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

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

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

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

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

March 16, 2012: Deaf People Have More Mental Health Problems, Less Access to Care
Review finds patients need doctors skilled at communication

March 07, 2012: Fetal Cocaine Exposure May Not Affect Kids' Academics: Study
Drinking during pregnancy did show impact on learning ability

February 23, 2012: Meds for Autism Not Well Understood: Study
Guidelines needed for use of psychiatric drugs in affected teens, researcher says

February 17, 2012: Kids With Crohn's Disease, Colitis Often Struggle at School: Study
Frequent absences, depression can affect how well students with bowel disease do academically

February 13, 2012: Mom's Vitamin D Levels Linked to Language Problems in Kids
Study finds association between low levels in pregnancy and development at ages 5 & 10

January 26, 2012: Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay
Male hormone levels before birth appear linked to speech differences, study contends

January 25, 2012: 'Inner Dialogue' Might Aid People With Autism
Learning strategy may help with planning, functioning independently, small study says

January 23, 2012: 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

January 12, 2012: Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay
Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems

December 21, 2011: Scientists Probe the Origins of Dyslexia
Differences in how people process sounds might be one cause of this learning disability, study suggests

November 18, 2011: Words Recognized by Looks, Not Sounds
Enhancing visual perceptions of words could help treat reading disorders, researchers say

November 09, 2011: Study Spots Early Signs of Math Disabilities in Kids
Certain difficulties in kindergarten predicted problems by fifth grade

November 07, 2011: Where a Child Is Tested May Affect Autism Diagnosis
Centers vary on how a child is deemed to have autism, Asperger or other developmental disorder

November 03, 2011: Study Finds No Link Between Dyslexia and IQ
Results question how schools decide who gets reading help

October 17, 2011: Low-Birthweight Babies at Much Higher Autism Risk
Long-term study found smallest infants were 5 times as likely to have autism spectrum disorders

October 04, 2011: Older Dads Can Pass on Gene Mutations That Lower Intellect
Study suggests changes in chromosomes may account for some cases, especially in older fathers

September 20, 2011: Can Fatty Acids in Breast Milk or Formula Make Kids Smarter?
Studies find benefits at 14 months and about 10 years

September 19, 2011: Lack of Sleep Hurts Kids' Academic Performance: Study
Primary school children need at least 9 hours of sleep each night, research shows

September 14, 2011: Trouble With Math? Blame Your Lack of 'Numbers Sense'
Math ability is largely something you're born with, study says

August 12, 2011: Fido's New Forte: Helping Kids Learn to Read
Children's attitudes about books improve when paired with pooches, researchers say

July 27, 2011: Special Needs Kids Bullied More, Fare Poorly at School
Study's author says the well-being of 'whole' child needs to be considered

July 27, 2011: Kids From Unplanned Pregnancies Tend to Lag Behind Intellectually
But British study pins the blame on children's socioeconomic status

July 12, 2011: Health Tip: Understanding Dyslexia
Causes, symptoms and problems the learning disorder can cause

July 11, 2011: Higher Folic Acid Levels in Teens Tied to Academic Success
Folate levels should be monitored to ensure kids are getting enough, researchers say

June 17, 2011: Language Delays Seen in Kids in Institutions Beyond Age 2
The earlier they are placed in foster care the better, study suggests

June 17, 2011: Reading With Mom Can Boost Kindergarten Readiness
Poor kids tend to be less prepared for school, but having books at home can help, study suggests

June 14, 2011: Good Sleep Could Boost Undergrads' Learning Capacity
Shut-eye helps students integrate and retain information, study finds

May 18, 2011: Massachusetts Study Shows Sharp Rise in Early Autism Diagnoses
Most of the increase seen among boys, children under 3, researchers note

April 26, 2011: 'Health Literacy' Called Key for Heart Failure Patients
Patients who don't understand basic health information at a higher risk of death, study says

February 07, 2011: Help for Autism Dwindles After High School
Survey finds almost 40% of young adults with disorder getting no assistance at all

February 07, 2011: Most ADHD Kids Have Multiple Conditions, Study Says
Two-thirds face other struggles, such as learning disabilities, anxiety, speech problems, data shows

January 04, 2011: Higher Education May Benefit Some Heart Attack Patients
Among those who suffer a type of attack called STEMI, less schooling tied to worse outcomes

December 20, 2010: Brain Imaging May Predict Dyslexia Gains
By analyzing key regions, researchers say they detected which teens could improve reading skills

November 24, 2010: Women Taking Certain Epilepsy Drugs Can Safely Breast-Feed, Study Suggests
Findings could bring valuable guidance to new mothers, experts say

November 23, 2010: For Autistic Kids, IQ May Not Predict School Achievement
About half did better and half did worse than their intelligence test scores would suggest, study finds

November 15, 2010: Early 'Pot' Use May Harm Brain More: Study
Smoking before age 16 tied to greater executive function problems

November 04, 2010: Teens of Epileptic Mothers May Lag Academically: Study
Taking more than one anti-seizure drug in pregnancy should be avoided if possible, researchers say

October 31, 2010: Good Attitude Boosts Health As Much As Formal Education
Meaningful relationships, sense of purpose linked to lower disease risk in people with less schooling

September 16, 2010: Feeling Introspective? Your Brain Structure May Be Key
Those good at 'thinking about thinking' have more gray matter in certain area of the brain, scans show

July 29, 2010: Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study
Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest

July 28, 2010: Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School
Dropping out or delayed graduation most common among kids with attention disorder, study finds

July 28, 2010: Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia
Physical changes occur in all aging brains, but more schooling seems to delay symptoms, study found

July 19, 2010: Voice Recorders Seem to Help Detect Autism
Vocalization differences heard in young children wearing them, study finds

June 18, 2010: Summer Vacation May Set Back Kids' Language Skills
Poor kids in bilingual families need extra support, study says

June 16, 2010: Local Murders Linked to Poor School Performance
Lower scores in reading, verbal tests noted when homicide occurs nearby, study finds