Autism spectrum disorders
Therapy for kids with autism pays off for moms, dads
(HealthDay)—Behavioral therapy for children with autism also benefits their parents, a new study finds.
Aug 11, 2017
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Neuroscience
MRI reveals striking brain differences in people with genetic autism
In the first major study of its kind, researchers using MRI have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with one of the most common genetic causes of autism, according to a new study published online ...
Aug 8, 2017
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Neuroscience
How neurons sense our everyday life
Researchers from King's College London have discovered a molecular mechanism that enables neuronal connections to change through experience, thus fuelling learning and memory formation. The findings are published in the journal ...
Jul 13, 2017
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Health
Daily movement programme has positive impact on children's learning
Following a daily movement programme can improve children's physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from Loughborough University have found.
Jul 6, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism and developmental coordination disorder have similarities but also sharp differences
UTA researchers are recommending in a new study that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder should be checked for developmental coordination disorder since the two maladies are linked.
Jun 29, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Unique approach to autism screening provides new, effective model for Latino infants
Georgetown University Medical Center autism specialists working with Latino families in Washington, DC, have developed an effective screening program that identifies Latino infants who may be at risk for autism spectrum disorder ...
May 10, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Tracking devices may improve quality of life for parents of children with autism
Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder face increased risk of injury when they wander away from adults who care for them. Even when parents take safety precautions such as installing window bars at home, studies show ...
May 4, 2017
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Neuroscience
CD38 gene is identified to be important in postnatal development of the cerebral cortex
The brain consists of neurons and glial cells. The developmental abnormality of glial cells causes various diseases and aberrant cerebral cortex development. CD38 gene knockout is shown to cause aberrant development of glial ...
Apr 7, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Analysing the way children sleep could help us to understand autism
On average, humans spend roughly a third of their lives asleep. This might sound like quite a long time, but sleep has been shown to be vital for "normal" human functioning. Without enough sleep, things go downhill for most ...
Mar 28, 2017
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Genetics
Genetic study identifies 14 new developmental disorders in children
The largest ever genetic study of children with previously undiagnosed rare developmental disorders has discovered 14 new developmental disorders. Published today in Nature, the research led by scientists at the Wellcome ...
Jan 25, 2017
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