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Children With OSA Require Treatment To Reverse Brain Abnormalities.

Article taken from: American Thoracic Society. (2012, May 21). “Children With OSA Require Treatment To Reverse Brain Abnormalities.” Medical News Today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/245616.php. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children normalizes disturbances in the neuronal network responsible for attention and [...]

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Bath Salts

In the last few months, federal and state authorities have started seeing what the media is calling the newest fad to hit the shelves of convenience stores, discount tobacco outlets, gas stations, pawnshops, tattoo parlors, truck stops, the internet, and [...]

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Parent Tip – Letter to Initiate an Assessment

This is a standard letter to initiate an assessment for an IEP process. Continue reading

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Teen Driving

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group.  In 2009, eight teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. Per mile driven, [...]

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