What Defines Children With Special Needs In Our Society?

In today’s society, there is a growing awareness and understanding of children with special needs. These remarkable individuals possess unique characteristics that make them stand out and contribute in their own exceptional way. While their needs may differ from their peers, it is their strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit that truly defines them. In this article, we explore the various…

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Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

In a recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers describe the relationship between problematic internet use (PIU) and the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Background Excessive use of the internet has become a potential public health concern worldwide. In fact, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5), internet gaming disorder, gaming, and…

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Study suggests heightened distractibility as a core ADHD deficit

Distraction is prevalent in our daily lives. As you read this, you might be distracted by external stimulations like people talking near you or a smartphone notification. Or, perhaps it’s internal factors such as overthinking about an unpleasant memory or daydreaming. A newly published study highlights a new concept—a “general distractibility” trait, also called “d” factor—shared by those prone to…

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New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis

  A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes specialized MRIs of the brain accurately diagnosed children between the ages of 24 and 48 months with autism at a 98.5% accuracy rate, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Mohamed Khudri, B.Sc., a visiting research scholar at…

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