Latest Developments in Sensory Enrichment, Brain Plasticity and Navigating the Additional Challenges of Living with a Neurological Condition

How Music Practice in Twins Helps Us Understand How Environmental Enrichment Changes the Brain

How Music Practice in Twins Helps Us Understand How Environmental Enrichment Changes the Brain

Discover how a twin study on music practice reveals the power of environmental enrichment to reshape brain development in autistic and neurodivergent children.

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A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

Research by Dr. Michael Meaney demonstrates that maternal care, such as frequent licking in rats, can epigenetically modify gene expression in offspring, enhancing their stress resilience. 

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A new study reviews the effectiveness of Environmental Enrichment as a therapy for neurological disorders

A new study reviews the effectiveness of Environmental Enrichment as a therapy for neurological disorders

Environmental enrichment therapy, involving structured sensory and motor activities, has been shown to improve cognitive and behavioral functions in neurological disorders by enhancing brain plasticity and resilience.

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Natural oxygen therapy for autism: physical exercise

Natural oxygen therapy for autism: physical exercise

A simple obstacle course can help autistic children improve oxygen intake, brain function, and emotional regulation through structured aerobic activity.

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