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Northwestern Researchers Identify Neural Mechanism Behind Cannabis-Induced Anxiety
Consistency Over Intensity: Why Daily Movement May Be the Secret to Better Sleep
Mastering the Art of Inquiry: New Approaches to Supporting Children and Teens in Communication Development
The Architecture of Despair: How Apocalyptic Narratives Strip Away Human Agency
World Health Day 2024: WHO Champions the Fundamental Right to Health for All
How a Rare Gene Mutation Connected a Boy’s Autism Diagnosis to Parkinson’s Disease Research
Sowing the Seeds for Ecological and Intersectional Communal Wellbeing: Reframing Human Ways of Being Beyond the Colonial Paradigm
Bridging the Divide: How Parents and Struggling Adult Children Can Transform Longstanding Conflicts
Federal Officials Launch National Initiative to Make Community Gardens Accessible for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
WHO and the Netherlands Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Address Global Health Challenges and Secure Sustainable Financing

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‘Breaking Bad’ Actor With Cerebral Palsy, Disability Advocate Dead At 34

Mitte, who shared cerebral palsy with his memorable television character, passed away on Monday in Brownsville, Texas. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among millions of fans who watched him grow up on screen during the show’s landmark five-season run, which premiered in 2008. As the devoted, breakfast-loving son of…

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RJ Mitte, Beloved ‘Breaking Bad’ Star and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 34

RJ Mitte, the talented actor widely recognized for his unforgettable portrayal of Walter "Flynn" White Jr.—the resilient, breakfast-loving son of Bryan Cranston’s drug lord protagonist in the critically acclaimed AMC drama series Breaking Bad—has died at the age of 34. Mitte, who shared a personal connection with his iconic television character through his real-life experience…

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New "Trump Accounts" Offer Financial Boost for Families, But Experts Warn of Risks for Children with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families across the country, but policy experts and disability advocates are warning that without careful planning and crucial legislative updates, these financial instruments could severely compromise access to vital disability benefits as children age into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became…

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New "Trump Accounts" Offer Financial Boost for Families, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks for Children with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are warning that without careful planning, these programs could inadvertently compromise access to critical disability benefits as children transition into adulthood. The newly created savings vehicles, known as Trump Accounts, became available in July,…

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New Federal Savings Accounts Offer Promising Start, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks for Children With Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are warning that without careful planning, these programs could inadvertently compromise access to critical disability benefits. The newly created Trump Accounts, which became available in July, allow families to establish a tax-advantaged investment account…

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New Tax-Advantaged "Trump Accounts" Offer Savings for Kids, But Experts Warn of Risks to Disability Benefits

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families, but experts warn that without careful planning, they could compromise access to vital disability benefits as children grow into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which became available in July, allow families to establish a tax-advantaged investment account for their children. The policy…

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New Federal Savings Program Poses Unintended Disability Benefits Risk, Experts Warn

Special savings accounts recently introduced by the federal government may offer a significant financial boost for many families, but disability policy experts are issuing urgent warnings that, without exceptionally careful planning, these programs could inadvertently jeopardize vital public benefits for individuals with disabilities. The newly established Trump Accounts, which officially became available to the public…

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New Federal Savings Program Offers Promising Start for Children, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks for Individuals with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are issuing sharp warnings that without careful, proactive planning, these funds could seriously compromise access to critical disability benefits as children age into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became available in…

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Researchers and Advocates Push for a Universal Definition of ‘Profound Autism’ Amid Growing Inconsistencies in Clinical Studies

By Shaun Heasley The term “profound autism” has steadily gained traction in recent years as a descriptive category for individuals on the most severe end of the autism spectrum. However, despite its widespread adoption in clinical discussions, public policy debates, and family advocacy networks, researchers and clinicians have struggled to agree on precise diagnostic boundaries.…

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