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Federal workers in Md. won't get coverage for autism treatment
Autistic children of federal workers in 22 states begin receiving insurance coverage this month for a key behavioral treatment, under a decision by the Office of Personnel Management. Maryland, home to the third-largest population of federal workers...
Tags: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Family, Health and Safety at Work, Behavioral Conditions, Health and Medical Professionals
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McFadden sisters did Howard County proud at 2012 Paralympics
Tatyana McFadden put on a remarkable performance at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. Competing in "athletics," which is what we call track and field, she had nine races from Sept. 3-9. Five were finals. Over that span the 23-year-old from Clarksville...Tags: Clarksville, Festivus, Paralympic Games, 2012 Summer Paralympics, Awards and Prizes
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Deerfield native hosts show with guests who have overcome challenges
Scott Emo finds inspiration wherever he goes. The Deerfield native and host of The Scott Emo Show said every story presents an opportunity for people to reflect and improve on their lives. That's the premise of Emo's therapeutic talk show, performed...
Tags: Music, Psychology, Charity, Deerfield, Behavioral Conditions
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Oak Park family raises money, awareness in autism fight
Jacob Yarrow, 13, attends Brooks Middle School, plays piano and clarinet, enjoys Wii with his younger brother, and always has been a "great walker." He also has autism. For Jacob's family — including his brother Caleb and parents Ginger and Philip...Tags: University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Wii, Soldier Field, Behavioral Conditions
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READER SUBMITTED: River Street Walks For A Cause Close To Their Heart
East HartfordOn Sunday, June 1, members of the CREC community, including staff from the CREC River Street Autism Program at Coltsville participated in the Walk for Autism at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Team Coltsville raised $1,083.09. For 40 years, CREC has...Tags: East Hartford, Behavioral Conditions, Autism
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Pitiful story of boy's slaying should melt 'cold' hearts
"The murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner," said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Maureen O'Brien, speaking last week to reporters about the recent stabbing death of a 14-year-old River Grove youth, allegedly at the...
Tags: Jarmes R. Clapper, U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, River Grove, Ron Wyden, Behavioral Conditions
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Murder? Yes. But 'cold'? No.
Change of SubjectThis revised posting is featured in my Sunday print column “The murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner,” said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Maureen O'Brien, speaking earlier this week to reporters about the... -
Database allows residents to share extra information during 911 calls
Nancy O'Brien can still remember the panic that took over her family when her 7-year-old autistic son wandered away. "It was extremely traumatic for us," she said. "Since that time, we have taken every precaution possible to make sure it doesn't...
Tags: Elmhurst, Behavioral Conditions, Learning Disability, Autism, Allergies
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Stewart wins Cup race at Dover; Bowyer 6th, up to 3rd in points
NASCAR Wire ServiceA penalty to Jimmie Johnson was all Tony Stewart needed to break out of a four-month slump. After Johnson was assessed a drive-through penalty for jumping the final restart -- a sanction Johnson protested vehemently -- Stewart passed Juan Pablo...Tags: Denny Hamlin, Car Tires, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, International Speedway Corp.
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Tony Stewart takes advantage of penalty to Jimmie Johnson in Dover win
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Tony Stewart takes advantage of penalty to Jimmie Johnson in Dover win By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service Distributed by the Sports Xchange DOVER, Del. -- A penalty to Jimmie Johnson was all Tony Stewart needed to break out of a...Tags: Denny Hamlin, Car Tires, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, International Speedway Corp.
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Hamlin: New pavement has changed game at Pocono
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Hamlin: New pavement has changed game at Pocono By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Distributed by The Sports Xchange DOVER, Del. -- Denny Hamlin's quest to make the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup -- despite missing four races...Tags: Denny Hamlin, Phoenix Racing, Tornadoes, IndyCar Series, Jimmie Johnson
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Patrick: Stewart has own version of 'tough love'
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Patrick: Stewart has own version of 'tough love' By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Distributed by The Sports Xchange DOVER, Del. -- If Tony Stewart is tough on rookie drivers, it's only because he wants to help them, Danica...Tags: Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Stewart-Haas Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Penske Racing, Stock Car Racing
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