LD PREVALENCE.Up to 10 percent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities SLDs, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to two or three pupils in every classroom, according to a new article. The article also notes that specific learning disabil... Read more

ACT SOON -- 1. One of our briefing subscribers pointed out to us a free MOOC starting today "Pay Attention ADHD Through the Lifespan." The course is from the University of Pennsylvania, 12 weeks long, and video-based. From the course description "Advances in neuros... Read more

Are you a chronic worrier I treat a lot of people with emotional conditions, so I tend to see a lot of patients in my acupuncture clinic who describe themselves as worriers. They are anxious and worry about almost anything. Often patients will describe their worry as a constant l... Read more

SHARED GENES. Autism, ADHD, and depression may have certain genetics in common, says HealthDay. These gene variations that govern brain functioning could be targets for prevention or treatment. The research has implications for disease classification as well. Read more.ADOLESCENT... Read more

MORE KIDS WITH ADHD -- that's the observation of researchers publishing in thejournalJAMA Pediatrics. Between 2001 and 2010, the rate of kids with an ADHD diagnosis increased by 24. Increased awareness is a probable contributing factor. The study used health records of almost 850... Read more