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WHYVILLE HELP : GALLERY : DR. LEILA : SEARCH : SUBMIT : STAFF : HOME Jun 7, 2007

 

Think You Know Autism?

Horsey27 reports on a disease that is more common than you may think.

You think you know Autism? Sure, yeah. You've heard that word before. Doesn't it mean they can't speak, they're retarded and brain damaged. Am I right? Wrong.

So what is Autism?

1 in 150 children in the USA will get it; this number is so large it's been called a national heath threat by the CDC. Autism is a neurobiological disorder that causes people with it to act differently. A person with autism may have odd behaviors such as rocking or head banging and may respond differently to social situations For example: they don't notice you, respond or give eye contact.

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Amazing History Stories
Kaoru816 lists some history facts you may not know.

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Gay Pride Month
Lurvin23 discusses Gay Pride Month.

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Emmy's Logo Here: Support Your Scene
Glitsygrl encourages you to stand up for your scene.

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Review: Shrek the Third
Nolegirl6 reviews the third installment of everyone's favorite ogre movie.

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Review: Pirates of the Caribbean 3
Nolegirl6 reviews the third installment of everyone's favorite pirates movie.

 

 

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Concert Central: tobyMac
The Times Editor gives the details of Whyville's exciting event featuring recording artist tobyMac.

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Bridge to Terabithia Out on DVD
Lovedyed crosses Disney's "Bridge to Terabithia".

   PEOPLE
Paris: Love Her or Hate Her
BarbyDoll asks Whyvillians their opinions of a famous heiress.

   PEOPLE
Who am I?
Caseygur1 writes on some smart, helpful, and kind Whyvillians.

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Finals and Study Tips
Roleplaya helps Whyvillians strategize for finals.

The Ugandan Civil War

Nerdishh reports on a terrible war in Africa.

Uganda, Africa. Something serious is taking place there but not many people know it. Not many people know that there is a war and children are the victims. Little children.

For almost two decades now, a brutal Civil War has threatened the East African country of Uganda. The government has been fighting a rebel group call the Lord's Resistance Army, or LRA. They are led by Joseph Kony, an elusive man who reportedly believes that he is God. Many call this on of the worst rebel movements on the planet.

But unlike a regular war, the LRA do something much more savage than just kill their opponents. They either abduct or kill children. Most of the ones abducted are forced to engage in rape, murder, kidnappings, cannibalism, and torture. Sometimes, they would kill a child right in front of others eyes just so they know to come quietly. The situation has gotten so bad that people cannot fly over Uganda for fear of being shot down.

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