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'Autism Spectrum Disorder'

Experts on autism talk advocacy, access and therapy

As the mother of a child with autism, Scott knows what families today go through from diagnosis to education to worrying about their child’s ability to function in adulthood. She said the outlook of parents, family members and other people within a child’s support group is the most critical success factor in navigating the challenges of the condition. 
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Arkansas Tech settles dispute with lawmakers riled by 'Sex on the Lawn'

Legislators have dropped an effort to kill the Department of Diversity and Inclusion at Arkansas Tech in a dispute that arose over a student sex education program.
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Update: State reps' effort to strip Arkansas Tech funds delayed, ATU board issues resolution

The assault on the budget of the diversity department, which is being led by Reps. Trevor Drown (R-Dover) and Mary Bentley (R-Perryville), stemmed from a sex education event sponsored by a student group. Russellville's mayor urged legislators to reconsider the move.

Legislative attack on sex at Arkansas Tech raises accreditation question

A showdown expected this morning at the Capitol over legislature unhappiness about a sex education event at Arkansas Tech University may be delayed. In the meanwhile, the legislative interference has raised questions about a loss of accreditation for the campus.
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Legislators threaten Arkansas Tech with financial reprisal for sex ed event that included sex toys

A sex education event by a student group at Arkansas Tech — and other legislator unhappiness with the Russellville college about support for minority students — has led to financial pressure on the college from legislators and a Board of Trustees called meeting.

Ark. Tech students talk about sex? Cut off their money, Rep. Mary Bentley suggests

Rep. Mary Bentley is NOT happy to learn that adult students at Arkansas Tech plan a midday meeting to talk about sexual matters this week.
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Tackling autism, child by child

An Arkansas Children's Hospital doctor is testing a new drug that targets one of a host of ailments the highly individual disorder can cause.
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