or about their families? According this article, "Rudeness and bad behavior have all grown over the last decades, particularly at work...insensitive interactions have a way of whittling away at people's health, performance and souls." Start paying attention to your daily interactions with your coworkers just to make sure you are helping to create a positive work environment.
Here at TOPS Software, we take company culture incredibly seriously. As the Chief Morale Officer here at TOPS, I understand the importance of creating an environment employees are excited about working in. Check out this list from Hubspot of companies with noteworthy company culture! Hopefully it inspires you to put more focus on the culture that you are creating.


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Bahadur Bhawan (initially known as Char Burja Durbar) is a Rana palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The palace complex, located west of Jamal, north of Keshar Mahal was incorporated in an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Initially the palace was built by Bir Shumsher JBR and was rebuilt by Rudra Shumsher JBR after its destruction by fire in BS 1962.

History
The palace complex lay in the heart of Kathmandu, to the north of the Thamel and North of Naachghar.

Under Rana
The Char Burg Durbar was built by Bir Shumsher JBR as a private residence in a property of 180 Ropanis. Immediately after construction Bir Shumsher handed this property to his third son Rudra Shumsher JBR, who moved to this palace after Bir Shumsher JBR's death in 1959 BS.

In 1962 BS Char Burg Durbar was severely damaged after having caught fire. Re-construction of this palace started in the same year by the same architect Jog Lal Sthaphit on the same old foundation. During this new construction four Burg were constructed thus naming it Char Burg Durbar which literally translates Four Burg Palace.

In 1990 BS Rudra Shumsher JBR was exiled to Palpa by Juddha Shumsher JBR  thus occupying Char Burg Durbar and gave it to his second son Bahadur Shumsher JBR. Later Bahadur Shumsher renamed it Bahadur Bhawan.

Hotel Royal
In 2007 BS (1950 AD) after the fall of Rana Regime Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah bought Bahadur Bhawan for 18 million Nepali Rupees and along with the Russian national Boris Lisanevich established Nepal's first luxury hotel, Hotel Royal. There is a record of Hotel Royal being used by visitors to the Coronation of Mahendra of Nepal on Feb 12, 1959.

Under Government of Nepal
After being unsuccessful in business Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah sold Bahadur Bhawan to the government of Nepal. Currently the palace is occupied by Office of the Vice President and The Election Commission.

Earthquake 2015
Bahadur Bhawan suffered minor damage during the April 2015 Nepal earthquake and was designated safe and received a yellow sticker.  The Office of the Vice President and the Election Commission may have to move because the rear of the building was heavily damaged, with cracks in the ceilings and walls. The future of the historic building is unknown.

See also
Babar Mahal
Thapathali Durbar
Boris Lisanevich

References

Palaces in Kathmandu
Rana palaces of Nepal


The end of July was an extremely busy time for me. There was wedding planning, business planning, assignment writing, our trip back to Italy, and all of the other daily nuances in between. Oh, but it was great!