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Turner Syndrome Society The Turners Syndrome Society site is dedicated primarily to furthering people's education and understanding of Turner's Syndrome and to working with people in health fields to further understand the condition. This site is big on organizing affected families and individuals into groups to advocate and support each other. Members receive additional info and services but there is still plenty of connections and materials for the casual browser. Available in Spanish Website
Turning Down the Background Noise Could Help Toddlers Learn Loud background noise may make it harder for toddlers to learn language, according to a recent study Document
TV Interferes with Children's Language Development Study Television reduces verbal interaction between parents and infants, which could delay children's language development, says a U.S. study that challenges claims that certain infant-targeted DVDs actually benefit youngsters.
Two-Year-Old Vocabulary Predicts Kindergarten Success A recent study linking early vocabulary skills to kindergarten success highlights the importance of early intervention. Analysis of data from a longitudinal sample revealed that 24-month-old children with larger oral vocabularies displayed greater reading and mathematics achievement, increased behavioral self-regulation, and fewer externalizing and internalizing problem behaviors at kindergarten entry. Document
U of M: Impact; Fall/Winter 2006/07 An Overview of the complexities of Autism in Diagnosis, Care of, and Schooling for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Document
U.S. Department of Education Early Learning Initiative Find the latest information about the U.S. Department of Educations's work in supporting our nation's youngest learners. The web page is designed to include information about key programs, funding opportunities, resources and publications, technical assistance, and interagency work; early learning in the Administration's proposal for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); and investments in early learning across Departments. The page includes presentation materials, a webinar, blog posts, and public comments from our Listening and Learning about Early Learning tour. Website
UC Davis MIND Institute The UC Davis MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) is a collaborative international research center, committed to the awareness, understanding, prevention, care, and cures of neurodevelopmental disorders. Website
UCLA Child & Adolescent Anxiety Program UCLA Child & Adolescent Anxiety Program website is home to The Child and Adolescent OCD and Anxiety Program (CAAP), which is a clinical research program that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and related problems in children and adolescents. Their goal is to provide effective treatments for youth suffering from anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette's and other tic disorders, and trichotillomania. Fact sheets, treatment in CA, and current research is available through this site. Website
Understanding and Adapting to Individual Temperaments From thethe Office of Child Care Administration for Children and Families, temperament is a person’s basic nature or natural way of being. Learning about temperament can help you understand and explain a child’s behavior, which in turn can lead to more responsive, individualized care for infants and toddlers. It takes time to learn about an individual’s temperament. Observing during daily care routines and play, and communicating with families, can help teachers learn about each child’s unique temperament and find ways to support the child. Document
Understanding and Celebrating Children with Down Syndrome “What inspires me the most about children with Down syndrome is how incredibly strong and determined they are,” said Rebecca Olson, APRN-CNP, APNG, Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Minnesota.” For more information, check out this Children’s Minnesota blog.   Website
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