Tag Archive: infants

Do colicky babies have sensory processing problems?

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Some researchers offer hope for the parents of colicky infants, who may have sensory processing problems.

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Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 88)

Psychologists talk about infant sign language, Instant Messaging and rejection, and recognizing incompetence.

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Can Sign Language Help Young Kids Get Their Needs Met?

Researchers investigated whether infant sign language was helpful in a daycare setting.

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FA054 – Anatomy of Grief, Part 2

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk with Jacqueline Lanteigne and Dennis Crawford about recovering from the loss of their son after less than a month. You can find Part 1 here. Listen here: [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/familyanatomy/FA054_-_Anatomy_of_Grief_2.mp3] You can get your free podcast subscription in iTunes. If you ...

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FA053 – Anatomy of Grief, Part 1

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk to Jacqueline Lanteigne and Dennis Crawford about the loss of their first infant, Tristan, when he was less than a month old. Next week, Jacqueline and Dennis talk about dealing with their grief about their son's passing. Listen here: [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/familyanatomy/FA053_-_Anatomy_of_Grief_1.mp3] You can get your free podcast subscription ...

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Psychiatrists ask NBC to pull reality show

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) have asked NBC to pull the reality show, "The Baby Borrowers" from its schedule. The show separates infants and toddlers from their families and places them with teenage strangers. Concerns were raised over the potential impact of the "social experiment" on the children's attachment to their caregivers, ...

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Genetic links to autism

A study published in the May 2008 issue of Biological Psychiatry found a strong connection between genes responsible for maternal and affiliative behaviours and autism spectrum disorders. The authors examined ASD symptoms in children with the diagnosis, and found links with genetic test results. They admit that further testing is needed to confirm the association, ...

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FA002 – Anatomy of Sleep, Part 1

Comfort them or let them cry it out? Doctors B and G talk about getting kids to go to sleep. Listen here: [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/familyanatomy/FA002_-_Anatomy_of_Sleep_1.mp3] ... or get your free subscription in iTunes. If you use iTunes, you can leave a review! Leave us a comment, or you can e-mail suggestions or questions to ...

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FA003 – Anatomy of Sleep, Part 2

Introducing Dr. Richard! And, it's coincidentally the first episode that had to be edited. Puzzle over that for a sec... Doctors Brian, Giuseppe and Richard talk about how our kids started sleeping through the night. Listen here: [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/familyanatomy/FA003_-_Anatomy_of_Sleep2.mp3]

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