1 in 5 students report being bullied—and that number doubles for students with intellectual disabilities. The rise of digital platforms has made bullying more pervasive, isolating & harder to escape. We can’t stand by. We must take action:
https://t.co/BZLVzWkCkD #ChooseToInclude
Respect. Kindness. Inclusion. It starts with YOU. If you see someone being treated unfairly, check in with them. Speak up to remind others that differences make us stronger & everyone deserves respect.
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AAP President Dr. Ben Hoffman in a statement: “The nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary of HHS offers an important opportunity to share the settled science on vaccines with govt leaders, policymakers and the American public.” Read the full statement: https://t.co/xjp6jBOcJ9
“All people, including people with autism, have the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health”
#SDBP2024#Autism@SDBPeds
Massachusetts drivers on the autism spectrum can now request a "blue envelope" from State Police that holds a license, registration, and contact card, designed to assist law enforcement in recognizing and adapting their approach when interacting with a driver who has autism.
🚨 Attention, educators! 🚨 Identifying signs of dyslexia early is crucial for effective intervention. Look out for: difficulties with phonemic awareness, struggles with word recognition, poor spelling, and slow reading fluency. Early detection means timely support! #Dyslexia
🌟 RETWEET: Spread awareness! 🌟 Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 people, backed by 25+ years of research from the National Institutes of Health and Yale University studies. Let's ensure everyone understands the impact and supports those with dyslexia. #DyslexiaAwareness
Dyslexia isn't just about reading difficulties; it's a neurobiological challenge affecting word recognition, spelling, and decoding. With effective classroom instruction, we can help all students succeed. 💙 #Dyslexia
Let's debunk a common misconception: Dyslexia isn't about how people see words. It's not a vision problem. Instead, it's about processing language sounds. Individuals may struggle with directionality and word recall, but with support, they can thrive! #DyslexiaAwareness
Elmo and Ms. Quinta Brunson are sending big hugs and lots of thanks to teachers everywhere for all that they do. Thank you for making school a welcoming and fun place to be. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎📓❤️
Weekly cannabis use can be associated with cortical thinning in teenage brains 🧠. Raises significant concern about future functioning.
@PASMeeting#PAS2024#MedTwitter#IamDBP@SDBPeds
Pediatric providers need to be aware that marijuana use is becoming more common with 1 in 10 high school seniors reporting daily marijuana use
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On #NationalCaregiversDay, we celebrate all those who take care of others – providing support and comfort and building stronger families and communities, too. Taking care of others is hard work; our resources provide tips for ways to refuel and refresh: https://t.co/65Obs3PSUv
As a society, we embrace preventative health measures, but we don’t yet embrace early screening and intervention for struggling readers @GaabLab #dyslexia#MedTwitter#pediatrics
During #ADHDAwarenessMonth in October, help NIMH raise awareness about ADHD by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://t.co/1KwtmyhKzX #shareNIMH
A Swedish emulated target trial study of 43,677 children and adolescents diagnosed with unipolar depression found no evidence to suggest that treatment with antidepressants induces mania/hypomania in this patient group. https://t.co/qJvexKbX4U