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• Family income may influence a child's cognitive development

  Persistent poverty can lead to cognitive development problems among young children, according to a new study. more...

• Mothers who use meth are putting their babies in danger, study says

  Prenatal exposure to methamphetamine can lead to developmental issues, a new study says. more...

• Music instruction can have lasting benefits

  Children who take music lessons can improve their long-term brain functioning, according to a new study. more...

• New research could be a breakthrough in Rett Syndrome treatment

  A new study in the journal Neuron examines the genetic abnormality behind Rett Syndrome, which is a brain disorder that is similar to autism spectrum disorder. more...

• Pollutants may lead to behavioral problems for children of pregnant mothers

  It is common knowledge that cutting down on pollution can help preserve the environment. However, a new study reveals that reducing harmful chemicals in the air may also lead to more obedient children. more...

• Medicine used for alcoholism may help treat autism, researchers find

  A new study indicates that a drug that is commonly used to treat alcoholism may help individuals who have developmental disorders such as autism and Fragile X syndrome. more...

• Report: Prenatal alcohol exposure and ADHD affect learning in different ways

  A new study reports that many children with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty learning, but in different ways. more...

• Gene variation raises vulnerability to fetal alcohol issues

  An inherited gene variation may explain why some male children of drunken mothers suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), while some offspring turn out healthy. more...

• Study: Low iron during early pregnancy bad for child

  A new study indicates that iron deficiency during early pregnancy can negatively impact an unborn child's brain development. more...

• Certain words scare parents from enrolling their kids in studies, report says

  Parents of children who suffer from a learning disability or emotional disorder may want to enroll their kids into programs that aim to treat their condition. However, many adults are wary of these sessions. more...

• Study: Freedom to choose their activities can help autistic individuals

  A new report in the journal Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) reveals that autistic individuals who are given the option to choose their own leisure activities can improve their communication and social skills. more...

• The King's Speech may give hope to stuttering teens

  Millions of children around the world have problems communicating because of speech defects such as stuttering, lisps and severe performance anxiety. more...

• Protein shortage in brain may explain why men are more likely to develop autism

  A new study reveals brain activity that may explain why males have a higher incidence of autism that female subjects. more...

• Study: Bone protein linked to neurological irregularities

  Doctors have identified a protein in the brain that is responsible for helping individuals learn from their mistakes. more...

• Study: Common bug killer may cause cognitive problems in fetus

  A new study reveals that exposure to a common insecticide during pregnancy can impair the mental development of their child. Researchers from Columbia University (CU) concluded that pyrethroid insecticides can have long-term effects after exposure. more...

• Study: Many teens don't understand facets of developmental disabilities

  There are many children in America who have misconceptions about the intricacies of learning disabilities, which can lead to bullying and other unhealthy responses to these disadvantaged students. more...

• Study: Many autistic young adults not receiving adequate health services

  A new report in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine reveals that medical services for many autistic individuals declines after they leave high school. more...

• Missouri has shortage of qualified teachers in special education

  A high demand for special education teachers has prompted a Missouri-based college to add certificate programs that focus on helping children with autism. more...

• Report: Children with disabilities are not accurately represented in books

  A new report reveals that children who have developmental disabilities are underrepresented in the most acclaimed literature for kids. more...