Tag: babies

Tools help identify patients at risk for autism spectrum disorders

From the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center press release: A tool intended to detect signs of autism in high-risk infants can be used to help identify and treat patients with tuberous… Read more »

How exposure to a foreign language ignites infants’ learning

From the University of Washington press release: For years, scientists and parents alike have touted the benefits of introducing babies to two languages: Bilingual experience has been shown to improve cognitive… Read more »

Neuroimaging technique may help predict autism among high-risk infants

From the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development press release: Functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI) may predict which high-risk, 6-month old infants will develop autism… Read more »

Dad’s involvement with baby early on associated with boost in mental development

From the Imperial College London press release: Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive… Read more »

Surprise communication found between brain regions involved in infant motor control

From the University of Iowa press release: A newborn’s brain is abuzz with activity. Day and night, it’s processing signals from all over the body, from recognizing the wriggles of… Read more »

Study suggests taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy may improve psychological development in children

From the British Psychological Society press release: Children’s emotional intelligence improved if mums take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy. Taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may improve psychological development in… Read more »