Neighborhood Resources Influence Response to Emotion Regulation Therapy in Autistic Youth
A study found that autistic youth from neighborhoods with fewer resources showed greater improvements in emotion regulation after participating in the Regulating Together therapy program.
When I’m Disappointed: 6 Steps to Recognize and Manage Disappointment in Young Children
Help young children recognize and manage disappointment with 6 clear steps: notice feeling, name it, communicate, pause, choose another activity, and try again later.
Astrocytes in the Hippocampus Influence Inhibitory Circuit Development and Behavior in Fragile X Syndrome Mouse Model
Research in a Fragile X Syndrome mouse model reveals that astrocytes in the hippocampus influence inhibitory synapse development and behaviors related to socialization and spatial memory, highlighting new avenues for understanding and potentially…
Managing Crowded Spaces: 6 Sensory Support Steps for Children
Learn 6 practical sensory support steps to help children manage crowded spaces comfortably. Recognize discomfort, communicate needs, and take breaks with this friendly visual guide.
Animal Sound Imitation Game: A Fun Learning Through Play Activity
Try the Animal Sound Imitation Game to boost your child's language, imitation, and motor skills through fun animal sounds and movements. Easy to set up and play!
Transition from Screen Time to Play: 6-Step Visual Routine for Young Children
Support your child's smooth transition from screen time to play with this 6-step visual routine that fosters predictability, choice, and independence.
Waiting My Turn: 6 Positive Steps for Young Children
Learn 6 positive steps to teach young children how to wait their turn with communication, choices, and calm behavior. Support patience and social skills effectively.
Virtual Parents Taking Action Program Shows Promise for Chinese Immigrant Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
A virtual, culturally adapted program called Parents Taking Action showed sustained benefits for Chinese immigrant families with autistic children, improving family empowerment and child behaviors over time.
New Early Screening Tool Developed for Autism in Chinese Toddlers Aged 12-24 Months
A new culturally adapted checklist has been developed and validated to screen for autism spectrum disorder in Chinese toddlers aged 12-24 months, showing high sensitivity and specificity in initial studies.
Genetic Study Identifies Potential Link to Premenstrual Symptoms in Nordic Women
A large genetic study of Nordic women identifies a gene variant linked to premenstrual symptoms and highlights genetic overlap with depression, offering new insights into premenstrual disorders.