Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use
A new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight. ... Read More...
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Girls’ Social Camouflage Skills May Delay or Prevent Autism Diagnosis
A new study adds to evidence that current clinical tools can fail to capture autism presentations in females.... Read More...
Poor Social Skills May Be Harmful to Health
People who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.... Read More...
Boosting Social Skills With Brain Scanning
A new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.... Read More...
Dogs’ Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin Sensitivity
A new study reports genetic variations in sensitivity to oxytocin allows dogs to be more sociable and seek out contact with their owners.... Read More...
You May Be As Friendly As Your Genes
Do 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...
Delays in Child Development Linked to Parental Obesity
According to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays.... Read More...
Shakespeare Takes Center Stage Helping Children with Autism Improve Social Skills
Performing Shakespeare can help some children with Autism to improve social and communication skills, a new study reports.... Read More...
Virtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills in People With Autism
Children with ASD demonstrated improved social cognition skills and reported better real world relationships following virtual reality training.... Read More...
Conversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure Medication
Researchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.... Read More...
Toddlers With Poor Language Skills Fall Behind in Play
Researchers report two year old children with poor language skills fare worse that their peers at play and often fall behind socially.... Read More...
Musical Training Helps Shape Emotional and Social Skills in Kids
For kids with poor social skills, musical lessons can help them become more socially adept, a new study reports.... Read More...