Autism Linked to Excess Synapses in Adolescent Brains
Developing a drug similar to rapamycin/sirolimus to “prune” the extra synapses could improve autism treatment.
Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Mental Disabilities Up in U.S. Children
Neurodevelopmental disorders still higher overall in poor families, but recent increases especially pronounced in well-off.
High Blood Lead Levels Tied to Child Behavioral Problems
Emotional reactivity, anxiety problems, and pervasive developmental problems increased with each 1-µg/dL increase in blood lead concentrations.
Understanding the changes in DSM-5
The latest revision of the diagnostic manual does away with the complex multiaxial organization in favor of a simpler chapter order of disorders.
Prenatal Chemical Exposure May Affect Neurodevelopment
A manufactured compound widely used as flame retardants in the past three decades has been associated with lower IQ and hyperactivity in kids.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Signs & Symptoms
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disorders that pose social, behavioral and communication challenges that range from mild to severe. The CDC estimates that one in every 110 U.S. children have an ASD and approximately 730,000 people aged 0 to 21 years currently live with the disorder. On average, boys are four-…
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