[Source: Medical X-Press]

EU researchers have developed and are now in the process of patenting an intelligent monitoring system to prevent unexpected deaths in otherwise healthy infants.
 

The EU-funded project, BABYCARESLEEP, has developed a novel, non-invasive intelligent monitoring system which is able to detect risky situations at an early stage and will help to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). A patent of the prototype system is now being prepared by project partner, 

[Source: Medical News Today]
 

Toddler screening essential for autism detection despite national task force's reservation
Stating that "the evidence is insufficient," the United States Preventive Services Task Force declined to recommend or discourage early screening for autism in all children, although experts believe it remains an essential technique for diagnosing and treating children during their developmental years.

[Source:  Medical News Today]
 

Maladaptive and impulsive aggression is explosive, triggered by routine environmental cues, and intended to harm another person, making it a significant challenge for clinicians, family members, and others who interact with affected children and adolescents. Efforts to develop effective treatments would benefit from better descriptive and quantitative methods to characterize this disorder, as described in an article published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is part of a new Special Issue on Impulsive Aggression in Psychiatric Disorders, which is available free on the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology website.
 

It is well-known that children with autism, Asperger's syndrome, atypical autism and childhood disintegrative disorder (collectively referred to as autism spectrum condition, ASC) often have problems with gestures and the rhythm and melody of speech, yet studies in these areas remain scarce.
 

We are searching for a school psychologist for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year to continue into the upcoming school year.  This position is located in the Corvallis, OR area.  The psychologist will be supporting one district two days a week with evaluation/consultation, and supporting another district for two days/week with consultation. All new hires receive center mentors and will be offered extensive training.

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We are seeking a school-experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time, short-term position in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, California March - May 2016 or March - the extended school year (July) 2016.
 

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[Source:  The Sensory Spectrum]
 

February is  National Children's Dental Health Month. An award-winning children's book, "Sensitive Sam Visits the Dentist" can help take the "bite" out of going to the dentist (for the child, his parents and, even, the dentist.)
 

Children with special needs have higher rates of poor oral hygiene, gingivitis, and periodontal disease than the general public. Parents identify preventive dental care as the most prevalent of these children's unmet health care needs.