Articles tagged with Communication Disorders
Researchers at City College of New York led by biologist Hysell V. Oviedo published a breakthrough study on the inner workings of the brain's language processing in Nature Communications. The study sheds light on miswiring of brain circuits in neurodevelopmental communication disorders, with potential to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Researchers found that BPA exposure in grandparents of mice led to altered vocalization patterns in their offspring, potentially affecting parental care. The study suggests multigenerational effects of BPA on communication deficits in humans with autism or neurobehavioral disorders.
The study found four broad themes affecting obstacles to treatment: patient eligibility, treatment capacity, knowledge of treatment options, and communication. Researchers recommend improving referral systems with a database of clear eligibility criteria and increased education for providers.
A recent study published in JAMA found that improvisational music therapy did not improve symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study, which lasted five months, showed small improvements and no significant difference between the groups.
The USPSTF found adequate evidence that screening tests can detect ASD among children aged 18-30 months but inadequate direct evidence on the benefits of screening for toddlers and preschool-age children. Treatment studies were generally small and lacked randomized trials, making it difficult to determine efficacy.
Mutations in genes involved in synaptic communication can drive neuropsychiatric and neurological diseases like autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer's disease. Disruption of a new sorting pathway severely hampers neuron-neuron communication.
Researchers at the University of Missouri have established a model that identifies aging as a key factor in the development of dysphagia. Healthy aging mice exhibit symptoms of swallowing impairment similar to those seen in older adults, with slowed swallowing function and impaired tongue movement.
A new Wayne State University study demonstrates altered communication between brain centers in children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The research found that the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex exerts exaggerated brain network effects in OCD, suggesting a putative scientific framework for understanding the disorder.
Despite being discredited, interventions like Facilitated Communication remain widely used in the autism community due to emotional appeal and a desire for quick fixes. Experts emphasize the need for better education on effective treatments and caution against false hope.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that changes in reporting practices in Denmark contributed significantly to the rise in autism diagnoses. The researchers analyzed data from 677,915 children born between 1980 and 1991, concluding that 60% of the increase was due to changes in diagnostic criteria and the inclusion of outpatien...
A new study found that an online learning intervention improved medical residents' attitudes and communication skills towards patients with substance use disorders. The study suggests that primary care physicians can play a key role in preventing and treating substance use disorders.
A study estimates the lifetime cost of supporting a patient with ASD and intellectual disability at $2.4 million, while supporting an individual with only ASD costs $1.4 million in the US and equivalent amounts in the UK. The largest segments of cost are special education services and loss of parental productivity.
Researchers at Caltech found that altering gut bacteria can improve autism-like behaviors in mice, reducing GI problems and improving communication and social interactions. The probiotic treatment corrected a 'leaky' gut characteristic associated with autism.
Two Wayne State University research groups will lead projects on reducing driver distraction and improving the safety of children, teens, seniors, and pedestrians. The Collaborative Safety Research Center will invest $50 million over five years to enhance vehicle safety.
A study by LSUHSC researchers sheds light on how humans process sounds, revealing a flexible strategy for source assignment similar to that of tungara frogs. The findings have implications for understanding communication disorders associated with hearing loss and attention deficits.
A new study found that frequent communication through letters and emails with spouses during deployment can protect against PTSD symptoms in happily married soldiers. However, this benefit only applies to soldiers with higher levels of marital satisfaction.
According to a new study, autism disorders have become more common among American children, with a prevalence rate approaching 1 percent among 8-year-olds. The study found a 57 percent increase in spectrum-disorder cases compared to four years earlier.
A major study into adults living with autism has found that one in every hundred adults in England has the condition, similar to child prevalence rates. The study also reveals distinct characteristics of individuals with autism, including employment status and housing type.
Researchers from the University of Oregon and University of California, Davis, have identified a locking mechanism that allows neurons to form synapses, essential for transmitting information. This discovery sheds light on autism development, a brain disorder affecting social and communication abilities.
A multicenter trial found that family members who engaged in a longer, more comprehensive conference had lower rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. The study provided a 15-page leaflet with information on end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Research suggests a significant increase in childhood autism prevalence in the UK, affecting approximately 1% of the child population. The study found that children with autism constitute 39 per 10,000 and 77 per 10,000 in South London, indicating a much higher prevalence than previously estimated.
Researchers discovered that Lovastatin can reverse learning and attention deficits in adult Nf1 mutant mice, suggesting a potential treatment for the disorder. The findings also show that cognitive deficits associated with NF1 are not irreversible developmental deficits.
Hopkins researchers identify connexin 43 gene as the cause of oculodentodigital dysplasia, a disorder affecting multiple body systems. The study reveals changes in the gene's sequence are responsible for the condition.
A new study found that teens and young adults share similar secrets regardless of their family structure, with no significant differences between single-parent, blended, and original families. The study suggests that keeping secrets is a normal part of growing up and doesn't imply dysfunction in stepfamilies.
A study found that physicians who recognized depression asked twice as many questions and spent more time on affective focus with patients. This suggests that better communication skills can help primary care physicians identify depression in their patients.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed a groundbreaking treatment for self-injury in people with developmental disabilities. By combining communication training with naltrexone, a medication that blocks the brain's opiate receptors, they were able to significantly reduce or eliminate self-injury in most cases.