| New This Week on NASETNASET's Bullying of Children Series Issue #8 Bullying Exerts Psychiatric Effects into Adulthood
Once considered a childhood rite of passage, bullying lingers well into adulthood. Bullies and victims alike are at risk for psychiatric problems such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide when they become adults, reported a study partially funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This issue ofNASET'sBullying of Childrenseries comes from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and focuses on research done on the lingering effects of bullying into adulthood. In the study examined, compared to those who went through childhood unscathed, victims had four times the prevalence of agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, and panic disorder when they became adults. Overall, bullies had four times the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder. These disorders still stood even after other factors were taken into account, such as preexisting psychiatric problems or family hardships. Bully-victims fared the worst. Also known as "loners," these individuals start out with less developed social skills and are seen as more impulsive and aggressive. When picked on, they respond by picking on others. Their numbers, compared to those never involved in bullying, tell the story: 14 times the risk of panic disorder, 5 times the risk of depressive disorders, and 10 times the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
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| CDC: Child Autism Rate Now 1 in 45 After Survey Method ChangesAbout one in 45 children has an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of parents. This apparent increase is likely due to a change of questions parents were asked about their child, the study authors said. "Probably the most important finding of this paper, which is hardly new, is that how one asks a question matters," said Dr. Glen Elliott, chief psychiatrist and medical director of Children's Health Council in Palo Alto, Calif. "The CDC spends considerable time appropriately emphasizing that the total number of individuals in the three categories covered -- intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders and developmental disability -- has not changed," Elliott explained. He added that what did change was the distribution among those groups. To read more,click here |
|  NASET MEMBER'S BENEFIT - Board Certification in Special Education Available to NASET MembersThrough an agreement with The American Academy of Special Education Professionals(AASEP), NASET members now have the opportunity to achieve AASEP Board Certification in Special Education - (B.C.S.E.) at a reduced fee. AASEP Board Certification in Special Education - (B.C.S.E.) is a voluntary choice on the part of the candidate. The candidate for Board Certification wishes to demonstrate a commitment to excellence to employers, peers, administrators, other professionals, and parents. From the standpoint of the Academy, board certification will demonstrate the highest professional competency in the area of special education. Board Certification in Special Educationestablishes a much needed standard for professionals, across disciplines, who work with exceptional children. For more information on Board Certification in Special Education,click here |
| Feds: IEPs Should Align With Grade-Level StandardsBeyond offering a free appropriate public education, individualized education programs for students with disabilities should meet grade-level requirements, federal education officials say. In guidance released Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education said that all IEPs should conform to "the state's academic content standards for the grade in which the child is enrolled." The directive comes ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - the federal law requiring appropriate school services for children with disabilities - later this month. To read more,click here |
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| Potential Treatment for a Serious Respiratory Infection in KidsAn experimental drug shows promise as a treatment for a common and potentially serious illness known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Currently, there is no treatment or vaccine for RSV, which can be deadly for infants and the elderly. Kids are nine times more likely to die from this virus than from flu, the investigative team pointed out. The drug, dubbed ALS-008176 for now, was tested in a group of adults infected with RSV. It reduced the amount of virus and improved their symptoms, the researchers said. To read more,click here |
| For Many With Disabilities, Freedom To Be Intimate Is RareNear sunset, Rachel Larson grabbed Nicholas Hamilton by the hand and pulled him down a steep embankment below a graffiti-covered bridge. With late-summer mosquitoes buzzing around them, the two giggled and caressed each other, their voices muffled by the rush of a nearby stream and the traffic above. "It's our secret hideaway," said Rachel, 21, who has Down syndrome, as she snuggled with Nicholas, 24, who has a developmental disability. "Here, no one can see us, and we are free to do whatever we want." To read more,click here |
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| TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEKGuess the answer to this week's trivia question and we'll recognize you in next week's Week in Review.
Congratulations to: Olumide Akerele, Pamela Downing-Hosten, Sue Bradley, Patsy Ray, Laura Cochran and Prahbhjot Malhi who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question: According to the latest research in the field, exposure to dogs or farm animals early in life appears to reduce a child's risk of developing a particular health impairment. Researchers looking at more than one million Swedish children found that those who grew up with dogs in the home were nearly 15 percent less likely to develop what specific health impairment than those not exposed to dogs. ANSWER: ASTHMA
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| Inclusion More Common At Charter Schools, Report FindsLong derided for welcoming too few kids with disabilities, a new report finds that a growing percentage of charter school students qualify for special education. About 10.4 percent of students at charter schools have disabilities compared to 12.5 percent of those attending public schools. Children with disabilities at charters, however, are far more likely to attend classes alongside their typically-developing peers. The findings come from a report released this week by the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools analyzing information gathered by the U.S. Department of Education in its 2011-2012 civil rights data collection. To read more,click here |
| Childhood Cancer Survivors May Suffer Physically, Mentally Decades LaterChildhood cancer survivors can have poor mental and physical health as adults, according to two new studies. These health problems may be related to some of the toxic medications needed to treat cancer, experts say. "We are doing a lot better at curing childhood cancers, but there are a lot of late effects of treatment that need to be looked at," said Dr. Karen Effinger, a pediatrics instructor at Stanford School of Medicine. Because they are so young when treated, children and teens with cancer are the most vulnerable to long-term effects of treatment, she noted. To read more,click here |
| Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Reverses Type 2 Diabetes in 95 Percent of TeensThe results of a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at The Obesity Society Annual meeting in Los Angeles, California show that three years after undergoing bariatric surgery, adolescents experienced major improvements in their weight, metabolic health, and quality of life. Teen-LABS (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery), a multi-center clinical study examining the safety and health effects of surgical weight loss procedures, is the largest and most comprehensive analysis of bariatric outcomes to date in adolescents. To read more,click here |
| Foods May Affect Each Person's Blood Sugar DifferentlyNew research would seem to support what many have enviously suspected while watching a thin friend chow down -- the same foods don't necessarily have the same effect from person-to-person. A new study from Israel suggests that people have very different blood sugar responses to the same food -- with some showing large spikes even after eating supposedly healthy choices. Researchers said the findings, published in the Nov. 19 issue of the journal Cell, underscore the message that there is no "one-size-fits-all" diet. To read more,click here |
| Meeting Transportation Needs Will Improve Lives of Those with ASD, Their FamiliesAn integrated approach to providing access to reliable and safe transportation is needed for adults on the autism spectrum and their families, according to a new Rutgers study that offers recommendations for removing barriers to better mobility. The Rutgers report addresses transportation obstacles that those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, and their families, must overcome to carry out their daily activities and offers recommendations on how to remove the obstacles. Many challenges are associated with transportation, such as the inability to live independently, reach employers and health care providers and even engage in community and social activities. To read more,click here |
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| Simulated Town Offers Life Skills TrainingKierra Saunders had already been to the bank twice to replenish her funds after decorating a tote bag for her sister, visiting the pet shop and buying herself a trinket in another store. After that whirlwind, the 15-year-old from Columbus Alternative High School grinned as she relaxed with a red snow cone in the town center. Kierra, who has a developmental disability, had navigated the nuances of LifeTown Columbus with help and advice from her volunteer mentor, Brandi Burch. To read more,click here |
| More Than 8 Percent of Kids With Cancer May Be Genetically Prone to the DiseaseMore than 8 percent of children with cancer have gene mutations that increase their risk of cancer, a new study says. The findings suggest that genetic screening might be important in all childhood cancer patients, not just those with a family history of cancer, according to the researchers with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project. Doing so would improve the chances of detecting cancers at their earliest and most treatable stages, the researchers said. To read more,click here |
| Allergy and Asthma Sufferers Beware as Holiday Season Kicks InThere are a number of steps people with allergies and asthma can take to deal with the challenges they may face over the holidays, an expert says. "Two-thirds of allergy sufferers have symptoms year-round, so it's not just a matter of the first freeze hitting and your symptoms disappearing," Dr. Bryan Martin, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), said in a college news release. "Even after the pollen season dies down, there are environmental triggers to deal with -- things like mold, dust and pet dander. The winter holidays can bring a whole new set of triggers," he explained. To read more,click here |
| NASET MEMBER'S BENEFIT - Board Certification in Special Education Available to NASET MembersThrough an agreement with The American Academy of Special Education Professionals(AASEP), NASET members now have the opportunity to achieve AASEP Board Certification in Special Education - (B.C.S.E.) at a reduced fee. AASEP Board Certification in Special Education - (B.C.S.E.) is a voluntary choice on the part of the candidate. The candidate for Board Certification wishes to demonstrate a commitment to excellence to employers, peers, administrators, other professionals, and parents. From the standpoint of the Academy, board certification will demonstrate the highest professional competency in the area of special education. Board Certification in Special Educationestablishes a much needed standard for professionals, across disciplines, who work with exceptional children. For more information on Board Certification in Special Education,click here |
| More Gluten Before Age 2 Linked to Celiac Disease in At-Risk KidsChildren who eat more foods with gluten before they're 2 years old have a greater risk of developing celiac disease if they carry a genetic risk factor for the condition, new research suggests. "This finding offers insight into why some, but not all, children at genetic risk develop celiac disease," lead study author Carin Andren Aronsson, from the department of clinical sciences at Lund University in Sweden, said in a prepared statement. "Our study provides convincing evidence that the amount of gluten ingested at an early age plays a role in disease course," Aronsson added. To read more,click here |
| Greater Transparency Urged For College Disability ServicesAmid concerns from advocates, a U.S. senator is calling on federal education officials to make information about disability services at the nation's colleges more readily available. In a letter this week, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., asked the U.S. Department of Education to offer better guidance for those with disabilities and their families as they investigate postsecondary education options. "As colleges admit greater numbers of students with disabilities ... it is vital these students have transparent disability services information," Casey wrote in the letter addressed to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and John King, who is slated to take over Duncan's job later this year. To read more,click here |
| Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a Stem Cell DiseaseA new study from The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa is poised to completely change our understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and pave the way for far more effective treatments. The study, published in Nature Medicine on November 16, 2015, is the first to show that Duchenne muscular dystrophy directly affects muscle stem cells. "For nearly 20 years, we've thought that the muscle weakness observed in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is primarily due to problems in their muscle fibres, but our research shows that it is also due to intrinsic defects in the function of their muscle stem cells," said Dr. Michael Rudnicki, senior author of the study. "This completely changes our understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and could eventually lead to far more effective treatments." To read more,click here |
| Brain Differences May Explain Why Some With Schizophrenia HallucinateResearchers believe they've identified brain structure differences that increase the risk of hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. "Hallucinations are very complex phenomena that are a hallmark of mental illness and, in different forms, are also quite common across the general population," said study first author Jane Garrison, from the University of Cambridge in England. "There is likely to be more than one explanation for why they arise, but this finding seems to help explain why some people experience things that are not actually real," she said in a university news release. The researchers analyzed brain scans of schizophrenia patients and people without the mental illness. They found that schizophrenia patients with hallucinations had structural differences in a certain part of the brain compared to patients who did not hallucinate and people without the disease. To read more,click here |
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| Military Deployment Tied to Greater Odds of Child Abuse, NeglectYoung children of U.S. Army soldiers may have a higher risk of abuse or neglect during and just after a parent is deployed abroad, a new study finds. "The findings are not that surprising because a family experiences enormous stress when a soldier goes off on a deployment," said Dr. Bob Sege, a pediatrician specializing in child abuse and vice president of Health Resources in Action, in Boston. "The men and women who go off to fight for us are doing very admirable work, and it's not a surprise that it's stressful for their families," Sege said. To read more,click here |
| High-Tech Glasses Instead of Eye Patch for 'Lazy Eye'?New, high-tech glasses may offer kids with "lazy eye" a hipper alternative to the traditional, dreaded eye patch, new research suggests. Fashioned to look like snazzy ski eyewear, the glasses can function as normal prescription eyeglasses -- but with a twist. They also can form a temporary LCD digital patch over one eye, mimicking the therapeutic impact of eye patches and eye drops -- the standard treatment for lazy eye (amblyopia). Investigators say the digital specs, called Amblyz, might appeal to children who often resist standard treatment. To read more,click here |
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| Study Highlights Health Risks For Those With AutismResearchers are warning that more attention needs to be paid to the overall health of adults with autism, with a new study finding them at greater risk for a host of maladies. Adults on the spectrum have higher rates of health conditions ranging from seizure disorders and depression to hypertension, high cholesterol, allergies and anxiety, according to findings published recently in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. "Although it has been extensively studied in children, little is known about health conditions in adults with autism," said Robert Fortuna, an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics in primary care at the University of Rochester Medical Center, who led the study. "Greater awareness is needed to ensure that adults with autism are treated for conditions that are more prevalent with autism as well as conditions that are commonly encountered with advancing age." To read more,click here |
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