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Children, adults with disabilities learn to ride at iCan Bike camp
Zane Paul, 16, had never learned to ride a bicycle. His father died of cancer when Zane was 4, and he was too scared to try riding after that. When he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at the end of third grade, his mother thought he would...
Tags: Tourette Syndrome
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READER SUBMITTED: River Street Walks For A Cause Close To Their Heart
East HartfordOn Sunday, June 1, members of the CREC community, including staff from the CREC River Street Autism Program at Coltsville participated in the Walk for Autism at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Team Coltsville raised $1,083.09. For 40 years, CREC has...Tags: East Hartford, Behavioral Conditions, Autism Speaks
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Murder? Yes. But 'cold'? No.
Change of SubjectThis revised posting is featured in my Sunday print column “The murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner,” said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Maureen O'Brien, speaking earlier this week to reporters about the... -
Pitiful story of boy's slaying should melt 'cold' hearts
"The murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner," said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Maureen O'Brien, speaking last week to reporters about the recent stabbing death of a 14-year-old River Grove youth, allegedly at the...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Murder, Ron Wyden, U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Shootings
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Bereaved Parents meets third Wednesdays
These groups meet regularly. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City, 3100 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-2288. Bereaved Parents, USA — Third Wednesday, 8 p.m....Tags: Anglicanism, Mental Illness, Religion and Belief, Ellicott City, Breast Cancer
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LETTER: 'Aspie' Doesn't Need To Be Fixed
I was very saddened and disappointed to read William Weir's article "Trinity Reveals Autism Find" [June 6, Connecticut]. First of all, the story implies that autism is an affliction that needs a "reversal of symptoms." As an individual on the autism...Tags: Vegan Diet, Behavioral Conditions
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California Legislature approves state budget with rare surplus
San Jose Mercury NewsSACRAMENTO, Calif. The Democratic-controlled state Legislature on Friday overwhelmingly approved a moderate budget that saves some new revenues for a rainy day and pays down California's massive debt while still beefing up K-12 education spending by...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Schools, Education, Parties and Movements, Crime, Law and Justice
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Bursts of color highlight morning run in Roanoke
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterThe bright blue sky had competition Saturday morning as runners came together at the Roanoke Civic Center for "The Color Run." The run is billed as the Happiest 5k on the Planet. Runners are SPLATTED with paint as they go. The unique race celebrates...Tags: Human Interest, American Cancer Society, The Happiest News!
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Five Southington Teachers Win Grants To Buy Classroom Tools
The Hartford Courant— African xylophones that use gourds to increase sound and computer programs that encourage reading, social skills and storytelling are among the educational tools the school district will buy with $6,000 in grants from a local foundation. The...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Sociology, Arts and Culture, Southington, Culture
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Research-based baby sign language program offered in Berkeley County, W.Va.
Special to The Herald-MailChange the diaper. Feed the baby. Burp. Hold. Sleepy time. After babies are born, fussing often is a way of communicating some basic needs. When they get a little older, it’s not always that simple. Babies can point, or they can make some...Tags: Style Network (tv network), Hearing Impairment
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TV Creators Tackle Mental Health
VarietyAlthough debates about gun control gained more traction in the wake of shootings at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school in December, the issue of mental illness also re-entered the public conversation. In primetime, mental illness has been in the mix of...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy, Mental Illness, Politics, Bipolar Disorder
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Thanks to many, student with autism graduates from HCC [Letter]
On Tuesday, May 21, my son graduated from HCC, and I want to thank the many people who made his graduation possible. In 1994, he was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder: not otherwise specified, in Prince William County, Va. It became clear...Tags: Entertainment, Movies, Behavioral Conditions, Imperial and Royal Matters
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