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Author Robison offers hope, encouragement for those with Asperger's syndrome
John Elder Robison taught himself electronics while growing up and was so skilled that despite dropping out of high school in ninth grade, he designed pyrotechnic guitars for the rock group Kiss and sound effects for electronic games. Yet to hear him...Tags: Science and Technology, Behavioral Conditions, Health, Public Schools, Engineering
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Owings Mills: Shop at Ruth's Closet to help yourself, and others
There's a hidden jewel in Owings Mills and one that exists because of a greater good. Ruth's Closet, a resale boutique, offers women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Every day brings a new treasure, and at bargain prices. Tired of your Jimmy Choo...Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Behavioral Conditions, Reisterstown Road, Easter, Autism
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April 11: Author - Aaron Likens, Finding Kansas
WGN NewsAaron Likens To purchase a copy of the book: Finding Kansas: Living and Decoding Asperger's Syndrome Event: Tonight 7:00 p.m. Walther Lutheran High School 900 Chicago Avenue Melrose Park -
Dr. Majocha believes in turning obstacles into opportunities
Daily American Staff WriterDr. Kristen Majocha believes in turning obstacles into opportunities. While that may seem trite, the truth is that while most people may recognize the value of that statement — they rarely internalize the message. For Majocha — an assistant...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, U.S. Navy, College Sports, University of Pittsburgh
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Curses! Important film threatened by ratings dispute
"Bully"is a movie that will save kids' lives. I realize this sounds overwrought, but it's an assessment that's stayed with me since Saturday, when I went to an advance screening of the controversial new documentary at the True/False Film Fest in...
Tags: Bullying, Entertainment Events, Movies, Eric Zorn, The King's Speech (movie)
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World Autism Awareness Day: Those with autism no longer invisible
Joseph Sheppard has an IQ above 130. Ask him about his life or worldview and he'll start drawing connections to cosmology and quantum mechanics. He'll toss around names of great intellectuals -- Nietzsche, Spinoza -- as if they're as culturally relevant...
Tags: Psychology, Colleges and Universities, Fiction, Cleveland Clinic, Autism
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Ellicott City
Meet the author John Elder Robison, author of two books about his life with Asperger syndrome, will speak at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane. A book-signing precedes his talk at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, but...Tags: Ellicott City, Health, High Blood Pressure, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Calumet City teen killed after threatening, cutting police
WGN NewsTwo Calumet City police officers shot and killed a teen who suffered from Asperger's syndromeduring a domestic disturbance call Wednesday. Just before 8:30 a.m., Calumet City police responded to a call at the home on the 500 block of Forsythe. Police...Tags: Calumet City, Shootings
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A manual for married people with Asperger's
David Finch was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild autism spectrum disorder, in 2008, at age 30. At that time, he said, his three-year marriage was in a downward spiral because of his odd habits and rigid adherence to routines.
Instead of...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Health, Family, Chicago Tribune, Autism
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Psychiatric experts begin reassessing Autism definition
A panel of psychiatric experts is reassessing the definition of Autism.
Proposed changes would narrow the criteria for Autism and related disorders, such as Asperger's Syndrome.
If the definition is changed, it could dramatically reduce the number of...Tags: Health, Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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Cedar Crest's Lizzy Sunderhaus' career path
Lizzy Sunderhaus can thank her parents for her caring nature and willingness to volunteer time.
The 21-year-old Cedar Crest College senior and star basketball player always gives a shout-out to Stephen T. Badin High School in Hamilton, Ohio, for giving...Tags: University of Cincinnati, College Basketball, Identification Technology, Cedar Crest College, Breast Cancer
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AK-47 attack latest crime to jar St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD — The AK-47 attack in one of Osceola County's oldest neighborhoods last month is the latest crime jarring the tranquil image of the century-old community known as "Soldier City," where Civil War veterans settled in the early 1900s.
In...Tags: Politics, Firearms, Kissimmee, Judges, Justice System
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