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New Hope for Autistic Children Who Never Learn to Speak
April 24, 2013 — Scientists are showing that while not all of the current interventions used to improve language among Autistic children are effective, there is real hope for progress by using interventions based on ... > full story -
Intractable Seizures Halted With Experimental Treatment for Rare Pediatric 'Pretzel Syndrome'
April 24, 2013 — With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that ... > full story -
First Vaccine to Help Control Some Autism Symptoms
April 24, 2013 — A first-ever vaccine for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism ... > full story -
Use of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
April 23, 2013 — Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in ... > full story -
Infants' Sweat Response Predicts Aggressive Behavior as Toddlers
April 23, 2013 — Infants who sweat less in response to scary situations at age 1 show more physical and verbal aggression at age 3, according to new ... > full story -
Epigenetic Changes Shed Light on Biological Mechanism of Autism
April 23, 2013 — Scientists have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by studying genetically identical twins who differ in autism traits. The study is the largest of ... > full story -
New Understanding of Asthma Development: Transmission of Respiratory Viruses in Utero
April 18, 2013 — The most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, respiratory syncytial virus, can be transferred during pregnancy to an unborn baby, according to new ... > full story -
Child's Counting Comprehension May Depend on Objects Counted, Study Shows
April 18, 2013 — Psychologists have found that use of certain objects for counting have mixed results with preschoolers, particularly if those objects are rich in perceptual detail (bright and ... > full story -
Learning Disabilities Affect Up to 10 Percent of Children
April 18, 2013 — Up to 10 percent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom, according to a new ... > full story -
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From Mice to Humans, Comfort Is Being Carried by Mom
April 18, 2013 — There is a very good reason mothers often carry their crying babies, pacing the floor, to help them calm down. New research shows that infants experience an automatic calming reaction upon being ... > full storyMore:
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