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Marijuana use may not make parents more ‘chill’

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Parents who use marijuana and alcohol are more likely to use both non-violent and violent discipline on their children than those who do not use substances. The annual frequency of physical abuse was 0.5 times higher in those parents who had used alcohol and marijuana in the past year.... Read More...

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Non-binary link to autism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

Non-binary and transgender people have a higher risk of autism, a new study reports. The risk is significantly higher for those who were assigned the female gender at birth.... Read More...

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Can videogames promote emotional intelligence in teenagers?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Study finds video games can be helpful to promote emotional intelligence in adolescents.... Read More...

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Researchers write ABCs of language disorder

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2019

Researchers publish a paper aimed at children to explain developmental language disorder (DLD). Those with DLD struggle to learn and comprehend oral and written communication, despite being of normal or above normal intellectual ability.... Read More...

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How does playing with other children affect toddlers’ language learning?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2019

Toddlers who had more exposure to other children were better at associating new words to objects than those who had more exposure to adults alone.... Read More...

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New technique developed to detect autism in children

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2019

Children with autism scan the faces of other people differently to neurotypical children. A new eye-tracking technique that uses facial areas of interest could help with the early detection of ASD.... Read More...

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To cure brain diseases, neuroscientists must collaborate: That’s why I’m giving my data away

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

Open sharing of scientific data and standard methods will allow researchers to collaborate on projects and accelerate understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Sister, neighbor, friend: Awareness of multiple roles boosts kids’ performance

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

Simply reminding children of the multiple roles they play in life, from a friend to sibling, can help improve flexible thinking and problem-solving abilities.... Read More...

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Supervised fun and exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

While exercise alone may improve health and reduce weight in children at risk of obesity, it does not always improve psychosocial health. Overweight children who participated in regular supervised sedentary activities, such as playing board games or painting, showed improvements in depressive symptoms and anger reduction. Combining exercise with sedentary activities could help improve mood and combat obesity.... Read More...

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Autism and sensory processing: Avoiding the sensory overload at the root of meltdowns

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2019

Sensory processing difficulties associated with ASD, ADHD, and PTSD often result in 'meltdown' behaviors. While researchers are making headway into discovering the mechanisms behind sensory dysfunction, many in society do not understand the implications of the disorder. Researchers tackle how to prevent meltdowns associated with sensory processing disorders, and consider how social inclusion can help break the stigma.... Read More...

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Determined DNA hunt reveals schizophrenia clue

Neuroscience NewsJuly 4, 2019

NAPRT1, a gene that encodes an enzyme involved in vitamin B3 metabolism, may be a risk factor for schizophrenia. Knocking out the gene in zebrafish models, researchers discovered brain development became impaired. Without NAPRT1, the fish brains failed to divide symmetrically, which is significant as defects in the corpus callosum have been identified in those with schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Infants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflicts

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2019

In staged confrontations between two puppets, infants under 18 months preferred the one who deferred. However, older children preferred the victors.... Read More...

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