Resource Roundup: April, 2018

What articles have caught your attention lately? Here are a few that our team has been sharing:

• Remote Assessments Could Speed Autism Diagnosis – New research shows the feasibility of the remote diagnosis of autism. (Disability Scoop)
• Why Taking Away Recess Is a Counterproductive Punishment – Recess is an important part of learning. (ADDitude)
• New research into letter-spacing could help improve children’s reading – Increasing letter spacing can help people to read faster, but not due to visual processing. (Science Daily)
• Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks – Short breaks throughout the day help kids to focus and be more productive. (Edutopia)
• Students With Emotional Disabilities: Facts About This Vulnerable Population – Understanding and supporting students with mental health needs. (Education Week)
• Is technology impacting my child’s social and communications skills? – A look at how screen time can impact communication skills. (Philadelphia Inquirer)