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Connections, No 45

In this issue:                                      A Night Under the Big Top Linking Schools with Telemedicine Autism Redefined? Glenwood Entertainment Donors & Tribute

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Autism Awareness License Plate

Autism Awareness License Plate:  If the State of Alabama Department of Revenue receives 1,000 orders for this plates, they will produce in mass and will also offer them on their web site.  Please order yours today, and pass this information … Continue reading

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Connections, No 45

In this Issue: Dr. Kevin Elko Luncheon Christmas Program Golf Tournament ABA in the Classroom Community Membership Junior Board Updates Glenwood’s Generous Supporters      

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Tips on Dealing with Holiday Season Stress for Families and Children with Autism

Families with children on the Autism spectrum face many challenges during the Holiday season.   Little things that most are unaware of can cause difficulties for children with Autism.   Here are some tips from Examiner.com on how to prepare for the Holiday … Continue reading

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Halloween Party

We are so appreciative of volunteers at Glenwood.  Last week we had a wonderful opportunity to work with Protective Life.  They offered to come to Glenwood and give 3 separate Halloween parties for our individuals.  We had parties for our … Continue reading

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60 Minutes Segment on Autism- “Apps for Autism”, Oct. 23rd, 2011

This is the 60 Minutes segment, “Apps for Autism” which originally aired on October 23rd, 2011. It is such an interesting and informative piece. In it, Leslie Stahl discusses what it is like to have autism and how special Apps … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

“Utilizing the talents of all Americans is essential for our Nation to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world.  During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the skills that people with disabilities bring to our workforce, and … Continue reading

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October is National Disability Employment Month

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Currently, there are far too many adults with autism who are fully capable of succeeding and thriving in the workplace and are unemployed or underemployed. Adults with autism … Continue reading

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Genetic Basis for Autism Possibly Discovered

Autism is one of the most common genetic alterations, caused by a deletion of the 27-gene cluster on chromosome 16. By generating mouse models of autism, scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) provided the first evidence that inheriting fewer … Continue reading

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