Friday work for 29th

My daughter is sick so we're on the blog today.

1. choose and write one of your two editorials, 300 -500 words

2. go to http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/us/jan-june11/autism_04-19.html 
Read the article. Then answer al tlhe questions in part one (sentence form) and one of the questions in part two (paragraph) from below

READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Due for next class

1. How many children in America are diagnosed with autism?
2. What are some of the signs of autism?
3. On what levels are the brain and body of someone who has autism different from those of someone who does not?
4. What is the name for the range of symptoms experienced by people with autism?
5. At what age are people usually diagnosed with autism?
6. Is there a cure or treatment for autism?
7. What causes autism? Do scientists know?
8. What are some ways to maximize learning and quality of life for autistic people?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Do you know anyone with autism? If so, what specific challenges do they face? What resources were available to help them?
2. Can you think of other diseases or disorders whose causes and cures still puzzle scientists? How are the symptoms of those diseases or disorders managed?
3. What kind of challenges could a family experience from having a family member with a developmental disability? Have you had a family member with an illness or disability? How did you care for them