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Language Development Across The Life Span: A Neuropsychological/Neuroimaging Perspective, Monica Rosselli, Alfredo Ardilla, Esmeralda Matute, Idaly Velez-Uribe
Language Development Across The Life Span: A Neuropsychological/Neuroimaging Perspective, Monica Rosselli, Alfredo Ardilla, Esmeralda Matute, Idaly Velez-Uribe
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Language development has been correlated with specific changes in brain development. The aim of this paper is to analyze the linguistic-brain associations that occur from birth through senescence. Findings from the neuropsychological and neuroimaging literature are reviewed, and the relationship of language changes observable in human development and the corresponding brain maturation processes across age groups are examined. Two major dimensions of language development are highlighted: naming (considered amajormeasure of lexical knowledge) and verbal fluency (regarded as amajormeasure of language production ability). Developmental changes in the brain lateralization of language are discussed, emphasizing that in early life there is an …
Language And Visual Perception Associations: Meta-Analytic Connectivity Modeling Of Brodmann Area 37, Alfredo Ardilla, Byron Bernal, Monica Rosselli
Language And Visual Perception Associations: Meta-Analytic Connectivity Modeling Of Brodmann Area 37, Alfredo Ardilla, Byron Bernal, Monica Rosselli
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background. Understanding the functions of different brain areas has represented a major endeavor of neurosciences. Historically, brain functions have been associated with specific cortical brain areas; however, modern neuroimaging developments suggest cognitive functions are associated to networks rather than to areas. Objectives. The purpose of this paper was to analyze the connectivity of Brodmann area (BA) 37 (posterior, inferior, and temporal/fusiform gyrus) in relation to (1) language and (2) visual processing. Methods. Two meta-analyses were initially conducted (first level analysis).The first one was intended to assess the language network in which BA37 is involved. The second one was intended to …
The Elusive Role Of The Left Temporal Pole (Ba38) In Language: A Preliminary Meta-Analytic Connectivity Study, Alfredo Ardilla, Byron Bernal, Monica Rosselli
The Elusive Role Of The Left Temporal Pole (Ba38) In Language: A Preliminary Meta-Analytic Connectivity Study, Alfredo Ardilla, Byron Bernal, Monica Rosselli
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences
It has been suggested that the left temporal pole (Brodmann area 38 (BA38)) participates in diverse language functions, including semantic processing, speech comprehension, and naming. Utilizing the activation likelihood estimation (ALE), a meta-analytic connectivity study was conducted to further our understanding on the role of BA38 in language. Departing from the BrainMap functional database, 11 papers corresponding to 12 paradigms including 201 participants were selected. Initially, � < 0.01 was employed as the significance level, resulting in the presence of four different activation clusters.However,when the significance level was lowered to � < 0.05, sixteen activation clusters appeared, including classical language areas such as Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas. It was concluded that (1) this meta-analytic connectivity study suggests the presence of two major connection circuits involving BA38; one is related to language,while the othermay be involved in visuospatial and integrative audiovisual functions. Furthermore, (2) BA38 also contributes to various brain networks supporting linguistic processes related not only to language comprehension but also to language production.
A Comparison Of Maternal Attachment Between American Adolescent And Adult Mothers Of Preschoolers, Ratchaneewan Ross, Joanne M. Youngblut
A Comparison Of Maternal Attachment Between American Adolescent And Adult Mothers Of Preschoolers, Ratchaneewan Ross, Joanne M. Youngblut
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences
American adolescent mothers have been viewed as less effective parents than adult mothers. The socioeconomic disadvantages of adolescent mothers should be taken into account. The objectives of this study were to compare maternal attachment between adolescent and adult mothers of preschoolers and to examine changes of adolescents’ maternal attachment over time. A secondary analysis of data from a larger study of maternal employment and low birth weight infant outcomes were used. Data were collected through home visits using structured questionnaires at two different time points. Forty-three pairs of adolescent and adult mothers who could be matched on family structure, maternal …
Transitioning From Physician To Nurse Practitioner, Monica Flowers, Maria Olenick
Transitioning From Physician To Nurse Practitioner, Monica Flowers, Maria Olenick
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Foreign-educated physicians (FEPs), also known as “international medical graduates”, represent a rich source of potential primary-care providers. Despite their high level of medical knowledge and skills as well as ethnic and cultural diversity suited to meet the demands of patients, FEPs face many barriers in their attempt to continue to practice medicine in the USA. The program of study at Florida International University’s Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides FEPs the opportunity to have an impact on health care and continue to practice medicine in the USA by becoming nurse practitioners.