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Can School Attorneys Legally Attend IEP Team Meetings?
From Wrighslaw: Clinic students observed school district attorneys at some IEP meetings. Some attorneys were helpful. Others were adversarial. The law does not include attorneys as members of the child's IEP team." (11/28/09)
From Wrighslaw: Clinic students observed school district attorneys at some IEP meetings. Some attorneys were helpful. Others were adversarial. The law does not include attorneys as members of the child's IEP team." (11/28/09)
How Should We Present the Autism Spectrum to the Public?
From About.com Autism: "Over recent months, I've seen many videos, ads and fundraisers all focused on the goal of raising funds for or awareness of autism. For all of them, the challenge is the same: how do you present a disorder that includes such a spectrum of symptoms, challenges, abilities and needs?" (11/28/09)
From About.com Autism: "Over recent months, I've seen many videos, ads and fundraisers all focused on the goal of raising funds for or awareness of autism. For all of them, the challenge is the same: how do you present a disorder that includes such a spectrum of symptoms, challenges, abilities and needs?" (11/28/09)
Facepalm: Deaf Choir on Glee
From Squidalicious: "I was so pleased with Glee's portrayals of people with special needs in the episode Wheels ... and then last night's episode thread about a competing Glee club from a Deaf school dripped patronizing treacle. Blech." (11/27/09)
From Squidalicious: "I was so pleased with Glee's portrayals of people with special needs in the episode Wheels ... and then last night's episode thread about a competing Glee club from a Deaf school dripped patronizing treacle. Blech." (11/27/09)
Genetic disease: Mother hopes for cure for dying children
From CNN: "Every 15 minutes, a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by the age of 10." (11/27/09)
From CNN: "Every 15 minutes, a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by the age of 10." (11/27/09)
7 Recipes for Gluten-Free Turkey Leftovers
From About.com Celiac Disease: "Do you have any turkey left over after your Thanksgiving meal? I've collected some great ideas for what to do with any leftover turkey, including recipes for turkey dumplings, turkey enchiladas, turkey tacos, turkey and corn soup, and more -- and all gluten-free!" (11/28/09)
From About.com Celiac Disease: "Do you have any turkey left over after your Thanksgiving meal? I've collected some great ideas for what to do with any leftover turkey, including recipes for turkey dumplings, turkey enchiladas, turkey tacos, turkey and corn soup, and more -- and all gluten-free!" (11/28/09)
Bipolar Disorder May Be Tied to Body Clock
From HealthDay: "Study finds gene variation believed to affect circadian rhythm." (11/28/09)
From HealthDay: "Study finds gene variation believed to affect circadian rhythm." (11/28/09)
Order a Whitney Original Christmas Wreath to Support Autism Research
From Age of Autism: "Smell the fresh pine! Order an affordable Whitney Original Christmas Wreath and they will donate 20% of the proceeds to The National Autism Association." (11/28/09)
From Age of Autism: "Smell the fresh pine! Order an affordable Whitney Original Christmas Wreath and they will donate 20% of the proceeds to The National Autism Association." (11/28/09)
Study: Cost of treating diabetes to triple by 2034
From CNN: "By 2034, 44.1 million Americans will be living with diabetes -- nearly twice the current number of 23.7 million, according to the report, published in the December issue of the journal Diabetes Care. About 90 percent of those with diabetes have type 2, a version of the condition that develops over time." (11/28/09)
From CNN: "By 2034, 44.1 million Americans will be living with diabetes -- nearly twice the current number of 23.7 million, according to the report, published in the December issue of the journal Diabetes Care. About 90 percent of those with diabetes have type 2, a version of the condition that develops over time." (11/28/09)
Vision Exams Are Important for Children and Adults
From About.com Learning Disabilities: "Vision examinations are an important part of any assessment for learning disabilities, but it is also an important preventative measure for all children. Some visual problems and eye conditions can be successfully treated with early detection and intervention." (11/27/09)
From About.com Learning Disabilities: "Vision examinations are an important part of any assessment for learning disabilities, but it is also an important preventative measure for all children. Some visual problems and eye conditions can be successfully treated with early detection and intervention." (11/27/09)
After fire, boy with autism on road to recovery and rebuilding
From CNN: "Objects and belongings are especially important to children with autism. And everything Jonathan had loved was gone, from the cherished blanket he clutched to sleep, to his fixation -- more than 500 Hot Wheels cars." (11/27/09)
From CNN: "Objects and belongings are especially important to children with autism. And everything Jonathan had loved was gone, from the cherished blanket he clutched to sleep, to his fixation -- more than 500 Hot Wheels cars." (11/27/09)