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Bill Removing 'Mental Retardation' Clears Senate; ABA Therapy;

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Bill Removing 'Mental Retardation' From Law

Clears Senate

Before leaving for a summer break, Senators

unanimously approved legislation to replace the term " mental retardation " with

" intellectual disability " in some areas of federal government.

Family Sues Military Seeking Autism Therapy

Coverage

Autism behavior therapy is a benefit provided to

active duty military, but a technicality prevents retired service members from

taking advantage.

Pediatricians No Longer Just For Kids

Increasingly young adults are sticking with

their pediatricians for the long haul and for those with special needs the trend

is even more noticeable, doctors say.

Evidence Lacking For Antidepressants As Autism

Treatment

Despite widespread use of antidepressants to

treat those with autism, new research suggests the drugs may not be beneficial

and could harm individuals with the developmental disorder.

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