Disabled World Weekly Newsletter

Disabled World Weekly Newsletter ([www.disabled-world.com]( Latest Published News and Information: [School Year Relative Age Causing Bias in ADHD Diagnosis]( Recent research reveals younger primary school children more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than their older peers within the same school year [Wells Fargo People with Disabilities Scholarship Program]( Wells Fargo invites students to apply for disability scholarships to obtain the education or training they need to succeed in the careers they choose [More Obese Children and Adolescents Than Underweight by 2022]( New study by the Imperial College London and WHO reveals the World will have more obese children and adolescents than underweight by the year 2022 [Connection Between Autism Prevalence and Socioeconomic Status]( Children living in neighborhoods where incomes are low less likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder compared to kids from more affluent neighborhoods [Working with Smart Materials to Make Prosthetic Limbs More Lifelike]( UH engineer receives award to pursue work with smart materials for artificial muscles, tendons which would make prosthetic limbs more lifelike [Motherese - The Sound of Baby Talk Across Languages]( Mothers using motherese or baby talk plays important role in language learning, engaging child emotions and highlighting structure in language to help babies decode syllables and sentences [The Multiple Mutations of Autism]( Risk-raising mutations, occurring in children but not their parents, were found in both protein-coding and regulatory genome regions [Social Security Announces 2% COLA Benefit Increase for 2018]( U.S. Social Security Administration announces monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 2 percent in 2018 [2018 COLA - 3rd Year With No Net Growth in Social Security Benefits]( While 2018 COLA increase is highest in 5 years, it will not be enough to offset higher Medicare Part B premium increases for millions of beneficiaries [Chef with Disabilities Continues Career Using Stand-Up Wheelchair]( Vocational Rehabilitation story of a man who was able to return to his career with the help of assistive technology [Free Wheelchair Mission 1 Million for 1 Million Campaign]( The humanitarian, faith-based organization provides durable and adaptable wheelchairs at no cost to people with little to no mobility in developing nations  Reminder: This email is ONLY sent to verified subscribers. You are receiving this email because you confirmed to receive the Disabled World Weekly Newsletter at Disabled-World.com If you are no longer interested in our newsletter, you can unsubscribe by clicking the link below. Disabled World, 173 D'Youville, Chateauguay, QC J6J5R1, CANADA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](