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LOS ANGELES — At a time when election officials are struggling to convince more Americans to vote, advocates for the disabled say thousands of people with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and other intellectual or developmental disabilities have been systematically denied that basic right in the nation's largest county. A ...
... births far enough apart, generally 18 months to two years. Closely spaced births carry a risk of such problems as prematurity, low birth weight, even autism. And even modest copays for medical care can discourage its use. "It's one of the most concrete ways that women have seen that ...
... the first day of a five-day seminar.. It touched on everything from making suicide assessments to talking to people who may fall on the autism spectrum. They also discuss forging partnerships with community mental health providers and understanding de-escalation techniques. “The characteristic of your work that sets you ...
... s mission is to make live theater more accessible to diverse audiences… LISA CARLING-DIRECTOR, THEATER DEVELOPMENT FUND: So we hope to raise awareness about autism and help people become more accepting and more inclusive. IVETTE FELICIANO: Here are some of the things you’ll see at an autism friendly ...
... Maryville, Tenn. The cut of my unemployment extensions has been crucially affecting my family. I need to provide for my son who is diagnosed with autism and my baby girl. I've sold a bunch of my belongings to try and put food on the table, to buy clothes for ...
... of people see me, and I look perfectly normal to them. And they don't understand the struggles that I have. You can't see autism. And you can't see post-traumatic stress disorder. MARY JO BROOKS: Sometimes it's difficult to tell by looking at the photos what ...
... program. Over the months, they've formed a "sisterhood" of sorts, supporting and encouraging one another. One woman is a former paralegal who suffers from autism. One is a family practice physician. A third woman is HIV-positive and has struggled with chronic homelessness. A fourth just got off government ...
On this edition, American military aircraft come under fire in Africa. Later, in our signature segment, a look at one country's effort to protect children from sexual images in the media. And, on Broadway, making theater more accessible for children with autism.
... 000 people died in 2010 from air pollution across the EU and 100 million work days are lost every year, according to the Commission. * If you liked this story, you might also like:* Chinese media spins smog as 'military defense'; citizens not amused New research links autism and air pollution
... stasis for the duration of the shutdown. "If you expected new treatments for cancer or a new universal influenza vaccine or discovering the causes of autism were going to move forward at the maximum it could, that will not be the case...This is a profoundly discouraging day."Director of ...
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