We examined whether there were changes over time in the qualitative and quantitative phenotype of individuals who received the diagnosis of Autistic Disorder. ...

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• 2017
• January 2017

The language we use shifts over time and the words we use are important. At CliniKids, we are committed to using language that is neuroaffirming and preferred by the autistic community. ...

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The increasing need for speech and language therapy (SLT) services, coupled with poor employment retention rates, poses serious cost-benefit considerations. ...

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• 2007
• September 2007

Anaesthetic dose causing toxicity in animals has been evaluated, but the relationship between duration of VA exposure and development in children remains vague. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2017
• September 2017

Twin studies indicate that dyscalculia (or mathematical disability) is caused partly by a genetic component, which is yet to be understood at the molecular... ...

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• 2015
• March 2015

To further explore the effect of disorder-associated genes on cognitive functions, we investigated whether they play a role in broader cognitive traits. ...

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• 2012
• January 2012

The use of spoken and written language is a fundamental human capacity. Individual differences in reading- and language-related skills are influenced by genetic variation, with twin-based heritability estimates of 30 to 80% depending on the trait. The genetic architecture is complex, heterogeneous, and multifactorial, but investigations of contributions of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were thus far underpowered. ...

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• 2022
• August 2022

Ratio of second digit length to fourth digit length (2D:4D) has been extensively used in human and experimental research as a marker of fetal sex steroid... ...

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• 2015
• February 2015

Prenatal exposure to testosterone is known to affect fetal brain maturation and later neurocognitive function. ...

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• 2013
• February 2013

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between diet during the first 3 years of life and cognitive outcomes at 10 years of age. ...

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• 2013
• July 2013