Study Explores Passive Sentence Challenges in Japanese Children with Intellectual Disabilities
A study on Japanese-speaking children with intellectual disabilities found challenges in producing passive verb forms, linked more to syntactic processing than phonological memory.
Study Examines Organizational Influences on Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Autistic Youth in Virginia’s Community Mental Health System
A study of Virginia's community mental health agencies reveals organizational factors influencing the adoption of evidence-based practices for autistic youth, highlighting barriers and facilitators to effective implementation.
Study Reveals Common Neurodevelopmental Conditions Co-Occurring with Autism and Their Impact on Diagnosis Timing
A study of North Carolina Medicaid data found that language and developmental delays frequently co-occur with autism and are linked to earlier autism diagnoses, especially when identified between 18 and 24 months.
New Continual Learning Methods Enhance Small Sample EHR Model Performance Using External Data
Continual learning methods like elastic weight consolidation and variational continual learning can improve the accuracy of EHR-based models trained on small datasets by borrowing knowledge from external data sources without merging sensitive records.
Simple Shape Stacking: A Fun Learning Through Play Activity
Discover how simple shape stacking can boost your child's fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and creativity through playful learning at home.
Supporting Young Children Who Have Difficulty Leaving the Playground: 6 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 6 positive steps to support young children who have difficulty leaving the playground, including prevention strategies, communication tools, and calm adult responses.
Distinct Neuron Groups Influence Social Behavior Differently: Insights from Recent Autism Research
New research identifies two neuron groups with opposing effects on sociability, offering insights into social behavior relevant to autism spectrum conditions.
Advocating for Your Child During School Evaluations: A Practical Parent Guide
Learn practical strategies for advocating effectively during your child's school evaluation. Prepare documentation, ask key questions, collaborate respectfully, and include your child's voice to secure the right support.
Dietary Tryptophan Supplementation Shows Promise for Social Behavior in Tuberous Sclerosis Mouse Model
A recent study found that dietary tryptophan supplementation improved social behaviors and reduced anxiety-like symptoms in a mouse model of tuberous sclerosis complex, suggesting nutritional approaches may aid neurodevelopmental disorders.
Study Finds No Clear Link Between Prenatal Sedative-Hypnotic Use and ADHD or ASD in Children
A Taiwanese nationwide study found no significant increase in ADHD or ASD risk among children prenatally exposed to sedative-hypnotics after adjusting for maternal psychiatric conditions.