Articles related to "Developmental Problems"
Hypothyroidism during Pregnancy effects IQ Scores
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine indicates that undiagnosed hypothyroidism during pregnancy impacts the child's intellectual performance in school. These provocative findings prompted comment from The American Thyroid Association and The Thyroid Society. What do you think?
iq scores • thyroid defiency • thyroid • neuropsychological development • developmental problems
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine indicates that undiagnosed hypothyroidism during pregnancy impacts the child's intellectual performance in school. These provocative findings prompted comment from The American Thyroid Association and The Thyroid Society. What do you think?
iq scores • thyroid defiency • thyroid • neuropsychological development • developmental problems
Lead Poisoning in Children
The effects of lead poisoning can be detrimental. Learn how to keep this environmental hazard from harming your kids' development.
lead poisoning in children • developmental problems in kids • developmental problems • environmental hazard • common sources of lead
The effects of lead poisoning can be detrimental. Learn how to keep this environmental hazard from harming your kids' development.
lead poisoning in children • developmental problems in kids • developmental problems • environmental hazard • common sources of lead
Teens Walk for Premature Babies
The March of Dimes Walkamerica to fight prematurity is a great way to get kids involved in helping others.
march of dimes • service learning • premature birth • education • medical treatment
The March of Dimes Walkamerica to fight prematurity is a great way to get kids involved in helping others.
march of dimes • service learning • premature birth • education • medical treatment
Traditional Chinese Medicine and ADHD
As concerns grow regarding side effects of medication, especially in children with ADHD, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine offers alternatives in managing the disorder
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder • traditional chinese medicine and ad/hd • developmental problems • diet and lifestyle changes • chinese herbs
As concerns grow regarding side effects of medication, especially in children with ADHD, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine offers alternatives in managing the disorder
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder • traditional chinese medicine and ad/hd • developmental problems • diet and lifestyle changes • chinese herbs
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Women should abstain from drinking at all during pregnancy due to the high risk of severe alcohol related health problems and birth defects in their unborn children.
alcohol and pregnancy • drinking while pregnant • drinking and pregnancy • risk of drinking during pregnancy • dangers of drinking during pregnancy
Women should abstain from drinking at all during pregnancy due to the high risk of severe alcohol related health problems and birth defects in their unborn children.
alcohol and pregnancy • drinking while pregnant • drinking and pregnancy • risk of drinking during pregnancy • dangers of drinking during pregnancy
Massage Therapy - Healing Touch
Much research has been conducted on the necessity of human touch for healthy development. Touch therapy has helped pre-term infants gain weight.
massage therapy research • touch therapy • pre-term infants • renee spitz • orphanages
Much research has been conducted on the necessity of human touch for healthy development. Touch therapy has helped pre-term infants gain weight.
massage therapy research • touch therapy • pre-term infants • renee spitz • orphanages
Vision Problems in the Classroom
The Vision Council shows 1 in 4 children have undetected vision problems. Teacher awareness and simple classroom observation can help identify these children.
vision information for teachers • identify vision problems • diagnosing vision problems • teachers detecting vision problems • eye examinations in schools
The Vision Council shows 1 in 4 children have undetected vision problems. Teacher awareness and simple classroom observation can help identify these children.
vision information for teachers • identify vision problems • diagnosing vision problems • teachers detecting vision problems • eye examinations in schools
The Health Benefits of Organic Foods
There is a widespread belief that organic foods are healthier than conventionally grown foods. This article explores which type of food is safer.
the health benefits of organic foods • are organically grown foods better for you • there's a widespread belief that organic foods are • define organic • organic food is grown with no chemical pesticides
There is a widespread belief that organic foods are healthier than conventionally grown foods. This article explores which type of food is safer.
the health benefits of organic foods • are organically grown foods better for you • there's a widespread belief that organic foods are • define organic • organic food is grown with no chemical pesticides
Keep kids Away from Secondhand Smoke, EPA warns
Secondhand smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer in people, says the EPA.
smoking • secondhand smoke • smoking • secondhand smoke and children • illness respiratory
Secondhand smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer in people, says the EPA.
smoking • secondhand smoke • smoking • secondhand smoke and children • illness respiratory
Information on Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal diagnostic test performed to determine if a developing baby has potentially inherited genetic diseases from the parents.
chorionic villus sampling • chorionic villi sampling • cvs • prenatal diagnosis • prenatal diagnostic
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal diagnostic test performed to determine if a developing baby has potentially inherited genetic diseases from the parents.
chorionic villus sampling • chorionic villi sampling • cvs • prenatal diagnosis • prenatal diagnostic
Toxic Aromatherapy Candles Revisited II
More on candles that may pose you and your loved ones danger.
lead • candles • aromatherapy • fragrance • danger
More on candles that may pose you and your loved ones danger.
lead • candles • aromatherapy • fragrance • danger
Adopting a Special Needs Child
There are thousands of "special needs" children who are in need of loving, permanent homes. They may have physical challenges or long-term disabilities.
adopting a child with special needs • adoptive parents • adoption • older child adoption • parenting
There are thousands of "special needs" children who are in need of loving, permanent homes. They may have physical challenges or long-term disabilities.
adopting a child with special needs • adoptive parents • adoption • older child adoption • parenting
Antenatal Tests
Ultrasound scans, blood samples, amniocentesis, Doppler tests are essential to track fetal development and optimise the health of mother and baby during pregnancy
pregnancy tests • antenatal tests • fetal health • healthy pregnancy • preeclampsia
Ultrasound scans, blood samples, amniocentesis, Doppler tests are essential to track fetal development and optimise the health of mother and baby during pregnancy
pregnancy tests • antenatal tests • fetal health • healthy pregnancy • preeclampsia
Caffeine, Neurotransmitters, and Your Health
Caffeine works by interfering with adenosine: one of the brain's "brakes", making it effective at low doses, and safe for those who are not pregnant.
caffeine • safety • adenosine • pregnancy • infancy
Caffeine works by interfering with adenosine: one of the brain's "brakes", making it effective at low doses, and safe for those who are not pregnant.
caffeine • safety • adenosine • pregnancy • infancy
Cell Differentiation and Proliferation Biology
Cells switch from proliferation, a growth phase, to specialization, the active production of proteins, through the process of differentiation.
cell differentiation • cell proliferation • pluripotent cells • transcription factors • cancer cell proliferation
Cells switch from proliferation, a growth phase, to specialization, the active production of proteins, through the process of differentiation.
cell differentiation • cell proliferation • pluripotent cells • transcription factors • cancer cell proliferation
Early Diagnosis of Autism
The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally.
autism • autistic • developmental disorders • diagnosis • prognosis
The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally.
autism • autistic • developmental disorders • diagnosis • prognosis
FAS : Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) is a blanket term that describes the range of effects that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.
fas • fetal alcohol syndrome • abuse of alcohol • alcohol during pregnancy • birth defects
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) is a blanket term that describes the range of effects that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.
fas • fetal alcohol syndrome • abuse of alcohol • alcohol during pregnancy • birth defects
Food Additives and Hyperactivity
Studies show what parents of children with ADHD already knew. Common food additives and preservatives have been proven to be tied to hyperactivity and focus problems.
food additives hyperactivity • food additives adhd • food additives add • food additives attention deficit disorder • preservatives add
Studies show what parents of children with ADHD already knew. Common food additives and preservatives have been proven to be tied to hyperactivity and focus problems.
food additives hyperactivity • food additives adhd • food additives add • food additives attention deficit disorder • preservatives add
Lead, Asbestos, and Mold
An overview of three dangerous, potentially even lethal, materials - lead, asbestos, and mold - found in many homes, and what to do about them
household toxins • lead • asbestos • asbestos insulation • mold
An overview of three dangerous, potentially even lethal, materials - lead, asbestos, and mold - found in many homes, and what to do about them
household toxins • lead • asbestos • asbestos insulation • mold
Pregnancy, Birth and Eating Disorders
Body image/weight issues and eating disorders can wreak havoc - cause serious health concerns before becoming pregnant, or, if pregnant, and postpartum.
pregnancy birth and eating disorders • procreation and eating disorders • risks of eating disorders before pregnancy • risks of eating disorders during pregnancy • eating during pregnancy
Body image/weight issues and eating disorders can wreak havoc - cause serious health concerns before becoming pregnant, or, if pregnant, and postpartum.
pregnancy birth and eating disorders • procreation and eating disorders • risks of eating disorders before pregnancy • risks of eating disorders during pregnancy • eating during pregnancy
Repairing Insecure Attachments in Abused Kids
The key to strengthening the attachment bond of trust is to be consistently available when the child is ready to reconnect.
repairing insecure attachment • bonding and attachment disorders in children • insecure attachment in abused children • maltreated children • child abuse
The key to strengthening the attachment bond of trust is to be consistently available when the child is ready to reconnect.
repairing insecure attachment • bonding and attachment disorders in children • insecure attachment in abused children • maltreated children • child abuse
What Influences the Age of Menopause?
The onset of menopause is associated with various health risks. Scientists are now beginning to reveal the genes that determine when menopause might occur.
age of menopause • timing of menopause • range in natural age of menopause • fertility and menopause • premature menopause before age 40
The onset of menopause is associated with various health risks. Scientists are now beginning to reveal the genes that determine when menopause might occur.
age of menopause • timing of menopause • range in natural age of menopause • fertility and menopause • premature menopause before age 40
Working Moms Need Not Feel Guilty
Several studies have shown that children are not delayed and do not suffer when their mother goes to work each morning.
feeling guilty about working • does moms working have negative effect on children • impact of mom working on children • should mothers work outside the home • moms feeling guilty about working
Several studies have shown that children are not delayed and do not suffer when their mother goes to work each morning.
feeling guilty about working • does moms working have negative effect on children • impact of mom working on children • should mothers work outside the home • moms feeling guilty about working
Your Child's Imaginary Friends
Here's what you need to know about your kid's made up play buddies or imaginary friends. Bottom line - they're common, and they're fine.
imaginary friends • made up play buddies • alternate identities • invisible playmates • imaginary identities
Here's what you need to know about your kid's made up play buddies or imaginary friends. Bottom line - they're common, and they're fine.
imaginary friends • made up play buddies • alternate identities • invisible playmates • imaginary identities
Autism Speaks Boston
Autism Speaks Boston serves thousands of families, including 10-year-old Conor Farrell. His mother believes that involvement in music and sports have helped Conor shine.
terri farrell • conor farrell • autism speaks boston • autism and music • autism and soccer
Autism Speaks Boston serves thousands of families, including 10-year-old Conor Farrell. His mother believes that involvement in music and sports have helped Conor shine.
terri farrell • conor farrell • autism speaks boston • autism and music • autism and soccer
Epilepsy: Myths & Truths
Despite 1-2 percent of the population having epilepsy, it remains a mysterious disorder shrouded in myths and misunderstandings for most people.
epilepsy • epileptic seizures • epilepsy myths • uncontrolled seizures • neurological disease
Despite 1-2 percent of the population having epilepsy, it remains a mysterious disorder shrouded in myths and misunderstandings for most people.
epilepsy • epileptic seizures • epilepsy myths • uncontrolled seizures • neurological disease
Swine Flu Vaccine
September 2009 Consumer Reports surveys indicate that only 34% of U.S. adults planned to get the swine flu vaccine, indicating that some concerns still exist.
swine flu • influenza • h1n1 • swine flu vaccine • flu vaccine
September 2009 Consumer Reports surveys indicate that only 34% of U.S. adults planned to get the swine flu vaccine, indicating that some concerns still exist.
swine flu • influenza • h1n1 • swine flu vaccine • flu vaccine
Organic Foods and Pregnancy
Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?
organic foods • organically-grown • pesticides • herbicides • conventional
Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?
organic foods • organically-grown • pesticides • herbicides • conventional
Parallel Worlds - Created by Differences in Sensory Perception
Though autistic people live in the same physical world and deal with the same 'raw material', their perceptual world turns out to be strikingly different from that of non-autistic people. The article highlights the idea that often it is not the traetment and the number of hours you work with your child, but in 'what perceptual world' you both are, i.e. whether you are in one and the same 'perceptual environment' or in two parallel ones,
autism • sensory-perceptual abnormalities • sensory processing • perceptual world • blindness
Though autistic people live in the same physical world and deal with the same 'raw material', their perceptual world turns out to be strikingly different from that of non-autistic people. The article highlights the idea that often it is not the traetment and the number of hours you work with your child, but in 'what perceptual world' you both are, i.e. whether you are in one and the same 'perceptual environment' or in two parallel ones,
autism • sensory-perceptual abnormalities • sensory processing • perceptual world • blindness
Toxic Nail Polish
The cosmetics industry has long been criticized for the toxic content in it products, and nail polish is among the worst offenders.
toxic nail polish • toulene • formeldehyde • acetate • dibutyl phthalate
The cosmetics industry has long been criticized for the toxic content in it products, and nail polish is among the worst offenders.
toxic nail polish • toulene • formeldehyde • acetate • dibutyl phthalate
MindFul-Things Weekly May 10, 2002
Another edition of the Mindful-Things Weekly Newsletter. This one is a back issue... enjoy!!
mindful things • newsletter • psychology • mental health
Another edition of the Mindful-Things Weekly Newsletter. This one is a back issue... enjoy!!
mindful things • newsletter • psychology • mental health
The Family Bed: A Hot Bed for Debate
Our family's decision to bring our daughter into our bed. Co-sleeping is safe and beneficial for both baby and parents. How to Parent by instinct in a culture that wants to scare us into acting like "normal" families.
co-sleeping • family bed • natural parenting • attachment parenting • the family bed
Our family's decision to bring our daughter into our bed. Co-sleeping is safe and beneficial for both baby and parents. How to Parent by instinct in a culture that wants to scare us into acting like "normal" families.
co-sleeping • family bed • natural parenting • attachment parenting • the family bed
Cross-Cultural Ministry in Kenya, Part One
Jim McCoy, who went to Kenya as a missionary observer, shares thoughts on Lutheran cross-cultural ministry in this African nation. This is the first of a special multi-part series from Mr. McCoy himself. This special series will appear on Wednesdays.
lutheran • missions • ministry • kenya • africa
Jim McCoy, who went to Kenya as a missionary observer, shares thoughts on Lutheran cross-cultural ministry in this African nation. This is the first of a special multi-part series from Mr. McCoy himself. This special series will appear on Wednesdays.
lutheran • missions • ministry • kenya • africa
The Insanity of the Defense
A person is held not responsible for his criminal actions if s/he cannot tell right from wrong ("lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct" - diminished capacity), did not intend to act the way he did (absent "mens rea") and/or could not control his behavior ("irresistible impulse"). These handicaps are often associated with "mental disease or defect" or "mental retardation".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
A person is held not responsible for his criminal actions if s/he cannot tell right from wrong ("lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct" - diminished capacity), did not intend to act the way he did (absent "mens rea") and/or could not control his behavior ("irresistible impulse"). These handicaps are often associated with "mental disease or defect" or "mental retardation".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Amenorrhea Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing amenorrhea can be a process involving many blood and imaging tests. Once the cause is determined, it is a treatable condition.
blood testing • amenorrhea causes • why periods are late • amenorrhea treatment • pelvic ultrasound
Diagnosing amenorrhea can be a process involving many blood and imaging tests. Once the cause is determined, it is a treatable condition.
blood testing • amenorrhea causes • why periods are late • amenorrhea treatment • pelvic ultrasound
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