AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2022·5 min readPressure Chamber Therapy Is Effective in the Functional Improvement of AutismPressure chamber therapy significantly improved social skills and reduced inflammation in animal models of autism.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 11, 2020·5 min readEmpathy and Perspective Taking: How Social Skills Are BuiltComplex social problems require a mix of empathy and perspective-changing to resolve.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2018·4 min readBoys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance UseA new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 5, 2018·4 min readGirls’ Social Camouflage Skills May Delay or Prevent Autism DiagnosisA new study adds to evidence that current clinical tools can fail to capture autism presentations in females.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 6, 2017·5 min readPoor Social Skills May Be Harmful to HealthPeople who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 21, 2017·6 min readBoosting Social Skills With Brain ScanningA new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 18, 2017·5 min readDogs’ Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin SensitivityA new study reports genetic variations in sensitivity to oxytocin allows dogs to be more sociable and seek out contact with their owners.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·August 22, 2017·6 min readYou May Be As Friendly As Your GenesDo you find it hard to make friends? It may be down to your genes. Researchers report young people with higher expression of the CD38 gene tend to be friendlier and more socially adept.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 2, 2017·4 min readDelays in Child Development Linked to Parental ObesityAccording to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2016·4 min readShakespeare Takes Center Stage Helping Children with Autism Improve Social SkillsPerforming Shakespeare can help some children with Autism to improve social and communication skills, a new study reports.Read More