Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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First Consensus Statement on Improving Healthcare for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Without better access to safe and appropriate care, people with NDDs experience more seclusion, accidents, restraints, and injury in healthcare...
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Positive Results for Intranasal Oxytocin in Adults With Autism
Those receiving intranasal oxytocin showed clinical improvement on multiple mental health and quality of life measures.
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First US Adult ADHD Guidelines Finally on the Way?
ADHD is the second-most common psychiatric disorder in adults but mental health professionals report a lack of familiarity with the disorder in...
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Common Household Chemicals Tied to Brain Cell Damage
Flame retardants, disinfectants, and personal care products may contain compounds linked to brain cell harm; further study is needed.
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Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers’ Development
Increases in screen time were associated with decreases in verbal interactions between adults and children.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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Stimulants for ADHD Not Linked to Prescription Drug Misuse
Adolescents who received stimulant therapy for ADHD were less likely to report past-year prescription stimulant misuse as young adults than were...
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How Much Does Screen Time Really Affect Child Development?
"Effects of screen time on children is a continuously changing, rapidly developing research field, and other contextual factors have been shown to...
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ADHD Symptoms Linked With Physical Comorbidities
The disorder was observed in association with dental caries, wounds, excess weight, and restless legs syndrome.
From the Journals
What’s the Disease Burden From Plastic Exposure?
EDCs can disrupt hormones, increasing risk for cancer, diabetes, reproductive disorders, neurological impairments, and death.
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Exercise improves physical and cognitive health in Down syndrome
Walking, which is easy and inexpensive, is recommended.