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Monday, February 02, 2009
Seeking Help for Autistic Kids
By Badmeeker @ 8:05 AM :: 1171 Views :: 0 Comments :: General News, Loudoun News

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The national debate over the explosion in autism cases has arrived in Richmond this year, and HB1588 is one of the few bills to draw attention in a session consumed by fixing a $2.9 billion hole in the budget. The measure, which brought about 200 demonstrators to the Capitol grounds last month, has been backed by Democrats and Republicans.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Report on the Loudoun Autism Summit from School Board Member John Stevens
By Badmeeker @ 9:36 AM :: 1729 Views :: 0 Comments :: Loudoun News

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<p>Potomac School Board Member John Stevens' blog referencing the Loudoun County Autism Summit and proposals for awards for outstanding special educators.</p>
Monday, July 28, 2008
Local Autism Groups Rally to Pass Legislation
By Badmeeker @ 3:24 PM :: 417 Views :: 0 Comments :: General News, Loudoun News
The Washington Post's Erica Garmin's blog on all this Loudoun covers the Loudoun County Autism Summit, scheduled for July 28, 2008.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Grassroots Efforts Spawn Autism Summit
By Badmeeker @ 3:18 PM :: 240 Views :: 0 Comments :: General News, Loudoun News
Lansdowne resident Pat DiBari, along with Jodi Folta, one of the founders of the Loudoun County Autism Network, are spearheading an effort to support legislation introduced by Del. Bob Marshall (R-13) that would mandate medical coverage of habilitative services for children. The bill describes habilitative services as "health and social services directed toward increasing and maintaining the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social functioning of developmentally delayed individuals, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy; assistance, training, supervision, and monitoring in the areas of self-care, sensory and motor development, interpersonal skills, communication, and socialization; and reduction or elimination of maladaptive behavior."
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Paxton Lease Celebrated
By Badmeeker @ 7:55 AM :: 408 Views :: 0 Comments :: Loudoun News

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The board of trustees of the Margaret Paxton Memorial For Convalescent Children has agreed to lease the Paxton property to LARC for use of its Aurora School, currently located in Purcellville.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Early Screening for Autism Symptoms
By Badmeeker @ 11:14 AM :: 405 Views :: 0 Comments :: General News, Loudoun News

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<p>The country's leading pediatricians group is making its strongest push yet to have all children screened for autism twice by age 2, warning of symptoms such as babies who don't babble at 9 months and 1-year-olds who don't point to toys. </p> <p>The original release from AAP can be found at: <a href="http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/oct07autism.htm">http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/oct07autism.htm</a>.</p>
Friday, October 12, 2007
Loudoun County Lags in Special Ed Referrals
By Badmeeker @ 7:27 AM :: 255 Views :: 0 Comments :: Loudoun News

Washington Post article detailing how SEAC has determined that the percentage of Loudoun County students referred for special education services is below the average for the state and neighboring counties.

"In the committee's opinion, we are under-identifying special education students," Blycher said.

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Thursday, September 06, 2007
School System's Center Helps Parents of Children with Special Needs
By Badmeeker @ 9:09 AM :: 272 Views :: 0 Comments :: Loudoun News
Overview of the Parent Resource Center from Washingtonpost.com.
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Sunday, June 03, 2007
No Group Discount For Autism Care
By host @ 10:42 PM :: 336 Views :: 0 Comments :: General News, Loudoun News

Front page article from the Washington Post

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
CAN 5K Approaches
By host @ 8:49 AM :: 274 Views :: 0 Comments :: Loudoun News

For the seventh straight year, the Cure Autism Now 5K will bring runners, walkers and volunteers to Potomac Village on the Fourth of July. Proceeds benefit Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks, formerly separate nonprofits that have merged to fund autism research and find a cure. Potomac’s Susan Pereles, the founder of the Can 5K, hopes to raise more than $200,000 with this year’s race, which will raise the event’s seven-year total to more than $1 million. Register now for the CAN 5K by visiting www.canrun.org.

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