Health
Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development
Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.
Sep 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who say their parents are overcontrolling struggle with relationships, educational goals as adults
What happens to teenagers whose parents are overbearing? A new longitudinal study sought to determine the long-term impact on youth of parenting that is psychologically controlling. Although the study did not establish causation, ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Cochlear implant in deaf children with autism can improve language skills and social engagement
Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's ...
Dec 23, 2021
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Pediatrics
Masks in class—how damaging to child development?
Two years into the pandemic, concerns around the effect of masks on the linguistic, emotional and social development of children are taking center stage.
Feb 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Prescription drug improves symptoms of autism by targeting brain's chemical messengers
Bumetanide—a prescription drug for oedema (the build-up of fluid in the body) - improves some of the symptoms in young children with autism spectrum disorders and has no significant side effects, according to a new study ...
Jan 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Early relationships, not brainpower, key to adult happiness
Positive social relationships in childhood and adolescence are key to adult well-being, according to Associate Professor Craig Olsson from Deakin University and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia, and ...
Aug 2, 2012
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Autism spectrum disorders
Transition programs needed for young adults with autism, study finds
Targeted interventions during high school can help improve quality of life during the transition to adulthood for teenagers with autism.
Jul 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How do children construct views of themselves?
How do children construct views of themselves and their place in the world? Children's social relationships turn out to be critical. For example, children develop higher self-esteem when their parents treat them warmly. But ...
Sep 29, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Family pets boost child development
Growing up with a pet can bring social, emotional and educational benefit to children and adolescents, according to a new University of Liverpool study. Youngsters with pets tend to have greater self-esteem, less loneliness, ...
Mar 7, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits for offspring
While previous research has shown that prenatal cannabis exposure can obstruct the normal growth of a fetus, the long-term impacts on brain development are still unknown. Western researchers are now providing fresh insight ...
Aug 4, 2023
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