Imitation serves an important social function starting in infancy, a new study claims. Toddlers who were mimicked by a researcher went on to offer more help to an adult – regardless of whether that adult was the researcher or someone new.
October 2013
21 October 2013
Scientists have observed since the 1940s that many autistic children experience distressing levels of anxiety. But an exploration of autism and anxiety among twins shows that anxiety symptoms are often a heightened problem for both siblings, even when one twin has no autistic traits.
08 October 2013
Depression and anxiety disorders are prevalent among teenage girls. How can this be addressed? An evaluation of an Australian early intervention program has shown that educating parents when girls are of preschool age can have lasting effects on their likelihood of developing depression and anxiety in adolescence.
