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• Meet N2Nourish Energy Bars & Teas - Click on box at the left to order. 
• Balanced Vision: Learn how the visual and vestibular systems interact.
• Vitamin D & Autism: Is there a Link?
• The Anti-Bully Law Oxymoron: Why it is impossible for anti-bully laws to eliminate bullying.
  

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DDR mourns the Passing of 3 Pioneers Our sincere condolences to their families.

• Stanley Greenspan, MD, a developmental psychiatrist who rarely prescribed medication and who did not believe in labeling children.  His DIR model utilizing FloorTime, Interdisciplinary Council, and ground-breaking books are lasting legacy.  Read a tribute here. 

• Jo Pike, a co-founder of the National Autism Association (NAA), was one of the original "autism moms." Read her obituary on the NAA site by clicking here.
• John Streff, OD, a behavioral optometrist whose intuition and big heart helped SO many children with developmental problems. Read a tribute from his colleagues here.

New Books

Animal Factory by David Kirby

Investigative reporter, David Kirby does it again! First, Evidence of Harm, Now, he is exposing the looming threat of industrial pig, dairy and poultry farms to humans and the environment. Watch the Animal Factory video on YouTube.

Callous Disregard: Autism and Vaccines:  The Truth behind a Tragedy by Andrew Wakefield

Autism hero Andy Wakefield finally tells HIS side of the story.  "Dr. Wakefield sets the record straight. It was not he who showed callous disregard towards vulnerable, sick children with autism. It was the British medical establishment, the General Medical Council, the media and the pharmaceutical industry that threw the children under the bus to protect the vaccine program. This is a book for everyone who cares about our future." says Mary Holland, Esq., Co-founder, Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy.

Growing an In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn and Grow by Joye Newman and Carol Kranowitz

Congratulations to my long-time friends on this great book.  Carol and Joye are a super team.  Both have decades of experience with young children combining movement, music and fun! In today's world, where SO many activities are considered "dangerous" they show us how to assure that kids' bodies get the motor experiences they need to be prepared for school.  I love the way the book is organized (no surprise with this pair!)  It's really easy to find an activity you want to try for any child, any age or need. A great expansion to the "out-of-sync" series. Run out and get this gem for any new parent or teacher.