Early diagnoses, intervention keys when autism suspected


The Civic Association and Paramount Theater Building "Lighting It Up Blue"

A new federal study says one-in-88 children has at least some symptoms of autism, many more than previously thought. Civic Association Chairman & CEO Bob Wright and his wife Suzanne, who founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder, talked to Rebecca Jarvis about the challenges faced by families with kids with autism. Bob Wright is the former chairman of NBC Universal. 

Watch for the "Light It Up Blue" campaign! The Civic Association and Paramount Theater Building in the Town of Palm Beach have lit up the building with blue light. Drive by tonight!

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Residents who water their lawns with so-called “smart” or advanced irrigation systems* may soon be able to get a waiver from town-imposed watering rules during periods when there is no drought. The town could not, however, grant the waiver during times when the South Florida Water Management District has imposed restrictions to conserve water during a drought. Mayor Gail Coniglio and Town Manager Peter Elwell reached the understanding with the water district last week. Water district spokesman Gabe Margasak said it didn’t change its rules to accommodate the town, but clarified existing rules to allow for the waiver. The town and Palm Beach Civic Association have been working to promote conservation by encouraging more residents to switch to advanced irrigation. Advanced irrigation systems use conservation sprinkler nozzles and weather-based controllers that replace clock timers to regulate when and how much water is applied to each zone of a lawn. Read More (Palm Beach Daily News) *Water restr ...

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Bob Wright, Civic Association Chairman & CEO During the 2012 Annual Meeting held at the Flagler Museum, new directors were voted onto the Board of Directors. They are: - James R. Borynack - John F. Cregan - David A. Duffy - Stephanie T. Foster - Bruce Halle - Terry Allen Kramer - Leonard A. Lauder - James Patterson - Richard Rampell - Joseph S. Sambuco - John F. Scarpa - Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. Bios James R. Borynack Mr. Borynack is chairman and CEO of Wally Findlay Galleries International, Inc., founded as Findlay Galleries in 1870. The company, America’s second oldest art gallery, represents renowned artists worldwide. An alumnus of the Parsons School of Design, Mr. Borynack focused on art and the development of young artists. He joined Wally Findlay Galleries in 1972 and rose to director and senior vice president. With Manufacturers Hanover Trust, he established the Alliance for the Arts, a fine arts acquisition program praised for its innovative concepts. As a cultural attaché during ...