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...daily about what is going on with their body, why things are happening, and what decisions are being made. Since my thirteen-year-old son will soon be driving (argh!), I take every opportunity to talk out loud about why I am making certain decisions as I drive, things that I can do as a defensive driver to...

...symptoms and developmental pattern. It doesn't always explain the root cause. Genetic testing looks for changes in chromosomes or genes that could be driving those symptoms. Finding a genetic cause can open doors you didn't know existed. A specific genetic diagnosis may qualify your child for clinical trials...

...sponsorships all play a role in supporting this important work. Consistent and reliable funding streams are essential for long-term research projects. Driving Innovation in Assistive Technologies. One key area where research funding makes a big impact is in the development of cutting-edge assistive technologies....

...delays, cognitive impairment, speech difficulties, and a unique behavioral profile. Given the complex nature of Angelman syndrome, raising awareness and driving meaningful change are pivotal to improving the quality of life for those affected. The inaugural International Angelman Day, founded in 2019, has since...

...strategies they need for daily living. This means teaching skills like dressing, eating, and other self-care tasks, to the more complex tasks like cooking, driving, and job performance. A New Approach: Occupational Therapy and its Broad-Based Impact There's an increasing recognition of occupational therapy's...

...made-for-TV movie about a mother and her extreme love for her daughter. A Mother's Rage is a powerful story about Rebecca Mayer (Loughlin) who is driving her daughter Connor to college. She is the quintessential overprotective mother, but she has a reason for that as viewers discover as the story unfolds....

...about to release a new album. She was careful on her ride. She wore a motorcycle jacket, hefty pants, and a full helmet. Ruby tells the story: "I was driving down the street, and the driver of a car didn't see me. I'm guessing–the more I try to piece it together, you know, years down the road–I think that...

...receive requests not to put notes in a student's backpack, as mom is not allowed to touch the backpack. I have seen a mom spend extra time in her car, driving, because the odometer has not reached a number the child is satisfied with in order to get out of the car. I have witnessed a parent argue with her...

...because it carefully designed a mission statement that all of its employees believe and embrace. I truly believe that a mission statement can be the driving force of an organization. I also believe that sometimes a mission statement can sound really good but when many actions that the organization partakes...

...About 2,800 people are currently on the waitlist. The final vote happens before the May 2026 legislative session ends. Three budget reductions are driving the waitlist extension: a 1-for-2 enrollment ratio, income-based contributions for adults, and elimination of automatic enrollment for children aging...

...today." Two Boys, One Accident, One Sport. Nikko Landeros and Tyler Carron were best friends and Berthoud High School wrestling teammates. They were 17, driving their dates home from a school dance in 2007, when they got a flat tire and pulled to the side of the road. Another car came around the bend, didn't...