School officials champion changes in state's approach to autism
'This work is one important step in our statewide effort to narrow the achievement gap between students with special needs and their peers.' - Superintendent Jack O'Connell
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Finding appropriate help for children with autism has been a daunting task for families, teachers and healthcare providers because research, successful treatments and educational methods have been scattered in hospitals, schools and colleges across the nation, say experts in the field.
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Trauma in everyday life
      Following the recent fires that ravaged southern California, we are reminded of how suddenly we can be impacted by something beyond our control. All it takes is an abrupt wind change, a single ember and years of home life and treasured possessions can be swept away.
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Agoura Relay for life meetings slated
      Agoura Relay For Life will host its second Team Captain meeting for the next spring's event scheduled for May 3 to 4. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 4 in room A1, Agoura High School, 38545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills.
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Fundraiser scheduled for Agoura grief center
      The Universal Love Foundation will host its seventh annual luncheon fundraiser, "From Glimmer of Hope to House of Hope," at 10 a.m. Sun., Dec. 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. The event will feature a highend boutique, silent auction and entertainment by...
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Swimming group has new workout location
      South Coast Masters Swimming will now have team workouts at Oaks Christian School as well as its usual sessions at California Lutheran University. Workouts at Oaks Christian School are from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.
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Sleep better, manage stress
      Marc Shoen will give a free presentation on how to sleep better and manage stress with self hypnosis and other tools from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wed., Nov. 28 at the Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas.
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