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by Kris S.

Kim Peek, inspiration for 'Rain Man' dies at 58.

5 days ago

Kris says: SALT LAKE CITY - The man who inspired the title character in the Oscar-winning movie "Rain Man" has died. Kim Peek was 58. His father, Fran, says Peek had a major heart attack Saturday morning and was pronounced dead at a... more»

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by Kris S.

My daughter's speech therapy

2 weeks ago

Kris says: the govvernment in its infinite 'wisdom' has decided that she is doing so well that she only qualifies for 1 session a week outside of school, and one session during school. She was receiving two sessions out of school. I... more»

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by Kris S.

From today's Dear Abby:

3 weeks ago

Kris says: DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, you printed a poem about children with special needs having been sent by God to special parents who can nurture and care for them. Our neighbors -- dear friends of ours -- have a new baby who has... more»

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anonymous

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

9 months ago (6 replies) | Blue Label

Last reply by Kris : I think that the reason why ASD (autism spectrum disorder) seems not to get the attention from teachers and schools, is mostly for two reasons: One, money. It means the school would have to set aside a facility for these... more»

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anonymous

~* Greetings *~

1 year ago (25 replies) | Hot!

Last reply by FullMoon : Hi CC, I hope you are feeling better. Have a great day ! ... more»

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anonymous

Chit~Chat / Venting

1 year ago (50 replies) | Hot!

Last reply by Kris : My youngest daughter has been approved to go to school 4 days a week now (instead of two). It will mess up her out of school speech therapy, but they are working to make it so she will attend on the one day she doesn't and after... more»

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anonymous

~ Plz Introduce Yourself II ~

1 year ago (39 replies) | Hot!

Last reply by Lori : Hi We are Lori and David. We live in Kansas with our 4 kids, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 toads and numerous pond fish. We have been married 27 years and started having kids late. We have 14 YO twins, ( boy/girl ), a 10 YO son and an... more»

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anonymous

Articles V

2 years ago (17 replies) | Blue Label

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anonymous

Legislation Updates

2 years ago (7 replies) | Blue Label

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anonymous

M e d i c a t i o n s

2 years ago (14 replies) | Blue Label