5th August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
The parents of grown children with autism are more likely to divorce than couples with typically developing children, according to new data from a large longitudinal study of families of adolescents and adults with autism. Read More
3rd August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Abnormal eye movements and other sensorimotor and neurobehavioral impairments appear common in unaffected family members of individuals with autism, according to a new report. Read More
29th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Cascades of genetic signals determine which neurotransmitter a brain cell will ultimately use to communicate with other cells. Now a pair of reports have shown for the first time that electrical activity in these developing neurons can alter their chemical fate — and change an animal’s behavior — by tweaking this genetic program. Read More
27th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A new survey of child psychiatrists indicates that insomnia is a major problem among children in mental health treatment and at least a quarter of these patients are given sleep medication. The results of the survey suggests that management of insomnia in this population is a common practice, although the clinical approach varies widely. Read More
20th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
New technology could fundamentally change the study of language development as well as the screening for autism spectrum disorders and language delay. Read More
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