Early recognition key to rising child autism rates
Dr. Caroline Moniza argues for proactive screening and early intervention as autism diagnoses climb, with CDC data showing a near 30 percent rise from 2008 to 2010 and more than doubling since 2000. She emphasizes team evaluation, parental involvement, and behavioral strategies at Mercy Family Counseling in Cedar Rapids.
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Mercy Family Counseling
Cedar Rapids
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Letters stir debate on Kochs Braley and school sports ethics
Readers attack and defend political ads, tout billionaire influence, and discuss a high school transfer front page controversy. Letters praise Ben Carson, condemn Westboro, urge sexuality education and anti secrecy in schools, and call for Iowa sex abuse teaching laws.
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Iowa
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Congress
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Eoch Brothers
Ben Carson
Roman Welter Monticello
Free play in kindergarten boosts learning and curiosity
Lenore Skenazy argues that end of year kindergarten shows in New York reduce play to favor college prep. Drawing on Peter Gray and a 4 5 year old toy experiment, she says instruction lowers curiosity and shifts kids toward passivity, harming long term learning and readiness for college or career.
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Jeff Hrubes
Cedar Rapids
Jenny Mensen
Iowa
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Belle Plaine
New York
Peter Gray
Boston College
Gray
Preventing Sexual Assault On Campus Rights Call
The White House task force releases a report urging campus surveys and bystander programs. Biden and Del Toro emphasize consent and accountability while new resources Not Alone and One Is Too Many provide guidance.
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Joe Biden
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