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Tazewell mental health provider questions state's funding cuts
By: Sharon Woods Harris
Peoria Journal Star
2/2/12
A colorful "Happy birthday to you" sign hangs on the wall at 1423 Valle Vista, but there are no celebrants wishing the birthday boy well.
Teen with autism shot to death by police
By: Becky Schlikerman and Liam Ford
Chicago Tribune
2/2/12
Calumet City police had been called to subdue Stephon Watts 10 times in less than two years, using Tasers at least once on the 15-year-old with Aspberger's syndrome.
Changing The Autism Spectrum
By: Fanna Haile-Selassie and Randy Livingston
WSIL TV
1/30/12
Workers at a local center are applauding the decision to change what classifies as autism. The stricter criteria for diagnosing the disorder will likely mean fewer people are considered autistic.