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Emphasizing social play in kindergarten improves academics, reduces teacher burnout

September 18, 2019 Child Development, Educational Psychology, Infant and Preschool Learning, Intelligence, K-12 Education, Learning Disorders, Literacy, Numeracy

Emphasizing more play, hands-on learning, and students helping one another in kindergarten improves academic outcomes, self-control and attention regulation, finds

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Fast MRIs offer alternative to CT scans for pediatric head injuries

September 18, 2019 Accident and Trauma, ADD and ADHD, Brain Injury, Child Psychology, Learning Disorders, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Today's Healthcare

Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have released a study that shows that a new imaging method

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Accurate detection of low-level somatic mutation in intractable epilepsy

August 14, 2019 Brain Tumor, Diseases and Conditions, Disorders and Syndromes, epilepsy, Epilepsy Research, Learning Disorders, Mental Health, Today's Healthcare

KAIST medical scientists have developed an advanced method for perfectly detecting low-level somatic mutation in patients with intractable epilepsy. Their

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Warning to adults: Children notice everything: Kids have learning advantage in some situations, study finds

August 5, 2019 ADD and ADHD, Child Development, Child Psychology, Educational Psychology, K-12 Education, Learning Disorders, Memory, Mental Health

Adults are really good at paying attention only to what you tell them to — but children don’t ignore anything.

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Parental support is key when adolescents with autism want to learn to drive

June 18, 2019 Autism, Child Psychology, Children's Health, Educational Policy, Learning Disorders, Medical Education and Training, STEM Education, Teen Health, Transportation Issues

Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritize independence so that they are prepared for learning

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Childhood adversity linked to early puberty, premature brain development and mental illness: Penn study details effects of poverty and trauma on youth brain and behavior

May 31, 2019 Brain Tumor, Child Development, Children's Health, Intelligence, Learning Disorders, Mental Health Research, Psychiatry, Psychology Research

Growing up in poverty and experiencing traumatic events like a bad accident or sexual assault can impact brain development and

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Kicking goals for kids with autism: Coaching the Coach to coach the kids

March 31, 2019 Autism, Child Development, Educational Policy, Learning Disorders, Numeracy, Poverty and Learning, Sports, STEM Education

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, researchers from the University of South Australia are turning autism interventions

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Negative emotions can reduce our capacity to trust

March 14, 2019 Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, Consumer Behavior, Learning Disorders, Perception, psychology, Relationships, Social Psychology

It is no secret that a bad mood can negatively affect how we treat others. But can it also make

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Note taking jurors influence verdicts, study finds

March 11, 2019March 12, 2019 Dementia, Dyslexia, Educational Psychology, Gender Difference, Intelligence, Learning Disorders, Memory, psychology

New University of Liverpool research, published in PLOS ONE, highlights the positive impact jurors’ note taking has on evidence recall

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Some personal beliefs and morals may stem from genetics

February 26, 2019 ADD and ADHD, Child Development, Child Psychology, Infant and Preschool Learning, Learning Disorders, parenting, Relationships, Social Psychology

A new baby is often welcomed with speculation about whether they got their eyes and nose from mom or dad,

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