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Autism 2021: What we know now

Susan Shalhoub | 6/29/2021

Autism is a complex, brain-based condition that affects behavior as well as social and communication skills. Often, difficulty in communication is present. In some cases, the condition can manifest itself in repetitive motor behaviors — body rocking, for example — along with strong reactions to any change in routine, and unusual interests or compulsions — a fascination with trains, for example, or the statistics relating to one particular team. 

This story also features expert opinions, business briefs and people in the news: Reece Scott; Cheryl Scott; Ed Scott; Jose Martinez-Diaz; Dr. Kimberly Sloman; Florida Tech President Dwayne McCay 

  

 

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2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into the Atlantic after rehabbing in Florida
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A crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles slowly made their way through the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean. Monday's turtle release marked the end of their rehabilitation at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

 

 

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