Brainstem neurons found to control attention by suppressing distractions
Neurons tucked away in an ancient part of the brain control the ability to pay attention by suppressing…
More time, extra points: parents of dyslexic children sitting Leaving Cert have their say – The Irish Times
Dyslexic students undertaking the State exams this year were, for the first time, granted an extra 10 minutes…
‘Masterclass in inclusive design’: Ireland’s favourite building in public choice award revealed – The Irish Times
A new Special Educational Needs school in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, has been named Ireland’s favourite building by the…
Digital brain twin recreates brain activity in a toddler with autism
By linking MRI anatomy with EEG dynamics, the FEDE model offers a detailed new way to study how…
Psychiatrists’ body ‘cannot endorse’ new State autism protocol – The Irish Times
One of the largest professional mental health bodies has said it “cannot endorse” the Health Service Executive’s new…
People with high autistic traits face worsening anxiety in older age
A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a…
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s new autism protocol
Any child or adult thought to have a pattern of differences or difficulties in social function, communication or…
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
On a sunny Wednesday morning last month, dozens of preschoolers filed into a Compleat Kidz autism clinic in…
Growing up in care: ‘I remember a lot of people not being allowed to be friends with me in school’ – The Irish Times
There are about 6,000 children and teenagers in the care system in Ireland. Some are in foster homes…
Trump and RFK Jr. Boosted This Unproven Autism Drug. Some Parents Listened
Last September, President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and other health officials declared they had uncovered a…
Why finding the right words for feelings could help ease anxiety, study
People who show higher levels of autistic traits may be more likely to manage anxiety by identifying and…
Maternal occupations linked to increased autism diagnosis odds
Could a mother’s workplace before and during pregnancy influence child neurodevelopment? A large Danish study links several occupational…