Macy's is opening a 160,000-square-foot store to anchor the Mall at UTC. The 132,208-square-foot DeSoto Square store is the Bradenton mall's largest anchor. There are 131 Macy's employees at DeSoto, and about 175 people are being hired at UTC, company officials said Thursday.
Dec. 8, 2010 -- A six-month, group-based early intervention program with a special emphasis on social development can improve some of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children as young as 2, according to a study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
The most recent statistics show that 1 in 68 children are now being diagnosed with autism. While diagnosis is on the rise, a child typically is not diagnosed by a professional until he or she is over two years old. However, there are signs that could indicate your child is on the spectrum as early as six months of age. Signs and symptoms can vary, as can the severity of the symptoms. Be sure to monitor your childâs development, and consult your doctor if anything concerns you. Itâs important to note that autism in infants can be recognized by a lack of normal behavior, rather than the presence of strange behaviors. 9. Lack of smiling