Concussions
What is a concussion? Concussions are also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Concussions are an injury to the brain that is caused by a blow or jolt...
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The ImPACT of Concussions
Figure 1: A mapping of general symptoms associated with concussions. What is a concussion? Put simply, a concussion is the result of a mild traumatic brain inju...
Screen Use & Autism
Kids with autism are seen to spend more time on screens than neurotypical kids which results in lower physical activity. Screen use may be related to poor acade...
Can you Sleep After Getting a Concussion?
Often when an individual experiences some sort of head trauma and receives a concussion from it they are told not to sleep. However, is this a true thing that w...
What is Autism: Development, Symptoms, and Possible Treatments
What is Autism? Autism (ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental, lifelong condition, with a broad range of conditions characterized by challenge...
The development of autism
Introduction to autism: The number of children diagnosed with autism in the United States continues to rise. Many studies are being done to understand what is c...
A psych student tries to explain PTEN and TSC1/2 mutations
Autism symptoms Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. The learning,...
Neurobiological Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by neurobiological abnormalities, impaired social skills, repetitive behavior...
Inherited Genetics Regarding Autism
What is Autism? Autism is a developmental disability typically affecting communication and social interaction. Symptoms are usually apparent in the first three ...
What to do about Autism?
Figure 1: The generally accepted symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. What’s the deal with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? To begin the discussion about ...