Research Around the World

• What are some of the current international research topics?Early Childhood Australia is continuously monitoring the news for information concerning the well being and development of young children. ( Early Childhood Austria, 2012) Research is performed on the local, state, and national levels including information about child detention. Child detention has lasting, harmful effects on children of Australia. I believe detention of children needs to immediately be a major topic of concern and needs to be rectified because it is inhumane and traumatizing, there should be other options available and implemented. Imagine a child fleeing war, poverty, and or abuse and being punished and convicted like a criminal. The children are often alone, and separated from caregivers and left vulnerable to sexual abuse.

• What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?

Something I found interesting about Australia was Families living on remote, isolated farms and stations usually rely on distance education for their children’s preschool and early schooling.

• What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?

The membership section informs people by holding membership that they can qualify for a tax deduction for Early Childhood Professionals and students working in the early childhood field in Australia that is surly and added benefit Iam sure many are excited about receiving once membership has been acquired. 

Website chosen:  http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/every_child_magazine/every_child_index/working_with_children_in_the_outback.html

My Personal Research Journey

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My nephew is five years old and is an absolute joy to be around. He’s creative, intelligent, funny and innovative. In reading articles online about children and being diagnosed with ADHD and steps following such as medication has intrigued me the most. I guess being an Educator I want to know and understand what other options are available in the event medication will not be a consideration.

I’ve gained a new found respect for parents and primary care givers who work alongside their children or care for someone else’s child with ADHD because It takes extreme patience, understanding, and planning to come up with ways to cop and manage the behaviors associated with the disorder.

In sharing the information with my sister about my nephew and his diagnoses, some that has served me as helpful has been  Journal of attention disorders( Toronto; North Tonawanda, NY: Multi-Health Systems Inc., 1996); Attention Magazine (Plantation(Fla): C.H.A.D.D., 1994) Attention Magazine! ( http:// www. Chadd.org/Content/CHADD/AttentionMagazine/default.htm)

My wish for my sister is to be a better parent and equip herself with the tools to see that my nephew is grounded and surpassing any and all restrictions placed upon him.