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Enhancing Sleep with Melatonin
Melatonin is a natural hormone, which is produced and secreted by the pineal gland. Melatonin plays an important role in the regulation of many hormones in the body. Among its key roles, melatonin controls the body's circadian rhythm, an internal 24-hour time-keeping system that controls when we fall asleep and when we wake up. Melatonin is also a very powerful antioxidant. In one study, melatonin was 60 times more... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 18 days ago.)
Melatonin is a natural hormone, which is produced and secreted by the pineal gland. Melatonin plays an important role in the regulation of many hormones in the body. Among its key roles, melatonin controls the body's circadian rhythm, an internal 24-hour time-keeping system that controls when we fall asleep and when we wake up. Melatonin is also a very powerful antioxidant. In one study, melatonin was 60 times more... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 18 days ago.)
How Teachers Can Help the Student with Sensory Motor Integration Deficits
Teachers commonly encounter students with sensory motor integration deficits. The following is a list of strategies teachers can use to help these children General Strategies Have the child line up in the back of the line to minimize physical contact with others. · Don't have the child wait in line for long periods of time. · Permit the child to wear a sweater or... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 37 days ago.)
Teachers commonly encounter students with sensory motor integration deficits. The following is a list of strategies teachers can use to help these children General Strategies Have the child line up in the back of the line to minimize physical contact with others. · Don't have the child wait in line for long periods of time. · Permit the child to wear a sweater or... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 37 days ago.)
Sensory Prosessing Disorders: CAPD
There are children with normal hearing but but have trouble paying attention to, remembering, and utilizing auditory information for academic and social purposes. Many of these children have a Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Central Auditory Processing Disorders may have a very negative impact on a child's language acquisition, social skill development, and school performance. These children can hear well but have... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 38 days ago.)
There are children with normal hearing but but have trouble paying attention to, remembering, and utilizing auditory information for academic and social purposes. Many of these children have a Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Central Auditory Processing Disorders may have a very negative impact on a child's language acquisition, social skill development, and school performance. These children can hear well but have... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 38 days ago.)
Does Your Child Have Touch Sensitivity?
Does your child hate to have his feet touched? Do certain fabrics bother him because they are scratchy? Does your child refuse to touch anything sticky, slimy, or dirty with his hands? Does your daughter cringe when you stroke her face? It could be that your child has a sensory motor integration deficit known as tactile defensiveness or touch sensitivity. What is Touch Sensitivity? The sense of touch is essential... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 40 days ago.)
Does your child hate to have his feet touched? Do certain fabrics bother him because they are scratchy? Does your child refuse to touch anything sticky, slimy, or dirty with his hands? Does your daughter cringe when you stroke her face? It could be that your child has a sensory motor integration deficit known as tactile defensiveness or touch sensitivity. What is Touch Sensitivity? The sense of touch is essential... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 40 days ago.)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: What is New
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is an extremely common disorder of behavior. The difficult behavior of children with ODD causes them problems both at home and at school. These children behave aggressively and make efforts to intentionally bother or irritate others Description Oppositional defiant children show a consistent pattern of refusing to follow commands or requests by adults. The children would... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 41 days ago.)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is an extremely common disorder of behavior. The difficult behavior of children with ODD causes them problems both at home and at school. These children behave aggressively and make efforts to intentionally bother or irritate others Description Oppositional defiant children show a consistent pattern of refusing to follow commands or requests by adults. The children would... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 41 days ago.)
How to Handle a Child Who Hits You
Recently, a number of parents have contacted me about their children's violent behavior. These children, usually 2-6 years old, have started to strike out at anyone who denies them what they wish, including their parents. Most of these parents are concerned that their children are going off in the wrong direction and are in somewhat of a panic about their child's violent acts. This article... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 42 days ago.)
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Recently, a number of parents have contacted me about their children's violent behavior. These children, usually 2-6 years old, have started to strike out at anyone who denies them what they wish, including their parents. Most of these parents are concerned that their children are going off in the wrong direction and are in somewhat of a panic about their child's violent acts. This article... (posted by Anthony Kane MD 4 years 42 days ago.)
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