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·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Children With Delayed Motor Skills Struggle More Socially

A new study suggests a corresponding lack of motor skills may contribute to social awkwardness.

Autism Featured

·October 17, 2013·2 min read

Video Could Transform How Schools Serve Teens With Autism

Researchers find video-based teaching can help autistic teens learn and use important social skills.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Videos Psychology

·December 30, 2014·3 min read

Children with Autism Who Live With Pets Are More Assertive

Autistic children who live with and interact with pets have stronger social skills than those who don't, a new study reports.

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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Social Skills Linked to Second Language Learning in Infants

A new study reports early social behavior is linked to a baby's ability to learn new language sounds.

Featured Psychology

·July 27, 2015·3 min read

Mom’s Choice of Language Has Strong Effect on Infant’s Social Skills

A new study reports the specific language a parent uses to communicate with their baby can help the child to empathize and understand the thoughts of others when they get older.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 5, 2015·2 min read

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.

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·November 12, 2015·4 min read

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.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·February 1, 2016·3 min read

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.

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Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 20, 2016·3 min read

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.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Videos Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 11, 2016·4 min read

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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 2, 2017·4 min read

Delays in Child Development Linked to Parental Obesity

According to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·August 22, 2017·6 min read

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.