Sunday, December 17, 2006

APA Monitor - A Year in Review

Another year has come and gone with the American Psychologists Associations news magazine the APA Monitor. It is full of articles but is very inclusive of all disciplines in psychology so I'm sure everyone has not had a chance to review it all. Fortunately for you I have! I have pulled out all of the School psych related articles for your reading pleasure. Have fun!

"Medicate or not? An APA working group reports on use of medications when treating children."

- November 2006 Synopsis Full Report

"Baby’s first heard words: Infants’ early language learning may hold clues to their later language abilities."

- September 2006 Full Article

"Closing the gap: Psychologists make the case that Head Start remains the best option for helping disadvantaged children catch up in the school-readiness race."

- September 2006 Full Article

"New needs in New Orleans schools: School psychologists help Katrina-evacuated children express their feelings and tell their stories."

- June 2006 Full Article