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How Discovery Inspires Care

A quarterly newsletter featuring news & resources from Yale Child Study Center (YCSC).

 
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How Autistic Brains Process Faces Differently

New research led by Harris Professor James McPartland, PhD, shows that brain activity associated with face processing is less distinct in the brains of children with autism. Understanding underlying developmental differences in the brain could give scientists better clues on how to support autistic people.

 
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Screen Time and Social Media: Tips to Help Kids Thrive

Debates about children and screens seem to grow louder each day. They happen at school board meetings, pediatric visits, and dinner tables. In a recent interview, YCSC Psychologists Jacqueline Britt-Friedman, PsyD, and Tamique Ridgard Peters, PhD, shared some tips for parents and caregivers to help manage screen time.

 
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The generosity of donors is essential to our work in helping children, adolescents, and families thrive. This support enables us to develop innovative solutions and provide exceptional care. A gift of any amount helps enhance YCSC clinical, educational, and research programs.

For more information, please contact Tamiko Collier at tamiko.collier@yale.edu.

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"Parenting in a Digital World—Navigating Screen Time with Confidence"
 
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