Emily Alpert Reyes | Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — In April, a group of Orange County parents flew to Sacramento to attend a conference hosted by Disability Voices United, an advocacy group for people with disabilities and their families. They wanted to emphasize three issues to state officials at the event: the paucity of mental health care for children with … [Read more...] about Growing need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth
FOX45: Maryland schools to unredact additional student test scores, following investigation
Maryland parents and taxpayers will soon have a better idea of how their local schools are performing. Following a year-long FOX45 News investigation, the Maryland State Department of Education is changing how state test results are reported to the public. “I want to thank FOX45 for asking the question because it caught me off guard,” Maryland State Superintendent of Schools … [Read more...] about FOX45: Maryland schools to unredact additional student test scores, following investigation
Why does time seem to speed up as we age? Here are some theories
Q. Next week, I will celebrate my 84th birthday. When did I get so old? Every time I turn around it’s Friday. Time seems to go by so quickly, the older I get. Is there a reason for this? Many thanks. D.L. Many would agree with you. We often hear people asking, “Where has the time gone? It just seems like yesterday.” Can you remember sitting through a boring lecture? Five … [Read more...] about Why does time seem to speed up as we age? Here are some theories
We can’t trust Harris-Walz ticket to defend Constitution | GUEST COMMENTARY
The Democratic Party ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is wobbly on the clearest and most enlightened provision in the United States Constitution: the Declare War Clause, Article I, section 8, cl. 11. Both, like their Democratic and Republican colleagues, have acquiesced in the president’s usurpation of the war power from Congress in … [Read more...] about We can’t trust Harris-Walz ticket to defend Constitution | GUEST COMMENTARY
Asking Eric: Should I say something?
Dear Eric: My sister was engaged to a guy, “Peter.” I’ve known Peter for a long time. Not long before the wedding, she broke the engagement because she met someone else, “Rick.” She married Rick and they moved away. Peter and I have never really spoken about my sister or what happened, but I know he was deeply hurt. I’ve not heard of him dating anyone since then. Peter knows … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Should I say something?