Autism
Data on autism reported by researchers at Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Published in Genetics and Environmental Health Week, November 15th, 2006
New research, "Social escape behaviors in children with fragile X syndrome," is the subject of a report. "Social escape behavior is a common behavioral feature of individuals with fragile X syndrome (fraX). In this observational study, we examined the effect of antecedent social and performance demands on problem behaviors in four conditions: face-to-face interview, silent reading, oral reading and a singing task," researchers in the United States report.
"showed that problem behaviors were significantly more likely to occur during the interview and singing conditions. Higher levels of salivary cortisol were predictive of higher levels of fidgeting behavior and lower...
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