The finding is the result of a study using mice that found deficits in the peripheral nerves play a role in impaired social interactions and repetitive behaviors. The peripheral nerves are found throughout the 

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The results of a UK study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) showed that tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (anti-TNF) treatment is effective at improving both muscle and skin involvement in children with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). These findings bring new hope to JDM patients who have failed to respond to multiple drug treatments and who, as a result, have a greater risk of painful complications and premature death.

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Studies have demonstrated that oxytocin (which acts as an hormone and also as a neurotransmitter in the brain) plays a role in facilitating the perception of emotions in other people's facial expressions. An international study conducted by Sebastian Korb (researcher in the SISSA's Neurosciences area) and colleagues has tested the idea that this phenomenon is related to facial mimicry. According to embodied cognition theory, in fact, the recognition of others' emotions is facilitated by their imitation and reproduction with our own face. The study confirms this facilitating effect, which proves to be more pronounced for expressions conveying negative emotions (anger, distress), especially when seen on the face of a child.

It's widely believed that the younger you are, the easier it will be for you to learn a new language, and new research is finding that holds true for sign language as well. University of California, San Diego (UCSD), psychologist Rain Bosworth says that by five months old, babies are universal language "sponges," attracted to language in their environment, and this includes sign language.

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Over recent years, medical research has uncovered a number of links between autism and epilepsy. The latest study investigating this relationship demonstrates that having a relative with epilepsy is a risk factor for autism.

Epilepsy and autism are known to be linked, but why this is the case is open for debate.

We have a wonderful Speech-Language Pathologist pediatric clinic opportunity in the Annapolis area. This is a full-time, direct-hire position

*  The SLP will service children (and some adults) from birth and up in an outpatient clinic setting.
*  Common diagnoses at the clinic include Autism, CP, Developmental Delay, and Ortho
*  This is a brand new facility with a state-of-the-art gym, as well as private treatment rooms.
*  Saturdays are bonus days - therapists are not required to work on Saturdays
*  The clinic has a great team environment with other SLPs, OTs and PTs on staff collaborating together.

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How cute is this cat's whiskers busy bag?  I happen to find it adorable!  Just print out the free download, cut out the kitty's, laminate and hole punch to indicate where to lace the pipe cleaners.

Toss some pipe cleaners cut in half inside the busy bag and it is all set to go.  The child can lace the pipe cleaners through the holes to give the cat's their whiskers.