The number of words children produce (expressive vocabulary) and understand (receptive vocabulary) changes rapidly during early development, partially due to genetic factors. Here, we performed a meta-genome-wide association study of vocabulary acquisition and investigated polygenic overlap with literacy, cognition, developmental phenotypes, and neurodevelopmental conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  ...

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Article title Fehr S, Bebbington A, Ellaway C, Rowe P, Leonard H and Downs J 2011, 'Altered attainment of developmental milestones influences the age ...

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This study explored mental health profiles in Australian school students using indicators of well-being (i.e., optimism, life satisfaction, and happiness) and psychological distress (i.e., sadness and worries). The sample included 75,757 students (ages 8-18 years) who completed the 2019 South Australian Wellbeing and Engagement Collection. ...

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Yasmin Sandra Mary Alanna Harman-Smith Van Diermen Brushe Sincovich YHS SVD MB AS BA, BHlthSc(Hons), PhD BPsych(Hons), PhD (Public Health) BPsych( ...

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To understand the prevalence of children and adolescents’ electronic device use (EDU) in the hour before bed and identify sociodemographic groups that are at increased risk of problematic use. ...

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Professional supports play an important role in aiding autistic children's learning, participation, and overall wellbeing. Yet, limited research exists on stakeholders' perspectives and preferences regarding targeted outcomes for children undergoing support facilitated by professionals. ...

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MRI Sub-Study Sleep Sub-Study Infection and Immunology Sub-Study Social Communication Sub-study At some hospitals, babies may have a Magnetic ...

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