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Latinas Who Made a Difference Did you know that the first Latin American writer to win a Nobel in Literature was Gabriela Mistral? Many of the recommended titles on this booklist imagine the childhoods of notable women such as Mistral, Celia Cruz, and Sor Juana Inés. Others tell the stories of heroines who refuse to abandon their dreams simply because of their gender. Document
Laundry pods cause large portion of chemical eye burns in kids As concentrated laundry detergent pods have become more common, so have chemical eye injuries among young children, according to a recent U.S. study. The small, colorful packets of detergent were responsible for more than a quarter of cases of 3- and 4-year-olds admitted to emergency rooms with chemical eye burns in 2015, researchers found Document
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a centralized source of topics dealing with deafness and hearing loss in the age group birth to 21 years old through the Galludet University. Website
LDOnline LDOnline provides an online newsletter, bulletin boards, and LD chat, the LD store, and comprehensive resource list for individuals with learning disabilities. A "Teacher's Home Page" offers curriculum support and inclusive materials for teachers working with kids with learning disabilities. Website
Lead Poisoning and Children Lead exposure can cause serious damage to the developing brains of young children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that all elevated lead levels are a concern and there are no safe levels. Lasting decreases in cognition have been documented in children with blood levels as low as 5 micrograms per deciliter of lead in blood. A set of new resources on Lead Exposure and Lead Poisoning from the AAP provides information on lead poisoning and its effects on children, what families can do to protect their children, and more. Website
Learn the Signs, Act Early CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign has two interactive tools to help you watch for and record your child's developmental milestones. Remember that babies and children develop at their own pace, so it's impossible to tell exactly when yours will learn a given skill. The developmental milestones will give you a general idea, but don't be alarmed if your child takes a slightly different course. -Interactive Milestones Chart -Interactive Milestones Checklist -What Can I Do if I Suspect a Problem with My Child's Development? Document
Learn the Signs. Act Early. Learn the Signs/Act Early webpage is sponsored by the CDC. You will find interactive developmental milestone charts, resources on different types of developmental delays as well as much more. Check out this informative site! Website
Learning Disabilities Association The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) provides information to people with learning disabilities and their families. The organization supports research and public awareness. The website offers fact sheets, reference books, publications and membership information. Website
Learning in Complex Environments: The Effects of Background Speech on Early Word Learning Loud background noise may make it harder for toddlers to learn language, according to a recent study Document
Learning through Physical Play Children develop in a holistic manner. Physical development should be seen as being important in young children’s development as intellectual development. Research has shown that physical activity in young children can enhance concentration, motivation, learning and well-being. Document
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