Learning Action Words
Learn how to teach young children important action words like run, eat, sleep, and wash. Practical tips for parents to support early language development naturally.
New Insights Into DHX30-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Case Report and Comprehensive Review
A new case report and review expand understanding of DHX30-related neurodevelopmental disorder, highlighting a novel ear anomaly and reinforcing the role of whole exome sequencing in diagnosis.
Study Finds Autistic Children Can Adapt Decision-Making Strategies in Visual Tasks
A recent study shows autistic children can adapt their decision-making strategies in visual tasks emphasizing speed or accuracy, challenging assumptions about cognitive flexibility in autism.
Transition from Mealtime to Playtime: A 4-Step Visual Routine for Young Children
Learn a practical 4-step visual routine to help young children smoothly transition from mealtime to playtime, supporting communication, predictability, and independence.
Include Self-Regulation Strategies in Your Child’s IEP Accommodations
Learn how including self-regulation strategies in your child's IEP accommodations can improve classroom engagement and reduce frustration.
Supporting Young Children with Frustration: 6 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 6 positive steps to support young children, including autistic children, in managing frustration through prevention, communication, and calm responses.
Study Reveals Differences in Brain Alpha Activity During Social Processing in Autistic Children
A new study shows autistic children exhibit different brain alpha activity patterns during social cognition tasks compared to typically developing peers, suggesting altered neural regulation rather than lack of engagement.
New Genetic Variant in TBL1XR1 Linked to Generalized Dystonia in Adult Patient
A new genetic variant in the TBL1XR1 gene may be linked to generalized dystonia, expanding the known disease spectrum beyond neurodevelopmental disorders like Pierpont syndrome and autism.
Brain Function Differences Linked to Memory Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
A recent meta-analysis reveals that memory difficulties in autism spectrum disorder may be linked to imbalanced brain activity between hemispheres and reduced frontal lobe control during memory tasks.
Guanfacine Extended-Release Shows Symptom and Functioning Improvements in Diverse ADHD Youth
A retrospective study found that guanfacine extended-release may improve ADHD symptoms and global functioning in children and adolescents, including those with autism spectrum disorder, though side effects occurred in some cases.