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Despite autism’s prevalence and public attention, it remains largely a puzzle. This series will bring the pieces together—what it is, what causes the condition, and what could relieve or even cure it. Unlike depression or anxiety, autism is not classified as a mental illness. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Autism’s…
This policy supports UAB’s academic mission and the expectation for UAB students to maintain and promote academic integrity in all academic work. This policy defines academic misconduct and outlines UAB’s process for addressing…
Tired of the same old board games? These family game night ideas keep kids engaged, cut screen time, and turn ordinary evenings into traditions. Here's the good news: the problem usually isn't game night itself. It's the lineup.…
Despite their $200 billion fortune, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan want their three daughters to grow up understanding the value of hard work, responsibility and independence. Their approach is also part of a wider movement among wealthy technology entrepreneurs who have chosen philanthropy over passing down vast fortunes to their…
I often catch myself mourning the normal that hasn’t ended yet. I’m living in Hyde Park finishing school after a year in Berkeley. The maple trees by my apartment have turned red, as usual. I like them. I don’t dread the future…
Whoever holds power, accountability matters. We’ll keep challenging authority, exposing abuses and bringing readers the facts. Help fuel the independent journalism that makes it possible. The first thing my 2-year-old daughter Maeve said when I opened her door this morning was “Dada.” “Mommy loves you!” I said, pulling open the…
Where you live could make a substantial difference. A retirement plan that relies on a $2,000-a-month budget isn't easy when housing, groceries, utilities, and health care keep getting more expensive. But where you live could make a substantial difference. In some U.S. counties, affordable housing and everyday essentials make even…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Aurora McKenzie, 47, who lives in Illinois. McKenzie cared for her mother, who had lived in a memory care facility in the last two years of her life. She said planning ahead…
How should one plan for the end of life? Most people think about completing a last will and testament but many don't consider the medical care they would prefer to receive at the end of their life. End of Life Planning How should…