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Saturday, January 12, 2013
California governor proposes no significant cuts to social services
SACRAMENTO ? In a departure from budgets of years past, California Gov. Jerry Brown this year is not proposing dramatic cuts to programs for the poor, aged and disabled.
Instead, there are even creep-backs in funding for programs previously battered, such as welfare-to-work initiatives and pay for home health-care workers.
"The high level good news is there are no cuts," California Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley said in a conference call with reporters shortly after the budget proposal was released Thursday.
Central to the state's safety net challenge in the coming year is the roll-out of federal health care reforms, which in California will significantly expand the Medi-Cal program to include new populations previously uninsured.
Brown's budget proposal sets aside an initial $350 million from the general fund to begin addressing the expansion of the program, now serving one out of every five residents.
Still to come are decisions about whether the expansion will be county based or state-based, and so far there are major gaps in the data required to make such a decision, Dooley said. It remains unknown, for example, just how many people beyond the current 8 million Medi-Cal recipients would be eligible under the expanded program.
On the social services front, Brown's administration proposes $19.5 billion for the Department of Social Services, an increase of $577.4 million from last fiscal year's final budget.
That amount allows for
new spending on programs to connect welfare recipients with work, supports that have dropped off in recent budget cycles, as well as small increases in child-care funding for the working poor. The state is expecting to serve 572,000 families on its CalWORKS program in 2013 and 2014.The budget blueprint also provides for slight increases in funding for another previously battered program ? In-Home Supportive Services ? which provides domestic-based care and transportation for more than 400,000 low-income aged, blind, and disabled residents.
In yet another turnaround, the state will also increase, rather than decrease, the amount of cash payments for aged, blind and disabled people in need of Supplemental Security Income benefits for basic needs and living expenses.
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Diagnosing and Treating Attention Disorders: The Importance of ...
By Helen Yip
His cell phone rests on the table, the screen completely shattered at the top, nothing seemed wrong as Louis Rodriguez, 28,?gives a comforting grin.? Rodriguez is currently unemployed after being dismissed from his job at Dominic?s, an Italian restaurant in central El Paso.? His brown eyes are full of life as they peer through his thick-rimmed glasses.? His speech a little hurried but steady and full of detail.
?I was so bad I made my kindergarten teacher cry,? he said.? ?My second grade teacher who was one of my favorite teachers? would tell my mom to give me coffee because my mom didn?t want to get me checked.? ?His eyes gaze at the passing cars as he sits outside a local Starbucks, sipping a pumpkin spice latte, as he recalls his difficult childhood experiences.
Rodriguez was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when he was 19.? His mother never wanted to believe his teachers who would tell her to get him checked for the disorder throughout his childhood.? He recalls a time in high school when his Academic Decathlon teacher would constantly tell him to be quiet.? He became tired of her admonitions and began drawing.? ?She asked me a question and I was drawing and I answered it, so then she asked me another question and I answered it correctly,? he recalls.
Then she said, ?Louie! I think we found a solution. I?m just going to let you draw.? He explains that as long as he was focused on one activity then the other part of his brain could pay attention to what someone was saying to him.
Graph courtesy of www.cdc.gov
Nationally, between 3 and 7 percent of school age children have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the American Psychiatric Institute, although some studies indicate higher rates in some local communities. In addition, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that ADHD diagnosis increased an average of 3 percent per year from 1997-2006, and 5.5 percent per year from 2003 to 2007.
Data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics, NCHS, for 2009 and 2010 show an interesting pattern in diagnosis.? In 2009 the highest percentage of diagnosis for ADHD was among whites followed by African Americans. ?And in both 2009 and 2010 the data shows lower income families were diagnosed with the illness in a higher percentage than those whose families?made more than $60,000 per year.? According to the Centers for Disease Control, the highest percent of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD by family income was among families making less than $35,000 a year with a diagnosis rate of 12 percent. In 2009 and 2010 the highest diagnosis of children with the disorder was in the Southern U.S., with 9.8 percent in 2009 and 10.5 percent in 2010.
According to William L. Heward, an author who studies exceptional children and special education, children with this disorder can present a challenge to their families, teachers, and classmates.?? ADHD is now classified along with attention deficit disorder (ADD) as the same condition, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-IV).
Dr. Beverley Argus-Calvo, associate professor in the Educational Psychology and Special Services Department at UTEP, said, ?Under federal law for education purposes ADHD per say is not a category of disability. There are many kids diagnosed with ADHD that do not require Special Ed because they?re still learning at the level they should be learning.?
Argus-Calvo believes children are getting diagnosed at higher rates and possibly mistakenly being misdiagnosed.?? ?It?s controversial in the sense that we?ve see an increase in children diagnosed as ADHD over time,??she said, explaining that behavior problems can begin to appear in bright children who become easily board or tired with what?s going on around them. ?As education has become more and more standardized, programs are not being developed that are mentally appropriate,??she said.
At the same time, she does not argue that there are children who need to be diagnosed because they have a very real disease.
Neither would Rodriguez who describes what it is like living with ADHD.?? ?Flight of thoughts,? he said, explaining what it feels like to have several thoughts running through his mind and not being able to concentrate on just one.? He describes how he sometimes says something and later does not remember saying it, almost as if his speech were independent from his concentration.
He compares his disorder to Tourette?s syndrome, a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by uncontrollable tics, because he sometimes has trouble controlling his speech.
?I get to the point where I annoy myself, and I say, ?okay, I?m going to stop talking? and the next thing I know I?m talking and I have been.?? He also gets frustrated when he stops taking medicine to control the disorder.? Rodriguez started on Ritalin and then tried Strattera, which he says, ?didn?t work for him.?? He now takes Concerta, a slow release form of Methylphenidate, and tolerates it better. ??I?ve learned never to hold things in my hand because I will loose stuff, I will just let go.?? He points out his phone as he explains the cracked screen is a result of being careless and dropping it, a typical symptom with people with ADD and ADHD.
?As education has become more and more standardized, programs are not being developed that are mentally appropriate,? Dr. Dr. Beverley Argus-Calvo. photo courtesy of www.cdc.gov
Michelle Ribera Mercado, 29, has a 12 year-old son, Devon, who was diagnosed with ADD in fourth grade.? Ribera Mercado describes putting tennis balls under her son?s chair. ?What Devon would do is he would like lean back in his chair and then come forward just to hear the noise of the chair touching the floor,? she said.
Devon takes a form of Ritalin much like Rodriguez that is an extended slow release.? He will take a pill before school, which will last him until he gets home, but Devon chooses not to medicate at home unless he feels the need.
?He does have problems focusing, like if we are trying to organize his room I have to constantly be telling him ?Devon, Devon, Devon,?? explained his mother.? She says her son?s pediatrician diagnosed his ADD based on an assessment by his first grade teacher.? ?He gave me questionnaires to take home and then he gave me one to give to the teacher, and he based (the diagnosis) off of that.?? According to Mercado the form asked the teacher to evaluate how long the child could focus on tasks, and if they were easily distracted or frustrated.
She was still not convinced her son suffered from ADD so his diagnosis came later when she took him to a child psychiatrist who observed Devon several times before he confirmed the diagnosis.
It was then difficult for her son to adjust to the prescribed medication.? She said Devon suffered insomnia the first two weeks of taking the medication. On weekends he would stop taking the drug and suffered loss of appetite and stomach pain.? He has since adjusted and now takes it before going to school.
?I concentrate much better and I do stuff better,? says Devon, adding that without the medicine it?s hard for him to focus.
Dr. Helen Hammond, an associate professor in the Educational Psychology and Special Services Department at UTEP, believes that teaching style can have a lot to do with over-diagnosing children with ADD/ADHD.
?Some teachers might be more tolerant of students? behaviors,? Hammond said. ?Other teachers might want to have more order in their classroom? and with those children that go out of that norm maybe they are the teachers that are doing a lot of the referrals.?
Hammond stresses that teachers are not doctors and should not be telling parents that their children need medication. Instead, they should provide a description of the child?s behavior to help diagnose the problem.
?Technically somebody would have to see this (behavior) for at least six months,? said Hammond, adding that for ADD it?s important to observe six types of behaviors: careless mistakes, difficulty paying attention, trouble listening and finishing tasks, easily distracted, disorganized.? Behaviors to look for in children with ADHD include fidgeting, excessive running, talking, not being able to play quietly, trouble with interrupting, and waiting for a turn to speak.? ?It?s just got to be significant enough that it stands out? if a child does have it you would be seeing this somewhere at least when they?re four or five,? Hammond said.
Hammond and Calvo agree that children may be getting misdiagnosed with ADD/ADHD more often than they should be and encourage parents to seek professional help if they suspect the disorder in their children.
An appropriate diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference as it has for Rodriguez and Devon who have learned to manage their illness and stay focused and productive.?
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Friday, January 11, 2013
From LaGrangeNews.com: Panthers set for conference games LaGrange College?s me...
From LaGrangeNews.com: Panthers set for conference games
LaGrange College?s men?s and women?s basketball teams face a pair USA South Conference battles this weekend, and both teams are hoping to turn things around. The women?s team, which is still ?
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Useful Tips on Self-Improvement | Frederick L. Crouter
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Self-improvement usually comes as a result of taking a sober deliberate step towards becoming a better person and making the best out of whom you are. Self-improvement is not a journey for the cowards and the lazy bones, because there is no promise that you will be all smiles as you walk this path. You need to make a sober decision from the word go, and you should have a clear definition of what it is that you want and why you want it. You should then synchronize every part of your being towards the realization of this goal.
The first step you need to take is to study your life from all angles so that you can pick up any area of your life that needs improvement. These are most probably the weakest areas of your life. If you are able to admit to yourself that you have a weak point and that you are not perfect, then you are ready for change. This is because there are so many people who have a problem even admitting to themselves, let alone to others, that they are wrong or that they have a certain weakness. For such people, self-improvement is just another clich?, and it can never work for them.
Once you have identified the weak points that need improvement, work on your mind. This is the tool where every wrong mentality about things is stored. If you have the wrong belief toward anything, especially anything that relates to your weak points, then self-improvement can be a very fruitless journey for you. You have to do away with every perception that tampers with your esteem and positive attitude.
The most effective way of changing your negative mentality to a positive one is by first changing your company. Birds of a feather flock together, and you will never be beyond what you constantly surround your life with. If you hang around people who have the wrong mentality towards something, you will dance to the same tune sooner than later. Therefore, if you hang around people who are positive and people who believe in you, then it will not take a long time before you rise above your limitation. Also, as you journey on self-improvement, do self-evaluation. This will help you know whether you are progressing or not. As you do this, try as much as possible to avoid putting your main focus on the wrongs you have done, as this will demoralize you.
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Education Blog: Starting Technological and Science Education Earlier
By Sean Scarpiello
Recently, I was listening to a lecture by Neil deGrasse Tyson, a famous astrophysicist, who previously addressed members of the United States Senate regarding spending in the sciences. Within his lecture he mentioned a few ideas that I found interesting. He described that more focus needs to be put on math, sciences, and technology in schools. He also described that the countries that place the most emphasis on these fields in education will one day have the best economies and will become the self-acclaimed leaders of the world. In light of this, I began to think why a government decides to educate its citizens. Of course, it is to have well informed citizens who can advance their own country, improve their economy, and to continue to push the boundaries of science and technology. With this in mind, all countries continue to push forward to keep up with each other in the highly competitive international arena. In particular, I thought about the ways America could improve its education system as our economy struggles and we are slipping from our position as the top superpower of the world.
When I think about my education in science and technology, I find that even within the past decade, it has been far from perfect. The key to advancing in these fields is to start this education early. For example, in regard to technology, my classmates and I were never formally taught about computers in grade school. We did have a formal typing class in fifth grade, but by then I felt as if it was too little and too late, as far as computer science is concerned. Moreover, I found the majority of people fail to use technologies easily available to us on a basic computer. For example, many people do not know the full capabilities of programs like Excel. Therefore many people write off Excel as a program strictly for scientists, everyone from business people and writers to politicians and homeowners could find programs like Excel beneficial to them in their day to day life. As far as other areas in computer science, the majority of people only have enough of knowledge to simply get by with computers. We all know how to use devices such as thumb drives and software such as Word and PowerPoint. However, even within these programs, most do not recognize and utilize the full capabilities of such technologies.
To address this issue, we need start off technology education early in our students? development. Recently, there has been the debate to stop teaching cursive in schools because it is becoming obsolete. Instead of cursive, we could begin teaching first and second graders to type and learn about computer science. Moreover, we should teach a well-rounded and thorough knowledge in computers. For instance, we all use memory devices to store music, documents, pictures, and more, but do you know how these devices go about storing so much information in a piece of plastic the size of your thumb? We should really focus on the science and inner workings of computers at an early age. This will lead to a more adept future of adults who know how to work with computers. This is especially true when you take into account the number of adults who can currently use computers to their full capabilities.
In addition to the education of technology, we also need to focus on an improved education of sciences. Again, an effective solution would be to start early. Looking back on my early education in the sciences, I found that much of what I was learning up until my senior year in high school was material that simply needed to be memorized and regurgitated. Then, once I took AP and college level courses, we began to apply and evaluate scientific knowledge. This type of learning through application, evaluation, and generally challenging current thinking needs to be introduced much earlier. If students were forced to apply knowledge and think critically in all types of classes, we could definitely see and improvement. Science and math are both difficult subjects to teach and learn, but once students can begin to question everything around them and critically think about all subjects, we will see an improvement in other areas at school. In fact, I feel as if there is a barrier in our brains that we all must get past in order to make critical thinking second nature. The best way to get over this barrier is forcing ourselves to think about the different ways science, and other subject matter, can be applied to our world and thinking deeply about the different sides of an argument.
Overall, by starting education in the fields of technology and science earlier in a student?s educational career, we can see a vast increase of breakthroughs being made in these fields. Also, students will also be able to apply their application and critical thinking skills in other fields such as writing, business, and politics, as well as real world situations. Ultimately, this would make us better citizens, as we will be able to make informed decisions, and as a result the country we live in will only benefit.
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