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October E-Newsletter Highlights

Feature: Conor's Story

 It was an evening in early December of Conor's eighth grade year when he suddenly became very dizzy and nauseous. Unable to speak or walk, he spent the night in the emergency room and was later admitted. For any child, the onset of such bizarre symptoms would be troubling but they were especially so for Conor who also had a non-verbal learning disorder (NLD), a movement disorder, a dysfluency/speech issue and a history of seizures. NLD is one of several social communication disorders that are on or near the autism spectrum. It can make connecting with others especially difficult. More>>

More Information: H1N1 Preventive Measures

With President Obama's declaration of the H1N1 Flu as a national emergency comes the need to keep oneself updated with current information on prevention.  This season, the seasonal flu vaccine and the 2009 H1N1  vaccine are available to the public as the first line of defence against the flu. Read some helpful tips on everyday actions that you can take to prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illness like the flu. More>>