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·October 27, 2014·3 min read

Ultrasound Guides Tongue to Pronounce ‘R’ Sounds

Ultrasound technology is being used to help children pronounce the difficult "r" sound, according to a new research paper.

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·October 15, 2014·3 min read

Siblings of Children with Autism Can Show Signs at 18 Months

A new study reports autism symptoms develop by the age of 18 months in 57% of children who have an older sibling with ASD.

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·September 9, 2014·2 min read

Understanding a Molecular Motor Responsible for Human Development

Researchers identify how cytoplasmic dynein-2, a molecular motor essential for human development, works.

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·August 25, 2014·4 min read

Learning by Watching

Researchers report children as young as two are able to use complex mathematical concepts to help them make sense of the world around them.

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·August 25, 2014·4 min read

Expectant Parents’ Play with Doll Predicts Later Parenting Behavior

Role playing with dolls to simulate interacting with an infant allows researchers to predict which parents-to-be could be headed for conflict when their baby arrives.

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·July 9, 2014·2 min read

Uninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for Learning

One key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.

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·June 30, 2014·3 min read

Lead in Kids’ Blood Linked With Behavioral and Emotional Problems

A new study reports emotional and behavioral problems can occur with even low exposure to lead. Additionally, as the levels of lead increase in the blood, so do the problems.

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·June 27, 2014·3 min read

Early Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain

A new study reports stresses experienced in early life could change areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory and emotional processing.

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·June 24, 2014·2 min read

Helpful Bouncing Babies Show That Moving Together to Music Builds Bonds

Moving in time with another to music helps babies to bond, a new report suggests.

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·June 3, 2014·3 min read

Brain Signals Link Physical Fitness to Better Language Skills in Kids

According to new research, children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuroelectrical brain responses during reading tasks than their less fit peers.

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·May 27, 2014·4 min read

Outgrowing Emotional Egocentricity

In order to overcome their egocentric take on the world, the supramarginal gyrus region of the brain must be developed in children, a new study reports.