The federal Special Education office released a statement about the response to intervention (RTI) model being used in schools. It states that RTI, in which children receive screening and interventions for academic issues before testing, cannot delay the special education evaluation process. RTI should not replace more detailed testing for children who may have special education needs.
Here’s an Huffington Post article about a new study looking at school-based programs which emphasize social-emotional skill building. The study suggested benefits in many areas, including academics. This further supports the need for a focus on social emotional and self-regulatory skills in young children, especially through pre-school and early elementary school.
A study to be released in the March issue of Pediatrics confirms that near 2/3 of people with ADHD have another condition along with it, including such conditions such as learning disabilities, anxiety or oppositional behaviors.
Here’s a new study linking diets high in processed foods at an early age with cognitive development. Processed foods are ones that are typical pushed through targeting marking and product tie-ins (like who is on the cereal box), making it even more challenging for parents.
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