Category: Health

NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity [review]

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I recently finished NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman (Kindle version currently on sale for $1.99). I really enjoyed it, although it wasn't quite what I expected. The description of the book sums it up this way: "NeuroTribes considers the idea that neurological differences such as autism, dyslexia, … Continue reading NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity [review]

Nonverbal Communication with Adolescents

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Did you know that 93% of communication is nonverbal?* A large percentage of that nonverbal communication comes through facial and tone of voice cues. What is surprising, however, is just how different the level of ability is in interpreting these nonverbal cues are when comparing adults and adolescents. Further, it probably explains a significant amount … Continue reading Nonverbal Communication with Adolescents

Boarding School Syndrome review

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Dr. Joy Schaverien's Boarding School Syndrome: The Psychological Trauma of the 'Privileged' Child takes an honest and powerful look at the long term psychological impact boarding schools have on children. Having spent my teen years in a boarding school, I was particularly fascinated by her observations, based on years of counseling and diagnosing adults who attended boarding … Continue reading Boarding School Syndrome review

Biggest Loser’s Rapid Weight Loss Permanently Affects Metabolism

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New York Time's just published an article detailing research performed by the National Institutes of Health on former Biggest Loser contestants over the course of a number of years revealing a significant, ongoing permanent slowdown in metabolism resulting in almost inevitable regaining of the weight loss. I have to be honest, the research really helped … Continue reading Biggest Loser’s Rapid Weight Loss Permanently Affects Metabolism