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FSU gets $8.5M grant to find answers to dyslexia
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelResearchers at Florida State University won an $8.5 million grant last month from the National Institutes of Health to help further the understanding and treatment of dyslexia and other learning disabilities, the university announced. As many as 15 to... -
Student science and technology fair settles scientific queries
Ice, salt and rigorous shaking can turn an ounce of nondairy creamer into a frozen treat.
"It's simple, sweet and a little silly," Garrett Seidman, a junior at the Hannah More School in Reisterstown, said as he sampled a dab of ice-solid French vanilla...Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Autism, Students, Foods and Beverages
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Parents explore frustrations of disability
A group of parents of children with special needs experienced frustration firsthand on Saturday when they were asked to perform a series of exercises designed to test their visual perceptions and thought processes. The word “Red” was...Tags: Autism, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Anthony J. Portantino, Behavioral Conditions, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Studio On The Run: Actor Zach McGowan Of 'Shameless'
![Native New Yorker Zach McGowan stars on the Showtime series "Shameless."](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-03/69099333-29061012-187105.jpeg "Native New Yorker Zach McGowan stars on the Showtime series "Shameless.\"")
PIX11.comNative New Yorker Zach McGowan stars on the Showtime series "Shameless." Growing up on the Upper West Side with his two brothers, he spent much of his time in Central Park and playing hockey. His father is one of the organizers of NYC's Veterans' Day and...Tags: Shameless (tv program), Upper West Side, Central Park
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Searching for the why behind rising autism rate
CNNThis week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its newest study on the rate of autism among 8-year-olds, showing that 1 in 88 has some form of the disorder. Previously, it was 1 in 110. Does the new figure indicate that we are seeing...Tags: Science and Technology, Autism, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minority Groups, CNN (tv network)
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Computer Game Helps ADHD
Families across the US are fighting ADHD and Autism with a personalized brain fitness program. The computer based program is called 'Interactive Metronome' and its video game like technology has helped one student go from special needs to top of his...
Tags: ADHD, Autism, Social Sciences, Arts and Culture, Behavioral Conditions
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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: Easter, Teaching and Learning, Education, Autism, Health and Safety at School
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Special-education is large-ticket spending item in South Bend
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- Tim Berger is met with a huge grin when he carries a piece of pizza from the classroom kitchen and places it in front of a student, telling him he saved it especially for him. In their own section of the old Studebaker School, Berger and...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Autism, Students, Behavioral Conditions, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Detecting autism early
April is Autism Awareness Month. Don’t let this month pass by without learning the signs and symptoms of autism - even if your child is still an infant. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that affect the...
Tags: Symptoms, American Academy of Pediatrics, Autism, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Conditions
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Sugar Cookies on the Weekend Diner
Sugar Cookies Recipe by: Becky Thomas Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 T. milk 1 tsp. vanilla (or almond flavoring) 3 cups sifted flour 3 tsp. baking powder Cookie Directions: Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Add eggs, milk...
Tags: Autism
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
It has been two years since a Tennessee mom sent her 7-year-old adopted son back to Russia with a note that read: "I no longer wish to parent this child." While no definitive diagnosis ever was made public, the boy was thought to suffer from fetal alcohol...
Tags: Brain, Physical Disabilities, Heroin, ADHD, Social Sciences
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Bullying is a double-sided problem for the special education community
Multimedia ProducerThe hardest moment in Rosita Delgadillo’s life as a parent was when she had to have the serious conversation with her boys. She knew the moment would eventually come, but she was scared because as a mother that loves her children she was trying to...Tags: Education, Autism, Health and Safety at School, Bullying, Facebook
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