Suzanne Stevens

The English and Romanian Adoptees (ERA) study constituted an invaluable "natural experiment" in which there was a rapid, easily-timed transition from a profoundly depriving environment in Romanian institutions to generally well-functioning adoptive families in England. Multimodal methods of assessment were used throughout the assessments at 4, 6, 11, and 15 years of age. Four key findings were particularly striking. First, institutional deprivation was associated with an apparently deprivation-specific pattern of combinations of quasiautism, disinhibited attachment, cognitive impairment, and inattention/overactivity. Second, longitudinal growth curves showed a relative deceleration of growth between 11 and 15 years (possibly due to early puberty). Third, institutional deprivation without subnutrition was associated with a major impairment in head growth. Fourth, the effects of institutional deprivation were as strong at 15 years as they had been earlier in childhood.

It actually does matter what you put into your mouth Do you want to be healthier but don't know how? Is knowing what to eat overwhelming? Confused where to start and wonder if you can keep it up? In this book, Suzanne shares her journey with you so you can gain confidence in your desire for change. You will gain a great foundation for sustainable changes, follow and engage in simple steps, learn what ingredients are unhealthy and healthy, and will make recipes that are easy and delicious. Includes over 50 delicious recipes the author used during her transformation.