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·August 18, 2022·6 min read

Differences in Genetic Influences Among People All Along the Autism Spectrum

A series of new studies investigate how genetics affect the development and symptoms of autism.

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·August 17, 2022·4 min read

Preschoolers With Larger Vocabulary Before They Begin Education, Perform Better in Class

Pre-school-aged children with better vocabulary and attention skills before they begin school are more likely to perform better in an educational setting than their peers with less well-developed vocabulary and attention skills.

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·August 16, 2022·3 min read

‘Cheat Meals’ Linked to Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults

Young people who consume "cheat meals", or meals that break a normal diet as a treat, are more likely to suffer from eating disorders, a new study reports.

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·August 16, 2022·5 min read

Issues With Fracture Healing in People With Down Syndrome

Researchers report bone fractures in those with Down syndrome are unlikely to fully heal.

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·August 15, 2022·5 min read

What Guides Our Attention to Faces in Videos Changes With Age

With age, the role of face centering increases when people view others on a television screen.

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·August 14, 2022·4 min read

Seven-Month-Old Babies Already Have a Sense of Symmetry

Seven-month-old babies are able to detect whether a mosaic has a symmetrical structure, suggesting an automatic ability to extract structural patterns from complex images.

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·August 13, 2022·4 min read

Early-Term Births Associated With Higher Rate of ADHD as Reported by Teachers

Children born at 37-38 weeks gestation scored significantly higher on teacher rating scales for ADHD, inattention, and cognitive problems than children born between 39-41 weeks.

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·August 11, 2022·4 min read

Reframe the Pain: Reducing Needle Anxiety in Children

A child's vaccination or needle fear can be reduced if the nurse spends additional time supporting children during the vaccination process.

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·August 9, 2022·4 min read

Mothers with Personality Disorders Impact Their Teen Children’s Attachment Security

Mothers who suffer from personality disorders impact their teenage children's attachment styles, leaving them prone to insecure attachments, depression, and anxiety later in life.

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·August 9, 2022·5 min read

Targeting Impulsivity Early in Adolescence Could Prevent Later Behavioral Disorders

Young teens who have tendencies toward impulsivity are more likely to develop behavioral conduct disorders, including ASPD and alcohol use disorder in older adolescence. Targeting impulsivity early may help to prevent the development of behavioral disorders later in adolescence.