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Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests.
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Schools tailor education to achieve success - 19 Jan 2012
Part one of a three-part series By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in every 110 American children has an autism spectrum disorder, representing a staggering 600 percent increase in prevalence in the nation over the last two decades. Statistics also show that the number continues to grow at an average rate of about 13.5 percent ...
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New autism definition would exclude many, study suggests - 19 Jan 2012
Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests.
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New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many, Study Suggests - 19 Jan 2012
Revisions to the diagnostic manual may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, researchers say.
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State building its case for waiver of 'No Child' law - 18 Jan 2012
HARTFORD -- Hoping to build the strongest case it can for a waiver of the federal No Child Left Behind act, the state Department of Education has posted a notice on its website asking for comments.
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State seeking input for NCLB waiver - 17 Jan 2012
HARTFORD -- Hoping to build the strongest case it can for a waiver of the federal No Child Left Behind act, the state Department of Education has put out a notice on its website asking for input.
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Special stories of inspiration - 8 Jan 2012
MANILA, Philippines — The fact that more and more individuals are becoming aware about persons with special needs augurs well for the entire community of people looking after the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs). They are the special educators, parents, doctors, and even ordinary Filipinos who all have the heart of PWDs.
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Helping others amidst disability - 7 Jan 2012
DISABILITY can never be a hindrance in pursuing one’s advocacy to help other people. Despite having no voice, Jerry Orcullo, four-termer past president of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC), has never lost his compassion for his fellow media practitioners who direly need help.
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9-Year-Old Questions Candidates About Autism Advocacy - 3 Jan 2012
Sam Wessels has questioned five of the top seven contenders.
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Keplers to chair Disability Network fundraiser - 22 Dec 2011
Disability Network of Mid-Michigan is hosting its sixth annual Piano Palooza fundraiser on Fe. 4 at the Midland Country Club. The event features dinner, libations and dueling pianos.
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