It is not just physical abuse that can affect and damage developing brains in children. According to recent findings, emotional abuse and neglect can also have an impact on how a child’s brain develops, leaving them more likely to have learning and emotional disabilities, as they grow older. Early Childhood Affects On The Brain A neurologist from the University of California, Los Angles recently released brain scans of two 2-year old children who both came from very different home environments. One child came from a loving home while the other had been exposed to neglect and abuse. The results of the scan showed that the abused child had an under-developed brain in areas that would affect how the child learned and functioned, even into adulthood. The effects of abuse and neglect on child brain development have been studied before. It is thought that environmental factors in a child’s early development… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Uncategorized RSS FeedPrevent Bicycle Accident Injury in Michigan: Top Ten Tips To Enjoy A Safe Bike Ride
Posted in UncategorizedThe Michigan bicycle accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. recently came across a report, “Ten Tips for Safe & Enjoyable Bicycle Commuting,” written by Fred Oswald that we would like to share with you regarding safety tips for bike riding and commuting. It is summer time in Michigan, which means more outside activities, including one of the more popular activities, bike riding! Whether you are cycling to work, to run an errand, or just for the pure please of riding your bike, you must know that that there is much more to driving a bicycle than just balance and steering. Biking can be fun, but you must make sure you are doing it right to ensure your safety and prevent bicycle accident injury. According to the article, about 90 percent of car-bike accidents involve a bike turning and crossing traffic, which conflicts with the common misconception that bicycle accidents… Continue Reading