Since knowledge is power, it’s worth staying informed about some of the latest AD/HD research findings. Here are a few of my favorites, which combine an “oh duh” component with a dash of “what a good idea.”
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UCLA Research Study Seeking Participants
The following is an Interview with Dr. Esther Hess regarding her upcoming research study and understanding the feelings of the neurotypical siblings of children impacted by autism. Editor: Dr. Hess, I understand that you are conducting...
MoreLoneliness Increases Risk of Death
According to a study published June 18, 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, older adults who are lonely are 45 percent more likely to die than their peers who are social. Additionally, a separate study shows that adults with heart...
MoreAutism Treatments for Very Young Children
The future of autism research and treatment is focused on early childhood. As most parents and scientists know, early intervention is key for better treatment and better results. However, many children are not being diagnosed with...
MoreOxytocin Hormone Shows Promise for Treating Autism
Oxytocin, known as the “mother-infant bond hormone,” has shown in studies to be effective in treating the social deficits associated with autism. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted at birth and after, and it helps with the mother-child...
MoreCan You Prevent Autism with Folic Acid?
Hungry during pregnancy? Try a bowl of cereal. A new research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that women who consumed at least 600 micrograms of folic acid daily had a 38 percent lower risk of...
MoreIs There a New Drug for Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong disorder caused by damage to a child’s brain before, during, or shortly after birth. Symptoms vary in severity and include stiff muscles, involuntary movements, or cognitive deficits. Some children are...
MoreAlternative Therapies: Inherent Risks and Effectiveness #1: Hyperbaric Oxygen
Bright Minds InstituteAs the diagnosis of Autistic Syndrome (ASD) grows, there are many therapies utilized in this field that had not been scientifically assesse d and may potentially have negative effects on the patient.
MoreNeurofeedback: Myth and Reality
Bright Minds InstituteINTRODUCTION:The purpose of this paper is to present an objective view, governed by rigor and clarity, of so-called Neurofeedback, EEG Biofeedback, and/or Neurotherapy.
MorePreventing Autism from Epilepsy
Much research suggests that around 40 percent of all children with autism also have epilepsy. This finding proposes that the two are linked, and a study published from the Boston Children’s Hospital suggests that a drug that has already...
MoreEye Implants Restore Vision
Scientists in the UK have successfully restored sight for two British men who were completely blind. These two men had retinis pigmentosa, which is a genetic condition that results in blindness.
MoreStudy: No Daily Activities for Adults with Disabilities
A study published January 2012 by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) says many adults with disabilities do not have regular daily activities. This lack of educational-vocational activity leads to...
MoreTurning Basic Research into Better Treatments
The Myelin Repair Foundation (MRF) is changing the world of medical research, starting with developing a myelin repair therapeutic for multiple sclerosis faster than the status quo.
MoreBullying Leading Cause of Depression
Having a special need does not necessarily cause depression amongst individuals — rather, it is the frequent bullying or being left out that causes emotional turmoil. While much research points to the fact that bullying increases risk for...
MoreRobotic-Assited Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is planning the first ever clinical trial of robot-assisted therapy for children with cerebral palsy.
MoreStudy Finds Dyslexia Starts Before Reading
The National Institute of Health reports that up to 15 percent of the U.S. population might have dyslexia. As one of the most common learning disabilities, dyslexia has been the subject of much research.
MoreUnlocking Your Child’s Potential with Neurofeedback
The number of options to help your special needs child has grown exponentially in the last decade. Through new understandings of developmental delays, therapists have discovered a variety of behavioral, nutritional, and medical offerings to...
MoreTaming a Monster Child
Ever seen a family under the control of one of the children? It’s a troubling sight. Sometimes the role reversal is due to the inability of a parent to effectively discipline the child, while, at other times, a recalcitrant child has...
MoreNeurofeedback: The Cure for ADHD?
Is there still something to be said about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that has not already been said? Absolutely. After all, the real source of the problem has never been identified, although we know that stimulant medication...
MoreThe Puzzle of Autism
It was just a few weeks ago that I was standing in the waiting room of the EEG Institute when a six-year-old autistic child entered with his mother. He rushed to hug the neurofeedback practitioner.While such a connection would be pleasant under...
MoreFacial Differences Found in Boys with Autism
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The face develops from the same set of cells that are responsible for brain development, beginning with an embryo and continuing through the first 10-12 years of life. Now, University of Missouri researchers have...
MoreStudy Says Autism Missed in Cases of Epilepsy
In a study presented at the American Epilepsy Society’s (AES) 65th Annual Meeting, children under five years old who were seen at an epilepsy monitoring unit and a ketogenic diet clinic were tracked for six months. Seventy-seven percent of...
MoreMuscular Dystrophy Drug Success
Researchers at Ohio State University Medical Center have recently made great strides in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research. DMD is one of the most severe forms of muscular dystrophy, resulting in the eventual degeneration of all voluntary...
MoreLip Reading Study Could Offer Autism Clues
A new study conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University is proving that infants use more than their ears to learn how to talk. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tested groups of babies...
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