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Autistic Adult Denied Placement on a Heart Transplant List


This situation raises some interesting discrmination and ethical issues. Karen Berkheiser Corby My 23-year-old son has LVNC and needs a heart transplant. He was denied placement on the list because he is also autistic. If you find this discrimination unacceptable, … Continue reading

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Harmon protects families of people with autism from potentially devastating cost increase


The American Psychiatric Association is considering changing the definition of autism spectrum disorder. For most people, this change will probably go all but unnoticed, but for the families of people diagnosed with autism, it’s a source of major concern. They … Continue reading

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Death of autistic boy shines light on national problem


From the Independent by Sarah Cassidy A coroner warned yesterday that the “gross failure” of mental health services to help an autistic boy, who was bullied and committed suicide, could be a national problem affecting others with similar behavioural needs. … Continue reading

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The Autism Crisis


Autism Society of Illinois shared a link.   The Autism Crisis – April, 2012 How Many Children’s Lives Will Be Stolen Before America Acts? The Centers for Disease Control just released the latest autism numbers from their ADDM network for … Continue reading

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Beware of the Qualifications of the Service Providers for Your Children


Do You Know Who is Providing Your Child’s Speech Language Therapy? by Wrightslaw If your child receives speech language therapy, you need to pay attention to how the service provider is described in the IEP. If the IEP includes acronyms, … Continue reading

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Triton College Foundation Golf Outing 2012


Were you part of the 2011 event? If not, you missed a terrific day of golf and the chance to invest in education through the Triton College Foundation. Mark your calendar now for the June 20, 2012 Triton Foundation Golf … Continue reading

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Fifth Annual World Autism Day—Monday, April 2, 2012/April is Autism Awareness Month


The fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day is just 20 days away on Monday, April 2, 2012! Please tell us how you are going to celebrate by posting to our wall. We look forward to celebrating the day and Autism Awareness … Continue reading

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Killer Student Loan Debt


It’s no surprise that student loan debt is entering the political arena. Student loans outstanding exceed total credit-card debt, and will exceed $1 trillion for the first time this year. And that total is growing at a rate of $100 … Continue reading

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The “Muppets” New Full Length Movie


Disney has openned  the first big-screen Muppets movie in more than a decade. “A feature film can be a very powerful way to relaunch a brand,” says Toper Taylor, president of Cookie Jar Entertainment. But in relaunching brands, Taylor says, it’s … Continue reading

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Triton College Foundation is Honoring Key Supporters at the President’s Reception on November 2


The Triton College Foundation will honor Geoffrey Obrzut, president and CEO of the Illinois Community College Board; Thomas Olson, executive director of marketing of Triton College; and Dr. Kathryn Robbins, superintendent of Leyden High School District 212, at the 19th … Continue reading

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