Autism gains attention of lawmakers
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     A proposed state law that would gather the latest research on autism in order to provide consistent educational services in all California schools could receive a financial boost from the federal government.
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New flap about the bird flu
     The World Affairs Council will present a discussion about global bird flu, "An Inevitable Pandemic?" on Wed., Sept. 20 at the Westlake Village Inn. The event is open to the public.
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David Murdock to host Ride On benefit at Ventura Farms
     David Murdock will host a fundraiser at Ventura Farms in Thousand Oaks on Sat., Sept. 16 to benefit Ride On, an organization that teaches therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities.
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Yoga workshop for teachers scheduled
     The ancient art of yoga, with its benefits for both body and psyche, has long been thought of as a practice only for adults. But yoga has much to offer children.
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Cochlear implants open world to deaf
     There's good news for parents who have a child born with significant hearing loss. Advances in technology are making it possible to address profound hearing loss in children as young as 12 months of age.
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Grief recovery program slated
     A 12-week Grief Recovery Outreach program will begin Tues., Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Calabasas Public Library, 23875 Park Sorrento in Calabasas. Program leader will be Alan B. Ungar, a certified grief recovery specialist and president of Critical Capital Management Inc.
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