Autistic Son Drew Benson Finds Path Through Therapy
The Benson family in Thurmont discusses Drew Benson, a seven year old diagnosed with autism after initial mislabels. They pursued multiple opinions, found a Dartmouth-like program modeled on Lov aas, and now engage six days a week of intensive therapy to improve social interaction and communication. Drew, born December 10, 1990, attends Thurmont Elementary, with his parents Doug and Linda active in autism awareness and fundraising through a benefit CD.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Children’s Hospital
Washington, D.C
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Montgomery College
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Hagerstown
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Georgetown
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Lovans
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Hanover
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Drew Benson
Autism Research Studies
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Dr Seuss
Thomas the Tank Engine
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Autistic Focus Group Helps Frederick County Families
The Frederick County Developmental Center offers early evaluation and treatment for children 0 to 3 through the Infants and Toddlers Program. The Autistic Focus Group, formed from this program, provides assessment by Dr Mary Kay August and colleagues, highlighting early diagnosis as key and outlining three criteria for autism assessment.
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Health Department
Montevue Avenue
Mary Scholz
University of Chicago
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Cecilia Hedges
Becky Groves
Saad
Ms. Hedges
Dr. August
Walking improves longevity in elderly adults
Dr Gott cites a New England Journal of Medicine study of 700 nonsmoking retirees ages 61 to 81 showing that walking more than two miles daily halved mortality compared with less than one mile. Active walkers lived about five years longer on average, with low intensity activity delivering meaningful benefits even when cancer remained the leading death cause.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Honolulu Heart Program
Benson family funds autism research through music drive
In Thurmont Maryland the Benson family details Drew a child with autism and the intensive two and a half year applied behavioral analysis program. They describe progress, the family routines, and the hope that research on gut bacteria may reveal autism causes. Mr Benson self produced a CD to raise funds for the Harvest Autism Research Fund aiming to send $20,000 to the study.
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Focus group shapes autism diagnosis and family centered plan
A focus group explains intake history and audio assessment to build a family centered intervention for children with suspected autism. They stress collaboration with parents, use of sign language and picture exchange, and tailored plans guiding families toward educational placements and continued support. Also described are space saving furniture ideas for small living spaces and studio apartments.
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Ms. Groves
Sylvia Katz
DK Publishing
Katz
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Bayonne
N.J
Kids feel the burden of divorce too, Abby column
Abby offers guidance to divorcing parents to talk with their children, reassure them they are not to blame, and stay connected emotionally and financially. The piece shares reader letters on familial impact, including a daughter’s gratitude for healing with her father and a man inspired by an anonymous pay it forward moment at a toll gate.
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Cigar clubs ignite debate on health and fashion
Dear readers discuss cigar club culture with smoking secondhand risk affirmed by Mayo Clinic Health Letter. A sister’s shift to cigars prompts concern about health impact and gender trends in California clubs. Popcorn diet facts reignite debate on calories and additives. A student argues against two year community college before UCLA transfer, praising CC value and total degree equivalence.
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Golden State
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
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UCLA
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Glendale
Calif
How Much Cash Should Adult Children Give Parents
Frustrated Kansas reader seeks a fix for subsidizing a near 90 year old mother-in-law. Article recommends noncash support and practical steps: lawn care, medical claims help, generic meds, and applying for aid programs. Also suggests budgeting by downsizing, car selling, rides, and exploring reverse mortgage options.
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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Los Angeles
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