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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: Foods and Beverages, Science and Technology, Students, Severna Park, Ice Cream
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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, Behavioral Conditions, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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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: Autism, Behavioral Conditions, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Science and Technology, Minority Groups
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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: Entertainment, Culture, Autism, Behavioral Conditions, ADHD
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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: Health and Safety at School, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Science and Technology, Passover, Social Sciences
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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, Behavioral Conditions, Students, Teaching and Learning
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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, Psychiatry, Autism, Behavioral Conditions, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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: Culture, Behavioral Conditions, ADHD, Physical Disabilities, 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: Health and Safety at School, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, Behavioral Conditions, Facebook
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Yoga offers benefits for people with special needs
Erin Feeney capped off her 19th birthday celebration with a huge accomplishment that still makes her smile. For the first time in her life, she was able to blow out her birthday candle. On Nov. 11 last year, when she turned 20, she did it again. "Not...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health Treatments, Students, Physical Therapists, Health and Medical Professionals
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Hard Rock event helps new non-profit
The Fara’s Place Charity Poker Tournament will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at The Poker Room in Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Players can win $10,000 while they help raise funds to establish a permanent...Tags: Charity, Boynton Beach, Social Issues, Education
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