Category: Education and Empowerment

Causes and risk factors Most developmental disabilities are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors. These factors include genetics; parental health and behaviors (such as smoking and drinking) during pregnancy; complications during birth; infections the mother might have during pregnancy or the baby might have very early in life; and exposure of the mother or child to high levels of environmental toxins, such as lead. For some developmental disabilities, such as fetal alcohol syndrome, which is caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy, we know the cause. But…

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Boulder, CO – May 1, 2024 – Senior product design students Jessie Moyar and Sarah Fitzpatrick from CU Boulder’s Environmental Products of Design major unveil their innovative learning aids designed for Mapleton Montessori school’s playground. Developed with guidance from Right Relationship Boulder, a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating Indigenous knowledge into education, and the Center for Native and Indigenous Studies at CU Boulder, “Who Walks Among Us?” represents a groundbreaking addition to early childhood education. Inspired by the need to address stereotypes and outdated curricula surrounding Indigenous cultures, Moyar and…

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for those who can pay, and financially precarious for day care operators and their employees. The Biden administration and Congress tried to alleviate some of these problems when the pandemic crippled the child care industry. But as the record $52.5 billion in relief winds down, many states have stepped in with their own solutions. Advertisement States have expanded free preschool and early education and helped more families…

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A child’s development is a multi-faceted process comprised of growth, regression, and change in different domains. These domains include physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and language development. Acquiring and mastering skills in certain domains may appear more prominent during specific stages of life. Yet kids virtually always experience some degree of change in all domains as they grow. Learn more about developmental domains, what to expect in the major areas of development, and when to contact a health care provider. Phil Boorman / Getty Images What Are Developmental Domains? When discussing human…

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