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	Attachment: Clinical Perspectives Abstract:  Attachment is a frequently used term in the field of relationships. As we learn more about this subject, controversies continue to emerge and some common misconceptions remain. Health professionals can benefit from knowing more about the historical evolution of the concept of attachment and from a survey of terminology used in the vast literature related to the topic.
	Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder in children, like pain control and other issues of children's perceptions of their environment, is a relatively new concept. Although studies are rare, we do have an understanding of special diagnostic criteria that should be considered, along with the role played by attachment, temperament, memory, cognition, and affect regulation. Repeated trauma may affect children profoundly during sensitive periods of brain development through putative biological stress mediators.
	Early Childhood Learning: Language Bulletin Inside the bulletin: Language is the door to living and learning Evalutating speech disorders is the first step to helping children communicate better Teaching tykes to talk Untreated speech and language disorders can have long-term consequences.
	Early Recognition of Infant Mental Health Concerns Abstract: Early recognition of infant mental health concerns is a critical first step toward ensuring optimal outcomes for very young children at risk for social emotional, and behavioural disorders. The family physician is in a crucial position to detect these concerns and to initiate steps to link the family with relevant resources. Accessing treatment and support remains a challenge in many communities, but awareness about the importance of early intervention is increasing, and services are gradually being developed to ensure more equitable access.
	An Overview of Initiatives Affecting Early Childhood Development in BC Abstract: This compilation provides an overview of recent major initiatives that are affecting Early Childhood Development (ECD) in British Columbia. This is a work in progress as the initiatives are continually changing. The latest updates can be found at www.firstcallbc.org.  Please contact First Call at infor@firstcallbc.org with any suggested additions.
	Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Abstract: Written by the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, this article shares statistics on children who witness/experience domestic abuse, potential effects of the abuse, as well as suggestions for parents to ensure healthy child development.
	The Progress of Canada's Children and Youth 2006 Abstract: There is increasing evidence of the critical importance of early childhood education and care to a child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. National monitoring is essential to understanding the well-being of our children and youth. It helps inform policies and supports effective programs. It provides warnings so that we can address problems before they become crises. And monitoring tells us whether we are making any headway with the problems that already exist. This is the goal that drives the methodology of this Progress report.
	From Neurons to Neighbourhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development - An Introduction Abstract: On October 3, 2000, the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies released From Neurons to Neighbourhoods. The Committee that created this had a goal to review what is known about the nature of early childhood development and the influence of early experiences on children's health and well-being, to disentangle established knowledge from erroneous popular beliefs or misunderstandings, and to examine the implications of the science base for policy, practice, professional development, and research.
	The Economic Benefits of High-Quality Early Childhood Programs: What Makes the Difference? Abstract: Three studies of high-quality early education have been very important to the early childhood field. The High/Scope Perry Preschool Project, the Abecedarian Project, and the Chicago Child-Parent Centres. This paper reflects an effort to determine what exactly about these three early childhood programs made them so successful, relying, in part, on interviews with the principal investigators of the programs.

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