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Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

'40 genes linked to aggressive behaviour identified'

"These genes take part in biological processes that are related to the development and function of the central nervous...

11 July 2018 12:58 PM IST

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Folic acid linked to healthy brain development through childhood

Brain cortex thickness was greatest in youth born after full implementation of folic acid fortification.

5 July 2018 3:43 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic interactions responsible for neuro disorders

The researchers turned to fruit flies to try to identify how the deletion on chromosome 16 was causing these symptoms.

1 July 2018 1:09 PM IST

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 10 infants is born preterm, before 37 weeks gestation; and 1 in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder. (Photo: ANI)

Decrease in placental steroid can elevate risk of autism spectrum...

Risk of autism spectrum disorder linked to decrease in placental steroid.

22 Oct 2019 9:36 AM IST

Peer-to-peer learning strategies are often used in classrooms, but without structuring this learning activity many individuals with ASD will have difficulty remaining on task. (Photo: ANI)

Children with Autism spectrum disorder largely excluded from social...

Children with ASD unlikely to indulge in conversations with peers.

14 Nov 2019 10:46 AM IST

It has not been clear whether asymmetry of the brains anatomy is affected in autism, because different studies have reported different findings. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that autistic people have symmetrical brain hemisphere

Studies reveal that autistic people have symmetrical brain hemispheres.

1 Nov 2019 10:07 AM IST

The study was published in the journal Psychiatric Services. (Photo: ANI)

Insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis for ASD

Studies reveal that children with autism lack applied behaviour analysis therapists for treatment.

15 Dec 2019 5:38 PM IST

The study was published in the journal Psychiatric Services. (Photo: ANI)

Insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis

Study finds shortage of therapists to treat children with autism.

12 Dec 2019 4:33 PM IST

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Barclays, TCS team up to help children with locomotor disabilities

VHAB solution is essentially a digital assistive platform that improves physiotherapy regimen for children with...

25 March 2019 12:26 PM IST

Children with autism struggle to form relationships and may have obsessive and repetitive behaviours.

Chasing the blues

On World Autism Awareness Day, the iconic city buildings are lighting up in blue to create awareness about the...

2 April 2019 6:20 AM IST

High-risk infants were less likely to turn their heads in response to spoken language than other developing infants. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Low receptivity to sounds maybe a sign of autism in babies

Infants less receptive to different sounds might be at risk of developing autism.

25 May 2019 7:30 PM IST

Excessive amounts of the acid also shorten and damage pathways that neurons use to communicate with the rest of the body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Processed food: Key reason for rise in autism

Researchers draw link between processed foods and rise in autism.

21 Jun 2019 9:47 AM IST