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Jerilyn Dufresne is a licensed clinical social worker and provides therapy at a mental health center. Her past work has been with crises and disasters. She’s also been a stand-up comic. Reach her at jerilynexaminer@ameritech.net.

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New studies say 'no' to vaccines as autism cause

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CNN reports on two separate studies and a court decision that say autism isn't caused by the MMR vaccine. It also states that the original 1998...
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Scientists baffled: Link between autism and vinyl flooring

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It happened quite by accident, but scientists in Sweden made a baffling discovery. Infants or toddlers who lived in bedrooms with vinyl, or PVC,...
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Children with autism have teacher who celebrates their gains

April 2 is World Autism Day, and in advance, I want to herald a teacher who doesn't give up. Stefanie Waldrop, 27, teaches at the Marcus Autism Center...
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New study results offer a different suggestion for parents: Let the kids see you fight

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As long as I can remember we've been told not to fight in front of the kids. It caused many "between the teeth" comments like, "Dear,...
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Kids, stop fidgeting: Sit on your stability ball

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It was bound to happen. The stability ball from your classes at the gym has invaded the schoolroom. Teachers who are using them in their classrooms...
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6 reasons fathers kill their families

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Yesterday morning, February 25th, a 53-year-old man fatally shot his wife and two daughters before killing himself in Miami, FL. His 16-year-old son...
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Sleeping with your baby: It can be deadly

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I know there are many people who have slept with their infants without a problem. In fact, they feel they've bonded in a special way with their child...
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Does mom of octuplets idolize Jolie?

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New reports indicate that the mother of 14, Nadya Suleman, contacted Angelina Jolie several times. If this is true, this might explain a lot. I wasn't...
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Wii in school: Or is it wheeeeee!

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Remember in elementary school when the class across the hall was always having a lot more fun than yours? You could hear them laughing and even (gasp)...
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Autism: CNN reports on a family in chaos

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Today CNN reports on a "family in chaos." The Bilsons are a family that has a child with autism. Their daughter, Marissa, was diagnosed...
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