Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Routine screening for autism not needed: researchers
Proposals recommending routine screening of all children for autism gets a thumbs down from researchers at McMaster University.
Jun 13, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of life
Eyes wide, a baby reaches for a toy. Her caregiver, sensing her interest, brings the toy within her grasp.
Oct 6, 2022
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Medical research
In sync: The biological underpinnings of romantic attraction and bonding
A new study led by Dr. Shir Atzil and her team from the Department of Psychology at the Hebrew University unveils intriguing insights into the mechanisms of romantic bonding, focusing particularly on physiological synchrony—the ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autistic children with better motor skills more adept at socializing
In a new study looking at toddlers and preschoolers with autism, researchers found that children with better motor skills were more adept at socializing and communicating.
Sep 11, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
How helpful are support dogs for kids with autism?
(HealthDay)—Therapy dogs may help some children with autism improve their social skills, but this approach doesn't work in all cases, a new study finds.
Jun 12, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Tablet technology to help children with autism
Monash University researchers have developed the world's first tablet technology designed to assist children with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down Syndrome.
Jul 6, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Google Glass helps kids with autism read facial expressions, study finds
Children with autism were able to improve their social skills by using a smartphone app paired with Google Glass to help them understand the emotions conveyed in people's facial expressions, according to a pilot study by ...
Aug 2, 2018
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Medical research
Sleep disorder sufferers may have help from mechanism regulating biological clock
Recent sleep surveys show that Singaporeans are among the world's most sleep-deprived people. Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the University of Tokyo provide new evidence, which supports the presence ...
May 4, 2020
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Neuroscience
The brain area with which we interpret the world
Usually, the different areas in the cerebrum take on a very specific function. For example, they process our movements or things we see or hear, i.e. direct physical information. However, some areas of the brain come into ...
Mar 26, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Solving the puzzle: Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls, whose symptoms can differ from boys'
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulty with communication, social interactions and behavior, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Apr 19, 2024
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