Health Care

The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy

clewis — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:43:52 -0600

With flu season upon us, it is important that we work together to keep our children and school healthy. By
keeping our children flu-free, we benefit the community as a whole. Additionally, healthy students miss
fewer days of school, which results in less stress on the family. Following are answers to frequently asked
questions about the flu and how to help protect your child.

The Puzzle of Autism

clewis — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:14:09 -0600

"The Puzzle of Autism" is an informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) produced by the NEA in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. This 38-page guide explains common autistic characteristics and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social, and behavioral skills.

Diseases & Conditions from US News

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:42:44 -0600

Content developed by the Cleveand Clinic.

WebMD

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:23:30 -0600

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information

Kids Health

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:49:14 -0500

a medical site for parents, children and teens from the The Nemours Foundation. Use the search function to find articles on learning disabilities, assistive technology, autism, Tourette's Syndrome, and more

Blindness Related Resource

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:44:20 -0500

This is a collection of links that are offered merely as jumping-off points for the exploration of blindness-related resources.

Symptom Checker from the MayoClinic

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:40:38 -0500

An online guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms

"The Puzzle of Autism"

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:08:48 -0500

is an informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) produced by the NEA in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists.

Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA)

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:14:07 -0500

Scholarship Trust for Deaf and Near Deaf. In 1975 the Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA) established a scholarship trust for the deaf and near deaf. The intent and purposes of the trust are the giving of financial aid or assistance to US Residents who are deaf and hearing impaired who may benefit from medical, mechanical or specialized treatment or special education. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need.

Tourism Foundation Yellow Ribbon Scholarship

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:12:07 -0500

Eligibility: Hearing Impaired, interest in tourism/travel or hotel/restaurant management.
Minimum GPA 3.0

Contact
National Tourism Foundation
546 East Main Street
Lexington KY 40508
800-682-8886

http://www.ntfonline.org/