Developmental psychology

How gadgets influence children: a new study of Russian scientists

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Academic disciplines, Articles, Developmental psychology, Rybakov Foundation, Rybakov, Lev Vygotsky, Zone of proximal development, Occupations, Child development, Microsoft Gadgets, Gadget

At the symposium, the results of a large-scale study on the influence of gadgets on the emotional development of children aged 5-6, and on the development of phonemic hearing and regulatory functions, were presented.

Key Points: 
  • At the symposium, the results of a large-scale study on the influence of gadgets on the emotional development of children aged 5-6, and on the development of phonemic hearing and regulatory functions, were presented.
  • "Russian children aged 5-6 spend on average 20-40 hours a week with gadgets,"said Ekaterina Rybakova, founder of the University of Childhood Foundation, co-founder of the Rybakov Foundation.
  • Also, the groups of children who used gadgets daily, every other day, on weekends, and once a week were analyzed.
  • Thus, the gadgets will help determine the zone of proximal development for a child, about which Vygotsky spoke."

How gadgets influence children: a new study of Russian scientists

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Academic disciplines, Articles, Developmental psychology, Rybakov Foundation, Rybakov, Lev Vygotsky, Zone of proximal development, Occupations, Child development, Microsoft Gadgets, Gadget

At the symposium, the results of a large-scale study on the influence of gadgets on the emotional development of children aged 5-6, and on the development of phonemic hearing and regulatory functions, were presented.

Key Points: 
  • At the symposium, the results of a large-scale study on the influence of gadgets on the emotional development of children aged 5-6, and on the development of phonemic hearing and regulatory functions, were presented.
  • "Russian children aged 5-6 spend on average 20-40 hours a week with gadgets,"said Ekaterina Rybakova, founder of the University of Childhood Foundation, co-founder of the Rybakov Foundation.
  • Also, the groups of children who used gadgets daily, every other day, on weekends, and once a week were analyzed.
  • Thus, the gadgets will help determine the zone of proximal development for a child, about which Vygotsky spoke."

Diagnosing New Jersey's Unique COVID-19 Challenges With Data: First Poll of New Jersey Parents This School Year Shows Stark Racial and Income Disparities in Learning Experience

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Articles, Education, Academic disciplines, Cognitive science, Developmental psychology, Intelligence, Learning, Neuropsychological assessment, Systems science, Poverty

New Jersey parents voiced mixed views on remote learning, with only 42% of parents rating the experience as very successful.

Key Points: 
  • New Jersey parents voiced mixed views on remote learning, with only 42% of parents rating the experience as very successful.
  • "Just as we saw in the spring, we continue to see many Black and Brown students experiencing significant learning loss.
  • Among the key findings of the poll:
    Parents of color and low-income parents are more likely to say that their child is fully remote learning.
  • Low-income parents and low-income parents of color are disproportionately likely to want additional support that they aren't currently receiving.

Melmark And Bancroft Construction Break Ground On New School Facility

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Psychiatric diagnosis, Branches of biology, Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Learning disabilities, Autism spectrum, Developmental neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Autism, Bancroft, Wilmington, Delaware

BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Melmark has partnered with Bancroft Construction to construct a new school facility at its service division in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Melmark has partnered with Bancroft Construction to construct a new school facility at its service division in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
  • Students who attend the Melmark School have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, which may be secondary to complex behavioral profiles.
  • The school is being constructed through philanthropic support, with donations from families, corporate partners, foundations, event proceeds, and other major donors.
  • Bancroft Construction Company is a full-service Construction Management, General Contracting, Design-Build, Preconstruction, Virtual Design, and Program Management firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region with offices in Wilmington, DE, Princeton, NJ, and Salisbury, MD.

New book charts one family’s journey untangling the mysteries of regression, diagnosis and recovery

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Psychiatry, Branches of biology, Medical specialties, Psychiatric diagnosis, Developmental neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Developmental regression, Common cold, Diagnosis, Recovery model, Regression

Here, debuting author Ellen Woodbriar shares her experiences advocating for her son while navigating the mysteries of developmental regression and the complexities of diagnosis and recovery.

Key Points: 
  • Here, debuting author Ellen Woodbriar shares her experiences advocating for her son while navigating the mysteries of developmental regression and the complexities of diagnosis and recovery.
  • His developmental journey started out smoothly with the typical colds and viruses that all toddlers get.
  • This is the story of Jackson's regression, ultimate diagnosis, medical intervention, therapies and recovery over a 12-year period.
  • This book is also intended to provide practical resources and references to any reader working with a complex medical diagnosis.

Captivating Children’s Story Promotes Building Confidence and Expressing Creativity

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Developmental psychology, Hallucinations, Imaginary Friend, Articles, Human behavior

Beth does not understand why her sister has an imaginary friend and thinks they are too old for imagined playmates.

Key Points: 
  • Beth does not understand why her sister has an imaginary friend and thinks they are too old for imagined playmates.
  • Dizzie admires Beths confidence and bravery for being apart of the Christmas play and wishes she could be as brave as her sister.
  • When Beth starts struggling to remember her lines and feels discouraged, Dizzie jumps at the chance to help her sister.
  • Beth is so inspired by Ozzie and her newfound confidence that she wishes she had an imaginary friend as well.

Leading autism expert Dr. Temple Grandin, autistic herself, keynote speaker for MacDonald Training Center fundraiser

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology, Branches of biology, Psychiatry, Pervasive developmental disorders, Developmental neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Autism, Spectrum disorder, Autism rights movement, Epidemiology of autism

Dr. Grandin is a sought-after public speaker, and frequent presenter on TED Talks, where her most recent topic was "The World Needs All Kinds of Minds."

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Grandin is a sought-after public speaker, and frequent presenter on TED Talks, where her most recent topic was "The World Needs All Kinds of Minds."
  • In 2020, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2016 data.
  • Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
  • In fact, the trend has been steeply upward since the early 1990s, not only in the U.S. but globally.

2 New Autism Therapy Centers Open in Colorado

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Mind, Psychology, Articles, Psychiatric diagnosis, Autism, Developmental neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Learning disabilities, Autism spectrum, Applied behavior analysis, Outline of autism

With over 50 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, Behavioral Innovations has established itself as a leading services provider for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Key Points: 
  • With over 50 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, Behavioral Innovations has established itself as a leading services provider for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Along with their other centers in East Littleton and Commerce City, the company hopes to provide greater ease of access for families in the Denver metro area.
  • These are taught in a fun and interactive environment at their centers to help every child reach their potential.
  • People can follow them on Facebook and Instagram to receive regular updates on ABA Therapy and autism resources.

QAD Offers Diagnostic Tool to Help Manufacturers Gauge Their Ability to Handle Disruption

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Software, Technology, Data management, Psychology, Mind, Adaptive behavior, Behavior, Developmental psychology, Evolutionary psychology, Philosophy of education, Articles, QAD Inc.

The ability to adapt can predict whether a company will survive and even thrive during disruption," said QAD CEO Anton Chilton.

Key Points: 
  • The ability to adapt can predict whether a company will survive and even thrive during disruption," said QAD CEO Anton Chilton.
  • Using our diagnostic tool, companies can gain insight into how they can increase their ability to thrive during times of unprecedented change."
  • The Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise Maturity Model Diagnostic helps companies identify their business's strengths and potential weaknesses in the context of business disruption.
  • Each stage, Disjointed Enterprise, Functional Enterprise, Effective Enterprise and Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise describes certain characteristics related to a company's ability to cope with disruption.

New Resource for Children with Autism Opens This Week in Eastern Madison

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Autism, Health, Autism spectrum, Developmental neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Global perceptions of autism

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health is opening the doors to a new autism center for children in Madison, WI this week.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health is opening the doors to a new autism center for children in Madison, WI this week.
  • The new center, located on Madison's east side at 4005 Felland Road, provides services for children with autism and their families.
  • Founded by clinicians who specialize in working with children with autism, Caravel Autism Health has its roots in Wisconsin.
  • Caravel's team of autism health experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children on the autism spectrum.