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Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology

July 28, 2025 · 5 min read

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation utilized a powerful new computational method to analyze data from over 5,000 children with autism. These discoveries promise a revolution in the way autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated. […]

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Development

Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation utilized a powerful new computational method to analyze data from over 5,000 children with autism. These discoveries promise a revolution in the way autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated. […]

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Policy

What Happens if the Department of Education is Abolished? The Future of U.S. Schools

Education in America is at a crossroads. While schools should be spaces where all children can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally– the current federal policy agenda threatens to unravel critical federal protections, funding, and programs designed to support students’ well-being. Project 2025, spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation and a coalition of conservative organizations, presents a radical […]

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Mental health

The Role of School Psychologists in Tackling Rising Anxiety Levels

School psychology has progressively become a pivotal aspect of educational frameworks worldwide, especially as global stressors, such as pandemics and societal unrest, continue to rise. School psychologists are uniquely positioned to mitigate mental health crises before they become more profound issues for children and adolescents. This blog post explores current trends in school psychology, highlighting […]

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Relationships

Play Heals: How Games Rebuild Childhood

A 10-year-old boy in Chile described his hometown in Venezuela with one chilling phrase: “pure gunfire.” For him and many other children forced to migrate by violence, play wasn’t just fun. It was a lifeline. In a world where political unrest and neighborhood violence dominate the headlines, we often forget the quiet, everyday impact on […]

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News

Education News Round Up, October 8, 2025

A light week, as distractions abound. Here’s what’s in the research. And here’s what’s in the news. The Future of Kids and Technology The article addresses the anxiety among parents, such as Julia Wise, about preparing children for a future dominated by artificial intelligence, where traditional educational and career paths may become obsolete. It highlights […]

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Mental health

What eSports Can Teach Us About Mental Resilience

Picture this: 72% of professional gamers report physical pain—aching necks, sore backs, stiff wrists—yet they stay locked in, focused, and winning You’d think that kind of discomfort would tank performance. But surprisingly, their mental game—confidence, focus, resilience—remains strong. Now, swap “professional gamers” with “kids in classrooms.” Suddenly, the research feels a lot closer to home. […]

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Mental health

Stress Measured in Hair: A New Window into Children’s Mental Health

In recent times, mental health awareness has gained much-needed traction, and now a new avenue has opened up for early detection of potential issues: measuring stress through children’s hair. This innovative method, uncovered by researchers from the University of Waterloo, is shedding light on the early warning signs of mental health challenges in children living […]

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Academics

Suprise? Teachers Are the Essential for Kids’ Mental Health

Here’s a fact that stops you in your tracks: youth unemployment worldwide is more than twice the adult rate That might sound like a problem for college graduates, but the truth is, the seeds of this crisis are planted much earlier—in middle and high school classrooms where kids wrestle with stress, identity, and their sense […]

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Uncategorized

How Stress is Disrupting Emotion Control in School Environments

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure that students face is unprecedented. From academic challenges to social expectations, stress is an integral part of a student’s life, impacting their mental health significantly. But what exactly is the nature of this stress, and how is it affecting the emotional control of young minds in educational settings? This […]

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Uncategorized

Addressing Minimally Verbal Communication in Special Education

In recent years, school psychology has been pivoting towards more inclusive and equitable practices, aimed at addressing the diverse needs of the student population. The integration of technology, especially AI, in education and psychology has opened new avenues for assisting students with special needs. This article focuses on the implications of these trends for school […]

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