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Tenderness and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178473.asp
The diversity in development of children born with the same diagnosis may be even greater than the differences among mainstream children. Differences in early development do not predict the true potential of an individual. Every opportunity for support and encouragement should be given each child.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178473.asp

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Gardens and Autumnal Strolling
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178058.asp

Thanksgiving and Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59415.asp

Winter Challenges for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46706.asp

Soothing Children's Fears
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35602.asp

Severe Weather Events and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48466.asp

Children, Grief and Loss
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8788.asp

Children's Books: Harvest Season
http://tinyurl.com/8nd6kof
Strega Nona's Harvest ; Hello, Harvest Moon; Spot's Harvest board book by Eric Hill

Children's books about weather
http://tinyurl.com/96kmlp6
Eye Wonder: Weather by DK Publishing; All About Weather (Cat in the Hat)

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Mainstream Classes and Loneliness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173197.asp

Encouraging Learning in Babies and Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68638.asp

Brothers & Sisters of Children w/ Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp

Future Sibling Support and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172126.asp

School Bus Rides - Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45298.asp

Real moms debunk real myths about Down syndrome in honor of Down syndrome Awareness Month
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974255/october-is-down-syndrome-awareness-month

UK: Man with Down syndrome achieves ambition to be elected parish councillor in Nuthall
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Man-s-syndrome-achieves-ambition-elected-parish/story-17168925-detail/story.html
Stephen Green, 47, has always refused to let Down's syndrome get in the way of his dreams. Now, that determination has seen him realise his latest ambition – to become a parish councillor for his village

Denver ADAPT folks bring My Medicaid Matters signs to President Obama's event, are welcomed and interviewed by CNN and NBC. They shared the news that President Obama supports people with disabilities and how important that is to our families.
https://www.facebook.com/NationalAdapt

I'm a Person, Not a Punchline
Please LIKE my comment supporting accurate information on Down syndrome
http://tinyurl.com/8dbn5wp

Just a Word: Election Edition
http://www.schuylersmonsterblog.com/2012/10/just-word-election-edition.html

A powerful & moving open letter to Ann Coulter
http://specialolympicsblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/an-open-letter-to-ann-coulter/

Sensory Addiction
Repetitive, sensory stimulation feels good even when the brain is not overwhelmed or under-aroused.
https://www.facebook.com/autismdiscussionpage

Study: Republican Plan Would Chop Medicaid By $1.7 Trillion
http://bit.ly/S6Pc0o

Autism experts should always include parents, advocates say
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1277642--autism-experts-should-always-include-parents-advocates-say
Bad Animals: A Father’s Accidental Education in Autism
http://tinyurl.com/9bdj4bz

Neurofibromatosis on NCIS
*You don't give up on a kid like this*
http://specialchildren.about.com/b/2012/10/25/neurofibromatosis-on-ncis.htm
What is NF?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QtomfQXSQ7c

RIP Ricky Wittman, 43, Actor with Down Syndrome
TV show CHiPs 11/21/82
https://www.facebook.com/ActorswithDownSyndrome
2 TV movies, Airwolf 1985
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0937094/

This time last year:

Brian Skotko : Today, I said my final goodbye to Allen Crocker;
Do we also need to say goodbye to Down syndrome?
goo.gl/6yRQH
Packed memorial today for Dr. Allen Crocker.
Loved poetry as much as medicine. Congratulated DS parents.
Video tribute:
http://j.mp/uWn6li
Real Dr. Allen Crocker quotes & medical visit notes #1:
"Your son is a handsome, splendid boy & will grow up to be remarkable in many
ways."

President Obama honors young man w/ Down syndrome in Veteran's Day Speech
VVA Volunteer Jeremy Carr 23
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11316/1189410-454-0.stm

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People First Language Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33981.asp

Disability Advocacy and Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35878.asp

We Can End the R-Word in Movies and TV
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175486.asp

People First Language Sensitivity
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14410.asp

Person Centered Planning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53731.asp

Teens with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33519.asp

Transition Plans
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57505.asp

Disability and Future Planning for Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59032.asp

Parenting - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176615.asp

Adoption by Gay or Lesbian Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175995.asp

Inclusive Education Culture of Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44827.asp