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Summer 2012

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Blindness can’t stop boy’s adventures

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Jack Falejczyk is a pretty typical kid--he plays the violin and piano, swims and plays video games. And one more thing, Jack's blind.
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New autism clinic opens

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Easter Seals recently opened an Autism Diagnostic Clinic that will focus primarily on very young children.
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When opportunity knocks

Megan Murray Elsener -
Opportunity Knocks creates a seamless environment for those age 14-30 with developmental disabilities to pursue educational, occupational and social interests.
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Feeding disorder?

Christine Palumbo -
For many developmentally delayed children, picky eating is a serious health problem.
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Kids need to know

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A new powerpoint presentation helps explain Asperger's syndrome to other children in the classroom.
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Make a donation, get a gift

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Donate $30 to Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, and Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods will deliver your child a special birthday gift.
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Help with the iPad

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A new product helps make it easier for children with special needs to hold an iPad.
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Got talent?

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Special Talents America is inviting singers, musicians, dancers, actors, comedians and magicians who have disabilities to audition for its 2012 talent show. The event will be held Nov. 5 in Naperville.
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Kids with autism more isolated

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Adolescents with autism are far less likely than their peers with other disabilities to hang out with friends after school or attend group activities.
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Abby’s many lessons

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Abby Scott, our cover child, likes horseback riding, playing soccer, riding her bike and playing with her cousins, friends and fellow Brownies. The 7-year-old Chicago girl also happens to have cerebral palsy and a smile that can warm the coldest heart.
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