Brain synchronisation study may help remediate dyslexia
The brain’s ability to synchronise with the tone and intonation of speech affects language processing…
Browsing: In Case You Missed It
Scientists reconstruct percepts from brain waves harnessed by EEG
Neuroscientists at the University of Toronto Scarborough have for the first time used brain activity…
Scientists develop first-of-their-kind tests to indicate autism in children
Scientists based at the University of Warwick, UK have developed tests that can indicate autism…
Novel genetic variants for ADHD linked to educational attainment
A study published in the February 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy…
Two-minute questionnaire may improve early detection of autism
Researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School have developed a two-minute questionnaire for parents that…
Children with chronic illness often show signs of mental health problems
Children commonly show signs of a mental disorder soon after receiving a diagnosis involving a chronic physical…
Pre-pregnancy obesity increases risk of neurodevelopmental problems
Children born to obese, overweight mothers may be at higher risk for neurodevelopmental problems, including…
Keeping harsh punishment in check helps kids with ADHD, study finds
Cutting back on yelling, criticism and other harsh parenting approaches, including physical punishment, has the…
Mainstream schools need to create a culture of acceptance to ensure the long-term wellbeing of pupils with autism
Negative school experiences can have harmful long-term effects on pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC),…
Long-term paracetamol use in pregnancy may increase child’s ADHD risk
Using paracetamol (acetaminophen) for 29 days or more in pregnancy doubles the risk of a…