Adolescents with Autism Spend Free Time Using Solitary, Screen-Based Media

MU researcher encourages capitalization on interest in screen-based technology, cautions against overuse

Jan. 25, 2012

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to be fascinated by screen-based technology. A new study by a University of Missouri researcher found that adolescents with autism spend the majority of their free time using non-social media, including television and video-games.  Full Story
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Babies Are Born With “Intuitive Physics” Knowledge, Says MU Researcher

Numerous infant studies indicate environmental knowledge is present soon after birth

Jan. 24, 2012

While it may appear that infants are helpless creatures that only blink, eat, cry and sleep, one University of Missouri researcher says that studies indicate infant brains come equipped with knowledge of “intuitive physics.”  Full Story
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