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Sage Stallone Remembered at Private Funeral in Los Angeles
Sage Stallone's parents came together again Saturday morning to say goodbye to their late son, gone too soon at 36 years old. Dad Sylvester Stallone, mom Sasha Czack led the procession of friends and family who gathered at St. Martin of Tours Catholic...
Tags: Autism, Sylvester Stallone, Sage
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Children's Theatre and Redmoon present first autism-friendly show
Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the shore, If you see a lion there, Don't forget to roar. This unconventional take on a very familiar song is what parents and their children (grandparents too) heard as they strolled into the lobby of the Ruth...
Tags: Near North Side, Mary Poppins (musical), Entertainment, Music, Education
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Charmin's Charming Gesture For An Autistic Boy
The Hartford CourantLots of people throw their banner into the ring as autism advocates. It's easy to do, particularly when the astounding increase in the number of people affected (1 in 50 according to Autism Speaks) constantly casts the issue into the mainstream media....Tags: Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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READER SUBMITTED: Autism Speaks Fundraiser
TollandTeam Inspired Steps is holding a fundraiser at Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Shop. They will donate a percentage all sales from their 200 Merrow Toad, Tolland store on Tuesday May 14, from 6-8 p.m. There will also be raffle items. Please join us for the fun...Tags: Tolland (Tolland, Connecticut)
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Kobe Bryant accessorizes with crutches at 'An Unforgettable Evening'
Kobe Bryant looked dapper in his tux Thursday night at "An Unforgettable Evening" in L.A. He had to accessorize with crutches, thanks to the torn Achilles that knocked him out of the NBA playoffs, but he seemed to take it in stride as he posed with...
Tags: NBA Playoffs, Mother's Day, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Vivienne Westwood, Bruno Mars
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Developers dive in to create a wealth of autism apps
At times, Andy Shih still finds himself overwhelmed by the groundswell of interest in autism apps he's seen in the three years since Apple Inc. released the first iPad. In his role as senior vice president for scientific affairs at Autism Speaks, a...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Apple Inc., Apple TV, Bill Thompson, Computer Hardware
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Susan Kabot: Nova Southeastern offers aid for adolescents with autism
It seems like every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announce the results of a new study finding increasing numbers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. No longer is autism a low incidence disorder. With a prevalence rate of 1:...Tags: American School for the Deaf, Students, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Teaching and Learning, Nova Southeastern University
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Building awareness of autism's growth
Thank you for the front-page story covering the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event (“Concerned about the danger, but still walking,” April 21). In 2002 I was one of a small group of volunteer parents who had this idea of putting on a walk to...Tags: Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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Concerned, but still walking for autism in Pasadena
Thoughts of the week's terror and chaos in Boston weighed on the minds of many among an estimated 40,000 people who gathered on Saturday for a massive charity walk around the Rose Bowl, but those thoughts only increased resolve to turn out for the cause....
Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Sports, Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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Stephen Stills aims to Light Up the Blues for Autism Speaks
On his own and as a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young), two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Stephen Stills has taken part in many a benefit concert over the last four decades, but usually his role has been that of rock singer...
Tags: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Entertainment, Music, Asperger Syndrome, Concerts
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Crosby, Stills & Nash headline April 13 autism benefit in L.A.
Crosby, Stills & Nash, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams, Rickie Lee Jones and former Eagles guitarist Don Felder top the list of musicians taking part in a benefit for Autism Speaks on April 13 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Actor-comedian Jack Black will...
Tags: Jack Black, Lucinda Williams, Don Felder, Human Accomplishments, Autism
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Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
NEW YORK (AP) — A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder. Health officials say the new number doesn't mean autism is occurring more often. But it does...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Education, Family, Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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