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CNU's Green, lacrosse players see bigger picture
NEWPORT NEWS — For those who buy into the stereotype of athletes as self-absorbed and not that bright, a visit with the Christopher Newport women's lacrosse team might be in order. The team, which saw its season end on Wednesday with a first-...Tags: Autism, Medical Research, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Ovarian Cancer, College Sports
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2k walk to fulfill teen's wish
South Bend TribuneMom beamed proudly as Christen held a sign spelling out her upcoming walk to shed light on homeless military veterans. “This is big,” Eileen Sullivan said in a low tone watching her 14-year-old daughter pose for photos. “This isn&...Tags: Autism, Veterans Affairs, Mortgages, Unemployment Benefits, U.S. Marine Corps
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Young adults with autism lag in school, work
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults with autism are less likely to go to college or hold down a job than their peers with other types of disabilities, a new U.S. study finds. Researchers found that more than one-third of young adults with an...Tags: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, American School for the Deaf, Personal Income, Behavioral Conditions
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Taking fitness plateaus from failure to feedback
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - What do you do when your tried and true workout routine stops working for you? A fitness plateau can be your body's signal that it's time for a change, experts say, or a sign that you've been looking for progress in all the wrong...Tags: Mountains, Landforms, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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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: Autism, Salt, Ice Cream, Severna Park, Teaching and Learning
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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, Medical Procedures and Tests, Anthony J. Portantino, Mental Health, Behavioral Conditions
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Studio On The Run: Actor Zach McGowan Of '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: Upper West Side, Shameless (tv program), 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: CNN (tv network), Autism, Minority Groups, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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: Autism, Arts and Culture, ADHD, Gaming, Entertainment
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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: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Teaching and Learning, Passover, 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: Autism, Medical Procedures and Tests, Teaching and Learning, Behavioral Conditions, Health
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