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Feel Good Story of the Week: First Climber with Down Syndrome Reaches Mount Everest Base Camp

March 26, 2013

29 March 2013, News, Newsletter

[Source: Special Ed Post] A teen from Bend, Oregon made the history books by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to climb to the base camp of Mount Everest. Eli Reimer, 15, and his father arrived…...

March 26, 2013

29 March 2013, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies’ brains process emotional tone of voice, according to a new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The study,…...

March 26, 2013

13 April 2012, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

There are so many great activities that lend themselves to adaptation for therapy activities for earth day. Bloggers, crafty moms and teachers are all getting into the act and sharing a plethora (I love that word) of terrific ideas on Pinterest and…...

March 26, 2013

29 March 2013, News of the Week, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Science Daily.com] The harm done by konzo — a disease overshadowed by the war and drought it tends to accompany — goes beyond its devastating physical effects to impair children’s memory, problem solving and other cognitive functions. Even children without physical…...

March 25, 2013

29 March 2013, Neonatal Care, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] When babies are deprived of oxygen before birth, brain damage and disorders such as cerebral palsy can occur. Extended cooling can prevent brain injuries, but this treatment is not always available in developing nations where advanced medical care…...

March 25, 2013

29 March 2013, Down Syndrome, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers have discovered that the extra chromosome inherited in Down syndrome impairs learning and memory because it leads to low levels of SNX27 protein in the brain. What is it about the extra chromosome inherited in Down syndrome…...

March 25, 2013

Check out this EXCELLENT blog post detailing a variety of ways to use water beads for a great sensory and fine motor experience! [Source: Teaching Mama] Read the Rest of this Post (with lots more pictures) on Teaching Mama.com ...

March 22, 2013

22 March 2013, Newsletter, Social Skills, Tip or Resource

Here is an outstanding resource from our friends at AllSpecialED.com. They took the best of their Social Thinking ® discussion with Nancy Clements and combined it with the many great ideas posted by ASE.com members. You can Download or view a free…...

March 22, 2013

[Source: HealthDay via US News and World Report] A malfunction in a specific group of brain cells may explain why some people with autism have difficulty recognizing faces, a small new study finds. Researchers used functional MRI to scan the brains of…...

March 22, 2013

22 March 2013, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Consumption of foods high in carbohydrates immediately after birth programs individuals for lifelong increased weight gain and obesity, a University at Buffalo animal study has found, even if caloric intake is restricted in adulthood for a period of…...