Daylight Saving Time: While Most Americans Will Spring Forward, Residents Of Arizona And Hawaii Donât Have To Adjust Their Clocks. Most Americans adjust their clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST) once in the spring and once in the fall -- but residents of two states, Hawaii and Arizona, have chosen not to observe it. This clocks stands in a city park in Glendale, Arizona. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Rett syndrome is a rare, severe neurological disorder that affects mostly girls. It's usually discovered in the first two years of life, and a child's diagnosis with Rett syndrome can feel overwhelming. Although there's no cure, early identification and treatment may help girls and families who are affected by Rett syndrome. In the past, it was felt to be part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. We now know that it is mostly genetically based.