Animal characters can play an important role in children's psychological development
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 Study highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism riskStudy highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism risk
 
Air pollution is a key environmental risk factor for autism, influencing neurodevelopment through neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and epigenetic changes.
 
 
 Animal characters can play an important role in children's psychological developmentAnimal characters can play an important role in children's psychological development
 
Children's books are full of animal characters whose antics capture the hearts and inspire the imaginations of their young readers.
 
   Antiseizure medications in pregnancy tied to child neurodevelopment risksAntiseizure medications in pregnancy tied to child neurodevelopment risks
 
Researchers investigate how anti-seizure medication use during pregnancy may increase the risk of neuropsychological conditions in children.
 
 Standardized screening leads to earlier autism diagnoses in pediatric care
 
Standardized screening leads to earlier autism diagnoses in pediatric careNew research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting with more subtle symptoms.
 
 
 Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals
 
Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individualsA new paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.