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No clear genetic influences on the association between dyslexia and anxiety in a population-based sample of female twinsIndividuals with dyslexia are at an increased risk for anxiety disorders (e.g. generalized anxiety disorder, stress disorders, panic disorder).
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Reliability of a novel paradigm for determining hemispheric lateralization of visuospatial functionIn most individuals, language production and visuospatial skills are subserved predominantly by the left and right hemispheres, respectively.
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Qualitative aspects of developmental language impairment relate to language and literacy outcome in adulthoodDevelopmental language disorder is a heterogeneous diagnostic category. Little research has compared the long-term outcomes of children with different...
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A Relationship Between Early Language Skills and Adult Autistic-Like Traits: Evidence from a Longitudinal Population-Based StudyThis is the first study to show an association between early language ability and autistic-like traits in adulthood
Neurodiversity refers to the different ways that people experience and interact with the world around them. Each person’s brain works differently, meaning no two brains are the same.
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The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher a finalist for 2017 Eureka PrizeAutism researcher, Professor Andrew Whitehouse from The Kids has been named a finalist in the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
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Diagnosis and the ADOS: The essentials parents and clinicians need to knowIn this blog, you can read about one of the most common tools used in the autism diagnostic process – the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
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Developmental Mismatch Across Brain Modalities in Young ChildrenBrain development during the preschool period is complex and extensive and underlies ongoing behavioral and cognitive maturation. Increasing understanding of typical brain maturation during this time is critical to early identification of atypical development and could inform treatments and interventions.
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Genome-wide association meta-analysis of childhood ADHD symptoms and diagnosis identifies new loci and potential effector genesWe performed a genome-wide association meta-analysis of 290,134 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptom measures of 70,953 unique individuals from multiple raters, ages and instruments.