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April 10, 2013

Antibiotic May Improve Behavior, Anxiety, Study Finds – Disability …

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New research suggests that a readily-available antibiotic can bring about improvements in behavior and anxiety for those with the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability .

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Antibiotic May Improve Behavior, Anxiety, Study Finds – Disability …

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New research suggests that a readily-available antibiotic can bring about improvements in behavior and anxiety for those with the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability .

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Antibiotic May Improve Behavior, Anxiety, Study Finds – Disability …

February 20, 2013

A Quick Note On: Disability vs Impairment « Cracked Mirror in Shalott

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But the most common issue seems to be conflating ” disability ” and “impairment” in a way that reflects a relatively un-nuanced understanding of the larger disability rights movement.

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February 13, 2013

Folic Acid May Reduce Autism Risk – Disability Scoop

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Taking folic acid before conception and early in pregnancy is associated with a significantly lower risk of the most severe form of autism, a new study finds.

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December 27, 2012

More on 'disability' than ever before Independent Journal Review

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social-security-benefits One of the most aggravating aspects about watching the US go through this recession is the fact that it seems like it would be such a simple task to set us on a track that would bring us back into …

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More on 'disability' than ever before Independent Journal Review

December 19, 2012

Save the Date! Jewish Disability Advocacy Day :: Fresh Updates …

Jewish Disability Advocacy Day is a chance for Hill staff and community activists—like you!—to learn about the most pressing issues facing the disability community today and what you can do to take action. The Jewish …

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December 4, 2012

Senate Vote on UN Disability Treaty | UN Dispatch

If ratified with a two thirds majority this would be the most significant international human rights treaty ratified by the USA since the Senate adopted the Convention Against Torture in 1992. Read more.

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November 22, 2012

EUobserver.com / Disability / Disability rights and the crisis

With Europe now in its fifth year of economic crisis, the most vulnerable in society are feeling the effects of governments' reined-in spending. Disabled people, often reliant on both state services and allowances, are among …

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October 23, 2012

Disability sports center in Phoenix celebrates one year anniversary …

Watch video. Almost a year ago, Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix was created for people with disabilities and it has been honored as the most accessible facility in the Valley by the city of Phoenix.

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October 8, 2012

Wandering Risk High For Kids With Autism, Study Finds – Disability …

Children with autism are four times more likely to wander than their typically developing siblings, making the behavior among the most stressful for parents.

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