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Autism Moms Have Stress Similar To Combat Soldiers
These moms cope with chronic stress, frequent fatigue and work interruptions, research finds.

Health Care Reform And People With Disabilities
Health care reform cleared the House, but hurdles remain. What the changes could mean for you.

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Down Syndrome Terminations May Be Double Reported Rate
Many British doctors call the terminations “social” abortions rather than specifying that a Down syndrome diagnosis is behind the decision.

Stem Cells Show Promise In Treating Cerebral Palsy
At 9-months, cerebral palsy left Chloe Levine unable to crawl. Three years later she functions much like any other child thanks to an infusion of her own stem cells.

Magic Could Be Trick To Pinpointing Autism
The key to identifying kids with and without autism may be in magic, a group of neurologists suspects.

Handwriting A Struggle For Kids With Autism
Children with autism often have more trouble with handwriting than their non-autistic peers, new research indicates.