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Autism gets redfined

Student with Asperger’s rejects new definition

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eans and associate deans met with Vice Provost Cynthia Rawitch Monday to discuss the possibility of increasing the number of fulltime equivalent students (FTES) to

accommodate graduating seniors. The Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communications will begin to open seats today, said Robert Bucker, dean of the college. Emails circulating Monday requested deans and associate deans calculate the number of FTES needed to accommodate graduating seniors.

The spring semester began with a 15-unit cap, and fewer class seats because CSUN is faced with a $7 million penalty from the CSU for exceeding the FTES enrollment capacity. CSUN is allowed to surpass this number by 3 percent, but was 6.3 percent over in Fall 2011, Rawitch told the Sundial in November.

The CSU may incur a trigger cut of $200 million in 2013 if voters do not approve Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative in November. This is in addition to the $650 million decrease in state funds from the 2011-2012 state budget and a $100 million in trigger cuts in December 2011, the Sundial reported.

FTES is a calculation used by the state to determine funding levels per student and represents a theoretical student with 15 units. This could be a student with seven units and another student with eight units equaling one FTES, or any combination of students to equal 15 units.

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CSUN celebrates Black History Month JADE ADAMS DAILY SUNDIAL

his year’s theme for Black History Month, which CSUN has honored since its inception more than 40 years ago, is “breaking the chains to create change.” The Pan African Studies Department recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity for students and faculty to remember the struggle. Black history was not celebrated or acknowledged by Americans or the rest of the world until the 20th century. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a son of former slaves, is considered the father of Black History Month, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Woodson realized that the history of black people was either misrepresented or nonexistent in the history books. According to the History Channel, in 1915 Woodson founded ASALH in order to tell the story of his people. Woodson established the celebration of

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Negro History Week in 1926, which took place in the second week of February, coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. In 1976, that celebration expanded to include the entire month of February to create what is now known as Black History Month, when people of all backgrounds commemorate black culture, according to the ASALH. “It’s a time to celebrate accomplishments that otherwise aren’t acknowledged in white history,” said 26-year-old senior computer science major Njume Njinimbam. “From the time African Americans were brought here until now, we have come a long way. I think after everything we’ve been through, we deserve a month.” Although budget cuts and financial crises have hurt the Pan African Studies Department, as a university, CSUN is actively celebrating Black History Month. “It’s really important to really recover our history...We need to revamp our education system,” said Taniella Block, 22, music industry major. CSUN has events taking place throughout the month that include not only black campus

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organizations such as the Black Student Union and Black Alumni, but according to Dr. Marquita Pellerin, the director of the Black History month events, other Greek organizations are participating as well. “The department welcomes this occasion to honor and recognize the influential pioneers of the global Pan African struggles, as we commemorate leadership and life-long commitment to freedom, justice and equality,” Pellerin said. Noteable CSUN events taking place this month include a memorial for deceased wellknown Pan African studies professor Dr. Obinna on February 3, a visit from the Black Panther Party on February 7, and a voter awareness and registration drive on February 20.

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From Iran to Sweden to Cali International recording artist comes to CSUN to study music therapy Joe Tomaszewski daily sundial

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Arsi Nami, 27, music therapy major, has a new single, “Miracle,” which will be released on Feb. 27 by Royalty Records.

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usic is 27-year-old Arsi Nami’s passion and he wants to share that passion with the world. Despite his growing international success as a singer and songwriter of world rhythms, eurodance and electronica music, Nami came to CSUN in 2009 to study music therapy. Three years ago, Nami witnessed patients being treated with music therapy while visiting his brother in the hospital who was receiving treatment for cancer. Nami was attending Santa Monica College’s music program and decided to transfer to CSUN, which is the only state school that offers a music therapy program after and when he found out more about music therapy. According to CSUN’s music department website, “Music therapy is a field that uses music along with the personality of the therapist as a treatment for rehabilitating, maintaining and improving the lives of persons with physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities.”

Nami was born in Shiraz, Iran. When he was 4 years old, his mom moved him and his two brothers to Sweden to escape the Iran-Iraq War that took place from 1980-88. “I remember we went down to the basement and I heard what sounded like fireworks. But the house started shaking, and my mom tried to calm us down,” he said. Although his dad decided to stay in Iran, his mom decided it was time to get her kids away from the war. Nami feels fortunate for the cultural experience of having grown up in Sweden. His mother allowed him and his brothers to develop their own religious beliefs. “I decided to make music as my religion,” Nami said. Nami became interested in music after listening to his brother play old Persian songs on the keyboard and he continues to weave those cultural influences into his music today. Nami realized music would be his life’s passion when he finished second in Sweden’s talent show “Aiming for the Stars” for singing Enrique Iglesias’ song, “Hero.” Since then, Nami has continued to build his suc-

cess as a recording artist. Nami’s following increased significantly when his song, “Never be Lonely,” was used for the soundtrack of the online video game, “Good Game Disco.” Although some people know his music in Iran, his music is well-known in Europe and South America, Nami said. Nami is trying to build his popularity in the U.S. His recent signing to Winogradsky/Sobel, a Studio City-based music publishing company, should help him accomplish that goal. Winogradsky/Sobel represents a growing list of artists by placing songs in TV shows, films and advertisements. “It means a lot,” Nami said. “When something like this happens, my self-confidence grows. You want to hear from professionals that your stuff is good.” Although Nami seeks success as an artist, his feet

remain planted firmly on the ground. “It wasn’t about getting famous or anything,” Nami said about his passion for music. Nami thinks differently about his music after studying music therapy. Instead of just entertaining people, he wants his music to have a positive influence in people’s lives. He regularly performs at benefits for charitable and social causes. Besides performing in traditional venues, Nami would like to bring his music to other parts of the world. “I want to tour in villages,” he said. “I want to tour in Africa or Iran.” His current goal is to open his own music therapy clinic. Nami is also in the process of finishing the music video for his new single, “Miracle,” which will be released on Feb. 27 by Royalty Records in online stores, such as Amazon and iTunes.

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proposed revision for a more specific definition of autism is being reassessed by the American Psychiatric Association, which is working to complete the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The proposed change would place three separate diagnoses – autism, Asperger’s syn-

drome, and pervasive developmental disorder – under one category which would be titled autism spectrum disorders, according to an article in the New York Times. Autism rates have increased dramatically over the past decade and a stricter criterion would decrease the rates at which people are being diagnosed, the article said. The current definition for a person with autism is someone who exhibits six or more of 12 listed behaviors. The proposed

criteria would require people to display even more behaviors and higher-functioning people may be excluded from the group, according to the New York Times. The change in definition, which has not been updated in 17 years, could make it more difficult for many individuals who will no longer meet the disorder’s criteria to receive health, educational and social services, according to new research by the APA. CSUN special educa-

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Weiner also oversees the Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center (FFREC) on campus – a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Michael D. Eisner College of Education. “We work with parents of children who have disabilities and a lot of our clients are people who have children with autism,” Weiner said. “We help them through the process by giving them referrals and try to help them navigate the school district and

services that are out there.” The center has three locations, one of which is located on campus. “We provide services mainly for families with autistic children, but also for professionals and anyone who is interested in learning about these disorders,” said Fatima Cascendeda, family support provider at the FFREC. “Everything is related to special education and we have support groups, a library and computers.”

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tion professor, Ivor Weiner, teaches both foundational and advanced autism courses and is also the father of an autistic child. “There’s one train-ofthought out there, that it’s (autism) being economically driven because we have too many kids being diagnosed,” said Weiner. “I don’t think that’s the case. I think we need a clearer definition of autism that addresses an individual’s needs by making more accurate diagnoses.”

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To be an Aspie or not to be Student with Asperger's Syndrome speaks against changing the definition of autism

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n 2013, the American Psychiatric Association is scheduled to make changes regarding the diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, Autistic Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). The APA is hoping to put all three disorders under the broad diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effectively eliminating the diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS. The changes come as the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is scheduled to come out next year. Experts agree that the narrowed definition would effectively eliminate qualification for 85 percent of children and adults with PDD-NOS and two-thirds of children and adults with Asperger’s. Analysis conducted by Dr. Fred R. Volkmer of Yale states it would effectively get rid of those with a higher-function diagnosis and the effect on services could be quite drastic. As someone who has Asperger’s syndrome, I find this highly offensive to lump

people with Asperger’s, classic autism and PDD-NOS. This is a disastrously bad idea that could cut off essential services to over a million children and adults who depend on those services for their success and well-being.

cal and clinical definitions, and personal anecdotes still fail to fully describe the world of an Aspie (someone with Asperger’s syndrome). It is as if the world you live in is inhabited by aliens from another planet who speak

In truth, all the psychological and clinical definitions, and personal anecdotes still fail to fully describe the world of an Aspie (someone with Asperger’s syndrome).

While I admire the efforts of the neuro-diversity movement to not pathologize behaviorial differences, these changes will only add more stigma to those who will no longer qualify for diagnosis and will further inhibit their success in life. In truth, all the psychologi-

a language unrecognizable to the ear. The rules are never clear and the line is always moving and you can never know when anything you’ve done is right. At this point in my life, social interactions are difficult, not so much because people are mean or misunderstanding,

but because it's always hard to measure the right way to react even when it is seemingly obvious to most others. Even the most mundane of conversations can be excruciatingly difficult. I always fear that I am going to get hurt if I interact and often feel physically unsafe when I have to interact, even with those who I know quite well. Because of their differences and sometimes odd behavior and interests, children and adults with Asperger’s are likely victims of bullying. With an inability to understand why people are being so mean, it will only encourage them to recede further into themselves and prevent them from having positive social interactions later in life. It has been said that often the reason some autistic people are so high functioning is because of access to helpful services. It has been proven that early intervention can combat much of the social dysfunction that comes with all three diagnoses. With the inability to diagnose higherfunctioning children, problems will go unnoticed and multiply, as often happens to people with Asperger’s. Another issue with the proposed changes concerns proper identification of needed services and treatment. If the goal of the new diagnosis is to save money and resources, good luck, because that will be a huge failure. With the inability to identify the level of function that a child is at and specify what services might be needed, services may be provided unnecessarily, and the necessary ones will not be available. Whether the changes are politically or economically motivated is irrelevant. What matters is that many children with Asperger’s and higher functioning autism feel completely isolated from their peers and have no idea why. If this continues to happen, the success rate of children with developmental disabilities will plummet. When these children are not understood and they cannot understand what others are thinking or feeling, their motivation decreases severely, and parents and teachers are left with the burden of not being able to help their students and children succeed and thrive in life. I know from my own experiences that the services I received allowed me to be

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successful today. Without the recognition of my diagnosis, I frankly would not have the knowledge and the means to be able to rise above those differences that stigmatized me and made feel like an outcast in my own home and among peers. Access to these services taught me that people with Asperger’s syndrome aren’t really that different, just differently-abled. I, like most Aspies, have problems understanding abstract concepts (meaning concepts and things that lie outside the reach and scope the five senses can provide). For example, I flunked Algebra because I couldn’t see or feel anything or have a real world model to confirm a correct answer. I followed the rules, but I became very confused about which steps were which. On the other hand, I did very well in high school biology and got a grade of an A –, because I could physically feel and see the results of my work. As a photojournalist, I know I can be successful because although words are harder for

me than most others, pictures and visuals describe the world far better than words ever could. I plead the APA not to go through with this change. Think of the over one million children and adults with Asperger’s and higher functioning forms of autism. Lumping together Asperger’s syndrome and PDD-NOS with autism will only make rates soar higher than they already are and will magnify many problems that these kids face, creating more unnecessary suffering. If one wants to narrow the rates of autism there are far better ways to do it. One would be to not let schools decide whether or not the child in question has a developmental disability, but to leave that decision in the hands of patients and doctors. Truth be told, this is not an easy science and narrowing the definition will make it harder for everyone to live the life they want. It is a bad idea that will only make the autism epidemic and the consequences associated with it, far worse than they already are.

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Definitely Brady: Patriots QB cements rank as greatest ever ron rokhy live news editor

unday’s Super Bowl, which is a rematch of the Giants’ 2008 upset victory over the then-18-0 Patriots, raises one question: can Tom Brady exact his revenge and bring home a fourth championship? The answer, undeniably, is yes. Not only has Brady played with a chip on his shoulder his entire career due to being drafted in the sixth round, but he also has a superb clutch gene, as he’s led his team to 24 fourth-quarter comebacks. Oh yeah, and there’s this little thing about him being the greatest quarterback to ever play the game of football. That’s right, capping off this season with 5,200 yards, 39 touchdowns and a QB rating of over 105.0, Brady has etched his name as the greatest quarterback of all time, surpassing all-time greats, such as John Elway, Brett Favre, Joe Montana and Peyton Manning. Alongside his three rings, Brady’s career is decorated with records and impressive statistics: He’s never had a season with more than 14 interceptions; he holds the records for most touchdown passes in a single season (50); he’s the only player to ever have two years with at least a

110.0 passer rating; he’s tied for first in most touchdowns thrown in a postseason game (six); and though overshadowed by Drew Brees, he, too, broke Dan Marino’s record for most yards thrown in a single season. Sunday’s game will only solidify Brady’s greatness. The Giants, who hobbled into the playoffs with an 9-7 record by beating the Cowboys in a win-or-go-home game, did well to contain Aaron Rodgers and the No. 1-ranked Green Bay Packers offense, but had to rely on the San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Williams to fumble the ball in overtime to pull through to the Super Bowl. Though the Patriots had some luck of their own against Baltimore when Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff shanked a 32-yard gametying field goal, this postseason has shown one thing: New England’s bottom-ranked regular season defense has really stepped up, even when Brady isn’t on his game. The Pats defense is only allowing 15 points per game this postseason, they’ve sacked the opposing quarterbacks eight times and forced four turnovers (two interceptions and two fumbles). This, combined with Brady’s precision and chemistry with record-setting tight end Rob Gronkowski, will undeniably wreak havoc among the Giants’ secondary. Sure, the Ravens defense made Brady look like a fool by holding

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who's broken all kinds of NFL records, is on his fifth Super Bowl appearance.

him to a passer rating of less than 60. (Though, he did run a touchdown in.) But hoping the Giants can do anything remotely near that is a stretch as New York’s defense is coming off a game in

which they gave up two touchdowns and 200 yards to Alex Smith, who finished the game with a passer rating of nearly 100. In the end, Brady’s aerial assault will go largely unchecked

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by the Giants’ 29th-ranked pass defense, and the Patriots will walk away with their fourth championship in 11 years. Oh … and I really, really hate the Patriots.

by Sundial Sports Desk @sundialsports57

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