Re: {Disarmed} RE: sitting..standing..walking

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As a mother of a child who is just approaching the stage of crawling I appreciate all the feedback related to crawling. My child is trying to scoot right now & resists bending & placing her knees under her belly. Based on the feedback that I am gathering, we will continue to work on it. I appreciate hearing all perspectives on this... and I do not believe that taking the path of least resistance is the way to go. I'm also a personal trainer and a fitness instructor & feel that we all have certain muscle groups we prefer to workout and other muscle groups that are more of a challenge to work out. It's usually those muscles that we don't want to work out that need to be worked out to keep our bodies in muscular balance. Plus, our mind has to work harder to coordinate our efforts.

Thanks for the feedback! This exchange is awesome of ideas!

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Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] {Disarmed} RE: sitting..standing..walking

The way I understand it, our kiddos will always choose the path of least resistance. Therefore if their muscle tone is low and crawling/creeping is difficult then they will figure out a different way to be mobile. They will find a way easier for them. (rolling and scooting) To me this means my child needs to work on those muscles. I too have seen typical adults and children who missed stages in development and they appear to be fine and it has not affected their lives. In my eyes, my son with DS needs more help than my typically developing boys. I do not force him to creep on his hands and knees. I encourage him to do it by making it a fun activity. He loves it and it is time we can all spend together as a family. As he gets older I will do the same to get him to exercise his body and eat well. Encouragement and fun!

Making it fun is the challenge for me. I am a busy home schooling mom and I just want to get things done when I have the time. I have learned with all three of my boys that to them they have all the time in the world. To me, I don’t have enough hours in the day to do all I want! So yes I do have to prioritize. Right now while my son with DS is under 6yr. of age and his brain is developing we are working as a family to stimulate him as much as possible.

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of O'CallaghanSent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:06 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: sitting..standing..walking

Hi , Like you I have a bottom scooter, and am hopeful that this isnot a sign of neurological insult. I do believe there is some researchwhich supports this: See for example: http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN & cpsidt=1267007http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=crawling-may-be-unnecessaryAnd I could not find any research which directly addressed crawling and itsrelationship to later outcomes- although I would be happy if anyone has alink to a study, because I am open to doing what is best or Tommy. Likeyou, I am willing to believe that working on crawling can be beneficial tosome children, and I am respectful of anyone who feels this is important orbest for their child. I guess my bottom line is that as a busy mother of abusy 2 year old (and 4 others), I need to prioritize and focus on thosethings which I think may have good reason to make a difference. Sue, Iappreciate your discussion of this, because it is an issue I think aboutfrom time to time. - O'C.-----Original Message-----From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of CarlsonSent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:25 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: sitting..standing..walkingOdd. I did not intend to send it personally. I just hit replied to your message like I normally reply. Maybe you did not send to group - I have been here a long time and have never know anyone to moderate something OT or benign.. As my response also did not show up to the group as I had intended.For the record I wrote an mail back to ( a girl named Suess) that simply said I respectfully disagree. I respectfully disagree that there is only one perfect way a child HAS to mobilize..Also, the child in question is now 12 yrs old, going on 13 , totally typical, and has the balance of an athlete. She has no problems academically or socially. She excels at everything she does. The same was said of my sister.. who is now 48 and never scooted or crawled in any manner. Both walked before 12 and 15 months respectfully. My sister also had no problems neurologically. So.. I don't feel I need any help understanding.I am not saying, that its a waste of time to work with your child on crawling on all fours. If you think you need to do it then do what you think is best for your child. I think remapping works for some cases. Such as your link..,,. Science Daily release: "Study Illuminates Brain's Ability to Rewire ItselfAfter Stroke or Injuries," November 18, 1998. Having had several family members who had strokes later in live, and received physical therapy I have seen it work first hand. But if you have any links that directly address the absolute need to crawl on all fours - I would be happy to look at them. But understand It may not change my mind.To sum it up... I don't think there is a need to fix what ain't broke. Like in a child who discovers his or her own way of doing things. I would however hate to see a child pushed to do something when it was not needed. Such as the case of a child who happens to scoot instead of crawl. Had my child with DS scooted, I would not have worried about it. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. I don't think every child who scoots is "Neurologically Insulted" as was implied.Steph Cagirlnamedsuess21 wrote:>> , You are doing the right thing and your child will be thankful > to you later on! :0)> Only one person, who e-mailed me personally, disagrees; I am assuming > this person may have issues with their child later on in the > educational setting (I know first hand...mieux vaut tard que jamais > (better late than never).> So, because I think this person may need some help understanding, (and > the fact that my first post was lost ? not posted), I decided to > enlist help from another one of my groups and here is what a poster > gave me (it's a LONG list of links).> RESEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHY> >> > Studies Supporting Neurological Reorganization> >> > Neurological reorganization, a unique discipline blending aspects of> psychology, child development, neuroscience, and cognitive science, > relies on> neuroplasticity to address the pathology of disrupted development and > traumatic> brain injury. Advances in neuroimagining in the late 1990's led to > scientific> validation of the theory underlying neurological reorganization and is > beginning> to capitalize on neuroplasticity as a powerful tool to address > neurological> dysfunction. Additionally, the correlation between impaired > development, brain> formation, and subsequent functional deficits is well-documented. As new> research regarding these issues is released on nearly a daily basis, this> bibliography is not intended as a comprehension review of all studies, > but as a> launching place for further investigation. Additional citations regarding> specific issues or concerns are also available upon request. To encourage> accessibility, citations on a website which lists research studies, > Science> Daily ( HYPERLINK "http://www.sciencedaily.com/ > <http://www.sciencedaily.com/>" www.sciencedaily.com), with> reference to the original study published in the peer-reviewed > journal, are> provided.> > For general information regarding cutting-edge neurology, please see the> January 29, 2007 Mind and Brain special issue of Time magazine. Two > articles are> of note for the general reader interested in neurological reorganization:> > "How the Brain Rewires Itself" and "What Do Babies Know?"> > Neuroplasticity> > . Science Daily release: "It'll Move You: New Research Shows That > Sensory> Experience Alters The Development Of Brain Area That Control > Movement," December> 6, 1997.> > Full article: Huntley et al., The Journal of Neuroscience, > December 1,> 1997.> > . Science Daily release: "Study Illuminates Brain's Ability to > Rewire Itself> After Stroke or Injuries," November 18, 1998.> > Full article: Sherre Florence et al., Science, November 6, 1998.> > . Science Daily release: "Yale Study Shows Way To Re-stimulate Brain > Cell> Growth," October 22, 1999.> > Full article: Pasko Rakic, MD, et al., Science, October 22, 1999.> > . Science Daily release: "UCLA Neuroscientists First To Show That > Adult Brains> Turn Back Developmental Clock To Repair Damage," July, 17, 2002.> > Full article: Dr. Marie-Francoise Chesselet and Dr. S. > Carmichael,> Journal of Neuroscience, July 15, 2002.> >> > . Science Daily release: "Groundbreaking Study Helps Explain Why Preemie> Brains Improve Over Time," June 29, 2005.> > Full article: Flora Vaccarino, MD, et al., Experimental Neurology, > June, 2005.> > . Science Daily release: "Stem Cell Activity Deciphered In The Aging > Brain,"> December 18, 2006.> > Full article: Ashok K. Shetty, PhD, et al., Neurobiology of Aging, > December,> 2006.> > . Science Daily release: "Harnessing the Brain's Plasticity Key to > Treating> Neurological Damage," February 27, 2007.> > Full article: Presented by Merzenich, PhD at the AAAS symposium:> "Smart Prosthetics: Interfaces to the nervous system help restore > independence,"> February 16, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Getting On Your Nerves.And Repairing > Them," February> 16, 2007.> > Full article: Edited by Gerald Weissmann, MD, The Federation of American> Societies for Experimental Biology, March, 2007.> > The Developmental Profile> > . Science Daily release: "Opthalmologists Discover Relationship > Between Eye> Condition and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," April 17, 2000.> > Released By: B. Granet, MD, University of California, San > Diego, April,> 2000.> > . Science Daily release: "Researchers Identify Decision-Making Area > of Brain;> Will Aid Treatment For Brain Disorders Such as ADHD," November 5, 2002.> > Full article: Connolly et al., Nature Neuroscience, November > 5, 2002.> > . Science Daily release: "Empathy For Pain Activates Pain-sensitive > Regions Of> The Brain, Says UCLA Study," February 20, 2004.> > Full article: Dr. Tania Singer, Science, February 20, 2004.> > . Science Daily release: "Children Follow The Same Steps To Learn > Vocabulary,> Regardless of Language Spoken," September 15, 2004.> > Full article: Marc Bornstein and Cote, Child Development, > July/August,> 2004.> > . Science Daily release: "Primitive Brain is Smarter Than We Think, > MIT Study> Shows," March 14, 2005.> > Full article: Earl K. et al., Nature, February 24, 2005.> > . Science Daily release: "Those Who Once Were Blind Can Learn To > See, Study> Shows," February 20, 2007.> > Full article: Pawan Sinha et al., Psychological Science, December, 2006.> > . Science Daily release: "Your Mom Was Wrong: Horseplay Is An > Important Part> of Development," March 19, 2007.> > Full article: and Vivian Pellis, Directions in Psychological > Science,> March, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Where's Your Pain? New Insights Into How > the Brain> Processes Pain Location," March 28, 2007.> > Full article: Coghill, PhD et al., The Journal of > Neuroscience, March,> 2007.> >> > . Science Daily release: "Stop Signs: Study Identifies Braking > Mechanism In> The Brain," April 9, 2007.> > Full article: Adam Aron, The Journal of Neuroscience, April 4, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Newborn Brains Grow Vision and Movement > Regions> First," February 13, 2007.> > Full article: Dr. Gilmore et al., The Journal of Neuroscience, > February> 7, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Brain Fends Off Distractions," March 26, 2007.> > Released by: Harm Veling, Netherlands Organization for Scientific > Research,> March, 2007.> > Pathology of Disrupted Development> > . Science Daily release: "Study Suggests Maternal Stress and Stress > Hormones> May Influence Fetal Brain Development In Utero," March 10, 1999.> > Presented by: Pathik D. Wadhwa, MD, PhD, et al., at the Scientific > Sessions of> the Society of Behavioral Medicine, March, 1999.> > . Science Daily release: "Psychologist Detects Brain-Activity Changes in> Maltreated Kids," April 5, 1999.> > Presented by: Seth Pollack to the Society for Psychophysiological > Research,> Fall, 1998.> > . Science Daily release: "Schizophrenia Research Links Form and > Function,"> January 5, 2000.> > Full article: Editor: A. , MD, American Journal of > Psychiatry,> January, 2000.> > . Science Daily release: "Childhood Conduct Problems May Predict > Depression> Among Young Adults," May 12, 2004.> > Full article: J. Hawkins et al., The Journal of the American > Academy of> Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, May, 2004.> > . WebMD release: "Anxiety During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk," > July 16,> 2004.> > Full article: Bea Van en Bergh et al., Child Development, July, 2004.> > . Science Daily release: "Birth Factors Associated With Risk For > Autism," May> 22, 2005.> > Full article: W. Eaton, PhD et al., the American Journal of> Epidemiology, May, 2005.> > . Science Daily release: "Effects Of Preterm Birth and Early > Environmental> Risks Continue Into Adolescence," March 22, 2006.> > Full article: M. Carmody DP et al., Child Development, > March/April,> 2006.> > . Science Daily release: "Researchers in Spain Assess Psychopathological> Symptoms in Pre-school Children," December 20, 2006.> > Released by: The Unit of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, > Department of> Clinical and Health Psychology, the Universtat Autonoma de Barcelona, > December,> 2006.> > . Science Daily release: "Patients With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder> Experience Less Pain Sensitivity - May Be Related To Altered Processing,"> January 3, 2007.> > Full article: Elbert Geuze PhD, Archives of General Psychiatry, > January, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Unraveling The Risk For Schizophrenia: Eye > Movement> And Attention Focus Of New Study," February 21, 2007.> > Full article: Mark F. Lenzenweger, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, > February,> 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Stress-related Adult Disease May Originate > In Fetal> Development," March 1, 2007.> > Full article: Eero Kajantie, ls of the New York, March, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Severe PTSD Damages Children's Brains, > Study Shows,"> March 5, 2007.> > Full article: Victor Carrion, MD et al, Pediatrics, March, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Low Birth Weight May Predict Depression In > Teen> Girls," March 6, 2007.> > Full article: Jane Costello, PhD, Archives of General > Psychiatry,> March, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Self-regulation Abilities, Beyond > Intelligence, Play> Major Role In Early Achievement," March 26, 2007.> > Full article: Clancy Blair et al., Child Development, March, 2007.> > & #8232;> >> > > > >> > > Does anyone have a link that provide evidence of neurological > insult related> to any or all of the following?> > > >Lack of crawling before walking> > > >Bottom-shuffling or scooting around on bottom across the floor in > lieu> > > of crawling> > > >assymmetrical crawling (or crab crawling with one leg poked out to> > > the side> > > Thanks~> > > > > >> >>> ------------------------------------1. 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, You are so right. Taking the path of least resistance is not only a

trait of all children, but some adults! ;0) It is easier to just *avoid*

sometimes. I homeschool too and I know what you mean about not having enough

time in a day and just trying to get through the day and get everything done.

(Challenging, isn't it?) Then when there is something extra to do, the entire

swing of things gets unbalanced and thrown out of whack.

Hang in there...My child with MDS is 6 also (soon to be 7). He has profound

verbal apraxia (sounds like a stroke patient when he rambles on). Thank God I do

not have to worry about anything except speech and language for him. If he did

not have apraxia, then it would be difficult to tell anything is different from

that of a typical boy his age. (Unless you *know* him because his looks change

on a daily basis due to the two cell lines..looks like a chameleon!!!!) I look

forward to the day he completely overcomes his verbal apraxia. We are just

excited (elated actually!!!) that he has learned *negation*.

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our annie would do what we called swimming across the floor - back then one of the boys was into lifting weights and would put her in the crawl and move her - helps to have big hands and she was tiny - at 18 months she got the g-tube and found the swim hurt to much and crawled on her own - big brother was put out - he loved the challenge I guess - he was also the one to put her in a stand with her back to a wall and she did not know how to walk or get down - that way he got the kitchen floor scrubbed before she got in his water bucket - that worked fine till she figured out months later how to get down - was about another year before she walked and nothing was safe- he would tease her the whole time - and sometimes he would play I feel like a woman or honey I am home and she would bend at the knees like she

was trying to dance - some very good memories a house full of teen boys a preschooler and annie - they went fastroxTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Sent: Sun, March 21, 2010 1:48:09 PMSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] {Disarmed} RE: sitting..standing..walking

As a mother of a child who is just approaching the stage of crawling I appreciate all the feedback related to crawling. My child is trying to scoot right now & resists bending & placing her knees under her belly. Based on the feedback that I am gathering, we will continue to work on it. I appreciate hearing all perspectives on this... and I do not believe that taking the path of least resistance is the way to go. I'm also a personal trainer and a fitness instructor & feel that we all have certain muscle groups we prefer to workout and other muscle groups that are more of a challenge to work out. It's usually those muscles that we don't want to work out that need to be worked out to keep our bodies in muscular balance. Plus, our mind has to work harder to coordinate our efforts.

Thanks for the feedback! This exchange is awesome of ideas!

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 1:13 PM

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] {Disarmed} RE: sitting..standing. .walking

The way I understand it, our kiddos will always choose the path of least resistance. Therefore if their muscle tone is low and crawling/creeping is difficult then they will figure out a different way to be mobile. They will find a way easier for them. (rolling and scooting) To me this means my child needs to work on those muscles. I too have seen typical adults and children who missed stages in development and they appear to be fine and it has not affected their lives. In my eyes, my son with DS needs more help than my typically developing boys. I do not force him to creep on his hands and knees. I encourage him to do it by making it a fun activity. He loves it and it is time we can all spend together as a family. As he gets older I will do the same to get him to exercise his body and eat well. Encouragement and fun! Making it fun is the challenge for me. I am a busy home schooling mom and I just want to get things done when I have the time. I have learned with all three of my boys that to them they have all the time in the world. To me, I don’t have enough hours in the day to do all I want! So yes I do have to prioritize. Right now while my son with DS is under 6yr. of age and his brain is developing we are working as a family to stimulate him as much as possible.

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com ] On Behalf Of O'CallaghanSent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:06 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: sitting..standing. .walking

Hi , Like you I have a bottom scooter, and am hopeful that this isnot a sign of neurological insult. I do believe there is some researchwhich supports this: See for example: http://cat.inist. fr/?aModele= afficheN & cpsidt=1267007http://www.scientif icamerican. com/article. cfm?id=crawling- may-be-unnecessa ryAnd I could not find any research which directly addressed crawling and itsrelationship to later outcomes- although I would be happy if anyone has alink to a study, because I am open to doing what is best or Tommy. Likeyou, I am willing to believe that working on crawling can be beneficial tosome children, and I am respectful of anyone who feels this is important orbest for their child. I guess my bottom line is that as a busy mother of abusy 2 year old (and 4 others), I need to prioritize and focus on thosethings which I think may have good reason to make a difference. Sue, Iappreciate your discussion of this, because it is an issue I think aboutfrom time to time. - O'C. Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re: sitting..standing. .walkingOdd. I did not intend to send it personally. I just hit replied to your message like I normally reply. Maybe you did not send to group - I have been here a long time and have never know anyone to moderate something OT or benign.. As my response also did not show up to the group as I had intended.For the record I wrote an mail back to ( a girl named Suess) that simply said I respectfully disagree. I respectfully disagree that there is only one perfect way a child HAS to mobilize..Also, the child in question is now 12 yrs old, going on 13 , totally typical, and has the balance of an athlete. She has no problems academically or socially. She excels at everything she does. The same was said of my sister.. who is now 48 and never scooted or crawled in any manner. Both walked before 12 and 15 months respectfully. My sister also had no problems neurologically. So.. I don't feel I need any help understanding.I am not saying, that its a waste of time to work with your child on crawling on all fours. If you think you need to do it then do what you think is best for your child. I think remapping works for some cases. Such as your link..,,. Science Daily release: "Study Illuminates Brain's Ability to Rewire ItselfAfter Stroke or Injuries," November 18, 1998. Having had several family members who had strokes later in live, and received physical therapy I have seen it work first hand. But if you have any links that directly address the absolute need to crawl on all fours - I would be happy to look at them. But understand It may not change my mind.To sum it up... I don't think there is a need to fix what ain't broke. Like in a child who discovers his or her own way of doing things. I would however hate to see a child pushed to do something when it was not needed. Such as the case of a child who happens to scoot instead of crawl. Had my child with DS scooted, I would not have worried about it. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. I don't think every child who scoots is "Neurologically Insulted" as was implied.Steph Cagirlnamedsuess21 wrote:>> , You are doing the right thing and your child will be thankful > to you later on! :0)> Only one person, who e-mailed me personally, disagrees; I am assuming > this person may have issues with their child later on in the > educational setting (I know first hand...mieux vaut tard que jamais > (better late than never).> So, because I think this person may need some help understanding, (and > the fact that my first post was lost ? not posted), I decided to > enlist help from another one of my groups and here is what a poster > gave me (it's a LONG list of links).> RESEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHY> >> > Studies Supporting Neurological Reorganization> >> > Neurological reorganization, a unique discipline blending aspects of> psychology, child development, neuroscience, and cognitive science, > relies on> neuroplasticity to address the pathology of disrupted development and > traumatic> brain injury. Advances in neuroimagining in the late 1990's led to > scientific> validation of the theory underlying neurological reorganization and is > beginning> to capitalize on neuroplasticity as a powerful tool to address > neurological> dysfunction. Additionally, the correlation between impaired > development, brain> formation, and subsequent functional deficits is well-documented. As new> research regarding these issues is released on nearly a daily basis, this> bibliography is not intended as a comprehension review of all studies, > but as a> launching place for further investigation. Additional citations regarding> specific issues or concerns are also available upon request. To encourage> accessibility, citations on a website which lists research studies, > Science> Daily ( HYPERLINK "http://www.scienced aily.com/ > <http://www.scienced aily.com/>" www.sciencedaily. com), with> reference to the original study published in the peer-reviewed > journal, are> provided.> > For general information regarding cutting-edge neurology, please see the> January 29, 2007 Mind and Brain special issue of Time magazine. Two > articles are> of note for the general reader interested in neurological reorganization:> > "How the Brain Rewires Itself" and "What Do Babies Know?"> > Neuroplasticity> > . Science Daily release: "It'll Move You: New Research Shows That > Sensory> Experience Alters The Development Of Brain Area That Control > Movement," December> 6, 1997.> > Full article: Huntley et al., The Journal of Neuroscience, > December 1,> 1997.> > . Science Daily release: "Study Illuminates Brain's Ability to > Rewire Itself> After Stroke or Injuries," November 18, 1998.> > Full article: Sherre Florence et al., Science, November 6, 1998.> > . Science Daily release: "Yale Study Shows Way To Re-stimulate Brain > Cell> Growth," October 22, 1999.> > Full article: Pasko Rakic, MD, et al., Science, October 22, 1999.> > . Science Daily release: "UCLA Neuroscientists First To Show That > Adult Brains> Turn Back Developmental Clock To Repair Damage," July, 17, 2002.> > Full article: Dr. Marie-Francoise Chesselet and Dr. S. > Carmichael ,> Journal of Neuroscience, July 15, 2002.> >> > . Science Daily release: "Groundbreaking Study Helps Explain Why Preemie> Brains Improve Over Time," June 29, 2005.> > Full article: Flora Vaccarino, MD, et al., Experimental Neurology, > June, 2005.> > . Science Daily release: "Stem Cell Activity Deciphered In The Aging > Brain,"> December 18, 2006.> > Full article: Ashok K. Shetty, PhD, et al., Neurobiology of Aging, > December,> 2006.> > . Science Daily release: "Harnessing the Brain's Plasticity Key to > Treating> Neurological Damage," February 27, 2007.> > Full article: Presented by Merzenich, PhD at the AAAS symposium:> "Smart Prosthetics: Interfaces to the nervous system help restore > independence, "> February 16, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Getting On Your Nerves.And Repairing > Them," February> 16, 2007.> > Full article: Edited by Gerald Weissmann, MD, The Federation of American> Societies for Experimental Biology, March, 2007.> > The Developmental Profile> > . Science Daily release: "Opthalmologists Discover Relationship > Between Eye> Condition and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," April 17, 2000.> > Released By: B. Granet, MD, University of California , San > Diego, April,> 2000.> > . Science Daily release: "Researchers Identify Decision-Making Area > of Brain;> Will Aid Treatment For Brain Disorders Such as ADHD," November 5, 2002.> > Full article: Connolly et al., Nature Neuroscience, November > 5, 2002.> > . Science Daily release: "Empathy For Pain Activates Pain-sensitive > Regions Of> The Brain, Says UCLA Study," February 20, 2004.> > Full article: Dr. Tania Singer, Science, February 20, 2004.> > . Science Daily release: "Children Follow The Same Steps To Learn > Vocabulary,> Regardless of Language Spoken," September 15, 2004.> > Full article: Marc Bornstein and Cote, Child Development, > July/August,> 2004.> > . Science Daily release: "Primitive Brain is Smarter Than We Think, > MIT Study> Shows," March 14, 2005.> > Full article: Earl K. et al., Nature, February 24, 2005.> > . Science Daily release: "Those Who Once Were Blind Can Learn To > See, Study> Shows," February 20, 2007.> > Full article: Pawan Sinha et al., Psychological Science, December, 2006.> > . Science Daily release: "Your Mom Was Wrong: Horseplay Is An > Important Part> of Development, " March 19, 2007.> > Full article: and Vivian Pellis, Directions in Psychological > Science,> March, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Where's Your Pain? New Insights Into How > the Brain> Processes Pain Location," March 28, 2007.> > Full article: Coghill, PhD et al., The Journal of > Neuroscience, March,> 2007.> >> > . Science Daily release: "Stop Signs: Study Identifies Braking > Mechanism In> The Brain," April 9, 2007.> > Full article: Adam Aron, The Journal of Neuroscience, April 4, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Newborn Brains Grow Vision and Movement > Regions> First," February 13, 2007.> > Full article: Dr. Gilmore et al., The Journal of Neuroscience, > February> 7, 2007.> > . Science Daily release: "Brain Fends Off Distractions, " March 26, 2007.> > Released by: Harm Veling , Netherlands Organization for Scientific > Research,> March, 2007.> > Pathology of Disrupted Development> > . Science Daily release: "Study Suggests Maternal Stress and Stress > Hormones> May Influence Fetal Brain Development In Utero," March 10, 1999.> > Presented by: Pathik D. Wadhwa , MD , PhD, et al., at the Scientific > Sessions of> the Society of Behavioral Medicine, March, 1999.> > . Science Daily release: "Psychologist Detects Brain-Activity Changes in> Maltreated Kids," April 5, 1999.> > Presented by: Seth Pollack to the Society for Psychophysiological > Research,> Fall, 1998.> > . Science Daily release: "Schizophrenia Research Links Form and > Function,"> January 5, 2000.> > Full article: Editor: A. , MD, American Journal of > Psychiatry,> January, 2000.> > . Science Daily release: "Childhood Conduct Problems May Predict > Depression> Among Young Adults," May 12, 2004.> > Full article: J. Hawkins et al., The Journal of the American > Academy of> Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, May, 2004.> > . WebMD release: "Anxiety During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk," > July 16,> 2004.> > Full article: Bea Van en Bergh et al., Child Development, July, 2004.> > . Science Daily release: "Birth Factors Associated With Risk For > Autism," May> 22, 2005.> > Full article: W. Eaton, PhD et al., the American Journal of> Epidemiology, May, 2005.> > . Science Daily release: "Effects Of Preterm Birth and Early > Environmental> Risks Continue Into Adolescence, " March 22, 2006.> > Full article: M. Carmody DP et al., Child Development, > March/April,> 2006.> > . 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