Child Development
Stanford study links some children’s math struggles to difficulty learning from mistakes
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A Stanford-led study suggests that some children who struggle in math may have trouble adjusting their approach after errors during number-comparison tasks, rather than having only a core difficulty with numbers. Using brain imaging and computational modeling, researchers reported weaker activity in brain regions involved in monitoring performance and adapting behavior, patterns that also helped predict which children were more likely to struggle.
A common belief that the frontal lobe fully develops by age 25 has been challenged by recent neuroscience findings. New brain-imaging studies reveal that key neural wiring and network efficiency evolve well into the early 30s. This extended timeline highlights ongoing maturation processes in the brain.
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A prospective observational study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting reported no meaningful differences in autism-related screening results or other neurodevelopmental measures among toddlers whose mothers received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy or within 30 days before conception, compared with toddlers whose mothers did not receive an mRNA vaccine in that time window.
Researchers in Italy have found that a ketogenic diet can shield young rats from the long-term mental and behavioral impacts of prenatal stress. The high-fat, low-carbohydrate regimen, administered after weaning, improved sociability and reduced stress-related issues in the offspring of stressed mothers. These findings, presented at the ECNP conference in Amsterdam, suggest potential early dietary interventions, though human trials are needed.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects nearly 6% of school-aged youth in France. With early intervention, it does not hinder a child's success. Psychoeducation is crucial for proper diagnosis and support.