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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: Politics, Near North Side, Autism, Colleges and Universities, Education
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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: Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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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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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: Carolina Herrera, Mother's Day, Kobe Bryant, Bruno Mars, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Church offers Hope Service for families with autistic children
The congregation hummed softly as the violinists played church hymns and the tall pale hued windows let in the evening sun as it was setting. The Hope Service held at Tabernacle Baptist Church on a recent Sunday went by without a hitch. The distinct...Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity, Autism, Baptist, Behavioral Conditions
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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 iPod, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism, Microsoft Corporation, Google Inc.
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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: Students, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism, Nova Southeastern University, Graduation
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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: Autism, Behavioral Conditions
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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: Gainesville, Autism, Don Felder, Charter Schools, Concerts
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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: Autism, Jack Black, Don Felder, Human Accomplishments, Behavioral Conditions
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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, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism, Government
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St. Pat's Weekend Preview: Bono vs. Bono, brews and Snoop
So last weekend’s St. Pat’s parades and events were, to quote the bard Allen Iverson, just practice. Practice, man. This is St. Patrick’s Day weekend. A St. Pat’s party featuring the probably-not-Irish DJ Laz and not one but...
Tags: Diplo, Delray Beach, Snoop Dogg, Bob Marley, Shamrock
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