Stupid IQ test

Developmental Psychology - Vol 46, Iss 2 Developmental Psychology publishes articles that advance knowledge and theory about human development across the life span. Numerical estimation in preschoolers. Sun, Mar 7 2010 9:00 PM

Yesterday AAIDD presented its formal reaction to the DSM-V ASD and Developmental Disorders Subgroup, ID Subcommittee regarding the proposed DSM-V definition for intellectual disability (ID) . The AAIDD 11th Edition Implementation Committee position paper (and recommendations) can be found by clicking here

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AAIDD position paper on DSM-V proposed definition of intellectual disability (ID)

New Journal: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Volume 115 Issue 2 March 2010 Visit the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Website American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities [ Volume 115, Issue 2, March 2010 ] Editorial Rewards and Challenges of Cognitive Neuroscience Studies of Persons With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Tony J. Simon Guest Editor pages 79-82. [ Full Text ] [ PDF ] Research Articles Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Elucidating Neurocognitive Basis of Functional Impairments Associated With Intellectual Disability in Down Syndrome Mohammed Rachidi,

Uhlhaas, P. Fre´de´ric, R., Rodriguez, E., Rotarska-Jagiela1,A. & Singer, W.

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Research Bytes 2-13-10: Neural synchrony; optimal control theory of movement

The Proposed Draft Revisions to DSM-5 are now available on line.  MR/ID is described as the following: Intellectual Disability A. Current intellectual deficits of two or more standard deviations below the population mean, which generally translates into performance in the lowest 3% of a person’s age and cultural group, or an IQ of 70 or below. This should be measured with an individualized, standardized, culturally appropriate, psychometrically sound measure

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DSM-5: Proposed draft revisions: Intellectual Disability

As a member of the Interactive Metronome Scientific Advisory Board I am often asked to review published research studies that have investigated the IM method. Recently, a investigation of the effectiveness IM (which is a mental timing -based intervnetion) with children with attention deficit disorder and developmental coordination disorders was published in the International Journal of Rehabilitation Research . The citation and abstract for the article are reproduced below.

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Efficacy of Interactive Metronome treatment study (Cosper, 2009): An example of a "non-example" of IM efficacy research

In the l ast in my series of posts re: concerns I have with the AAIDD 11th Edition ID definition and classification manual , one

Wednesday, January 27 Dear Valued Customer, We are pleased to deliver your requested table of contents alert for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders . Volume 40 Number 1 is now available on SpringerLink Register for Springer’s email services providing you with info on the latest books in your field.

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iAbstracts: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 40, Issue 1 - New Issue Alert