New research shows that pet ownership can improve the lives of people with autism
New research led by psychologists at Edge Hill University has shown that animal ownership has multiple benefits for adults diagnosed with autism.
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New research led by psychologists at Edge Hill University has shown that animal ownership has multiple benefits for adults diagnosed with autism.
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Using nanopore sequencing, a rapid third-generation cytogenetic analysis tool, investigators are now able to accurately detect specific genomic disorders in a fraction of the time it takes to conduct traditional and molecular ...
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UCLA scientists and colleagues have created a first-of-its-kind roadmap that traces each step in the development of blood stem cells in the human embryo, providing scientists with a blueprint for producing fully functional ...
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Raising a child with a disability alters parental responsibilities dramatically, impacting many aspects of life. In the United States, roughly one in every 44 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, while one ...
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Parents of children with special needs face a number of challenges, so here's some advice from an expert.
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About 1 in 44 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by the age of 8, according to the 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance. How a child's DNA contributes to the development ...
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Despite using antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), many pregnant women had lingering depression and anxiety symptoms throughout their pregnancy and postpartum, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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The early COVID-19 pandemic brought overall declines in children's mental health–related emergency department visits, according to a study in Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice that analyzed electronic health records ...
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Timing is key when treating developmental disorders. Blocking an overactive signaling pathway during the first five weeks of life prevents autism symptoms from ever developing in mice, according to new research published ...
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Scientists from Cardiff University have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.
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