Posted on May 12, 2009 by wowkits
WebMD recently published an article announcing the development of a new screening tool for identifying autism spectrum disorder in infants. It is called the Systematic Observation of Red Flags (SORF) and it is designed to be a practical screening tool that doctors or other clinicians can use along with the M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism [...]
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Posted on December 18, 2008 by wowkits
On Tuesday president-elect Barack Obama announced his pick for Secretary of Education and shouts of joy were heard across the early childhood community. He made the announcement at a Chicago elementary school and the man he chose, Arne Duncan, is a strong advocate of early education and care. Both the location and the selection are [...]
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Posted on December 4, 2008 by wowkits
For many families, early care environments are a first “school” experience. But it is an experience that is very different from traditional school and ripe with opportunities to engage parents.
The majority of parents who are placing their babies, toddlers or preschoolers in your care are very aware of the important role they play in their [...]
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