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Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. The findings challenge…
Abnormally increased extra-axial cerebrospinal fluid (EA-CSF) volume is present as early as 6 months in infants later diagnosed with autism and is associated with symptom severity at the age of diagnosis, but it is…
Love Island star and author Dr Alex George says being diagnosed with ADHD and OCD has "completely changed my life". The former A ...
Background Movement differences in autism have attracted growing attention in recent years. Anecdotally, autistic movement has been likened to that of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Given that PD assessments are primarily…
The Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) describes behavioural and emotional features. This study investigated total RSBQ score trajectories and their clustering, and for trajectory groups, relationships with…
Sleep disturbance is a common and significant issue for individuals with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) and their families. The study aimed to investigate experiences of sleep disturbance in CDD and associated factors…
To classify MRI patterns in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using the MRI Classification System (MRICS) and examine their associations with perinatal risk factors and clinical outcomes. This retrospective cohort study…
Scientific Progress During a Challenging Year 2025 has been a monumentally challenging year for scientists in general and for autism researchers in particular, but despite drastic federal funding cuts, scientists […] The…
A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult mice rewired brain circuits and improved brain flexibility, challenging the idea that treatment…
A Lancet model says confidential drugmaker deals could erase 71% to nearly 80% of projected Medicare savings from foreign drug ...
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is launching an independent review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services.
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New figures obtained by RTÉ News show that up to August this year, children in Dublin were waiting up to 13 years to be seen by ...
Autistic children might struggle to eat for lots of reasons. Here, a psychologist and a nutritionist explain how parents can help ...
Parents strive to create safe and nurturing environments where their children can thrive. But what truly makes a home happy?
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For decades, scientists believed Alzheimer’s was driven mainly by sticky protein plaques and tangles in the brain. Now Purdue researchers have revealed a hidden culprit: fat. They found that brain immune cells can become…
One of the many jobs that parents and grandparents have is to boost a child’s self-esteem with encouraging phrases (without ...
"When am I going to use this?" is probably what you thought to yourself as you completed your high school geometry or physics ...
In today’s digital age, more and more children are spending hours glued to screens, often with little regulation from parents.
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Getting toddlers and preschoolers to listen can feel like an uphill battle. A recent article first reported by CNBC highlights ...
Autism is often thought of as a childhood condition, but this is far from true. Autism is a lifelong condition – and most ...
BTS’ Jungkook admitted he has adult ADHD during a Weverse live, leading fans to defend him and praise his honesty.
Raising and educating a strong-willed child can be a real challenge, but it's important to understand the difference between a ...
Autistic students in college report significantly higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to their non-autistic ...
A new systematic review of 172 studies including data from over 12 million adolescents across 166 countries reveals that while ...
When teens face mental health or behavioral challenges, the right treatment can make all the difference. At Evolve, we provide ...
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have grown a first-of-its-kind organoid mimicking an entire human brain, complete with rudimentary blood vessels and neural activity. This new "multi-region brain organoid" connects different…
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