Abstract Background To ascertain whether factors of the family environment and gestational period are associated with the appearance of ADHD in children, as reported by various different informants (mothers and teachers). Methods This paper presents...
"It's a long, expensive, risky road to turn a scientific breakthrough into a treatment that can help patients. Fewer organizations are trying to tackle the challenges alone, says a new paper from MIT researchers published August 28 in the journal ...
"In his ICTG short, "Sustaining Congregational Leadership after Trauma," based on his book When Steeples Cry , Dr. Jaco Hamman discusses three steps that congregational leaders can take to encourage healing and growth in among their...
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"Lisa Cowand saw the need for this shelter and that state regulations made it impossible for Hope Haven to do it," Latham said. "I'm overjoyed and proud that the Board of Supervisors have bought the shelter and we look forward to working with...
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"Wisconsin Humane Society: We find foster homes for the pets for up to 60 days, in a loving, stable environment that keeps the animals safe and honors their family’s bond with them. We also pay for basic veterinary care and sheltering costs....
"Human rights campaigners have welcomed a landmark decision in Saudi Arabia designed to combat domestic violence. "However, they urge caution. The country's legal system is based on sharia law and rarely sees new laws being introduced. Critics allege...
"Before the scandal at Penn State, the university had a long list of rules that were in line with what existed at other schools. Despite that, the Freeh Report noted that 234 of 735 coaches paid to work at summer sports camps in 2009 didn’t have...
"Gerard Costa, a developmental psychologist and the director of the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health at Montclair State University, explained that traumatic experiences can impact the nervous system, and trauma experienced at a...
"The SA Human Rights Commission is investigating a Table View church for its teaching that parents may use corporal punishment to discipline children.... "“In terms of the complaint, the complainant alleges the church accepts and requires the...
"Spearheaded by House of Neighborly Service leaders, the new building triples the nonprofit organization's current downtown space and allows for more volunteers and clients. House of Neighborly Service officials plan to move into the...