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10/10/2008
The Differential Diagnosis of Childhood Developmental Disorders Points to Remember When Establishing a Differential ... (Psychiatric Times)
Reducing complex human experiences into a psychiatric diagnosis can be a daunting task. For children with developmental disorders, this process is even more complicated and requires distilling often incomplete and frequently contradictory scientific evidence.
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10/09/2008
Digital Zebrafish Embryo Provides First Complete Developmental Blueprint Of A Vertebrate (Science Daily)
Researchers in Europe have generated a digital zebrafish embryo -- the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate. With a new microscope scientists could for the first time track all cells for the first 24 hours in the life of a zebrafish. The data was reconstructed into a three-dimensional, digital representation of the embryo.
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10/09/2008
Digital zebrafish embryo provides the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate (PhysOrg)
Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) have generated a digital zebrafish embryo - the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate. With a newly developed microscope scientists could for the first time track all cells for the first 24 hours in the life of a zebrafish. The data was reconstructed into a three-dimensional, digital representation of the embryo. ...
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10/09/2008
Developmental disabilities advocates ask to be spared from budget cuts (The Capital)
ANNAPOLIS — A week before the Maryland Board of Public Works meets to consider budget cuts for state agencies, advocates for people with developmental disabilities said they cannot afford to absorb any decrease in funding.
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10/09/2008
Digital zebrafish embryo provides the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate (EurekAlert!)
( European Molecular Biology Laboratory ) Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have generated a digital zebrafish embryo -- the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate. With a new microscope scientists could for the first time track all cells for the first 24 hours in the life of a zebrafish. The data was reconstructed into a three-dimensional, digital ...
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10/10/2008
Gem Society's show on weekend to aid Developmental Center (The Springfield News-Leader)
The Ozark Mountain Gem and Mineral Society presents the 41st Annual Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show this weekend at the Springfield Expo Center.
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10/11/2008
Despite residents’ fears group home is approved (Queens Chronicle)
Community Board 10 approved a proposal by the Bernard Fineson Developmental Center to open a group home at this house on 79th Street in Howard Beach. (photo by Stephen Geffon)
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10/11/2008
Experts: Domestic violence affects Central Florida's child victims into adulthood (Orlando Sentinel)
Children from violent homes too often end up living in shelters or hotel rooms, and they are more likely to suffer developmental delays, do poorly in school and become incarcerated, addicted or suicidal as adults.
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10/11/2008
Breast Stem Cell Fate Is Regulated By 'Notch' (Science Daily)
A normal developmental protein that sometimes goes awry has been implicated in breast cancer. This discovery indicates the mechanism by which inappropriate expression of the notch pathway may contribute to breast cancer.
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10/11/2008
Understanding The Cycle Of Violence (Science Daily)
Researchers have long known that children who grow up in an aggressive or violent household are more likely to become violent or aggressive in future relationships but the developmental link has been unclear. Researchers now say children who grow up in aggressive households may learn to process social information differently than their peers. "Children with high-conflict parents are more likely ...
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  • Adolescence: Change and Continuity - Provides information about basic changes, settings, and issues that are particular to the teenage years. Includes biological, social and cognitive transitions.
  • Ageworks - Provides distance learning and online resources about the effects of aging on the mind and body. Details of textbooks, courses and continuing education modules.
  • American Psychological Association: Division 20 - Dedicated to studying the psychology of adult development and aging. Membership information, news and resources.
  • American Psychological Association: Division 7 - Organized to promote research in the field. Includes membership information, a newsletter, and links.
  • APA Journals: Developmental Psychology - Publishes articles that advance knowledge and theory about development across the life span. Subscription information and selected readings.
  • APA Journals: Psychology and Aging - Publishes original articles on research investigations of adult development and aging. Subscription information and selected readings.
  • British Journal of Developmental Psychology - Includes subscription information, table of contents and full text of sample issue.
  • Cogprints: Developmental Psychology - Electronic archive of collected articles. Provides abstracts of research and links to full texts.
  • Considerations Towards a Qualitative Developmental Psychology - In this article Guenter Mey provides a brief description of the three phases of developmental psychology in regard to their predominant methodical orientations.
  • Dare Association, Inc. - Independent, not-for-profit organization that supports endeavors in the arts and sciences, particularly focusing on psychology. Online papers, instruments, staff contact details.
  • Developmental Lifespan Theories - Concise comparison of lifespan theories in developmental psychology. Includes chart for quick reference.
  • Developmental Psychology - Wikipedia article outlining the main theories, aspects and research methods.
  • Developmental Psychology - Suite 101.com - Articles, links, and discussion forum covering psychological aspects of human development from conception to death.
  • Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development - A national resource for information on factors affecting quality of life during old age. Includes details of reserach and training.
  • The Ecology of Adolescent Development - Research pages of Nancy Darling at Oberlin College. Contains project information and resource materials with copies of papers and conference presentations.
  • European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) - The EARA comprises psychologists, psychiatrists, and sociologists who are studying adolescent development.
  • European Society for Developmental Psychology - Historical background with membership information, news and details of events.
  • GradSchools,com: Developmental Psychology - Directory of graduate and post-graduate programs in the United States. Brief descriptions and contact information.
  • Infant Development Research Center - Description of Dr. Wass' research on cognitive development during early infancy at the University of Tennessee.
  • International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development - Promotes scientific research of human development throughout the life span. Overview with details of meetings, workshops and journal.
  • Japan Society of Developmental Psychology - Membership information with journal abstracts and submission guidelines.
  • Journal of Adolescence - Addresses issues of professional and academic importance concerning development between puberty and the attainment of adult status within society.
  • Life Span Development - An exploration of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur across different periods of life.
  • McGraw-Hill Development Psychology Tree - Resources for students and instructors including information on textbooks, practice tests and lecture notes.
  • Psi Chi: Myths of Aging - Article based on a lecture considering the truth of common beliefs connected to the aging process.
  • The Seattle Longitudinal Study - Information about this extensive research study of how people develop and change through adulthood. Provides details of measures and datasets.
  • The Society for Research in Adult Development - Members focus on expanded capabilities and changes that improve the quality of life. Overview with information about the Annual Symposium.
  • Society for Research in Child Development - Information on the Society, membership, and publications.
  • Trust for the Study of Adolescence - An applied research and training organisation dedicated to furthering the positive contribution that young people make to society. Provides information in the areas of health, family and parenting, communication, social action and youth justice.
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