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Stress May Delay Brain Development in Early Years

June 7, 2012

8 June 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Stress may affect brain development in children, altering growth of a specific piece of the brain and abilities associated with it, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “There has been a lot of work in animals linking…...

Anxious Girls' Brains Work Harder

June 6, 2012

8 June 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] In a discovery that could help in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, Michigan State University scientists say the brains of anxious girls work much harder than those of boys. The finding stems from an experiment in which…...

June 6, 2012

22 June 2012, Article, Fragile X, Newsletter

[Source: The ASHA Leader] Henry is an energetic 6-year-old boy with fragile X syndrome (FXS). Physically he does not appear different from other children his age, though with a long face and fairly large ears. Henry enjoys giving hugs and singing, but…...

June 5, 2012

8 June 2012, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Edweek.org] Neuroscience exploded into the education conversation more than 20 years ago, in step with the evolution of personal computers and the rise of the Internet, and policymakers hoped medical discoveries could likewise help doctors and teachers understand the “hard wiring”…...

June 5, 2012

29 June 2012, Autism, Newsletter

Thanks to our friends at OT for Kids for recommending this video! [Source: The Autism Support Network] Dr. Stephen Shore, professor of special education at Adelphi University, and who also has Asperger’s, discusses his perspectives on when and how to tell your…...

June 5, 2012

22 June 2012, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] Autism is a developmental disorder that affects social and communication skills. Irritability is a symptom of autism that can complicate adjustment at home and other settings, and can manifest itself in aggression, tantrums, and self-injurious behavior. These disruptive behaviors…...

June 4, 2012

8 June 2012, Memory, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Working memory training is unlikely to be an effective treatment for children suffering from disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity or dyslexia, according to a research analysis published by the American Psychological Association. In addition, memory training tasks appear to…...

June 1, 2012

1 June 2012, Newsletter, SLP

I was catching up on my podcasts this morning and stumbled on a story that I thought would interest our #SLPeeps! Not sure how I missed the story in April, but no matter. Meet Jake Foushee, a 14 year old boy from…...

June 1, 2012

1 June 2012, Article, Newsletter, OT

Article Reprinted with permission of Your Therapy Source as it appeared on their blog Have you ever considered having the children you currently work with create a list of advice or tips for other children for the next school year? You could…...

June 1, 2012

1 June 2012, News, Newsletter

BALTIMORE — Bob Nobles and Cornell Wright might not have a chance to serve their country when they are adults. No matter: They are serving it now. “Good morning, Young Marines,” barked 1st Sgt. Vivian Price-Butler, greeting Bob and Cornell and eight…...