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Autism Often Not Diagnosed Until Age 5 or Older: U.S. Report
5/24/2012 - But earlier interventions make a big difference, experts say ...

Overly Long Pregnancies Linked to Behavioral Problems in Toddlers
5/3/2012 - Post-term pregnancies are those that last 42 weeks ...

Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
4/30/2012 - More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small study ...

Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
4/30/2012 - Imaging study finds brain networks causing behavior aren't the same ...

Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child
4/26/2012 - Parents feel their child's pain, frustration, and need to seek out help and support services ...

U.S. Children Exposed to Hours of Background TV Daily
4/20/2012 - Parents urged to keep sets out of kids' bedrooms and to limit exposure ...

Many Call Center Workers Plagued by Voice Woes
4/18/2012 - One-quarter develop issues with hoarseness, sore throats, study finds ...

Study Suggests Treating Dyslexia Before Kids Learn to Read
4/5/2012 - The learning disability is linked to problems with visual attention, researchers contend ...

Two-Thirds of Kids With Autism Have Been Bullied: Study
3/30/2012 - Middle school typically the worst time for being picked on, researchers say ...

ADHD Diagnosis Rates Rose Sharply in Past Decade
3/23/2012 - Study also finds more children seeing psychiatrists for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes
3/19/2012 - Study suggests prenatal exposure to methamphetamine raises chances of ADHD, depression, anxiety ...

Kids Willing to Fail May Perform Better Academically
3/19/2012 - Children who were told learning can be difficult did better on tests, researchers found ...

Deaf People Have More Mental Health Problems, Less Access to Care
3/16/2012 - Review finds patients need doctors skilled at communication ...

Fetal Exposure to Cellphone Radiation Tied to ADHD-Like Symptoms in Mice
3/15/2012 - Behaviors seemed to rise with added exposure, but experts stress that rodent findings are preliminary ...

Fetal Cocaine Exposure May Not Affect Kids Academics: Study
3/7/2012 - Drinking during pregnancy did show impact on learning ability ...

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