Similar to global trends, DLD attracts relatively little public attention in Singapore (i.e. 'hidden'), with far fewer hits in a database of local newspaper articles then other NDDs.
To address this info gap, we share what we know about DLD in SG here: https://t.co/2YzzmLBQDD
We find:
-International studies indicate DLD to be at risk of lower academic and socio-emotional outcomes
-Local information on where support for DLD can be found in preschool and primary school ages
-Many helping hands are needed for a brighter future for DLD
Improve your understanding of the evidence on the PACT and iBASIS interventions and their health economic evaluation at the @acamh Jack Tizard conference on #Neurodiversity from Prof. Jonathan Green.
Secure your place, register via https://t.co/QAGFGDwQdg to attend!
Anyone interested in psychiatric diagnosis should definitely study this great graphic re differing views on fundamental nature of "mental disorder"- & figure out where you stand.
(Spoiler: I see most mental disorders as pragmatically useful constructs- not diseases/not myths)
'Singapore Youth Epidemiology and Resilience (YEAR) study aims to assess the prevalence of mental health symptoms, sociodemographic risk factors, and the protective role of resilience in a multi-ethnic, Asian school-going adolescent population'
https://t.co/94mZD5wk6s
#OpenAccess paper
Christine M. Freitag et al. conduct the first German multicentre RCT on toddlers & preschoolers with ASD implementing a complex, therapist-provided NDBI with parent & kindergarten-teacher training components in comparison with EIAU. https://t.co/nZVbYuaE07
In this Papers Podcast, @Magnus_Nordmo discusses his co-authored @TheJCPPadvances paper ‘The diminishing association between adolescent mental disorders and educational performance from 2006–2019’.
Listen now to learn more about the interesting findings! https://t.co/2voBA9SEin
Researchers analyzed over 300 definitions of language disorders from school-based professionals and explored the relationship between definitions and knowledge of disorder characteristics and best practices.
https://t.co/dyTOc7uBKk
@SIGPerspectives@CSDisseminate
Are Speech Sound Difficulties Risk Factors for Difficulties in Language and Reading Skills? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. https://t.co/KvjUaySreL
And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to… https://t.co/Mjth3QmYs8