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Vestibular Disorders - Childhood Disabilities
Older children and teens with vestibular disorders may experience dizziness and problems with balance that negatively affect their development and everyday lives. Younger children with sensory processing or sensory integration disorders may experience balance problems with or without vertigo.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177310.asp

A mother's meditation on another senseless shooting
by Jessica Ashley

http://tinyurl.com/cve5lth

... let my body be the shield

that muscles between the harm and my child

let my quick-thinking

wedge us into safe corners

let me muster all of my swiftness to run

and strength to carry

my child and me into the light of day

where people who can help

will be standing and hoping...

http://sassafrass.typepad.com/sassafrass/2012/07/a-mothers-meditation-on-another-senseless-shooting.html

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My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the terrible events in Aurora CO

Pam W
SE of Seattle

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http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35602.asp

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