the-NYSAN.org: Testing Accommodations on High Stakes Tests: Who are they for and what is their purpose

Testing Accommodations on High Stakes Tests: Who are they for and what is their purposeTable of ContentsI. What is a disability and how is a disability determined?II. What is the purpose of accommodations?III. What is an appropriate accommodation?IV. The problem of unnecessary accommodationsV. ReferencesThere has been increasing awareness over the last couple of decades of
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ScienceDaily-ADHD study reveals unique genetic differences in African American patients

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have shown there may be key genetic differences in the causes of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) between African Americans and people of European ancestry, which may play an important part in how patients of different ethnic backgrounds respond to treatments for this condition. The findings were published online
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Sciencedaily.com: Researchers discover a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood

Loneliness is recognized as a serious threat to mental health. Even as our world becomes increasingly connected over digital platforms, young people in our society are feeling a growing sense of isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many countries to implement social distancing and school closures, magnifies the need for understanding the mental health consequences
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Check out my latest video on Autism Spectrum Disorders

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NYAS.ORG: New Developments in the COVID-19 Outbreak

This is a link to the full presentation. It provides excellent information about where the virus likely came from, transmission, and what to expect in the future. https://www.facebook.com/nyasciences/videos/259880498499602/
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The Athletic: Failure to Disclose: The mysterious absence of critical data from UNC’s renowned concussion research

For the full article: https://theathletic.com/1261858/2019/10/08/failure-to-disclose-the-mysterious-absence-of-critical-data-from-uncs-renowned-concussion-research/ailure to Disclose: The mysterious absence of critical data from UNC’s renowned concussion researchussion research By Christian Red Dressed in a crisp, dark suit, a Carolina blue tie snug against his neck and with dirty-blond stubble dotting his chin and upper lip, Kevin Guskiewicz stood before a podium in a conference
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AAN.COM: Concussion May Bring Greater Risks for Athletes with ADHD

Concussion May Bring Greater Risks for Athletes with ADHD MINNEAPOLIS – INDIANAPOLIS – Athletes who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at greater risk for experiencing persistent anxiety and depression after a concussion than people who do not have ADHD, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the
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BBC.COM: Bullying behaviour often emerges in childhood, and the consequences for victims can last a lifetime. But what makes a child become a bully?

When RubySam Youngz was singled out by a bully at the age of 10 in her last year of primary school, she felt isolated and confused. She’d just moved with her family from England to Wales and the bully honed in on her accent. They then started mocking her appearance. “Nothing really made sense to
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NYC Public Schools to Use EnVision Math 2.0 by Pearson: What You Need to Know

Information about Envision Math (2009) is available through research by MIRIAM RESENDEZ, M.A., SENIOR RESEARCHER MARIAM AZIN, PH.D., PRESIDENT ALISHA STROBEL, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PRES Associates at:   info@presassociates.com  (307) 733-3255 Research from the National Assessment of Education Progress (2007) continues to show that, while there has been a recent shift in educational focus from reading/language arts
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Medscape: Study Linking Autism to ‘Male Brain’ Retracted, Replaced

Study Linking Autism to ‘Male Brain’ Retracted, Replaced Ivan Oransky, MD March 27, 2019 The authors of a study that claimed to find a link between typical male brain anatomy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have retracted it and replaced it with a dramatically changed version after finding an error in their methodology. Dr Christine
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WebMD: How is ADHD Diagnosed.

ADHD Tests There’s no single test to diagnose ADHD. Instead, doctors rely on several things, including: Interviews with the parents, relatives, teachers, or other adults Personally watching the child or adult Questionnaires or rating scales that measure symptoms of ADHD Psychological tests The doctor needs to see how much a person’s symptoms are affecting his
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ScienceDaily: Corporal punishment is linked to youth violence.

Corporal punishment is linked to youth violence. Credit: © andranik123 / Fotolia A study published today in the BMJ Open shows that in countries where there is a complete ban on all corporal punishment of children there is less fighting among young people. There was 31% less physical fighting in young men and 42% less
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