Poverty and the brain

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Poverty and the brain
Bernadette F.

2/16/2010 10:56:23 AM

 I am writing concerning your article on Poverty and the Brain as I wonder if all aspects were looked at. My sons are twins and I have raised them in a lower income due to choice because I am single parent and need to be present for my sons as they grow. I am a special Ed. teacher by profession but I work in positions that pay the bills but that is it. I have been on the MFIP(welfare plan) in MN for a short time. I have given my sons immense amounts of nurturing throughout their years, they are now 14; and one still has trouble with his memory and they both do not like to read-I have read t them since before they were born. I provided many types of activities and opportunities for them as they developed their IQ scores are above average but their executive function skills are not as keen and their grades do not reflect their IQs. They do not fit the mold that you have researched I believe because of other factors like ADHD or a learning disabiltity-these factors occur whether a child has poverty or not in the home. Please consider this when conducting your next study.