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Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing

For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the prevalence at 11.4% in children in 2022.

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September 3, 2024 Child Health / Disabilities

How parents and school communities can support autistic children as they head back to class

For parents of autistic children, addressing children’s potential anxiety or sensory triggers and having a plan to manage transitions are steps parents can take to promote a successful start to the school year.

April 19, 2024 Brain and Nervous System / Disabilities / Genetics

X-chromosome inactivation may reduce autism risk, UW study finds

In mice, the pattern of X-chromosome inactivation in female brains altered the effect of a mutation linked to the disorder.

Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging.

March 27, 2024 Brain and Nervous System / Child Health / Disabilities

The autistic brain is different. It comes with limitations, but it also has its strengths.

February 24, 2023 Brain and Nervous System / Disabilities

What is Tourette syndrome, the condition Lewis Capaldi lives with?

You might have seen the news fans of singer Lewis Capaldi helped him finish a song at a concert this week, after symptoms of his Tourette syndrome suddenly flared up and temporarily prevented him from performing. — So, what is Tourette syndrome and how is it managed?

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January 20, 2023 Disabilities

Washington State Launches Investigation of Private Special Education Schools

A Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation found years of complaints by school districts and parents, including allegations of abuse, overuse of isolation rooms to manage student behavior and unqualified aides instead of certified special education teachers leading classrooms.

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November 28, 2022 Brain and Nervous System / Disabilities / Epstein-Barr Virus / Multiple Sclerosis

Scientists Debate the Role of a Virus in Multiple Sclerosis

A recent study offers the strongest evidence yet of the link between Epstein-Barr virus and MS. Not everyone is convinced.

November 9, 2022 Disabilities / Doctors / Healthcare Providers

For Many Disabled Patients, the Doctor Is Often Not In

In one study, only 56 percent of doctors strongly welcomed patients with disabilities into their practice. Less than half were confident or very confident that they could provide the same quality of care to people with disabilities as they could to other patients.

October 18, 2022 Coronavirus / COVID / Disabilities / Infectious Disease / Public Health

HOW DID COVID-19 IMPACT PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES?

Many talked about feeling socially isolated and experiencing worsening anxiety and depression during the pandemic. The isolation could be particularly acute for folks living with a disability that made it harder or not advisable for them to go out, such as people living with mobility restrictions or who are immunocompromised.

February 9, 2022 Brain and Nervous System / Disabilities / Mental Health / Women's Health

Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they face

Being autistic, but not diagnosed, can lead to a lifetime of struggles and being misunderstood for women.

December 7, 2021 Disabilities

No More Stairs: Cash Influx to Make Transit More Accessible

Michele Lee, who can’t access all the subway and elevated train stations in Chicago, takes the bus when she needs to get around. Some cities with older transit systems are hoping to use federal infrastructure money to improve access for people with disabilities

August 13, 2021 Disabilities / Mental Health

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