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Displaying records 21 through 40 (104 total).

Holt K, Barzel R. 2014. A healthy smile for your young child: Tips to keep your child healthy (rev.). Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure is designed to educate parents and other caregivers about oral hygiene and oral care for infants and young children. Topics include toothbrushing, eating healthy foods, and getting oral health care. Additional topics include the importance of primary teeth, tips to help parents keep their own mouths healthy, and finding a dentist. The brochure is written in simple language and is available in English, German, and Spanish. A trifold brochure in English and in Spanish is also available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Caregivers, Child health, Early childhood development, Educational materials, Health education, Non English language materials, Oral health, Parents, Spanish language materials

Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!. 2014. Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!. Washington, DC: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, multiple items.

Annotation: This website describes a federal coordinated effort to encourage healthy child development,universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers who care for them. Contents include information about the importance of developmental and behavioral screening, the Compendium of Screening Measures for Young Children, and a list of accompanying guides tailored for use by early care and education providers, early intervention service and early childhood special education providers, families, primary care providers, communities, child welfare, home visitors, behavioral health providers, and housing and homeless shelter providers. Resources are available in English and Spanish.

Contact: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone: (202) 401-9215 Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child development, Developmental disabilities, Developmental screening, Early intervention services, Family support services, Federal initiatives, Infant development, Infants, Measures, Spanish language materials, Young children

RTI International–University of North Carolina Evidence-Based Practice Center. 2013. Child exposure to trauma: Comparative effectiveness of interventions addressing maltreatment. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, ca. 400 pp. (Comparative effectiveness review; no. 89)

Annotation: This review assesses the comparative effectiveness of psychological and pharmacological interventions for infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 14 exposed to maltreatment in addressing child well-being outcomes (mental and behavioral health; caregiver-child relationship; cognitive, language, and physical development; and school-based functioning) and child welfare outcomes (safety, placement stability, and permanency). The review also assesses the comparative effectiveness of interventions with (1) different treatment characteristics, (2) for child and caregiver subgroups, and (3) for engaging and retaining children and caregivers in treatment. In addition, the review assesses harms associated with interventions for this population.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC002-EF.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescents, Behavior problems, Child abuse, Child development, Cognitive development, Early childhood development, Infant development, Infants, Intervention, Language development, Maltreated children, Mental health, Parent child relations, Physical development, Safety, School failure, School readiness, Treatment

Aikens N, Klein AK, Tarullo L, West J. 2013. Getting ready for kindergarten: Children's progress during Head Start—FACES 2009 report. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica; Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. , 11 pp. (OPRE report 2013-21a)

Annotation: This report describes the family backgrounds and developmental outcomes of children as they completed the Head Start program and also describes progress in children’s outcomes between Head Start entry and exit. It focuses on the population of children who entered Head Start for the first time in fall 2009 and completed one or two years of the program before entering kindergarten in the fall. Topics include development in cognitive, language, social-emotional areas, as well as child health and physical development.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com Available from the website.

Keywords: Child health, Children, Cognitive development, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Emotional development, Head Start, Language development, Physical development, Socialization

Teaching Tolerance. 2013. Bullied: A student, a school and a case that made history. [Montgomery, AL]: Teaching Tolerance,

Annotation: This website describes a documentary film geared toward middle school and high school students, administrators, teachers, and counselors that chronicles one student's ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers a message of hope for those fighting harassment. The film is intended to help create a safer school environment for all students, help students understand the toll bullying takes on victims, and encourage students to stand up for classmates who are being harassed. The film, which is 40 minutes in length, includes closed captioning and Spanish subtitles. Also included is a viewer's guide with lesson plans and activities that can be used in staff development. Additional related resources are available on the website.

Contact: Teaching Tolerance, c/o Southern Poverty Law Center , 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104, Telephone: (334) 956-8200 Fax: (334) 956-8488 E-mail: http://www.tolerance.org/contact-us Web Site: http://www.tolerance.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Bullying, Consumer education materials, High schools, Homosexuality, Middle schools, Safety, Sexual harassment, Spanish language materials, Staff development, Tolerance

Hellerstedt WL, Vang S. 2013. The Affordable Care Act: What are its goals?. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health, 4 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet, developed for Hmong readers, describes the goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its potential impact on individual and public health. Topics include enrollment and the philosophy and intent of the ACA relative to primary public health prevention and health care infrastructure improvement. It is available in English and Hmong languages. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, West Bank Office Building, 1300 S. Second Street, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015, Telephone: (612) 624-1818 Fax: (612) 624-0315 Web Site: http://sph.umn.edu/epi Available from the website.

Keywords: Health care reform, Health insurance, Non English language materials, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Primary prevention, Program improvement, Systems development

Stredler Brown A, Kahn G, Houston T, DeMoss W, Quigley S, Hamren K, Peters Lalios A, Kravit D, Olsen S, Blaiser K, Edwards M, Behl D, White K, Callow-Heusser C, Ladner D. 2012-. A practical guide to the use of tele-intervention in providing listening and spoken language services to infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Logan, UT: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, 1 v.

Annotation: This resource guide provides information to programs and individuals interested in using tele-intervention (TI) to provide family-centered early intervention to families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing who have chosen a spoken language outcome. Topics include benefits and challenges, implementation of TI sessions, technology to support TI, privacy and security considerations, licensing issues, evaluating TI outcomes, and reimbursement issues for TI. Video examples and a list of related publications and resources are included.

Contact: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, Utah Sate University, 2615 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, Telephone: (435) 797-3584 Web Site: http://www.infanthearing.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Communication, Deafness, Early intervention, Hearing disorders, Infants, Language barriers, Language development, Language therapy, Service delivery, Telecommunication devices, Telemedicine

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. 2012. Communication problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (upd. ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 4 pp. (NIDCD fact sheet)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about autism and communication. The fact sheet answers the following questions: (1) what is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?, (2) who is affected by ASD?, (3) how does ASD affect communication?, (4) how are the speech and language problems of ASD treated?, (6) what research is being conducted to improve the communication in children with ASD?, and (7) where can I get more information?

Contact: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse, One Communication Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20892-3456, Telephone: (800) 241-1044 Secondary Telephone: (800) 241-1055 Fax: (301) 770-8977 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx Available from the website. Document Number: NIH Pub. No. 12-4315.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorders, Communication, Communication disorders, Developmental disabilities, Language disorders, Research, Speech disorders, Treatment

Delta Dental of Minnesota and Minnesota Head Start Association. 2012. Tooth time: A guide to caring for your child's teeth and mouth. Eagan, MN: Delta Dental of Minnesota, 20 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information for parents and other caregivers to learn about oral health and take care of infants', children's, and adolescents'. Topics are addressed in age-appropriate sections: birth to 18 months, 18 months to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, and 5 to 18 years. Selected topics include care of the mouth, gums, and teeth; primary and permanent teeth; tooth decay; the importance of dental visits; nutrition for healthy teeth; toothbrushing; and what to do if a tooth comes out accidentally. The guide is available in English and Spanish. [Note: Contains dated information on using fluoridated toothpaste.]

Contact: Minnesota Head Start Association, 904 Valley Drive, Duluth, MN 55804, Telephone: (218) 728-1091 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mnheadstart.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Consumer education materials, Developmental stages, Head Start, Health promotion, Infants, Oral health, Parenting, Spanish language materials

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. 2012. Safe sleep for your baby (rev. ed.). [Lincoln, NE]: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure for parents provides information to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The brochure explains what SIDS is and provides tips on safe sleep for infants. Other tips about creating a safe and healthy home environment and about tummy time are also included. The brochure is written in simple language and is available in both English and Spanish.

Contact: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, Telephone: (402) 471-3121 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Infant death, Infant development, Infant health, Prevention, SIDS, Safety, Sleep position, Smoking, Spanish language materials

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. 2012. Never shake a baby (rev. ed.). [Lincoln, NE]: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure for parents provides information about why it is important to never shake a baby. The brochure explains what shaken baby syndrome is and its consequences and provides tips on what to do if an infant's crying is upsetting, how to try to stop an infant's crying, and what to do if someone suspects an infant has been shaken. The brochure is written in simple language and is available in both English and Spanish.

Contact: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, Telephone: (402) 471-3121 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Child abuse, Consumer education materials, Crying, Infant development, Infant health, Mental health, Parent child relations, Parenting skills, Shaken baby syndrome, Spanish language materials

First Focus. 2012. Big ideas: Children in the Southwest. Washington, DC: First Focus, 176 pp.

Annotation: This compilation of 12 papers examines the distinct needs of children in the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico) and provides ideas for meeting those needs. Topics include changing demographics; inclusive, culturally relevant, and family-focused policy solutions; successful programs; and establishing common-ground for addressing challenges facing children in the Southwest.

Contact: First Focus, 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 657-0670 Fax: (202) 657-0671 Web Site: http://www.firstfocus.net Available from the website.

Keywords: Children, Culturally competent services, Family centered care, Language, Model programs, Policy development, Regional factors, Sociocultural factors, Trends

Zero To Three. [2011]. Little kids, big questions: A parenting podcast series from Zero to Three. Washington, DC: Zero to Three,

Annotation: This podcast series, which is geared toward parents, addresses common issues facing parents of infants and young children, such as helping an infant learn to sleep through the night, dealing with a picky eater, and learning to set limits on a child's behavior. Each podcast features an interview with an expert that focuses on how to apply early childhood development research to daily interactions with infants and young children. The podcasts and transcripts are available in English and Spanish. Resource lists are provided. Continuing education credits are available.

Contact: ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, 1255 23rd Street, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20037, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Fax: (202) 638-0851 Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, Early childhood development, Infant development, Infants, Parent child relations, Parenting skills, Parents, Research, Spanish language materials, Young children

South Australia Department of Health. 2011. My health record. South Australia Department of Health, 76 pp.

Annotation: ‘My health record’ was developed with the assistance of parents, carers, child and family health nurses, midwives, social workers, dietitians, paediatricians, neonatologists, Aboriginal health workers and other health professionals. It is designed for parents to use from the time their baby is born through age 4. It covers birth details; tips on helping the child to grow and learn, tips on when to seek help, developmental milestones, and health checks for each year from 0 to 4; and has schedules for teeth eruption, growth charts, and immunization. It

Keywords: Guidelines, Cognitive development, Communicable diseases, Growth charts, Immunization, Infants, Language development, Medical history, Medical records, Motor development, Young children

U.S. Office of Head Start. 2011. The Head Start child development and early learning framework: Promoting positive outcomes in early childhood programs serving children 3-5 years old [rev.]. Washington, DC: U.S. Office of Head Start, 28 pp.

Annotation: This document provides a framework for Head Start and other programs serving children ages 3–5, including children who are dual language learners and children with special health care needs, on key elements of school readiness. The framework is intended to guide programs in making curriculum and assessment decisions and connecting child-assessment data to aspects of Head Start program design, including school readiness goals consistent with state and local expectations. Additionally, the framework is intended to guide the collection of child-assessment data for other early childhood reporting systems, if such data are locally required. Contents include a description of 11 domains of child development and early learning deemed essential for school and long-term success, domain elements, and examples. The document is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: HeadStart.gov, Telephone: (866) 763-6481 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://headstart.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Curriculum development, Data collection, Early childhood development, Head Start, Learning, Oral health, Outcome and process assessment, School readiness, Spanish language materials, Young children

U.S. Government Accountability Office. 2011. Deaf and hard of hearing children: Federal support for developing language and literacy. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 26 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the extent of hearing loss among children, settings in which deaf and hard-of-hearing children are educated, factors that help them acquire language and literacy skills, and challenges to providing appropriate interventions for them. Background on the issue is also provided.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Child health, Children, Children with special health care needs, Deafness, Early childhood education, Education, Hearing disorders, Language development, Literacy, Literacy education

Chrisler A, Ling T. 2011. What works for early language and literacy development: Lessons from experimental evaluations of programs and intervention strategies. Washington, DC: Child Trends, 11 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet presents findings from experimental evaluations of fifteen programs and intervention strategies that focused on improving early language and literacy skills. The programs and interventions selected, which were drawn from the Child Trends' database of studies called LINKS (Lifecourse Interventions to Nurture Kids Successfully), focus on strategies to directly improve specific aspects of young children’s language or literacy skills (for example, vocabulary development, print knowledge, and listening skills). A table summarizes the experimental evaluations of the fifteen selected interventions, noting whether they were found to work, not work, or received mixed reviews. Glossaries of terminology and programs reviewed are also provided.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Children, Early intervention programs, Language development, Literacy, Models, Program evaluation, Youth

Axley DL, Zendell AL. 2011. Sexuality across the lifespan for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. (Rev. ed.). Tallahassee, FL: Florida Disabilities Development Council, 114 pp.

Annotation: This instructional manual is designed to help parents and caregivers assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their explorations of self and sexuality. The manual presents hints for family members, discusses adapting for different learning styles, and offers tips. The manual also offers ideas for addressing the following topics: understanding the differences between males and females (grades K-5), changes in the body (grades 4-8), becoming an adult (grades 9-12), beginning social skills (grades K-8 and ongoing), advanced social skills (grades 6-12 as ready), dating, and sexual or physical abuse. A companion resource guide for educators is also available.It is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: Florida Disabilities Development Council, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2981, Telephone: (850) 488-4180 Secondary Telephone: (850) 488-0956 Fax: (850) 922-6702 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.fddc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents with developmental disabilities, Adolescents with special health care needs, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Dating, Families, Parents, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, Social skills, Spanish language materials

Connecticut Birth to Three System. [2010]. Early intervention home visits. Hartford, CT: Connecticut Birth to Three System, 1 video (11 min., 45 sec.).

Annotation: This online video discusses the early intervention home visit program in Connecticut. It describes what parents can expect during the visit, interacting with the primary caregiver and the child to promote early learning during routine activities such as mealtime and playtime. Models are discussed as "parent coaching" and emphasis is placed on the home visitor and caregiver working together during and after the visit in helping the infant and young child to develop. The video is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: Connecticut Birth to Three System , 460 Capitol Avenue , Hartford , CT 06106, Telephone: (860) 418-6134 Secondary Telephone: (800) 505-7000 Fax: (860) 418-6003 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.birth23.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Caregivers, Connecticut, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Home visiting, Infants, Parent child relations, Spanish language materials, Young children

Healthy Kids New Mexico. 2010–. Healthy Kids New Mexico. Santa Fe, NM: New Mexico Department of Health, Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program, multiple items.

Annotation: These resources are designed to help parents and teachers motivate children to eat five or more fruits and vegetables a day, trim screen time to two hours a day, be active for at least one hour a day, and drink plenty of water every day. Contents include tips for parents, activities and lessons for teaching the importance of healthy eating and physical activity and for meeting state benchmarks and standards, a toolkit to help teachers implement the 21 Day Challenge in school, and a document to help parents and teachers track students' progress in altering their eating and physical activity behaviors. The resources are available in English and Spanish. Data on the prevalence and implications of childhood obesity are also provided.

Contact: Healthy Kids New Mexico, New Mexico Department of Health, Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program, 810 West San Mateo Road, Suite 200 E, Santa Fe, NM 87505, Telephone: (505) 476-7623 Web Site: http://archive.healthykidsnm.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavior modification, Children, Curriculum development, Eating, Educational materials, Elementary schools, Health behaviors, Motivation, New Mexico, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Policy development, Spanish language materials, State programs, Statistical data, Students, Teaching

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