When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Watch this video from TED to learn more about how sugar affects your behaviour and brain.
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We know intuitively that it is hard to learn, concentrate and participate in school if we are hungry. But what exactly does the research tell us about the relation between nutrition, trauma and learning? Check out this episode below to learn practical strategies to help traumatised students. Brain imaging research has found that children exposed to early trauma, through abuse, neglect or other forms of adversity, develop changes in the structure and functions of their brain. Research has also found that these changes in the brain are reflected in changes to the capacity to learn and function at school. This is particularly observed in lower scores on standard intelligence tests and poor educational outcomes for children exposed to early trauma. In this research podcast, we are reviewing a paper by Helen Schirmer on the neuropsychological outcomes of primary school aged children with a history of maltreatment. Click on the video below to listen to the research review. The video below is our interview with educator and occupational therapist, Leah Kuypers. Leah has practiced as an Occupational Therapist and specialist in school and clinical settings, specialising in self-regulation and social learning, and has worked with students of all ages and challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, and ASD. Leah created The Zones of Regulation®, a concept designed to teach self-regulation, and is author of the book and app by the same name. Click on the video below to learn about her practical and powerful program! Watch this interview with psychotherapist and parent educator, Bryan Post. Bryan Post is one of America’s foremost child behaviour experts and founder of the Post Institute. The Post Institute works with adults, children and families struggling with early life trauma and the impact on the development of the mind and body. Bryan shares his incredible personal story, as well as practical advice and strategies for educators. To listen to the full podcast episode, click here.
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