News tagged with verbal skills

The 'learning curve' of living with Asperger's

(HealthDay)—Asperger's syndrome is disappearing as an official diagnosis, but people who live with its symptoms will continue to struggle.

Autism spectrum disorders Apr 18, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Alzheimer gene may boost young brains but contributes to 'burnout' in later years

(Medical Xpress)—A gene that confers a higher risk for dementia in old age could also promote better-than-average memory and verbal skills in youth, according to a new University of Sussex-led study.

Neuroscience Nov 13, 2012 | 4 / 5 (3) | 1 |

Many hospitalized children experience severe pain: report

(HealthDay)—A significant number of hospitalized children have moderate to severe pain, a new study finds.

Health Oct 10, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Women with Alzheimer's deteriorate faster than men

(Medical Xpress)—Women with Alzheimer's show worse mental deterioration than men with the disease, even when at the same stage of the condition, according to researchers from the University of Hertfordshire.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia Aug 24, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |