Learn how gifted children, adults are misdiagnosed
Giftedness can mask as ADD, Asperger's, bipolar disorder
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      A child identified as a "gifted" learner is a source of pride for many parents, but gifted children- and adults- sometimes risk being misdiagnosed with a range of disorders and disabilities because of their high IQ.
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Reaching for the top
     IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ONE GIANT LEAP- Simi Valley athlete Christian Hutchins attempts the high jump during at Parisi Speed School in Thousand Oaks during a recent testing clinic. Parisi schools across the nation test athletes on speed, agility and strength to help them improve performance.
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Enjoy Date Night Yoga in Westlake
Explore intimacy through meditation
      Husband and wife Jeff and Chandra Gero are offering Date Night Yoga two evenings in mid-February. The first workshop will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 15 at Yogaworks, 245 Townsgate Road in Westlake Village. The second, 6 to 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 16, will take place at True Yoga, 3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., No. 322, Westlake Village.
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Alzheimer's office extends hours
      The Camarillo office of the Alzheimer's Association will be open additional hours the first Saturday of every month, beginning Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The extra hours will help reach caregivers who are not able to visit during regular business hours.
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See a doctor before starting diet
      Why is it important to see a physician before starting a diet? A diet that may be good for one person would often not be good for another. This is because all people are different from a medical perspective.
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Plush toys donated to Los Robles
      Miss Ventura County's Outstanding Teen Chaya Turrow has partnered with Our Community House of Hope to donate 50 plush puppies to Los Robles Regional Medical Center for distribution to patients in need of comforting. Turrow, 15, a sophomore at Moorpark High School, received her title in October 2007.
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Vaccinations urged for preteens
      The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed this week Preteen Vaccine Week to highlight the importance of immunizations and regular doctor visits for 11 and 12year-olds. "California's youth are our greatest asset and protecting their health is our responsibility," said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, public health director and county health officer.
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