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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] MORT CRIM: Coping skills get results 23 Nov 2005
    ...by Tulip Financial Research, successful business people are four times as likely as the general population to suffer from dyslexia and other learning disorders ...
    - Detroit Free Press,

    Statins may reverse learning disorders Nov 7, 2005
    Statins have reversed attention deficits in mice that are linked to the leading genetic cause of learning disabilities in humans, with results so promising ...
    - Betterhumans,

    Boys face more mathematics learning disorders Oct 27, 2005
    Barbaresi, a developmental and behavioural paediatrician, and other researchers used different definitions of mathematics learning disorders (LD), analysed ...
    - Webindia123,

    ADD/ADHD & Learning Disorders Lecture Nov 4, 2005
    Dr. Robert Zembroski will present an educational lecture on the neurological and physiological causes of these disorders. Learn ...
    - AmericanTowns.com,

    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Expert Alper Joins Hallowell ... Nov 15, 2005
    The center provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment program for ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, cognitive and memory disorders as well as ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    By the ages: Medical needs Nov 7, 2005
    Learning disorders (in such areas as non-verbal learning and reading) and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder may become apparent around this time. ...
    - AZ Central.com,

    Day-care worker charged with abuse Nov 10, 2005
    Syndrome, about 20 percent of cases are fatal in the first few days and most survivors are left with handicaps ranging from learning disorders and behavioral ...
    - Contra Costa Times,

    Offbeat film director preaches about meditation and movies Nov 9, 2005
    ...albeit strange) about Lynch’s quest to get students to increase academic achievement and relieve stress, depression and learning disorders through Maharishi ...
    - The UCSD Guardian Online

    ER Diagnosis of Schizophrenia More Likely in African American and ... Oct 31, 2005
    ...oppositional defiant disorder, adjustment disorder, and "all others" (anxiety disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, learning disorders, and substance ...
    - DG News

    OLLU pioneer in helping speech impaired is being honored. Oct 31, 2005
    ...toasted Woolfolk's San Antonio roots with a cocktail reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Communication and Learning disorders program in ...
    - San Antonio Express (subscription),

    Lynch promotes life of meditation Nov 13, 2005
    It's currently trying to raise millions of dollars to study the effects of TM on brain functioning, academic performance, learning disorders and substance abuse ...
    - Contra Costa Times,

    Bird flu—threat or hoax? Oct 26, 2005
    Growing scientific evidence, he said, suggests vaccines are chiefly responsible for spawning cases of autism and learning disorders, chronic fatigue ...
    - Rock River Times,

    Former President Bill Clinton Joins Nick News to Challenge Kids to ... Nov 3, 2005
    11 attacks, the Columbine tragedy, divorce, bullying, learning disorders, all the presidential elections since 1992, the Balkan war, the Iraq War, the Clinton ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    To get A's, kids need lots of z's, study says Nov 11, 2005
    Thursday at an American Medical Association science writers meeting, was conducted on healthy children who had no evidence of sleep or learning disorders. ...
    - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

    Boys Suffer More Mathematics Learning Disorder Than Girls Oct 28, 2005
    Barbaresi, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, and other researchers used different definitions of mathematics learning disorders (LD), analyzed ...
    - MedIndia,

    Conference focuses on helping those with dyslexia Oct 29, 2005
    ...multiple presentations, workshops and panels to help educators, employers, parents and individuals learn to cope with dyslexia-related learning disorders. ...
    - Brownsville Herald,

    Rush hour is a time to remember for 2 stalwarts Nov 2, 2005
    ...for continuing programs serving children with brain-based learning and behavior problems, and programs that specialize in social-emotional learning disorders. ...
    - Chicago Sun-Times,

    Director David Lynch wants us all to be happy Offbeat film ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...is participating in a $1.2 million research grant to study the effects of TM on brain functioning, academic performance, learning disorders, anxiety, depression ...
    - Inside Bay Area,

    DAVID LYNCH: on the brain Nov 2, 2005
    Peace, which will partner with other foundations to study TM’s effects on brain functions, academic performance, learning disorders, anxiety, depression and ...
    - San Diego CityBEAT,

    Blunt touts more funds for residential treatment Oct 25, 2005
    In Kansas City, Blunt stopped at Ozanam, 421 E. 137th St., which focuses on helping children with behavioral, emotional or learning disorders. ...
    - Kansas City Star,

    Pediatrician Calls For A More Family-Friendly United States Oct 27, 2005
    Another audience member asked about the apparent increase in the number of children being diagnosed with learning disorders and other special needs. ...
    - Queens Chronicle,

    Musicians give performance to benefit Horses for Healing Nov 6, 2005
    ...said. Teachers who refer children with learning disorders are often surprised to see them return eager to participate in class. ...
    - Benton County Daily Record,

    Free Lecture on ADD/ADHD & Learning Disorders Oct 1, 2005
    Certified in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Behavioral Disorders, Dr. Zembroski offers his expertise on these grossly misunderstood ...
    - AmericanTowns.com,

    Baylor offering conference on child learning disorders Sep 28, 2005
    By Mike Anderson Tribune-Herald staff writer. Baylor's communication sciences and disorders department is hosting the conference ...
    - Waco Tribune Herald,

    Telephone assessments with A-TAC can identify childhood autistic ... Sep 1, 2005
    ...attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other psychiatric problems, such as developmental co-ordination disorder and specific learning disorders. ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    The Outsiders Sep 30, 2005
    Our understanding of learning disabilities (also called "learning disorders" and "learning differences") has improved tremendously since decades ago when a ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    New lab to open at FAU Sep 22, 2005
    ...as autism, much earlier than currently possible and, in the process, provide the means to prevent the devastating effects of communication or learning disorders ...
    - South Florida Business Journal,

    Some ADD Cases Linked To Vision Sep 29, 2005
    ...cure others. These exercises can help some children with learning disorders and actually strengthen people distance vision. It usually ...
    - WCAV,

    Learning the Hard Way: The Poor Environment of America's Schools Sep 16, 2005
    ...proximity puts them at increased risk for developing diseases linked to environmental pollutants such as asthma, cancer, and learning disorders, according to a ...
    - Food Consumer,

    Neurobiologists uncover evidence of a 'memory code' Sep 8, 2005
    ...as similar codes that may be discovered, will not only broaden our understanding of normal learning and memory but also may shed light on learning disorders. ...
    - PhysOrg.com,

    Wake strives to aid evacuees Sep 25, 2005
    Some are disabled. Others are elderly or have learning disorders or emotional problems. A few have felony criminal records and addictions to drugs and alcohol. ...
    - News & Observer,

    Forum for parents Sep 26, 2005
    Hornstra will also talk on important nutrients for mothers and young children that can help alleviate behavioural and learning disorders such as dyslexia ...
    - New Straits Times,

    Eat chocolate, improve your health Sep 21, 2005
    Feingold, a pediatrician and allergist who in 1973 proposed that certain artificial ingredients aggravate and even cause learning disorders and behavior ...
    - The News Journal,

    Scientists listen to brain patterns of tone-deafness Sep 3, 2005
    ..."Our findings should contribute to understanding the origins of learning disorders - the genetic causes and their neural consequences," said Peretz. ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    Why blame teachers for students’ failure? Sep 20, 2005
    Maybe the student was not serious with school or the student has not been attending classes or that the student may have learning disorders like dyslexia. ...
    - Daily Independent,

    Kids help kids, adults reach out to them in Wayne County Sep 15, 2005
    Livonia recently welcomed a new learning center, which provides programs for children with autism, ADHD, speech, physical, mental and learning disorders. ...
    - Plymouth Observer,

    England's Lawyer Says Army Is to Blame Sep 21, 2005
    Crisp noted that the service recruited England despite her lifelong struggle with mental and learning disorders, and assigned her to one of the world's most ...
    - Washington Post,

    England`s lawyer blames Army for abuse Sep 22, 2005
    Crisp told the all-male, 5-officer jury that the Army recruited England despite her lifelong struggle with mental and learning disorders, and assigned her to ...
    - Monsters and Critics.com,

    World's Leading Attention Deficit Disorder Community Reaches New ... Sep 12, 2005
    ...co-existing conditions discussed at the ADD Forums include Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Learning Disorders, and Tourettes ...
    - Emediawire (press release),

    Innovative Health Improvement Program Acquired by NationsRx Sep 1, 2005
    Allergies, Leaky gut, Arthritis, Crohn's disease, Depression, Anxiety, Hyperactivity, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Learning disorders, Insomnia, Fatigue ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Psychiatric telephone interview with parents for screening of ... Aug 31, 2005
    ...scores and clinical diagnoses were around 0.90 for ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders, and above 0.70 for tics, learning disorders and developmental ...
    - British Journal of Psychiatry (subscription),

    Exit Exam Delayed for Disabled Students Sep 3, 2005
    ...educators were relieved by the ruling, they still want a longer time period for disabled students, many of whom suffer from severe learning disorders and do ...
    - Hollister Free Lance,

    Congregation gives gift of a new face Sep 12, 2005
    Rich is convinced that Vanya has "incredible potential." He and his staff are still looking for possible learning disorders, but Rich believes that "as an ...
    - Marin Independent-Journal,

    Horsey therapy raising a ruckus Sep 13, 2005
    ...but who is invited there: children with developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays or learning disorders. ...
    - Miami Herald,

    Nutrients to improve memory Sep 5, 2005
    Children with learning disorders have been shown to have lower amounts of arachidonic acid (AA), DHA and gamma linolenic acid (GLA) in their blood plasma and ...
    - New Straits Times,

    Nickelodeon Presents a Special Edition of Nick News with Linda ... Sep 7, 2005
    11 attacks, the Columbine tragedy, divorce, bullying, learning disorders, all the presidential elections since 1992, the Balkan war, the Iraq War, the Clinton ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Cheap gasoline sale benefits hospital Sep 1, 2005
    Last year's events raised about $10,000 for the hospital, which specialized in treating pediatric orthopedic conditions and learning disorders such as dyslexia ...
    - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

    Riddle: Fetal alcohol syndrome never goes away Sep 7, 2005
    Those with the disorder develop other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, speech and language problems ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    Counsellors rare in Vadodara schools Sep 3, 2005
    ...hyperactivity (aggressive behaviour), depression, speech dysfunction, inattentiveness, dyslexia (suppressive behaviour) or learning disorders are a constant ...
    - Times of India,

    FEGS Adopts NeuroTrax Mindstreams(R) Cognitive Assessment to ... Sep 12, 2005
    ...work with Mindstreams® cognitive assessment to extend outcomes measurement for schizophrenia, cognitive problems of the elderly and possibly learning disorders ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Study: First measurement of tone deafness:- Aug 30, 2005
    Our findings should contribute to understanding the origins of learning disorders - the genetic causes and their neural consequences, said Peretz.
    - Webindia123,

    The milk of human self-interest Aug 31, 2005
    That may be because they are referring to the children with behavioural or learning disorders such as dyspraxia or dyslexia who are, as yet, the only ones who ...
    - Guardian Unlimited,

    A Dog’s Trip to the Chocolate Shop - David Lynch Aug 31, 2005
    There are other studies that have shown higher grade point averages, improvements with kids with learning disorders, ADHD in Washington, DC. ...
    - Healthy Wealthy n Wise,

    'Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder' training will be offered at SMC ... Aug 30, 2005
    If the FASD is minimal, the baby will appear to be normal. However, learning disorders or behavioral difficulties may arise once the child begins school. ...
    - Dowagiac Daily News,

    Disabilities group to meet in Coffs HarbourJul 28, 2005
    The Specific Learning Disabilities (SPELD) Association of Australia says it is often difficult for parents of children with learning disorders to access help ...
    - ABC Regional Online

    Company making headway into headsJul 24, 2005
    Athletic departments at UNC and elsewhere are starting to use CNS to test athletes for learning disorders and ADD, said Gualtieri, because about 15 percent of ...
    - Durham Herald Sun

    Airdrie mother looks for connectionsJul 20, 2005
    ...old son has ADD, is hoping to set up a babysitting/play co-op for families whose children have been diagnosed with ADD or other learning disorders which affect ...
    - Airdrie Echo

    Premature babiesJul 24, 2005
    Studies also show that preemies are at risk of manifesting multiple organ problems later in life such as cerebral palsy, learning disorders, chronic lung ...
    - Manila Bulletin

    Salem County hosts first expo for disabledJul 16, 2005
    ...at the first Disabilities Awareness Day held at the Centerton Country Club for 150 people, 99 of whom had disabilities ranging from autism to learning disorders ...
    - Today's Sunbeam

    Hiring People with Intellectual DisabilitiesJul 5, 2005
    The term intellectual disabilities, one could argue, sounds as if it should include learning disorders in people with an average or above-average IQ, but it ...
    - SHRM Magazine

    River of painJul 21, 2005
    But then you're shown another side of him, a side that has to deal with dyslexia and other learning disorders; the side that indicates a dire, almost ...
    - iAfrica.com

    Meth Kids: A Violent Culture's Smallest VictimsJul 20, 2005
    ...from children's brains from parents who didn't use amphetamines." And she says schools are only beginning to see the resulting behavior and learning disorders. ...
    - WFIE-TV

    San Carlos Park man charged with violently shaking babyJul 6, 2005
    ...a violent shaking motion, according to the center, which says in a majority of cases the children suffer disability ranging from mild learning disorders to a ...
    - Naples Daily News (subscription)

    Greenpeace snips hair to help cut mercuryJun 30, 2005
    ...high mercury levels. Mercury affects neurological development and can cause memory problems and learning disorders. "Imagine a land ...
    - Barnstable Patriot

    Steps to take to prevent pool disastersJul 3, 2005
    ...hospitalization. Nonfatal accidents can cause brain damage — from memory problems and learning disorders to a permanent vegetative state. ...
    - The Decatur Daily

    Phasing out the ‘dirty dozen’Jul 14, 2005
    ...world. In addition to causing cancers, learning disorders and immune system changes, this dirty dozen is also harmful to wildlife. ...
    - Independent-Bangladesh




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