Autism spectrum disorders
How autism is diagnosed
According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Feb 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mothers' dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters, say psychologists
Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals.
Feb 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health needs of young people with language disorder are being neglected, researchers say
There is an urgent need to address inequality in health services, especially mental health provision, for young people with developmental language disorder (DLD), according to a team led by UCL researchers.
Feb 16, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study analyzes what babies hear, say on six continents
Elika Bergelson, associate professor of psychology at Harvard University, studies how infants and toddlers learn language from the world around them. The developmental psychologist specifically strives to parse the various ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The impact of economic disparities on children's development
Parental engagement is one of the most important factors in a child's development, yet it varies dramatically based on socioeconomic advantage.
Apr 22, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Unique smartphone app to reduce suicide deaths
Suicide is now the greatest killer of Australians aged 15 to 44 according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Mar 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Inhibited children become anxious adults: Examining the causes and effects of early shyness
(Medical Xpress)—Three little girls sit together in a room, playing with the toys surrounding them. One of the girls—"Emma"—has clearly taken charge of the group, and the others happily go along with her. A fourth girl—"Jane"—enters ...
Apr 17, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study provides new insight into how toddlers learn verbs
Parents can help toddlers' language skills by showing them a variety of examples of different actions, according to new research from the University of Liverpool.
Apr 16, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Caring for animals may correlate with positive traits in young adults
Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities, according to a paper published online today in Applied Developmental Science.
Jan 31, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Life purpose buffers bad moods triggered by diversity
Being in the minority in an ethnically diverse crowd is distressing, regardless of your ethnicity, unless you have a sense of purpose in life, reports a Cornell developmental psychologist.
Sep 4, 2013
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