September 29, 2008

• Signs of Autism in Infants: Unique and Critical Conference

  A unique conference that focuses on the identification of autism in infants and toddlers and on early intervention is scheduled for October 11 & 12, 2008 in Yorba Linda, California. (…)

August 27, 2008

• Febrile Seizures in Children do not Increase Long-Term Mortality

  A new study reviewed in The Lancet reports that the overall risk of death associated with febrile seizures is extremely low. Research conducted by Dr. (…)

August 19, 2008

• What Kind of Discipline is This?

  There are conflicting perspectives on understanding and managing the behavior of children with
  ADHD.  One important view is offered in ADHD and the Nature of Self Control.  Another view is reveled in an interview by Nancy Shute with Walnut Creek, California, pediatrician Lawrence Diller.  In this interview Dr Diller reveals his controversial ideas on ADHD, Ritalin, and spanking. (…)

August 16, 2008

• Wars Affect Children’s Moral Centers

  Certainly war affects everyone, but a new study by psychology professors at the University of Utah report that children who grow up in war zones are particularly affected. (…)

August 5, 2008

• Are Young Children Getting Too Much Homework?

  Countless educators are concerned about the current quality of education and the level of academic pressure on even our youngest students to excel. (…)

August 1, 2008

• Lack of Sleep Affects Learning

  Everyone knows that children function better after a good night’s sleep. (…)