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Computer games used as therapy
Jacob Ciupe, 9, recently had a breakthrough: He told his mother he could tell she was happy. Jacob hadn't recognized that emotion until he participated in a computer-based social skills program for children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Medical Specialization, Bucktown, Philosophy, Psychology
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Swing fore United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida
The "Republic National Distributing Company Golf Classic," hosted by NFL Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins player Dwight Stephenson, is set to tee off June 21. This annual fundraising event benefits United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Inc., a...Tags: Spina Bifida, Learning Disability, Golf, Sports, National Football League
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Bulletin Board
Wednesday Art exhibit, "Art for Arts Sake II," a variety of works by local artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Sandler Center, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, 21050 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. Presented in conjunction with Women in the...Tags: Boynton Beach, Diabetes, Lantana, West Palm Beach, Greenacres
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Romeoville man, autistic grandson starting a business
Like many young artists, 8-year-old Tyler Garrett-Neilson isn't sure why he started drawing a spiky-haired cartoonish character a few years ago. His dad sometimes wore his hair in a mohawk, but Tyler went beyond human aesthetics and drew scores of spiky...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Interest, Disease Prevention
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Deerfield native hosts show with guests who have overcome challenges
Scott Emo finds inspiration wherever he goes. The Deerfield native and host of The Scott Emo Show said every story presents an opportunity for people to reflect and improve on their lives. That's the premise of Emo's therapeutic talk show, performed...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Charity, Medical Specialization, Deerfield, Philosophy
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Oak Park family raises money, awareness in autism fight
Jacob Yarrow, 13, attends Brooks Middle School, plays piano and clarinet, enjoys Wii with his younger brother, and always has been a "great walker." He also has autism. For Jacob's family — including his brother Caleb and parents Ginger and Philip...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, University of Chicago, Wii, Human Interest, Northwestern University
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Autistic brain circuits make mother's voice just another sound
A human voice has no special ring to the autistic brain because areas related to reward and emotional context are not well wired to its center of voice recognition, a Stanford University study has found. The findings, published Monday in the...
Tags: Science, Behavioral Conditions, Arts and Culture, Sociology, Culture
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Children, adults with disabilities learn to ride at iCan Bike camp
Zane Paul, 16, had never learned to ride a bicycle. His father died of cancer when Zane was 4, and he was too scared to try riding after that. When he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at the end of third grade, his mother thought he would...
Tags: Tourette Syndrome
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Pitiful story of boy's slaying should melt 'cold' hearts
"The murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner," said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Maureen O'Brien, speaking last week to reporters about the recent stabbing death of a 14-year-old River Grove youth, allegedly at the...Tags: Murder, Behavioral Conditions, National Security Agency, Ron Wyden, Jarmes R. Clapper
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Bursts of color highlight morning run in Roanoke
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterThe bright blue sky had competition Saturday morning as runners came together at the Roanoke Civic Center for "The Color Run." The run is billed as the Happiest 5k on the Planet. Runners are SPLATTED with paint as they go. The unique race celebrates...Tags: The Happiest News!, American Cancer Society, Human Interest
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Murder? Yes. But 'cold'? No.
Change of SubjectThis revised posting is featured in my Sunday print column “The murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner,” said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Maureen O'Brien, speaking earlier this week to reporters about the... -
Research-based baby sign language program offered in Berkeley County, W.Va.
Special to The Herald-MailChange the diaper. Feed the baby. Burp. Hold. Sleepy time. After babies are born, fussing often is a way of communicating some basic needs. When they get a little older, it’s not always that simple. Babies can point, or they can make some...Tags: Style Network (tv network), Hearing Impairment
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