Gestational Exposures to Phthalates and Folic Acid, and Autistic Traits in Canadian Children.

The relationship between gestational phthalates and autistic traits in 3- to 4-y-old Canadian children. We also investigated potential effect modification by sex and folic acid supplementation. Higher gestational concentrations of some phthalate metabolites were associated with higher scores of autistic traits as measured by the SRS-2 in boys, but not girls; these small size effects… Continuar lendo Gestational Exposures to Phthalates and Folic Acid, and Autistic Traits in Canadian Children.

Tips for moving teaching ONLINE as COVID-19 takes hold

Tips for moving teaching online as COVID-19 takes hold 1. Seek constant feedback from students. “I am the director of this movie, but we are all in this together.” 2. Ask for feedback to improve the course. 3. Don’t convert your entire lecture to video: “Strategically reduce your goals”. 4. Don’t rely on live video:… Continuar lendo Tips for moving teaching ONLINE as COVID-19 takes hold

Fatherhood Rules: How to Be a Good Dad When Your Child Needs You Most.

In my experience as a clinical psychologist, fathers have more trouble accepting — and adjusting to — an ADHD diagnosis. They wish for the symptoms to be just “boys being boys” or a temporary phase, but this denial helps no one. Loving and accepting your whole child is linked to better outcomes at school and… Continuar lendo Fatherhood Rules: How to Be a Good Dad When Your Child Needs You Most.