Dr. Sherry Sellers Vinson

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  But apprehension about these classes has largely died down due to research, said Dr. Sherry Sellers Vinson, a developmental pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
  
  "There's been quite a lot of research that shows that when you teach the word along with the sign that children actually start learning to speak earlier than predicted," said Vinson, who also has a master's in education."And they actually start using the word without the sign."
  
  Vinson said that applying signs to the repetition of a word while signing creates a visual for the child to associate with the sound, which is more memorable.
  
  "It's a multi-sensory approach and most people learn better when they use more senses," she said.
  
  There's another, less erudite, benefit to the use of sign language for children, Dr. Vinson said.
  
  "The earlier that a child can express what he or she wants or how he or she feels, then the less tantrum-y," Vinson said.

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  "ADHD is thought to be caused by a chemical malfunction along the dopamine track, which acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain," said Dr. Sherry Sellers Vinson, chief of service at Texas Children's Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics."However, even though a child may exhibit symptoms associated with any of these types, ADHD is not always the culprit."
  
  Vinson, also an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, recommends a physical exam before taking medication for ADHD.Any number of reasons - such as an overactive thyroid or a chronic illness - could explain why a youngster is not paying attention or acts lethargic.The problem also may be a learning problem.
  
  "To check for a learning disability, parents should submit a written request to their child's school for IQ achievement, occupational therapy and speech language testing," Vinson said.

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  "Parents should use common sense," says Dr. Sherry S. Vinson, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
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  "If a 6-year-old only understands language at a 3-year-old level, for example, gear toys toward the 3-year-old level," Vinson says.

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  "Toys definitely have a place in helping kids develop," says Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
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  "Having a parent read the old-fashioned nursery rhymes with a child, even a small baby, helps develop language skills," says Vinson.
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  Vinson offers these suggestions:

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  "Toys definitely have a place in helping kids develop," says Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
  
  "The right choice of toys can further important cognitive, physical and social skills.The key to a toy's value in a child's development is interaction," says Dr. Vinson.Toys that play simple rhyming songs, encouraging the child to repeat the verse, as well as electronic games that acknowledge a correct answer are examples of toys that can help development.Some toys offer an unexpected benefit.Modeling clay or Playdoh, for example, can help a restless child concentrate."For the child who's anxious or tends to fidget, having something to occupy the hands, like modeling clay, can increase the ability to listen," she says.
  
  Dr. Vinson offers more suggestions for toy selection.
  
  • Regardless of the child's mental abilities, choose age-appropriate toys.The recommended ages on toys are designed for safety reasons.Your child may be able to master a toy at a higher age level, but still puts small parts in her mouth.
  
  • Avoid the temptation to use passive toys or videos to keep your child busy.

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  0204/n - Healthy Family - [Cached Version]
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  "Toys definitely have a place in helping kids develop," says Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine."The right choice of toys can further important cognitive, physical and social skills."
  
  "The key to a toy's value in a child's development is interaction," says Dr. Vinson.Toys that play simple rhyming songs, encouraging the child to repeat the verse, as well as electronic games that acknowledge a correct answer, are examples of toys that can help development.Some toys offer an unexpected benefit.Modeling clay or Playdoh, for example, can help a restless child concentrate."For the child who's anxious or tends to fidget, having something to occupy the hands, like modeling clay, can increase the ability to listen," she says.
  
  Dr. Vinson offers more suggestions for toy selection.

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  0204/n - Healthy Family - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/20/2001    Last Visited: 2/26/2003  

  "Toys definitely have a place in helping kids develop," says Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine."The right choice of toys can further important cognitive, physical and social skills."
  
  "The key to a toy's value in a child's development is interaction," says Dr. Vinson.Toys that play simple rhyming songs, encouraging the child to repeat the verse, as well as electronic games that acknowledge a correct answer, are examples of toys that can help development.Some toys offer an unexpected benefit.Modeling clay or Playdoh, for example, can help a restless child concentrate."For the child who's anxious or tends to fidget, having something to occupy the hands, like modeling clay, can increase the ability to listen," she says.
  
  Dr. Vinson offers more suggestions for toy selection.
  
  Regardless of the child's mental abilities, choose age-appropriate toys.The recommended ages on toys are designed for safety reasons.Your child may be able to master a toy at a higher age level, but still puts small parts in her mouth. Avoid the temptation to use passive toys or videos to keep your child busy.Better to offer a toy that's interactive. Building sets are a good choice to enhance creativity, fine motor skills and visual perception.

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  Sherry S. Vinson, MD, MEd, Chief of Service, Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital

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  BrainConnection - The Brain and Learning - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/18/2001    Last Visited: 1/1/2002  

  "Parents should use common sense," says Sherry S. Vinson, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston."Just ask yourself: What will this toy require my child to do?And is he or she capable of that?"
  
  Take an inventory of his or her skills and limitations.Consider whether the child can sit up in a chair, complete a sequence of steps or push a button.Some children, for instance, may have problems turning knobs because their fine motor skills haven't developed.
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  "If a 6-year-old only understands language at a 3-year-old level, for example, gear toys toward the 3-year-old level," Vinson says.
  
  Simplicity is important because it sparks imagination.

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  Developmental Pediatrics - Texas Children's Hospital - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/8/2006    Last Visited: 1/10/2008  

  Sherry Sellers Vinson, M.D., M.Ed. Chief of Service
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  Sherry Sellers Vinson, M.D., M.Ed. Clinic Chief

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