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Why Parents Set Unrealistic Goals for Their Autistic Children Many parents of autistic children set short and long-term goals for their child without spending much time discussing the subject with their child. This makes sense to a degree: children with autism may have a tough time envisioning or articulating specific ideas about what they want from life. Even teens or adults on the spectrum may have a hard time coming up with a clear vision of the future....

Saad Al-Fagih, a physician who has lived in Britain for more than a decade, has always had a knack for using cheap modern technologies to subvert the royal regime in his homeland. One of his favorite tools is Paltalk, a program that allows live audio- and videoconferencing for hundreds of people simultaneously. Though Al-Fagih is known as a moderate Islamist in the spectrum of anti-Saud opponents, if you tune into some of these Paltalk chat sessions you’d think you were attending a virtual Qaeda convention....

He was in Nam with the Marines. And Central America for the CIA. And Lebanon in 1983, after that adventure turned so bad. The people who call him Crunch, the very few people, are ones who remember him from there. It will be 20 years ago tomorrow that the U.S. Embassy in Beirut was blown up, a footnote for the public, but a watershed in the secret history of the Middle East....

The DLC is supposed to only be four hours long, and will allow players to control Rose from a third-person perspective. While Capcom is enticing players with new locales, characters, and revelations, it shouldn’t forget to tie up Resident Evil Village’s loose ends. The fallout of events from the main campaign should have repercussions on Rose and everybody around her after 16 years. RELATED: October 28 is Going to be a Big Day for Video Games...

On the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence Day yesterday (15th August), the maverick cricketer took to Twitter to express his heartfelt wishes for all Indian fans. Take a look at what he tweeted out to his followers: It is to be noted that Afridi followed his Independence day wish with how he hoped for better relations. He added that he was hopeful for both the nations to resolve all issues with each other and move towards collectively becoming better, peaceful and prosperous so that India-Pakistan cricket matches can also be held with renewed vigour, just like in the olden days....

Rating Effects On People Other Effects 0 Can’t be felt — 1 Some trembling felt in house — 2 May feel trembling Suspended lights sway 3 Most feel trembling; Dishes rattle some feel frightened 4 Those asleep are awakened Some ordaments fall 5-weak Many seek shelter; Dishes and books fall some are unable to move 5-strong Many are quite frightened TVs tip over; some vending machines topple 6-weak Can’t stand still Many window break 6-strong Can only crawl Stone fences topple; doors come off 7 People are thrown about Furniture flies about SOURCE: JAPANESE METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY

The 34-year-old Frenchman is without a club since being released by Manchester City in June. Shakespeare revealed the Foxes have looked at Sagna in the past and may well revive their interest in the right-back, who has been capped 65 times by his country. “We have looked at him before but we haven’t spoken about him recently,” Shakespeare said. “We are aware of the situation. We will look at it and review....

Smith: You worked for years in computer science before making the leap into management. Was that a tough decision? Robison: It was a hard personal decision … in management, you do lose some of your edge in terms of being able to actually do technical work. As an engineer, your real mission is to [create] cool things, have people use them and see them successful in the marketplace. Management contributes, but in a different way....

The video, which was released by Marvel Studios as Shang-Chi premiered in theaters, has Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Meng’er Zhang answering some “burning” fan questions related to the film and their respective characters. Apart from providing new information, it was obviously the studio’s way of getting people into theaters to watch the film, with a promotional message attached right at the end. With how good the Shang-Chi reviews are looking, the studio won’t have to try too hard on that front....

Standing alongside Djokovic and Nadal is the Austrian Dominic Thiem, who has also managed to win four titles this year. Federer would have to fight hard to claim his 103rd career title as the draw looks a bit tough for the Swiss maestro. Let’s take a look at how the draw is likely to unfold for Federer. 2nd Round Everyone was expecting a Federer vs Marin Cilic encounter to begin the proceedings, but the Croat lost his opening round match to Albert Ramos-Vinolas 4-6,4-6....

Benn went wicketless in the 1st innings and then picked two in the second and went at almost four an over throughout the match. Bishoo forced his way into the national team after having a terrific season for domestic Champions Guyana (61 wickets in 10 matches). West Indies squad: Denesh Ramdin (capt & wk), Kraigg Brathwaite (vc), Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Devon Smith, Jerome Taylor...

The Canadian looked in good shape when he took the opening set against Joao Sousa, but he was unable to complete the job as Sousa rallied to seal a 4-6 6-4 6-4 victory. Shapovalov’s exit came after Gael Monfils was forced to withdraw due to a leg injury. “I have had a pain for two days with my quadriceps and unfortunately I am not able to play the tournament,” said Monfils, who is replaced by Pablo Cuevas in the draw....

Texas-based Lindsay Bruns, 35, had been out on a boat with her family in Sawyer Key on June 29 when the attack occurred, according to a GoFundMe page, set up by a friend. Bruns had entered the water for a swim when her husband suddenly saw “nothing but blood in the water,” WFAA reported. Her husband, Luke, managed to get her aboard the boat to find her leg “mangled,” the GoFundMe page said....

The Weiskopf family were visiting the state from Minnesota, Local 10 News reported. During their stay, Kristine Weiskopf and her son Jay decided to take a dip in the ocean at the popular tourist spot. But just a few minutes later, the shark attack occurred. “I was holding his hand the whole time and he was kind of body surfing a little bit and he had fallen on his stomach,” the mother told Local 10....

Sergio Perez was brought in to replace the Englishman and he has performed to the level a driver would given the car he has. Many would say that the Mexican was brought in only because he was financed by Carlos Slim Junior’s son – a probable sponsorship client for the team in the future. While the team vehemently denies the allegations, his recent race performances have quashed those claims, too....

Alice Sessions asked for doggie bags at embassy parties. The White House told Sessions to stay out of Waco, Texas, during the Branch Davidian siege. Attorney General Janet Reno groaned each time she heard his name. After Sessions’s firing, FBI executive secretaries broke out a bottle of champagne. Sessions refused to comment on the allegations, but sources say he’ll respond soon in a “proper forum.”