Tag Archive for: learning

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What Happens When Schoolchildren Live in Violent Neighborhoods? The Effects are Broader than Previously Known, a Study Finds – The Washington Post

Researchers have shown — and teachers know — that schoolchildren exposed to neighborhood violence can have a tougher time learning, experiencing more stress and depression than their peers growing up in safe neighborhoods. But a Johns…
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Fetal Alcohol Disorder May Be Far More Common Than Previously Thought – Cleveland Clinic

A new study has found that the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may be higher than previously thought. Abstract Importance Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are costly, life-long disabilities. Older data suggested…
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NIH Releases First Dataset from Unprecedented Study of Adolescent Brain Development – National Institutes of Mental Health

The National Institutes of Health today released to the scientific community an unparalleled dataset from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. To date, more than 7,500 youth and their families have been recruited for the…
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Child’s Home Learning Environment Predicts 5th Grade Academic Skills – Science Daily

A newly released study shows that children are more likely to develop early cognitive skills when parents provide then with learning materials and engage them in learning activities in the early years of childhood. The early childhood environment…
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Adults Can Play Big Role in Child’s Recovery from Traumatic Event – WFMJ

Experts say that minors who have been exposed to trauma can struggle to cope with stressors in life, which can lead to educational and behavioral issues. Adults, especially parents and educators, play an important role in helping kids adjust.…