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Lifestyle > Recreation
Star Trek Into Darkness – Combo Pack
...original series as well as the 2009 Star Trek film by J. J. Abrams have applauded Star Trek Into Darkness....series as well as the 2009 Star Trek film by J. J. Abrams have applauded Star Trek Into Darkness. The...series as well as the 2009 Star Trek film by J. J. Abrams have applauded Star Trek Into Darkness. The characters...
Special Needs > Rare Disorders
What Is Williams Syndrome?
...that can help improve symptoms. The History Of Williams Syndrome. Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that was first identified in 1961 by Dr. J.C.P. Williams. The disorder is characterized by wide-set eyes, an upturned nose, and a wide mouth with full lips. Affected individuals also have a small...
Education > Tutoring
Go to Pro Answering Your Questions: Where do I find a list of good books my kids can read this summer?
...to 9th grades) Both Sides of Time – by Caroline CooneyFranny and Zooey – by J.D. Salinger The Hobbit – by J. R. R. Tolkien One thing to look for is Caldecott...Time – by Caroline CooneyFranny and Zooey – by J.D. Salinger The Hobbit – by J. R. R. Tolkien One thing to look for is Caldecott Medal Books for wonderful...
Lifestyle > Recreation
The Smurfs 2 Movie Review
...Gargamel (Hank Azaria) and brought from Smurf Village to Paris, she meets her "sister" Vexy (voiced by Christina Ricci) and "brother" Hackus (voiced by J.B. Smoove). These two were created by Gargamel to be evil, as was Smurfette. But Smurfette was changed into being good by a spell from Papa Smurf (voiced...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Autism Treatments for Very Young Children
...treatment and better results. However, many children are not being diagnosed with autism until age 4 or 5. Autism Speaks Just granted $765,937 to Sally J. Rogers and fellow researchers at UC Davis MIND Institute to extend their research into ground-breaking autism treatments for younger children. Rogers...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: ArtikPix
...with 40 cards each, and these cards work on the sounds: Th F V Ch Sh K G S Z L R S-blends L-blends P B M N T D J Once you select a variety of phonemes and word positions (beginning, middle, and end of words), a series of flashcards is generated, each with a word...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Why can't my kid get organized!?: ADHD and Executive Functioning
Dear Developmental Doc:I cannot believe I am so frustrated with my son this early into the school year. J is almost eleven and because he has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), he continues to struggle with basics like making sure his homework...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Now, Some More...Quotes from People with Dyslexia
...never occurred to me to try and be perfect, so I've always been happy as a writer Just to entertain myself. That's an easier place to start.–Stephen J. Cannell, screenwriter, producer, & director Kids made fun...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Do Environmental Chemicals Cause Autism?
...and parents are looking for answers. Recent substantial evidence points to environmental chemicals as a possible cause of autism. In 2010, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan published "What Causes Autism? Exploring the Environmental Contribution," which suggests a link to exposure to environmental chemicals in early...
News > Advocacy
'Speechless' Series Focuses on Special Needs
...with Down syndrome. Speechless has Micah Fowler as JJ, a young boy with cerebral palsy. Driver's character...out of her way to create a positive environment for JJ, often to the extent of overdoing her attention to...lot. And someone said that "Speechless" refers to JJ, the character's nonverbal situation, but also [my...