Asians who immigrated to US before age 25 have poorer mental health than older immigrants Jul 15, 2008
" The survey included data from more than 1,400 foreign-born Asian-Americans who were at least 25 years of age. Chinese (32 percent), Filipinos (20 percent) and Vietnamese (16 percent) were the three largest ethnic groups in the survey. Leu said the age of 25 was used as a marker to distinguish between immigrants who experienced disruption during their formative childhood, adolescent and early adult years and those who did not. Recent evidence has suggested that human social and cognitive... (EurekAlert!)
Kids should work with hands for brains' sake Jul 14, 2008
" The report cited examples of 11-year-olds with deficits in certain areas of their cognitive development and a decline in the ability of young engineers and apprentices to conceptualise straightforward mechanical problems. "The findings of this report clearly point to strengthening the role of '3-D' learning and crafts in educational policy-making today," said Sigman. "The implications for the economy are significant and will actually improve the workforce's ability to use computers in... (Reuters UK)
Children’s center serves area youth Jul 6, 2008
Early intervention can produce substantial gains in physical development, cognitive development, language and speech development and self-help skills, Sonnenberg said. The Children s Center has always been committed to providing quality services to the children we serve, she said. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Fulton natives travel to Caribbean Jul 6, 2008
The Kurtzes specialize in helping children with learning disabilities Denton is a licensed and National Board Certified school psychologist and psychotherapist and Gail is the former director of the Kurtz Center for Cognitive Development in Winter Park, Fla. which was sold in 2005. (Fulton Sun, MO)
News from the Jewish Community Center: July 3, 2008 edition Jul 4, 2008
The engaging and creative activities, along with the teachers unconditional love and support, have encouraged Skylar's emotional and cognitive development. She can't wait to go to school and enjoys all of her new friends. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
America's Best Places To Raise A Family Jul 1, 2008
"What parents need to look for are communities that have the resources to promote physical, social and cognitive development," says Dr. Margo Napoletano, a San Diego-based psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in children and their families. "This includes a strong school system that provides after-school programs.". (Forbes)
Mechanism and function of humor identified by new evolutionary theory Jun 28, 2008
Research identifies the reason humor is common to all human societies, its fundamental role in the evolution of homo sapiens and its continuing importance in the cognitive development of infants. A new publication answers centuries' old questions regarding the mechanism and function of humour, identifying the reason humour is common to all human societies, its fundamental role in the evolution of homo sapiens and its continuing importance in the cognitive development of infants ... " Pattern... (EurekAlert!)
The daddy shift Jun 24, 2008
Studies have shown that greater father involvement correlates with better cognitive development in infants, higher educational attainment, fewer behavioural problems in the teen years, lower rates of criminal behaviour and better social functioning. Mr. Smith, for one, highly recommends the experience to anyone who has the chance. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Cameroon: Men Should Encourage Breastfeeding - Waba Coordinator Jun 23, 2008
While highlighting men's role in encouraging their wives to breast feed their babies, he said breast milk has a rich natural nutritional value, which is essential for the healthy upbringing of a child". Achanyi-Fontem quoted a study which shows that breast feeding in the 1st hour, saves one million lives a year. He asserted that breast milk enables children to grow up strong and intelligent.The WABA official noted that the World Health Organisation, WHO, recommends exclusive breastfeeding for... (allAfrica.com)
Books about Asperger's Syndrome Jun 23, 2008
Asperger s Syndrome differs from the other autism spectrum disorders in that it does not involve a delay in language or cognitive development. There are several well written and informative books available for people seeking to find out more about Asperger s Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
MIT professor Deb Roy is studying the way children learn to speak Jun 22, 2008
Linda B. Smith, director of the Cognitive Development Lab at Indiana University, said the Speechome project goes far beyond the scale of any other project studying language development in children. "People have taken bits and pieces, transcribing 10 minutes here and an hour there, but we really do not know . . . the mass of language that children hear and its relation to the child's own activity," she said in an e-mail message. (Boston Globe)
"More at Four" prepares children for school Jun 18, 2008
More at Four teachers are responsive to individual needs while focusing on emotional and social development, health and physical development, language development and communication, and cognitive development. Help your child get ready for kindergarten by developing positive relationships and a love of learning. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Humor Shown To Be Fundamental To Our Success As A Species Jun 17, 2008
Clarke explains how and why we find things funny and identifies the reason humour is common to all human societies, its fundamental role in the evolution of homo sapiens and its continuing importance in the cognitive development of infants ... Clarke s theory has wider implications: It sheds light on infantile cognitive development, will lead to a revision of tests on humour to diagnose psychological or neurological conditions and will have implications regarding the development of language. (Science Daily)
A guide to high-tech parenting Jun 12, 2008
Long before the invention of the first microprocessor, the Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget identified four stages of cognitive development by watching his own children. His theories bring some logic to the debate about how to support your child's growth with the latest technology. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Million more children now living in poverty Jun 12, 2008
"Low socioeconomic status and childhood poverty, especially in the early years of life ages 1 to 3, can have a significant impact on cognitive development and academic performance," Dr. Peeples said. He also said childhood poverty can lead to physical and mental health problems in adulthood. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Can't Sleep? Turn Off the Cell Phone! Jun 12, 2008
Those short-sleeping children, says lead author Dr. Jacques Montplaisir, performed poorly on vocabulary and cognitive development tests at age 5, compared with the more rested group. In fact, the study found that getting one fewer hour of sleep a night during early development can triple a child's chance of scoring low on such tests, underlining sleep's long-lasting effects on proper language and cognitive development ... These results are the only the latest in a growing body of evidence that... (Time.com)
Why Cells Starved Of Iron Burn More Glucose Jun 11, 2008
Anemia profoundly affects cognitive development, and motor and neuronal development, he said. The scientists wanted to know how organisms establish a balance of iron in their cells. (Science Daily)
The Pearson Foundation Announces Spanish-Language Literacy Programs at Feria del Libro: A Family Book Fair Jun 8, 2008
Pearson Family Book Night brings families together in early childhood centers to share in the joy of reading and learn first-hand about the long-term importance that active, repeated family reading can have in their child's personal and cognitive development. During the two-hour event, children and their families share books and read together, and parents learn simple reading techniques they can employ to help their children. (PR Newswire)
Nutritionists invention wins award Jun 8, 2008
She foresaw that high EPA, Omega-3 fatty acids in a highly concentrated form would prove a safe and effective treatment of mood disorders, cardiac health, ADD/ADHD, cognitive development and joint pain. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Impact of Gas, Food Prices Felt Globally Jun 6, 2008
"When children go to school hungry, they are unable to focus on learning in the classroom. At its extreme, malnourishment leads to stunting and poor cognitive development. Some children drop out of school so they can work to put food on their families' tables or because they have to travel up to 30 kilometers in search of water to drink," Charles said. -more- In addition to its direct support in Ethiopia, CCF created the Global Food Task Force, which is monitoring the food situations in the 31... (AlertNet)
Study reveals link among childhood allergies, asthma symptoms, and early life exposure to cats May 21, 2008
" ### Other investigators on the study include Frederica Perera, DrPH, Ginger Chew, ScD, Inge F. Goldstein, DrPH, Robin S. Garfinkel, PhD, Lori A. Hoepner, MPH, Adnan Divjan, Alina Johnson, and Thomas A. E. Platts-Mills, MD, PhD. The study was co-authored by researchers from the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center at the University of Virginia. The research was funded by the... (EurekAlert!)
LETTER: Good marriages help promote scholarship May 20, 2008
VTucker wrote on May 19, 2008 5:23 PM:" Even so, research has shown that teens from intact two-parent (mother/father) families have consistently higher reading and math scores than students with other living arrangements. Also, they are less likely to be suspended or expelled from school; less likely to commit delinquent crimes; less likely to be reported for problem behaviors at school; less likely to receive low grades in two or more subjects; and more likely to score well on standard tests of... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Innovative brain surgery offers a cure May 15, 2008
Eventually, cognitive development goes from steady to sluggish to stagnant. The children often exhibit autism and social maladjustment. (International Herald Tribune)
Kindermusik gives childhood a soundtrack May 12, 2008
"They have proven through science that music taps into every area of a child's development: Language and physical development, and emotional and cognitive development.". It turns out that bopping along with the music is important, too. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Extend Music in Australian Schools May 7, 2008
Singing is an invaluable aide in many areas of cognitive development memorising information like multiplication tables, learning new vocabulary, instilling important concepts and values, mastering syllabification of words, and so on. In the social and affective domains singing is a powerful way to introduce new students to each other, to start the day by increasing alertness and by relating to teacher and peers in mutually sustaining ways. (Suite101.com)
Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ May 7, 2008
The finding buttresses previous research that has suggested that children and adults who were breast-fed as infants scored better on IQ tests and other measures of cognitive development, such as thinking, learning and memory, the study authors said. "Long and exclusive breast-feeding makes kids smarter," said lead researcher Dr. Michael S. Kramer, of McGill University and the Montreal Children's Hospital, in Canada. (MEDLINEplus)
Lessons in Art May 6, 2008
It's a chance and opportunity to be creative, so it coincides with cognitive development. If asked to describe what may seem like scribbles on a page, a child will likely recount an elaborate story, Derscheid said, which aids in language and speech acquisition. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Breastfed Babies Are Smarter, Study Suggests May 6, 2008
This allowed the researchers to measure the effect of breastfeeding on the children's cognitive development without the results being biased by differences in factors such as the mother's intelligence or her way of interacting with her baby. The children's cognitive ability was assessed by IQ tests administered by the children's pediatricians and by their teachers' ratings of their academic performance in reading, writing, mathematics and other subjects. (Science Daily)
Breastfeed For Smarter Kids May 6, 2008
Tuesday, May 06, 2008. Breastfeeding makes kids smarter Posted: 06 May 2008 1105 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Children more vulnerable to harmful effects of lead May 5, 2008
We found that children may be particularly vulnerable to lead exposure just as the child approaches school age, during a period of rapid cognitive development. Because IQ tests were not administered to children older than 6, it is unknown whether older children are even more vulnerable to environmental lead exposure, according to Dr. Hornung. (EurekAlert!)
Young Children Rely On One Sense Or Another, Not A Combination, Studies Find May 4, 2008
" It could be adaptive for humans not to integrate sensory information while they are still developing," agreed Marko Nardini of the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development at Birkbeck College, University of London. "But there might also be constraints on what children can do. It's possible that brain development needs to take place to make integration possible." Nardini led the other of the two studies with colleagues at Oxford University's Visual Development Unit. (Science Daily)
Breastfeeding While Taking Seizure Medicine Does Not Appear To Harm Children, Study Suggests Apr 23, 2008
22, 2008) A first of its kind study finds breastfeeding while taking certain seizure medications does not appear to harm a child's cognitive development ... Researchers tested the cognitive development of 187 two-year-old children whose mothers were taking the epilepsy drugs lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenytoin, or valproate. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D in brain function Apr 21, 2008
McCann JC, Ames BN. DHA and cognitive development: an update on the science. Pediatric Basics 2007;April. (EurekAlert!)
Monkey in the middle Apr 19, 2008
With Lynn's help, Brown has spent the past few months transcribing the messy particulars of life with Simon - from cognitive development to diaper training to the place of the monkey in modern culture - into writing, both as a columnist for Ethos, an animal ethics blog (), and for her own popular project. At Animal Inventory, Brown looks at the larger picture: How do humans understand animal-kind. (Boston Globe)
Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn't Harm Babies Apr 19, 2008
Study finds no negative impact on children's cognitive development ... THURSDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- Mothers who breast-feed while on certain seizure medications do not appear to harm their children's cognitive development, a new study finds ... The cognitive development of 187 2-year-old children whose mothers were taking the epilepsy drugs lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenytoin or valproate were tested in the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Gillard flags childcare tax rebate increase Apr 17, 2008
"They can't be serious - 1.2 million more like it. How many wages will they be paying for $120,000? 3? 2?I don't support these plans anyway as they are far better off putting money into helping people stay at home to look after their kids than expecting the state to do it. It's starting to sound all very Orwellian where the state is supposed to do everything and everyone's committments are meant to be to it. And there are little personal or family interactions, responsibilities and... (ABC Online)
UGANDA: The cost of keeping children from knowing their HIV status Apr 9, 2008
"Disclosure is a process; it should be done in bits from the age of about eight or ten years of age, depending on the child's cognitive development.". Often, Nakabugo added, parents are in denial about their own status, and so admitting their children's status would force them to come to terms with their own condition. (AlertNet)
Violence at home affects health: Study Apr 4, 2008
Anaemia causes poor cognitive development, weakened resistance to infection, maternal mortality and stunting. Nutritional anaemia results from inadequate availability of micronutrients required for haemoglobin synthesis. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Infants in the pool - a dive into controversy Mar 29, 2008
"Kids simply don't have the cognitive development to think their way through how they're going to extricate themselves from a crisis," Smith said. "After all, they're kids.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Former Central Texas University Prof Indicted In Child Porn Case Mar 28, 2008
Dougherty was a tenured professor specializing in learning disabilities, child and infant cognitive development and child sexual abuse. Dougherty is no longer listed as a faculty member on the Web site of the university. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cognitive Impairment May Precede Type 2 Diabetes Mar 22, 2008
Another possibility is that poorly controlled blood glucose levels "may influence both cognitive development and the risk of type 2 diabetes.". SOURCE: Diabetes Care, March 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Lingo Media Appoints Meyers Norris Penny LLP as Auditors Mar 21, 2008
In Canada, Lingo Media focuses on early childhood cognitive development, through its subsidiary A+ Child Development Ltd., ("A+") which distributes educational materials along with its unique curriculum. A+ has been operating in Canada for over ten years through its four offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Correct Levels Of Stress Hormones Boost Learning, Squirrel Study Suggests Mar 17, 2008
"We know almost nothing about the neurobiological implications of these treatments on cognitive development of children," she said. Animal studies have shown that these treatments can have negative effects on brain development, she said. (Science Daily)
Government Assistance Linked to Better Child Development Mar 8, 2008
"Even the purchase of additional books or toys for the children -- something we often take for granted in this country -- could help stimulate cognitive development," Fernald said. "Also, the additional cash could have the psychological benefit of taking some of the pressure off the mothers. These are families who are at the bottom 20th percentile in Mexico for household income. When relieved of the constant worry about not providing enough food for their children, mothers may feel less... (Health-Finder)
Low Maternal Education Linked To Intellectual Disabilities In Offspring Mar 7, 2008
The authors speculate that in addition to direct genetic effects, prenatally, maternal education may impact cognitive development through awareness and avoidance by the mother of certain risk behaviors and access to early and comprehensive prenatal care. Likewise, the authors theorize that, postnatally, low maternal education can influence mental development of the child through poor nutrition choices by the mother, less cognitive stimulation in the home environment, less knowledge of and access... (Science Daily)
Why do kids lie? Mar 7, 2008
Therefore, lying demands both advanced cognitive development and social skills that honesty simply doesn t require. The truth, according to Talwar, is that kids grow into it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Foster grandparents' mentor children Mar 5, 2008
The foster grandparents assist children in areas such as literacy, language, cultural practices and cognitive development. The children s special needs are identified by a teacher or someone who works with them, Cram said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rockfest brings bands together to benefit local teacher Feb 29, 2008
Music is known to have therapeutic benefits, often helping improve motor skills and cognitive development. Advertisement. (The News-Herald)
Antioxidants Do Not Help Children With Down's Syndrome Develop, Study Shows Feb 26, 2008
After 18 months, the children remaining in the study were assessed for their mental and cognitive development. The researchers found that giving the supplements made no difference to the biochemical outcomes in the children and did not improve their language or psychomotor development. (Science Daily)
USAID Fights Neglected Tropical Diseases Feb 23, 2008
In addition, they can contribute to limited school enrollment, diminished childhood growth and cognitive development, and reduced economic productivity in adults. Treating the millions of people who suffer from NTDs will help to change these negative effects and to improve not only personal health, but also economic growth at large. (PR Newswire)
Operators of private schools asked to develop comprehensive curriculum Feb 23, 2008
"The moral and cognitive development of pupils and students are paramount in our quest for quality and sound education", Mrs Amevor said. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Antibiotics Do Not Appear Helpful In Preventing Fluid Buildup In Children With Ear Infections Feb 21, 2008
"The effusion may lead to a conductive hearing loss of 15 decibels to 40 decibels, and this hearing loss could have an adverse effect on language development, cognitive development, behavior and quality of life," the authors write. Laura Koopman, M.Sc. (Science Daily)
Fact Sheet: Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases Around The World Feb 20, 2008
They can reduce school enrollment, diminish childhood growth and cognitive development, and reduce economic productivity in adults. Most drugs needed to treat NTDs are donated by the pharmaceutical industry. (White House News Releases)
Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections Feb 20, 2008
This buildup can result in hearing loss, which can affect language development, cognitive development, behavior and quality of life, according to the researchers. The report was published in the February issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head Surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Two Little Hands Productions, Creators of Popular Children's TV Series Signing Time, Debuts Second Season at This Year's Toy Fair 2008 Feb 19, 2008
As early as nine months, babies and toddlers can learn to communicate through signs and research shows that babies who learn to sign may experience reduced frustrations and fewer tantrums, enhanced cognitive development and increased IQ scores, increased bonding with parents, increased interest in books, and quicker development of speaking, spelling and reading skills. Two Little Hands Productions will also feature their first season of Signing Time during the Toy Fair, with titles from the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Correcting Poor Vision Can Help Preschoolers' Performance Feb 17, 2008
These results from this relatively small sample of low-income preschoolers with ametropia suggested that early identification and correction should optimize cognitive development and learning, at least in the studied sample, the researchers conclude. Co-authors of the study are Anne-Catherine Roch-Levecq, Ph. (Science Daily)
Pre-school with promise: Second-year program at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Elementary has growing potential Feb 16, 2008
While local pre-schools have proven success in education, physical and cognitive development, the A-D-M classroom is more equipped to provide the LRE mandated by the government, such as the quiet room built adjacent to the classroom. It allows a visually impaired student to receive stimulations from light sources in a dark room, without distracting other students. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
In the days before Kindergarten Feb 14, 2008
- Aims to enhance the social and cognitive development of children through educational, health, nutritional and social services. Jump Start. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Teaching imagination and innovation Feb 13, 2008
This year students had to take into account safety standards and incorporate activities to "stimulate cognitive development and fine/gross motor skills" to complete an interactive learning center that was also transportable. Students had three hours and 15 minutes to complete their design projects, which left some students scrambling up until the deadline to put the finishing touches on a project. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
How early is too early to begin school? Feb 2, 2008
When this happens, both social and cognitive development are hurt. There is a growing body of research that disputes the conventional wisdom of the earlier, the better. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Biarnes, Paupeck offer science education for adults Feb 2, 2008
These scientists offer real evidence about a child s cognitive development with tools to help parents make more informed choices about schools and toys, plus activities to foster learning with kids at home. Thinking these findings would intrigue a wider audience of parents and teachers, Museum Courses coordinator Bess Paupeck says: We created the Science of Kids workshops, based on the Living Laboratory research, as an adults-only time and space for researchers to present findings and let... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Kids Learn More When Mom Is Listening Jan 25, 2008
30, 2001) One of the scientists leading the effort to understand exactly how infants go about learning language told a White House Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development today that the fundamental. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Copper Controversy Haunts Armenian Town Jan 24, 2008
Annual studies conducted by the institute put Alaverdi kindergartners cognitive development at "7 to 10 points behind the norm," Babaian said. "And the emitted poisonous elements are greatly at fault for all this.". (EurasiaNet.org)
spanglish explosion Jan 20, 2008
The study also found that children who are adequately exposed to two languages at an early age experience noticeable gains: They are more flexible and creative, and reach high levels of cognitive development at an earlier age than their monolingual peers. During the first year, Bowen was the only one teaching both kindergarten and first grade within the Spanish Immersion setting. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy Appear Safe Jan 19, 2008
Dr. Susan L. Prescott from the University of Western Australia and associates assessed the effects of prenatal omega-3 LC PUFA on cognitive development in 72 children whose mothers received either high-dose fish oil or olive oil (the comparison or "control" group) during pregnancy. The researchers detected significant increases in omega-3 LC PUFAs in the umbilical cord blood of infants in the fish oil group compared with those in the control group, the authors report, whereas omega-6 fatty acid... (MEDLINEplus)
