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**School of , Liberty University**

****Author Note****

**I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.**

**Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to**

**Email:**

**2**

**1**

**## **## References****

**## GradingRubric.pdf**

Criteria Ratings Points

Content,
Focus, and
Organization

53 to >48 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets
or exceeds all of the
following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

48 to >43 pts

Proficient

The assignment meets
most or some of the
following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

43 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment partially
or inadequately meets
the following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

0 pts

Not Present

The
assignment
does not
meet the
content
requirements.

53 pts

Grammar
and
Spelling,
Current APA
Format
Compliance

22 to >20 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets
or exceeds the following
structure requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

20 to >18 pts

Proficient

The assignment meets
most or some of the
following structure
requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

18 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment partially
or inadequately meets
the following structure
requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

0 pts

Not Present

The
assignment
does not
meet the
structure
requirements.

22 pts

Total Points: 75

Research Paper: Topic and References Grading Rubric |
PSYC725_B01_202520

**## ResearchPaperTopicandReferencesAssignmentInstructions.docx**

PSYC 725

**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment Instructions**

Overview

Discerning and clarifying your research interests and knowing how to locate and evaluate scholarly sources of information are important skills for developmental psychologists. This assignment will encourage you to think about developmental psychology topics and select and refine one that is of interest to you. You will also gain experience locating and selecting scholarly sources, an important skill for developmental psychologists.

Instructions

For the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment** you will submit your proposed research paper topic, related to developmental psychology, and 3 references for scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles that you plan to use in your research paper.

It is fine to list the topic in a few words, but you may elaborate further on the topic if you wish to provide more explanation or if you feel that listing only the topic would not be clear. All that is required, however, is the name of the topic.

The 3 references should be scholarly, research-based, peer-reviewed journal articles and should be listed in APA format.

You can find a list of journals affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA) on the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment** page
under
**Research Paper: Topic and References Resources**. These are not the only acceptable journals – many others are available and may be used for the assignment – but this list is provided to give you examples of scholarly journals. If you click “By Subject” and then click “Developmental Psychology,” you will see journals specific to developmental psychology.
_Child Development_ is another well-respected developmental psychology journal that is not affiliated with the APA. Some of the databases have the option to select “peer-reviewed” sources; selecting this option will help you eliminate non-scholarly sources from your search results. The Jerry Falwell Library is a reliable place to conduct your searches.

You do not need to pay for articles. Articles that ask you to pay for access can generally be accessed through the Jerry Falwell Library without requiring payment.

Be sure to review the criteria on the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Grading Rubric** before beginning this assignment.

Research Paper: Topic and References Resources

·
[APA Affiliated Journals](https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals) https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

**## ResearchTopicExample.pdf**

SIGN LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATION 1

The Efficacy Of Teaching Sign Language To Infants To Their Language Acquisition

Process: An Inquiry.

Shannah Daisy Peterson

Department of Psychology, Liberty University

Author Note

Shannah Daisy Peterson

There are no known conflicts of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Shannah Daisy Peterson, Liberty

University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515. Email: sdpeterson8@liberty.edu

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SIGN LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATION 2

Topic: Is teaching sign language to infants beneficial or detrimental to their language learning

process?

References

Mueller, V. T., Sepulveda, A., & Rodríguez, S. V. (2013). The effects of baby sign training on

child development. Early Child Development and Care.

https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2013.854780

Paling, J. (2009). Does baby sign language have a positive affect on the language development of

typically developing, hearing infants of hearing parents? Sign Language Studies.

Pontecorvo, E., Higgins, M., Mora, J., Lieberman, A. M., Pyers, J., & Caselli, N. (2023).

Learning a sign language does not hinder acquisition of a spoken language.

Journal of speech language and hearing research, 66(4), 1291–1308.

https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_jslhr-22-00505

Thompson, R. H., Cotnoir-Bichelman, N. M., McKerchar, P. M., Tate, T. L., & Dancho, K. A.

(2007). Enhancing early communication through infant sign training. Journal of

applied behavior analysis, 40(1), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2007.23-06

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**## ResearchTopicExample2.pdf**

What happens inside of an individual to cause them to want to change their foundational
assigned gender at birth as they develop from infancy through toddlerhood and through
childhood and adolescence? Is it a feeling of restlessness inside? Is it something that was
suggested from outside of themselves? Is it a spiritual issue? Are they trying to escape a
traumatic event that is tied to his or her gender?

References

Anderson, E. (2022, January 3). Opinion: When it comes to trans youth, we’re in danger of

losing our way. The San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from

http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/are-we-seeing-a-phenomenon-of-trand-youth-social-

contagion/

Clark, B. A., & Virani, A. (2021). This Wasn’t a “split-second decision”: An empirical ethical

analysis of trans-gender youth capacity, rights, and authority to consent to hormone

therapy. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 18(1), 151-164. Doi:10.1007/ss11673-020-10086-

9

Complete Jewish Bible. (2016). Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC. (0riginal work published in

1998)

de Graaf, N. M., Steensma, T. D., Carmichael, P., Vanderlaan, D. P., Aitken, M., Cohen Kettenis,

P. T., de Vries, A., Kreukels, B., Wasserman, L., Wood, H., & Zucker, K. J. (2020).

Suicidality in clinic-referred transgender adolescents. European child & adolescent

psychiatry, 31, 67-83. Advance online publication. Doi:10.1007/s00787-020-0166309

Hall, R., Mitchell, L., & Sachdeva, J. (2021). Access to care and frequency of detransition among

a cohort discharged by a UK national adult gender identity clinic: retrospective case-note

review. BJPsych Open, 7(6), e184. doi:10.1192/bjo.2021.1022

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Levine, S. B., Abruzzese, E., & Mason, J. W. (2022). Reconsidering informed consent for trans-

identified children, adolescents, and young adults. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy,

48(7), 706-727. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.20406221

Malone, W., D’Angelo, R., Beck, S., Mason, ., & Evans, M. (2021) Puberty Blockers for gender

dysphoria: The science is far from settled. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 5(9),

e33-e34. doi.10.1016/S2352-4642(21)00235-2

Moriandini, J.S., Kelly, A., de Graaf, N.M. et al. Is Social Gender Transition Associated with

Mental Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dyaphoria? Arch Sex

Behav 52, 1045-1060 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02588-

National Institute for Health and care Excellence. (2020). Evidence review: Gonadotrophin

releasing hormone analogues for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria.

https://arms.nice.org.uk/resources/hub/1070905/attachment

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**## ResearchTopicExample2.pdf**

What happens inside of an individual to cause them to want to change their foundational
assigned gender at birth as they develop from infancy through toddlerhood and through
childhood and adolescence? Is it a feeling of restlessness inside? Is it something that was
suggested from outside of themselves? Is it a spiritual issue? Are they trying to escape a
traumatic event that is tied to his or her gender?

References

Anderson, E. (2022, January 3). Opinion: When it comes to trans youth, we’re in danger of

losing our way. The San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from

http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/are-we-seeing-a-phenomenon-of-trand-youth-social-

contagion/

Clark, B. A., & Virani, A. (2021). This Wasn’t a “split-second decision”: An empirical ethical

analysis of trans-gender youth capacity, rights, and authority to consent to hormone

therapy. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 18(1), 151-164. Doi:10.1007/ss11673-020-10086-

9

Complete Jewish Bible. (2016). Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC. (0riginal work published in

1998)

de Graaf, N. M., Steensma, T. D., Carmichael, P., Vanderlaan, D. P., Aitken, M., Cohen Kettenis,

P. T., de Vries, A., Kreukels, B., Wasserman, L., Wood, H., & Zucker, K. J. (2020).

Suicidality in clinic-referred transgender adolescents. European child & adolescent

psychiatry, 31, 67-83. Advance online publication. Doi:10.1007/s00787-020-0166309

Hall, R., Mitchell, L., & Sachdeva, J. (2021). Access to care and frequency of detransition among

a cohort discharged by a UK national adult gender identity clinic: retrospective case-note

review. BJPsych Open, 7(6), e184. doi:10.1192/bjo.2021.1022

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Levine, S. B., Abruzzese, E., & Mason, J. W. (2022). Reconsidering informed consent for trans-

identified children, adolescents, and young adults. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy,

48(7), 706-727. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.20406221

Malone, W., D’Angelo, R., Beck, S., Mason, ., & Evans, M. (2021) Puberty Blockers for gender

dysphoria: The science is far from settled. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 5(9),

e33-e34. doi.10.1016/S2352-4642(21)00235-2

Moriandini, J.S., Kelly, A., de Graaf, N.M. et al. Is Social Gender Transition Associated with

Mental Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dyaphoria? Arch Sex

Behav 52, 1045-1060 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02588-

National Institute for Health and care Excellence. (2020). Evidence review: Gonadotrophin

releasing hormone analogues for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria.

https://arms.nice.org.uk/resources/hub/1070905/attachment

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**## Template.docx**

**School of , Liberty University**

****Author Note****

**I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.**

**Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to**

**Email:**

**2**

**1**

**## **## References****

**## GradingRubric.pdf**

Criteria Ratings Points

Content,
Focus, and
Organization

53 to >48 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets
or exceeds all of the
following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

48 to >43 pts

Proficient

The assignment meets
most or some of the
following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

43 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment partially
or inadequately meets
the following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

0 pts

Not Present

The
assignment
does not
meet the
content
requirements.

53 pts

Grammar
and
Spelling,
Current APA
Format
Compliance

22 to >20 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets
or exceeds the following
structure requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

20 to >18 pts

Proficient

The assignment meets
most or some of the
following structure
requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

18 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment partially
or inadequately meets
the following structure
requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

0 pts

Not Present

The
assignment
does not
meet the
structure
requirements.

22 pts

Total Points: 75

Research Paper: Topic and References Grading Rubric |
PSYC725_B01_202520

**## ResearchPaperTopicandReferencesAssignmentInstructions.docx**

PSYC 725

**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment Instructions**

Overview

Discerning and clarifying your research interests and knowing how to locate and evaluate scholarly sources of information are important skills for developmental psychologists. This assignment will encourage you to think about developmental psychology topics and select and refine one that is of interest to you. You will also gain experience locating and selecting scholarly sources, an important skill for developmental psychologists.

Instructions

For the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment** you will submit your proposed research paper topic, related to developmental psychology, and 3 references for scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles that you plan to use in your research paper.

It is fine to list the topic in a few words, but you may elaborate further on the topic if you wish to provide more explanation or if you feel that listing only the topic would not be clear. All that is required, however, is the name of the topic.

The 3 references should be scholarly, research-based, peer-reviewed journal articles and should be listed in APA format.

You can find a list of journals affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA) on the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment** page
under
**Research Paper: Topic and References Resources**. These are not the only acceptable journals – many others are available and may be used for the assignment – but this list is provided to give you examples of scholarly journals. If you click “By Subject” and then click “Developmental Psychology,” you will see journals specific to developmental psychology.
_Child Development_ is another well-respected developmental psychology journal that is not affiliated with the APA. Some of the databases have the option to select “peer-reviewed” sources; selecting this option will help you eliminate non-scholarly sources from your search results. The Jerry Falwell Library is a reliable place to conduct your searches.

You do not need to pay for articles. Articles that ask you to pay for access can generally be accessed through the Jerry Falwell Library without requiring payment.

Be sure to review the criteria on the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Grading Rubric** before beginning this assignment.

Research Paper: Topic and References Resources

·
[APA Affiliated Journals](https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals) https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

**## ResearchTopicExample.pdf**

SIGN LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATION 1

The Efficacy Of Teaching Sign Language To Infants To Their Language Acquisition

Process: An Inquiry.

Shannah Daisy Peterson

Department of Psychology, Liberty University

Author Note

Shannah Daisy Peterson

There are no known conflicts of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Shannah Daisy Peterson, Liberty

University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515. Email: sdpeterson8@liberty.edu

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SIGN LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATION 2

Topic: Is teaching sign language to infants beneficial or detrimental to their language learning

process?

References

Mueller, V. T., Sepulveda, A., & Rodríguez, S. V. (2013). The effects of baby sign training on

child development. Early Child Development and Care.

https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2013.854780

Paling, J. (2009). Does baby sign language have a positive affect on the language development of

typically developing, hearing infants of hearing parents? Sign Language Studies.

Pontecorvo, E., Higgins, M., Mora, J., Lieberman, A. M., Pyers, J., & Caselli, N. (2023).

Learning a sign language does not hinder acquisition of a spoken language.

Journal of speech language and hearing research, 66(4), 1291–1308.

https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_jslhr-22-00505

Thompson, R. H., Cotnoir-Bichelman, N. M., McKerchar, P. M., Tate, T. L., & Dancho, K. A.

(2007). Enhancing early communication through infant sign training. Journal of

applied behavior analysis, 40(1), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2007.23-06

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**## ResearchTopicExample2.pdf**

What happens inside of an individual to cause them to want to change their foundational
assigned gender at birth as they develop from infancy through toddlerhood and through
childhood and adolescence? Is it a feeling of restlessness inside? Is it something that was
suggested from outside of themselves? Is it a spiritual issue? Are they trying to escape a
traumatic event that is tied to his or her gender?

References

Anderson, E. (2022, January 3). Opinion: When it comes to trans youth, we’re in danger of

losing our way. The San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from

http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/are-we-seeing-a-phenomenon-of-trand-youth-social-

contagion/

Clark, B. A., & Virani, A. (2021). This Wasn’t a “split-second decision”: An empirical ethical

analysis of trans-gender youth capacity, rights, and authority to consent to hormone

therapy. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 18(1), 151-164. Doi:10.1007/ss11673-020-10086-

9

Complete Jewish Bible. (2016). Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC. (0riginal work published in

1998)

de Graaf, N. M., Steensma, T. D., Carmichael, P., Vanderlaan, D. P., Aitken, M., Cohen Kettenis,

P. T., de Vries, A., Kreukels, B., Wasserman, L., Wood, H., & Zucker, K. J. (2020).

Suicidality in clinic-referred transgender adolescents. European child & adolescent

psychiatry, 31, 67-83. Advance online publication. Doi:10.1007/s00787-020-0166309

Hall, R., Mitchell, L., & Sachdeva, J. (2021). Access to care and frequency of detransition among

a cohort discharged by a UK national adult gender identity clinic: retrospective case-note

review. BJPsych Open, 7(6), e184. doi:10.1192/bjo.2021.1022

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Levine, S. B., Abruzzese, E., & Mason, J. W. (2022). Reconsidering informed consent for trans-

identified children, adolescents, and young adults. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy,

48(7), 706-727. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.20406221

Malone, W., D’Angelo, R., Beck, S., Mason, ., & Evans, M. (2021) Puberty Blockers for gender

dysphoria: The science is far from settled. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 5(9),

e33-e34. doi.10.1016/S2352-4642(21)00235-2

Moriandini, J.S., Kelly, A., de Graaf, N.M. et al. Is Social Gender Transition Associated with

Mental Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dyaphoria? Arch Sex

Behav 52, 1045-1060 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02588-

National Institute for Health and care Excellence. (2020). Evidence review: Gonadotrophin

releasing hormone analogues for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria.

https://arms.nice.org.uk/resources/hub/1070905/attachment

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**## Template.docx**

**School of , Liberty University**

****Author Note****

**I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.**

**Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to**

**Email:**

**2**

**1**

**## **## References****

**## GradingRubric.pdf**

Criteria Ratings Points

Content,
Focus, and
Organization

53 to >48 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets
or exceeds all of the
following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

48 to >43 pts

Proficient

The assignment meets
most or some of the
following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

43 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment partially
or inadequately meets
the following content
requirements:
• The proposed
research paper topic is
listed.
• Three peer-reviewed
journal articles
describing original
research and pertaining
to the topic are listed.

0 pts

Not Present

The
assignment
does not
meet the
content
requirements.

53 pts

Grammar
and
Spelling,
Current APA
Format
Compliance

22 to >20 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets
or exceeds the following
structure requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

20 to >18 pts

Proficient

The assignment meets
most or some of the
following structure
requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

18 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment partially
or inadequately meets
the following structure
requirements:
• References are in
current APA format.
• Proper spelling and
grammar are used.
• Paper is free of
typographical errors.

0 pts

Not Present

The
assignment
does not
meet the
structure
requirements.

22 pts

Total Points: 75

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PSYC 725

**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment Instructions**

Overview

Discerning and clarifying your research interests and knowing how to locate and evaluate scholarly sources of information are important skills for developmental psychologists. This assignment will encourage you to think about developmental psychology topics and select and refine one that is of interest to you. You will also gain experience locating and selecting scholarly sources, an important skill for developmental psychologists.

Instructions

For the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment** you will submit your proposed research paper topic, related to developmental psychology, and 3 references for scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles that you plan to use in your research paper.

It is fine to list the topic in a few words, but you may elaborate further on the topic if you wish to provide more explanation or if you feel that listing only the topic would not be clear. All that is required, however, is the name of the topic.

The 3 references should be scholarly, research-based, peer-reviewed journal articles and should be listed in APA format.

You can find a list of journals affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA) on the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Assignment** page
under
**Research Paper: Topic and References Resources**. These are not the only acceptable journals – many others are available and may be used for the assignment – but this list is provided to give you examples of scholarly journals. If you click “By Subject” and then click “Developmental Psychology,” you will see journals specific to developmental psychology.
_Child Development_ is another well-respected developmental psychology journal that is not affiliated with the APA. Some of the databases have the option to select “peer-reviewed” sources; selecting this option will help you eliminate non-scholarly sources from your search results. The Jerry Falwell Library is a reliable place to conduct your searches.

You do not need to pay for articles. Articles that ask you to pay for access can generally be accessed through the Jerry Falwell Library without requiring payment.

Be sure to review the criteria on the
**Research Paper: Topic and References Grading Rubric** before beginning this assignment.

Research Paper: Topic and References Resources

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[APA Affiliated Journals](https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals) https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

**## ResearchTopicExample.pdf**

SIGN LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATION 1

The Efficacy Of Teaching Sign Language To Infants To Their Language Acquisition

Process: An Inquiry.

Shannah Daisy Peterson

Department of Psychology, Liberty University

Author Note

Shannah Daisy Peterson

There are no known conflicts of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Shannah Daisy Peterson, Liberty

University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515. Email: sdpeterson8@liberty.edu

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SIGN LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATION 2

Topic: Is teaching sign language to infants beneficial or detrimental to their language learning

process?

References

Mueller, V. T., Sepulveda, A., & Rodríguez, S. V. (2013). The effects of baby sign training on

child development. Early Child Development and Care.

https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2013.854780

Paling, J. (2009). Does baby sign language have a positive affect on the language development of

typically developing, hearing infants of hearing parents? Sign Language Studies.

Pontecorvo, E., Higgins, M., Mora, J., Lieberman, A. M., Pyers, J., & Caselli, N. (2023).

Learning a sign language does not hinder acquisition of a spoken language.

Journal of speech language and hearing research, 66(4), 1291–1308.

https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_jslhr-22-00505

Thompson, R. H., Cotnoir-Bichelman, N. M., McKerchar, P. M., Tate, T. L., & Dancho, K. A.

(2007). Enhancing early communication through infant sign training. Journal of

applied behavior analysis, 40(1), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2007.23-06

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What happens inside of an individual to cause them to want to change their foundational
assigned gender at birth as they develop from infancy through toddlerhood and through
childhood and adolescence? Is it a feeling of restlessness inside? Is it something that was
suggested from outside of themselves? Is it a spiritual issue? Are they trying to escape a
traumatic event that is tied to his or her gender?

References

Anderson, E. (2022, January 3). Opinion: When it comes to trans youth, we’re in danger of

losing our way. The San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from

http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/are-we-seeing-a-phenomenon-of-trand-youth-social-

contagion/

Clark, B. A., & Virani, A. (2021). This Wasn’t a “split-second decision”: An empirical ethical

analysis of trans-gender youth capacity, rights, and authority to consent to hormone

therapy. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 18(1), 151-164. Doi:10.1007/ss11673-020-10086-

9

Complete Jewish Bible. (2016). Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC. (0riginal work published in

1998)

de Graaf, N. M., Steensma, T. D., Carmichael, P., Vanderlaan, D. P., Aitken, M., Cohen Kettenis,

P. T., de Vries, A., Kreukels, B., Wasserman, L., Wood, H., & Zucker, K. J. (2020).

Suicidality in clinic-referred transgender adolescents. European child & adolescent

psychiatry, 31, 67-83. Advance online publication. Doi:10.1007/s00787-020-0166309

Hall, R., Mitchell, L., & Sachdeva, J. (2021). Access to care and frequency of detransition among

a cohort discharged by a UK national adult gender identity clinic: retrospective case-note

review. BJPsych Open, 7(6), e184. doi:10.1192/bjo.2021.1022

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Levine, S. B., Abruzzese, E., & Mason, J. W. (2022). Reconsidering informed consent for trans-

identified children, adolescents, and young adults. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy,

48(7), 706-727. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.20406221

Malone, W., D’Angelo, R., Beck, S., Mason, ., & Evans, M. (2021) Puberty Blockers for gender

dysphoria: The science is far from settled. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 5(9),

e33-e34. doi.10.1016/S2352-4642(21)00235-2

Moriandini, J.S., Kelly, A., de Graaf, N.M. et al. Is Social Gender Transition Associated with

Mental Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Gender Dyaphoria? Arch Sex

Behav 52, 1045-1060 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02588-

National Institute for Health and care Excellence. (2020). Evidence review: Gonadotrophin

releasing hormone analogues for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria.

https://arms.nice.org.uk/resources/hub/1070905/attachment

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