Aug

29

Friday Share

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August 29, 2008 | 2 Comments

Farrell’s Son Has Special Needs
Irish actor Colin Farrell has spoken for the first time about the difficulties he faces raising a son with special needs. The heartthrob says his 4-year-old son James suffers from a rare form of cerebral palsy known as Angelman Syndrome, which affects his speech and motor skills. But the star is […]

Jan

7

Headline Monday

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January 7, 2008 | 5 Comments

Our first article up is on Autism:

What is autism? Beyond the symptoms and stereotypes.
Donna Williams

What is autism? Beyond the symptoms and stereotypes.
My definition of autism has evolved through my experience as an autism consultant with hundreds of children since 1997 together with my own experience as a person assessed as a psychotic infant […]

Nov

7

Wednesday Definition - Angelman Syndrome

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November 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This week’s definition: Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental delay and neurological problems. The physician Harry Angelman first delineated the syndrome in 1965, when he described several children in his practice as having “flat heads, jerky movements, protruding tongues, and bouts of laughter.” Infants with Angelman syndrome appear normal at birth, […]

Oct

29

Celebrities and Their Children

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October 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here’s an article from The Irish Independent about Colin Farrell’s feelings on having a child with disabilities.

Hollywood superstar Colin Farrell yesterday opened his heart and revealed that his four-year-old son James is a special-needs child. The renowned Irish actor revealed that his treasured son was born with a rare […]