Frisco 6-year-old paints with master (PHOTO) Oct 21, 2009
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
State closes book on literacy help for rural children Oct 17, 2009
THE only school in Australia that supports children from rural and regional areas with severe learning disorders has been shut by the NSW Government, abandoning hundreds of the state's most disadvantaged children ... Evidence suggests students with severe learning disorders are more likely to leave school early, end up in the criminal justice system, become pregnant or suffer psychological problems such as depression. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
P. Buckley Moss art show Oct 1, 2009
Moss is a 'champion' for those who have learning disorders and has given generously of her talents to countless causes, helping to raise millions of dollars to aid children who are struggling, much as she did in her youth. Never forgetting Sister Regis who helped discover and develop her talent, Pat has given back to children worldwide throughout the years. (Kalona News, IA)
Travolta Defendants Caught in the Act? Sep 30, 2009
"CCHR is critical of Special Education under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, which has become a gravy train for psychiatrists and psychologists diagnosing children with ADHD or "learning disorders" and hooking these kids on drugs. Of the approximate $50 billion spent annually on Special Education, an estimated $29 billion covers education for subjective "mental dis 00004000 orders," when the law was originally intended for children with physical handicaps such as autism,... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Kids With Small Head Size At Risk Of Neurologic Problems, Screening Needed Sep 18, 2009
"In fact, the evidence shows that children with microcephaly are at risk for developmental delay and learning disorders. For these reasons, it is necessary for doctors to recognize microcephaly and check the child for these associated problems, which often require special treatments. This is an important recommendation, as it allows doctors to provide more accurate advice and counseling to families who have a child with microcephaly.". Doctors may also consider screening for coexisting... (Science Daily)
Mother denies her son is a killer; admits he does drugs Sep 10, 2009
He has learning disorders, is "slow" and is "a 17-year-old with the mind of a 14-year-old.". But her son, Landrum said in an interview yesterday, is no gangster and he did not murder 17-year-old Tyriffe Lewis earlier this summer near a parking lot at Callahan State Park. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Fly eyes help researchers 'see' new proteins involved in memory Aug 25, 2009
"Any college student on the eve of final exams will tell you that truly understandingand possibly manipulatinghow our brains store information is the 'Holy Grail' of neurological research," said Mark Johnston, Editor-in-Chief of the journal GENETICS. "Although college students are advised to continue hitting the books, this area of research holds tremendous promise for millions or people with neurological diseases and disabilities, as well as for those with learning disorders.". . (EurekAlert!)
Special needs won’t go away Aug 18, 2009
AS A psychologist at the Trotter public school in Boston, I work with children with a variety of disabilities, ranging from mild learning disorders to more severe physical, developmental, and behavioral issues. These impairments require time, understanding, and dedication. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
California, Astro Turf reach lead-safety accord Aug 15, 2009
Lead is a neurotoxin that can cause brain and nerve damage, learning disorders, hearing problems and other ailments. "This agreement is the first of its kind and will help make playgrounds and ball fields safe for our children," state Attorney General Jerry Brown said in a statement. (Scientific American)
Stress of war takes toll on military kids Aug 14, 2009
Based on the parents responses, Flake and his colleagues concluded that 32 percent of the children were at high risk for psychosocial problems, which can include learning disorders; developmental disabilities; and emotional, behavioral and psychosomatic problems. That percentage was about 2 times higher than the norm for American children of the same age in general. (MSNBC -- Health)
New vocational training program for teens offered at Sonora ranch Aug 12, 2009
Participants of the Mounted Dream Center deal with special needs, ranging from self-esteem concerns to extreme learning disorders and physical challenges. Whatever the degree of challenge, it often negatively impacts academic achievement. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Book Review - Victory over ADHD Aug 4, 2009
This book is a guide to natural therapies and an intimate account of one family's successful journey to cure their sons' attention and other learning disorders ... Victory over ADHD may leave the reader wondering how many children labeled with learning disorders and ADHD would recover if the focus of their treatment were on their health and learning disabilities. (Suite101.com)
Why We Learn More From Our Successes Aug 3, 2009
It has implications for understanding how we learn, and understanding and treating learning disorders. Rewarding success. (Science Daily)
How many Americans Suffer Thyroid D... Aug 1, 2009
If newborn screening is not done (blood thyroid testing), congenital hypothyroidism can be left undiagnosed and untreated in newborns and can result in slowed development and learning disorders. Following pregnancy, women are at higher risk for developing postpartum hypothyroidism (one in six) which can develop as much as one-year following giving birth. (Suite101.com)
Nanotech Particles Affect Brain Development In Mice Jul 31, 2009
According to Takeda, "Diseases associated with these genes include those we normally consider to develop in childhood, such as autistic disorder, epilepsy and learning disorders, and also others that arise mainly in adulthood or old age, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.". Nanotechnology deals with engineering at the molecular scale. (Science Daily)
Deal could give special-ed students diplomas Jul 28, 2009
Students qualify for special education if they have one or more of a broad range of disabilities including learning disorders, mental retardation, autism, and visual or hearing impairments. In San Francisco, 322 special-education students didn't graduate in 2008 or 2009 solely because of the exit exam requirement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Study Links Exposure to Pollution with Lower IQ Jul 24, 2009
By following these children through age 11, she says, the Columbia team will be able to look for links to learning disorders and attention-deficit disorder. Precisely how PAHs might harm the developing brain is unclear, though more than one mechanism may be at work. (Time.com)
Through Her Vision Work, Neurobiologist Finds Way To Retrain The Adult Brain Jul 8, 2009
" For the first time, Barry realized, she was seeing with normal, three-dimensional vision because her brain had been retrained. With a few more years of intensive training which she continues in a homemade laboratory in her basement Barry was seeing normally, and a whole new world of distance vision, trees with normal dimensions and roads she could easily follow, opened up to her. New Life's Work Discovering three-dimensional sight, and writing "Fixing My Gaze," Barry says, has motivated her to... (FOX61, CT)
Parents of Children with Disabilities Find Sources for Funding Mobility Products Jul 7, 2009
announces nationwide funding resources for its mobility products for children with developmental disabilities such as autism, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and other developmental, sensory and learning disorders ... "Mobility products like the Power Pumper have been proven helpful for children with autism, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and other developmental, sensory and learning disorders, because they provide these children the fun of movement as well as therapy.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Programs designed to ease freshmen's jump to high school Jul 5, 2009
Learning disorders, physical or emotional disabilities that have gone unaddressed. Source: www. (AZCentral -- News)
Poor attention in kindergarten predicts lower high school test scores, UC Davis researchers find May 26, 2009
Such evaluations would look for signs of learning disorders, as well as for clinical disorders like ADHD. In addition to ADHD, inattentiveness can also be caused by poor nutrition, anxiety or lack of sleep, she said. "Parents should start by talking with their child's pediatrician and determine the need to seek an evaluation by a psychologist," Schweitzer said. (EurekAlert!)
Choice to homeschool children not a matter of money, experts say May 22, 2009
nproctor wrote on May 21, 2009 5:02 PM:" oh the good ole home schooling issue, i love these topics! YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HOME SCHOOL YOUR CHILDREN, unless you have taken some classes and can prove that you have the minimum competence to actually provide a valuable education for your children. But that's not how it works in the state of Illinois! BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE!! In this great state you are even able to home school a child that has mental, behavior, and learning disorders?!?! ".... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
New Series: Must-Have Educational DVDs on Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Other Hidden Disabilities for Parents and Professionals May 4, 2009
Jan Johnston-Tyler, the presenter in these DVDs, and a Neurodiversity Counselor and principal of EvoLibri Consulting, is no stranger to the challenges parents and professionals face in working with teens and young adults with hidden disabilities -- Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, learning disorders such as Auditory Processing Disorder, and mood disorders such as Bipolar. Her clients have challenges that are 'hard-wired, not acquired,' and that impact every aspect of the individual's life --... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Avoiding Shaken Baby Syndrome May 1, 2009
There aren t many survivors and those that do survive have seizure disorders, a lack of motor control, paralysis, learning disorders and are often in a vegetative state, she explained. Shaken Baby Syndrome can occur up to the age of 5, said Franciosa with the majority of cases occurring in babies that are less than 1 year old. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Apr 9, 2009
Children with ADHD have been excluded from special needs education as the current Act stipulates that only those with severe emotional disorder, mental retardation, learning disorders or visual, hearing, linguistic or physical impairment are considered in need of special education. Legislators agreed to change the phrase severe emotional disorder to emotional disorder based on input from experts and educators. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Special education: Districts work to teach a diverse range of students Apr 4, 2009
The incidence of students being diagnosed with some form of disorder or impairment has grown nationally, primarily as the number of identifiable learning disorders and impairments are documented and also as educators evaluate children at younger ages for learning problems. The right classroom. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal Joins Paul McCartney and David Lynch at Press Conference for Benefit Concert Apr 3, 2009
The David Lynch Foundation raises funds to provide students, parents and teachers Transcendental Meditation (TM) training and for independent research institutions to assess the effects of the program on creativity, intelligence, brain functioning, academic performance, ADHD and other learning disorders, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Contact: Catherine Tuggle Chief Operating Office Capital Clinical Research Associates Phone: 301. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How an obsession with educational 'rigor' is hurting Lodi's students Mar 12, 2009
Contrapasso wrote on Mar 11, 2009 1:57 PM:" Bull dog- The state doesn't mandate the ALL COLLEGE PREP curriculum. The educrats at the district level, spearheaded by Odie Douglas, made the decision to put all kids, regardless of skill level, interest level, language level, learning disorders, etc. in college prep classes. The union has nothing to do with this. I agree with you that the CTA should stay out of politics. I never agree with what they support politically. But the CTA is not the ones... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Autism experts to speak at University of North Florida Mar 11, 2009
Also scheduled to speak are Nancy Minshew, director of its Center for Excellence in Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh, and Serena Wieder, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Interdisciplinary Council of Development and Learning Disorders. and the University of Florida are presenting the symposium with support from Nemours Children s Clinic. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
What's with organic babies? Mar 11, 2009
A variety of synthetic chemicals are believed to be responsible for an increase in allergic conditions and asthma as well as more serious long-term neurological, developmental and learning disorders. And, if that didn't send you screaming like a banshee for the organic aisle in your local supermarket, here's another good reason to go organic: it is actually healthier. (iAfrica.com)
Fish Oil Treats, Prevents Postpartu... Feb 19, 2009
The simple step of taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy will not only protect the baby against future learning disorders and neurological abnormalities-- it will also help the mother to build a safe store for her own usage. When EPA and DHA become depleted as a result of pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is very common for antenatal or postpartum depression to occur as a result. (Suite101.com)
Mothers who enjoyed stimulating childhood 'have brainier babies' Feb 7, 2009
The findings imply that the severity of childhood learning disorders may be affected by what an individual's mother experienced as a child, the scientists said. When the mother mice had not yet reached adolescence they spent two weeks in an enriched environment which included stimulation by novel objects, social interaction, and voluntary exercise. (China Daily)
