Developmental psychology

New Report Calls for Statewide Coordinated Response to Protect New Jersey's Children from Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Research has found that children of color, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQ youth, and foster children, are at a higher risk of exposure to multiple ACEs.

Key Points: 
  • Research has found that children of color, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQ youth, and foster children, are at a higher risk of exposure to multiple ACEs.
  • Without the presence of a positive buffer, such as a nurturing parent or caregiver, ACEs can lead to a toxic stress response in children over time.
  • Toxic stress can affect brain architecture and chemistry and have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being in childhood and later in life.
  • The report, Adverse Childhood Experiences: Opportunities to Prevent, Protect Against, and Heal from the Effects of ACEs in New Jersey , was co-authored by the New Jersey Funders ACEs Collaborative and the consulting firm FSG.

More than 70 Films and the Most Outstanding Actors and Filmmakers of the Dominican Film Industry are Part of the 8th Dominican Film Festival NYC, July 23-28, 2019

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Director Raul Camilo, producer Luis Arambilet, and actors Felix Germn and Josue Guerrero will be present for a Q&A after the screening.

Key Points: 
  • Director Raul Camilo, producer Luis Arambilet, and actors Felix Germn and Josue Guerrero will be present for a Q&A after the screening.
  • "Lo que siento por ti" weaves three stories about the challenges of disabled children and their parents in this feature film debut.
  • Ana, mother of two autistic sons, struggles daily with the misconceptions her neighbors and relatives have about autism.
  • Dominican cinema is enjoying a prolific moment worthy of recognition and this year's program is as diverse as our people.

Despite Growing Maturity, Organizations Still Struggle with Third-Party Risks

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Fewer organizations reported heavy reliance on spreadsheets and manual processes (50% vs. 66% in 2018) and greater adoption of centralized, automated solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Fewer organizations reported heavy reliance on spreadsheets and manual processes (50% vs. 66% in 2018) and greater adoption of centralized, automated solutions.
  • "The growing maturity and adoption of technology is helping organizations decrease risk and uphold the ethical standards in their third-party ecosystem," says Kimberley Allan, CMO at Aravo.
  • We hope the findings of the survey will help organizations further refine their roadmap to maturity and support the many decisions teams will have to take along that journey."
  • When it comes to board communication, most organizations (86%) report third-party risk to the board quarterly or less frequently.

Alternative Behavior Strategies Introduces First Smartphone-based Digital Platform to Assist Autism Therapists

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Alternative Behavior Strategies (ABS) , a leading provider of services to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), today announced the launch of the ABS Virtual Office, the first smartphone-based platform to connect autism behavioral therapists to the information and knowledge they needwherever they areto enhance services and promote clinical excellence and advancement.

Key Points: 
  • Alternative Behavior Strategies (ABS) , a leading provider of services to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), today announced the launch of the ABS Virtual Office, the first smartphone-based platform to connect autism behavioral therapists to the information and knowledge they needwherever they areto enhance services and promote clinical excellence and advancement.
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    The ABS Virtual Office is literally an office right in the palm of their hand, said Adam Singer, M.D., CEO ABS.
  • At any given time not only do they have access to the ABS collective repository of knowledge but live access to hundreds of other therapists that can assist.
  • Alternative Behavior Strategies (ABS) is dedicated to providing services to children with developmental delays and their families.

McGraw-Hill and Vantage Learning Collaborating to Create Artificially Intelligent Automated Writing Feedback Tool

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

McGraw-Hill's newly developed writing interface will leverage Vantage Learning's artificial intelligence (AI)-based writing feedback and scoring systems, helping students choose more effective wording or grammar, improve ideation skills and understand what makes effective writing.

Key Points: 
  • McGraw-Hill's newly developed writing interface will leverage Vantage Learning's artificial intelligence (AI)-based writing feedback and scoring systems, helping students choose more effective wording or grammar, improve ideation skills and understand what makes effective writing.
  • The automated writing feedback tool is the newest capability added to McGraw-Hill digital course materials, designed to improve learning outcomes for students, while ensuring affordability and high value.
  • "Artificial intelligence-based learning solutions continue to break new ground in adaptive learning for writing.
  • The world leader in K-12 education technologies, Vantage Learning creates Adaptive Learning Environments to support student achievement and school improvement.

Spring Training: Potty Edition - Empowering Your Child Starts at the Seat

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Potty training is hands-down, or in this case, pants-down, one of the messiest, most difficult, yet quintessential aspects of parenthood.

Key Points: 
  • Potty training is hands-down, or in this case, pants-down, one of the messiest, most difficult, yet quintessential aspects of parenthood.
  • Parents will never have to empty a separate potty seat again due to the seat's ability to be used on the toilet.
  • The easily removable Built-In Potty Seat takes the stress out of cleaning with its unique two-in-one design combining the adult and child toilet seats.
  • Little2Big enables toddlers to conduct their business with confidence, knowing the seat is secure and specially-sized to hold them.

Houston Business Litigation Lawyers Offer $1,000 Scholarship For Students With Autism

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

HOUSTON, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Burford Perry LLP, a Houston business litigation law firm, has announced that it will offer a $1,000 scholarship to help those diagnosed with Autism pursue a higher education.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Burford Perry LLP, a Houston business litigation law firm, has announced that it will offer a $1,000 scholarship to help those diagnosed with Autism pursue a higher education.
  • Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that impairs an individual's ability to communicate and interact socially.
  • The entire legal team at Burford Perry LLP hopes that by offering this scholarship, the firm can help students with Autism overcome challenges and pursue a higher education.
  • Any U.S. citizen who has been diagnosed with Autism is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

New Metabolic Biomarkers Open Door to Earlier Diagnosis, More Precise and Individualized Treatment of Children at Risk for Autism

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Monday, May 6, 2019

These include biomarkers indicating that altered neurotransmission, energy metabolism and purine metabolism may be associated with metabotypes (metabolic subtypes) of ASD.

Key Points: 
  • These include biomarkers indicating that altered neurotransmission, energy metabolism and purine metabolism may be associated with metabotypes (metabolic subtypes) of ASD.
  • Stratifying ASD based on metabotypes both offers an opportunity for earlier identification of children at risk for an ASD diagnosis, as well as a potential strategy for more precise and individualized treatment of some affected children.
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is biologically and behaviorally heterogeneous and is associated with a diverse array of underlying genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors.
  • The NPDX ASD test also provides metabolic information that may be used to inform a more precise treatment strategy for a child with ASD.

Financial Independence: The Ultimate Goal and Biggest Hurdle for Today’s Early Adults, Merrill Lynch Study Finds

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

The study also found that despite unique financial challenges, todays women are progressing through early adulthood faster and more successfully than men.

Key Points: 
  • The study also found that despite unique financial challenges, todays women are progressing through early adulthood faster and more successfully than men.
  • Early adulthood is an exciting time of exploration and self-discovery, but there are new choices and challenges as well.
  • To achieve financial independence, early adults can focus on developing smart financial habits, identifying areas to cut expenses to free up money for their goals, and seeking out financial education and guidance.
  • Seventy-two percent of early adults say they would benefit from more financial guidance more so than those in any other life stage.

Advanced Genomics Research Could Improve Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

NORTH BAY, ON, April 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Research led by Canadore College and The DNA Company may provide individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families with new opportunities for treatment and support.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BAY, ON, April 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Research led by Canadore College and The DNA Company may provide individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families with new opportunities for treatment and support.
  • According to the National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System (NASS), 1 in 66 Canadian children and youth (ages 5-17) are diagnosed with ASD, which makes it one of the most common developmental disabilities.
  • The construction on the first phase of the research genomics lab is expected to be complete by June 2019.
  • "It is clear that the status quo for spending on research, treatment and support for ASD cannot continue," said Mohammed.