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Title: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Author: John Mersch, MD Date Published: 7/2/2012 Why Relevant and Summary:This article is relevant because it provides a definition for ADHD/ADD. As well, the article breaks down what it is, the symptoms and signs, and a lot more detail information. How This Influenced My Thinking: this article gave a lot of detailed information and influenced me by giving me a more detailed out look on how those diagnosed with ADHD are effected. Credibility of Source: very credible written my a MD.

Title: Causes of ADHD Author: No Author Date Published: No date Why Relevant and Summary: Has good information on what parts of the brain are affected by ADHD, also talks about what does (and does not cause) ADHD How This Influenced My Thinking:It was interesting to read and gave some information of parts of the brain affected by ADHD that was not in the textbook Credibility of Source: It is from a website that talks about ADHD, there is no listed author (or date), but it does include sources in the article.

Title: Parenting Styles and Adolescence Author: Kimberly Kopko Date Published: 2007 Why relevant and summary: This is an excellent overview of Diana Baumrind's parenting styles through Cornell University Department of Policy Analysis and Management. This research provides an overview of the parenting styles presented by Diana Baumrind, and their impact on adolescent development. How this influenced my thinking: These parenting concepts really interest me and inspired me to reflect on the several parenting styles I encountered as a child moving through a variety of foster homes. It also gave me quite a lot to think about in regards to how I parent my own children. Often I question whether or not a child having grown up in such an unstable environment as I did, is able to be a healthy and 'good' parent. However, after reading through these parenting styles, I have realized that my parenting style is natural, healthy and has a good balance of warmth and discipline. Credibility of source: Cornell University research seems credible.

Title: Adult ADHD Author: N.A. Date Published: 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This is relevant because it discusses how ADHD continues into adulthood often. How This Influenced My Thinking: It made me realize that ADHD is not only for kids, but for adults as well. Credibility of Source: The organizational website looks credible.

Title: Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study Date: 3/21/2013 Author: Amy Norton Why relevant and summary: This article reports on the findings of a scientific study published on the "Research in Autism Spectrum disorders" journal, that children on the spectrum have a higher chance of contemplating or thinking about suicide than their typical peers. This is especially pronounced in those families where the mothers are depressed as well and bulling happens in school. The author reports on both sides which support and are against such findings. How has this changed my thinking: As a mother of a child on the spectrum I am really concerned and interested in finding out how this disorder will affect him, as he grows and what can i do to help. Source credibility: This article was published on an online news magazine and reports findings published in an academic journal.

Title: Childhood Development in the Hispanic Culture Author: unkown Date Published:May 11, 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: It's relevant because it focuses on what the Hispanic culture finds as important when it comes to parenting a toddler, and their styles of parenting. How This Influenced My Thinking: This helped back-up my ideas. Credibility of Source: It seems credible. It has all the sources and links they used on the bottom of the page, as well as on the images and videos used.

Title: Your child's development: 30 to 36 months Author: Rebecca Parlakian and Claire Lerner Date published: 2008 Why relevant and summary:This article is relevant because it gives highlights of what occurs between 30 to 36 months in a toddler. Toddler can now pedal trycicles and dress themselves with help. They also use language to express themselves. They have a better memory and love to play with other people. How this influenced my thinking:Well this stage is a great time to teach toddlers how to express their feelings properly and how to talk things out and take turns. Credibility of source:Very credible, as it is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Title: Earlychildhood NEWS - Article Reading Center Author: Sandra Crosser Ph. D. Date Published: 2005 Why Relevant & Summary: Earlychildhood NEWS is the online resource for teachers and parents of young children, infants to age 8. You will find articles about developmentally appropriate practice, child health, safety and behavior as well as links to teacher resources. Relevant in that it's up to date applicable information on child development in Piaget's Preoperational Stage. How This Influenced My Thinking: Explained in depth how children experience the world differently than adults. Credibility of Source: Great

Title: Imaginative play Author: Penelope Leach Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant & Summary: Written by childcare expert and author Penelope Leach. While your toddler is learning to sort and group objects, to manipulate them by hand, she is also becoming able to imagine objects and pretend their behavior. Relevant in the discussion of what is important in raising a toddler for optimal brain development. How This Influenced My Thinking: Explained the various important forms of play for a toddler effectively. Credibility of Source: Great

Title: Sensorimotor Stage of Cognitive Development Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant & Summary: The sensorimotor stage occurs during early childhood between birth and approximately age two - this article discusses all the substages in the sensorimotor stage in a concise and easy to understand way. How This Influenced My Thinking: Allowed me to understand the substages even further. Credibility of Source: Very Credible

Title: Baby Delight Author: unknown Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant & Summary: Upon studying the benefits but potential dangers of cosleeping, I was interested in how I could find a safe way to cosleep with my baby that would give me a feeling of safety but also the closeness I'd like to have with my baby. This product is simple, there are two different models, but basically allow baby the safety of sleeping with mom and dad while being close. How This Influenced My Thinking: Knowing the potential dangers of cosleeping, I would encourage friends and family to consider this option for their baby, and for myself in the future. Credibility of Source: Great Product for Cosleeping safely

Title: Guided Participation Author: Zeynep Isik-Ercan & Susan Golbeck - The Gale Group Date Published: 2009 Why Relevant & Summary: Not only explains what Guided Participation is, but also it's roots from both Vygotsky & Barbara Rogoff from her book "Apprenticeship in Thinking." How This Influenced My Thinking: It elaborated upon the information from the textbook, explained how social interaction plays a role in cognitive development, and the origins of the guided participation concept. Credibility of Source: Great - lots of references at the bottom of this article.

Title: Guided Participation Author: Zeynep Isik-Ercan and Susan Golbeck Date Published :2009 Why Relevant and summary: Its relevant because it talks about the guided participation in relation to Vygotsky's theories and concepts of zone of proximal development. The article talks about how guided participation helps the child to achieve their goals. How this influenced my thinking: Helps me to realize the method of teaching I can do for my children so they will teach others the same way. Credibility of Source: There is a bibliography at the end to cite their sources that are equivalent to the sources of theory used.

Title: Attention Deficit Disorder - An Introduction to ADD/ADHD Author(s):Regina Bussing, M.D. and John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Date Published:Jan 6, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: It gives a nice overview of what exactly ADHD (and also ADD) is, what symptoms there are and how to work with it. it also gives interesting facts about how long it may have been around, and how many people are diagnosed with it. How this Influenced my Thinking; This just gave me a few extra bits of information about ADHD and its history, i am already familiar with it, as i have a younger brother who was diagnosed with it. Credibility of Source: The authors have degrees, and it is on a credible website about many varying aspects of psychology.

Title: Attention Deficit Disorder Author: Regina Bussing and John M. Grohol Date Published: 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This article describes the different symptoms of ADHD, and the different subtypes of ADHD. How it Influenced my Thinking: I was really surprised by the number of children in america that have ADHD. It says on average one student in each classroom will have it. Credibility of Source: Seems like a very credible source.

Title: Attention Deficit Disorder: An Introduction to ADD/ADHD Author: Regina Bussing, M.D. and John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Date Published: Jan. 6, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This site grants a broad and detailed overview of many factors dealing with ADHD. How This Influenced My Thinking: The up-to-date research regarding the history, treatments, and causes of ADHD of this site have been illuminating and helpful. Credibility of Source: 7- Sources are cited at the bottom of articles, from credible sources.

Title: Childhood ADHD Often Persist Into Adulthood Author: Megan Brooks Date:March 4, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: this article is relevant because it explains a lot about ADHD and how it can affect a child with ADHD into adulthood. How this influenced my thinking: This made me realize that ADHD could affect an dult to the point of suicide. Credibility:it came from WedMD and was recently published.

Title: What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Author: Multiple authors Date: n.d. Why relevant and summary: This article is relevant because it discusses what ADHD is. It talks about the types of ADHD and the symptoms. It also has a section where it discusses ADHD in adults, and what it is in adults. It also discusses what causes ADHD and how to determine if someone around you has ADHD. How this influenced my thinking: I know a lot more about ADHD. Credibility of Source: It seems credible it cites other soruces.

Title RN Mental Health Nursing: Author:ATI Date Published:2010 Why Relevant and Summary: Gave me great insight through a nursing perspective of the symptoms of ADHD How This Influenced My Thinking: great information on the condition known as ADHD as well as treatment. Credibility of Source: High

title-ADHD author- multiple (its a governmental website) date-ND why relevant/summary-This site is relevant to my topic because it describes ADHD in a way that it easy to understand and break down. It discusses the 3 subtypes of adhd that i didnt even know existed. And it tells you what it used to treat it. how it influenced my thinking- This site influenced my thinking on what adhd is because before, i thought it was a straight forward disorder that people took medication for. But after visiting this site, i realized that there are different types, and it affects people differently. Not everyone is medicated for it, and many people go through life undiagnosed. credibility of source- credible since its a government website

Title: Zone of Proximal Development Author: Saul McLeod Date Published: 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: It helped me understand the background of ZPD, its ideology and its motives. How This Influenced my Thinking: I was able to apply it to my life after reading this very clear article. Credibility of Source:It is just a website, but it matches up with other information

author-Saul Mcleod date- 2012 why relevant/summary- This site is relevant in helping to better understand what is meant by Zone of proximal development, scaffolding, and cooperative teaching. It not only provides you with a definition of each term, but also gives you information on Vygotsky, and provides you with sample learning scenarios that help you to better understand his theory. how this influenced my thinking- This webpage gave me insight on what are good ways of teaching someone a new task. It helped me to better understand why a child would have trouble learning a new task, and what can be done to help them achieve their goal. credibility of source- credible with many sources

Title: ZPD Author:Saul McLeod Published:2010 Why Relevant and Summary: This article gave good terminology of the terms needed while writting the essay. How this influenced my thinking: Gave good examples and was clear which made it easier for me to understand Credibiliy: Good for basic knowledge

Title: Understanding Temperament in Infants and Toddlers Author: Lindsey T. Allard and Amy Hunter Date published: N.D. Why Relevant and Summary: This article gives a good description of the different temperaments and different parenting skills you could use based on the temperament. How this influenced my thinking: I used to think that there was only one way to parent and what worked for one child would work for all but this showed me that by understanding your child's temperament you can develop a much more effective way to parent. Credibility of source: Seems credible, a lot of references.

Title: Understanding Temperament in Infants and Toddlers Author: Lindsey T. Allard and Amy Hunter Date Published: 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: This article is relevant because it defines temperament in a way that anyone without background information can understand it. As well it gives examples and defines what goodness-of-fit is. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article gave be better understanding of what temperament is and goodness-of-fit. The article also gave me understanding on how an environment can effect a infant or toddler's temperament. Credibility of Source: This material was developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

Title:Understanding Temperament in Infants and Toddlers Author: Lindsay T. Allard and Amy Hunter Published:2010 Why Relevant and summary:This article is detailed and has given credibility to the sources they got the information from. This is helpful when wanting to do more extensive research. I found this relevant because many of the prompt question could be answered from here How influenced my thinking: This influenced my thinking because i was not aware of the 'Goodness of Fit' Credibility: Good credibility