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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: Music, Politics, Arts and Culture, Behavioral Conditions, Lakeview (Chicago, Illinois)
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Mother of runaway autistic teen fears another incident
The mother of an Indianapolis autistic teen who was found Tuesday night after being missing for nearly 30 hours told Fox59, she fears another similar incident. 19-year-old Hunter Valant left his home Monday evening and never came back. Emergency...
Tags: American School for the Deaf, Behavioral Conditions, Learning Disability, Autism
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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: Behavioral Conditions, Autism
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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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Autism and early exposure to traffic pollution linked
For the Booster Shots BlogIn a finding that points to a link between environmental toxins and autism, a new study shows that children who were exposed to the highest levels of traffic-related air pollution during gestation and in early infancy were three times more likely to be...Tags: Environmental Issues, Medical Research, Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Behavioral Conditions
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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, Virgin Group, Ltd., Vivienne Westwood, Kobe Bryant
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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: Apple TV, Bill Thompson, Science and Technology, Apple iPod, Apple iPad
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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: Graduation, Teaching and Learning, Behavioral Conditions, American School for the Deaf, 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: Behavioral Conditions, Autism
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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: Lucinda Williams, Music, Services and Shopping, Gainesville, Behavioral Conditions
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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: Lucinda Williams, Don Felder, Behavioral Conditions, 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: Education, Politics, National Government, Children's Health, Behavioral Conditions
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