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This is a CDC document that shares information on ADHD in the classroom, what can be done to aid students with ADHD, etc. Overall this site gives information on ways to teach students with ADHD, methods, and more.

This article covers how language isn't just a form of communication but is a tool used to define identities, influence power dynamics, and express thoughts, emotions, and ideas. Language is monumental to society as it brings people together and is the bridge between people.

This comprehensive talks about what AI is and where it came from, along with the basics of why it has gained so much success lately. It explores how we can go about trusting this new technology, both in terms of tailored online services like ChatGPT and in terms of bigger machinery such as smart homes, self-driving cars, and more.

The article explores the idea of whether changing one's accent for professional gain is comparable to dressing for success. It examines instances where public figures like Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, and George Osborne altered their accents for various reasons. It highlights studies showing how accents can influence perceptions of traits like trustworthiness and intelligence.

This paper discusses how scientists attempted to teach children with autism to understand sarcasm. Sarcasm is a prominent force in everyday social interactions, and thus enabling kids with ASD to pink up on these subtleties benefits their relationships. The experiment, though it had a small sample size, was successful, using rules and other forms of training to give autistic children guidelines to follow.

This article discusses the process of language revitalization in Australia, and how the terms used to refer to that process, such as the difference between "dead" and "sleeping" languages, can have an impact on the success of reclamation and revitalization projects