Parental support is key when adolescents with autism want to learn to drive
Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritize independence so that they are prepared for learning
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Psychologists release results of survey of ‘Maria generation’ kids
Psychologists from the Medical University of South Carolina have just published one of the largest post-disaster screening projects in U.S.
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People with a sense of oneness experience greater life satisfaction: Effect is found regardless of religion
People who believe in oneness — the idea that everything in the world is connected and interdependent — appear to
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Kicking goals for kids with autism: Coaching the Coach to coach the kids
Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, researchers from the University of South Australia are turning autism interventions
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Are eyes the window to our mistakes?
We all make poor decisions from time to time. Researchers at the University of Arizona are working to better understand
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Less than half of U.S. youth discuss sensitive topics with their doctors: Study shows that modifications to healthcare delivery practices may improve youth-provider discussions
Fewer than half of young people in the United States are having discussions of sensitive topics with their regular healthcare
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Reliance on ‘YouTube medicine’ may be dangerous for those concerned about prostate cancer
The most popular YouTube videos on prostate cancer often offer misleading or biased medical information that poses potential health risks
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Sexes differ when it comes to comfort during and after exercise, study finds
New research from the University at Buffalo has, for the first time, identified differences between men and women in their
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Text messages quickly track health care use during Ebola outbreak: NYU study confirms accuracy of digital polling, which could also deploy in other health emergencies
Text messages aren’t just a way to chat with family and friends — they are a viable method for rapidly
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Insufficient sleep associated with risky behavior in teens: Mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents more likely for high school students sleeping less than six hours per night
Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep at night for optimal health, according to sleep experts, yet more than 70 percent
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