Iodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain Development
A new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.
Researchers are Developing a Speedy Test for ASD
Researchers report they are developing a new neuroimaging test which may be able to identify children with ASD in as little as two minutes.
Autonomous Tots Have Higher Cognitive Skills
A new study reports higher cognitive skills in children with mothers who support the development of their sense of autonomy.
How Quality of Sleep Impacts Academic Performance in Children
A new study reports children who get a good night's sleep perform better in math and languages.
Study Pinpoints Autism Linked Protein for Sculpting Brain Connections
A new study provides a close up of synapse refinement and identifies a protein that is crucial in this process.
Human Speech’s Surprising Influence on Young Infants
A new study assesses the impact of human speech on infant cognition during the first year of life.
Children with Autism Who Live With Pets Are More Assertive
Autistic children who live with and interact with pets have stronger social skills than those who don't, a new study reports.
Could Playing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Other Music Improve Kids’ Brains?
Learning an instrument can also train children to control their emotions and diminish their anxiety, a new study reports.
Diverse Autism Mutations Lead to Different Disease Outcomes
Researchers report on how diversity in autistic traits can be traced to differences in genetic mutations.
Brain Mechanisms That Predict Generosity in Children Identified
A new study reveals specific neural markers which predict generosity in children, as well as a link to the moral and social evaluation process.
Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism Risk
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy puts offspring at higher risk of autism, a new study reports.
Naming People and Objects in Baby’s First Year May Offer Learning Benefits Years Later
Study reports communicating with infants and labeling items familiar to them can help babies make connections between what they see and what they hear, improving learning later in life.
Brain Inflammation A Hallmark Of Autism, Large Scale Analysis Shows
A new gene expression study of the brains of those with autism is the largest of its kind.
Preeclampsia During Mother’s Pregnancy Associated with Greater Autism Risk
Researchers report children with ASD were more than twice as likely to have mothers who suffered from preeclampsia during pregnancy.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Alter Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy and May Affect Fetal Brain Development
Researchers report PCBs can interfere with thyroid hormone action in pregnant women and affect fetal brain development.