Welcome to 2018! The year is already proving newsworthy in research, policy, interventions, and more. Here’s what’s been on our radar so far:
- Common pain reliever use during pregnancy linked to language delay in girls – A study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that girls born to mothers with a high use of acetaminophen were nearly six times more likely to experience language delays than girls born to mothers with low or no use. (Science Daily)
- Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among US Children and Adolescents, 2014-2016 – Three years of data show a stabilization in autism rates. (The JAMA Network)
- Telehealth Targets a Niche in Mental Health Care for Urban Youths – Pediatricians are now turning to telehealth for training and consultations to better address behavioral and mental health concerns for kids and teens. (mHealth Intelligence)
- Implementation Integrity Within MTSS: Roles and Tools for School Psychologists – How school psychologists can take the lead in ensuring integrity in an MTSS implementation. (NASP; NASP membership required.)
- Creating a Dysgraphia-Friendly Classroom – Curriculum, accommodations, and tools to help students struggling with dysgraphia. (Edutopia)
