[Source:  Medical X-Press]

The large-scale study found that two-thirds of babies born at only 23 or 24 weeks were ready for kindergarten on time. Unexpectedly, nearly two percent of them even achieved gifted status in school. While these extremely premature babies often scored low on standardized tests, preterm infants born 25 weeks or later performed only slightly lower than full-term infants. In fact, as the length of pregnancy increased after 28 weeks, the differences in test scores were negligible.

[Source: Disability Scoop]

ABC will introduce a prime-time drama this fall featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum.

The hour-long drama, "The Good Doctor," focuses on Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome who has left his quiet life in the country to work at a prestigious hospital.

[Source:  Psych Central]

Scientists have identified the first genetic locus for anorexia nervosa and have discovered that the eating disorder may be partially tied to metabolic factors associated with type I diabetes and autoimmune disorders.

A genetic locus refers to the location or "address" on a chromosome whereby a gene for a particular trait is located.

[Source:  Medical News Today]

Obesity in childhood has long term health implications stretching into adulthood, a new study in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals.

Examining data collected from over 300,000 participants across 18 studies, researchers from the University of Surrey identified increased arterial damage and enhanced likelihood of pre diabetes in participants who were obese in childhood. The damage, an increased thickness of these vital arteries, heightens the likelihood of an individual suffering from a cardiovascular ailment, such as heart disease, in later life.

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[Source: Disability Scoop]

Julen Ucar carefully measures the ingredients for his special "Non-verbal Herbal" marinade in the cozy confines of the Ways & Means Oyster House at Pacific City. The sauce, with just the right proportions of extra virgin olive oil, two kinds of vinegar, basil and other spices, has become a popular complement to the restaurant's steak, fingerling potatoes and spinach dish.

[Source:  Hands on as we Grow]

Earlier this year, I realized that Louis just wasn't grasping his letters.

I had a moment of panic and wondered Why? He's 4 and his brothers grasped them much earlier.

So I started doing letter activities with him to help him begin to identify them. He knew the letters in his name well, so I started with those and built on them to build his confidence.