Scientists have identified brain networks involved in a baby’s learning to walk — a discovery that eventually may help predict whether infants are at risk for autism.
The findings build on previous research that has shown that babies who have delays in developing skills involved in coordination and movement are more likely to be diagnosed subsequently with autism spectrum disorder.
Drs. Rogers and Sylvester appear on the Pulse of St. Louis to discuss the implications of recent research on child brain development.
Drs. Anne Glowinski, Dehra Harris, and Celina Jacobi were recognized in an October 24th ceremony for their dedication and service in training new physicians.
Dr. Eric Spiegel shares tips on how to discuss Halloween safety with your kids.
Dr. Dehra Harris is interviewed on How to Talk to Kids About Anything, a podcast hosted by Dr. Robyn Silverman.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Aisha Sultan and KMOX radio host Debbie Monterrey talk with Dr. Eric Spiegel, director of child psychiatry at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, about how to talk about the most sensitive and difficult topics with children and whether parents need to watch the controversial Netflix series about a teenager’s suicide.
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world
On May 19, 2017, Dr. Dehra Harris, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, received the award of Clinical Teacher of the Year.
Functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI) may predict which high-risk, 6-month old infants will develop autism spectrum disorder by age 2 years, according to a study funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), two components of the National Institutes of Health.
Children’s outcomes improve when perinatal mental health issues are addressed.
Multicenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life…
Most children grow up without a worry in the world – and their only concern is “what’s for dinner?” However, there are some whose lives aren’t as carefree as they should be…
Brain scans may indicate clues to later problems.
A multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.
Anne Glowinski, MD discusses depression and the rise among teenagers, particularly in girls.
Mini Tandon, DO and Eric Wittrock, DO discuss the nationwide shortage of child psychiatrists.
Dr. John Constantino’s Second Generation Survey Project seeks to gather information about the genetic transmission of autistic traits in families.
The second year school of medicine students honor Dehra Harris, MD with the Distinguished Service Teaching Award, for her dedication, patience and skill in medical education.
Dr. John Constantino, along with four other experts, discuss quality behavioral health for Eastern Missouri.
Dr. John Constantino featured on News channel 4 to highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
Mini Tandon, MD is working to destigmatize mental health issues by bringing them front and center.
Congratulations to John Constantino, MD, Anne Glowinski, MD and Joan Luby, MD, for making the Best Doctors List in America for 2016.
Dr. Cynthia Rogers explains mental health professionals’ hope that widespread screening will reduce the stigma of mental illness, and even normalize mental health questioning of pregnant women.
A study led by Natasha Marrus, MD, recruits women who had at least one child with autism, and who now have grandchildren, to see how risk for the disorder may be passed through the generations.
Paul Glaser, MD, PhD, recommends that parents ask their college-bound children how they feel about the approaching changes in their lives.
New CDC Funding Will Expand Knowledge about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) will be directed by Dr. Rob Fitzgerald. The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) is one of the largest studies in the United States designed to identify and better understand genetic and environmental risk factors for ASD […]
Dehra Harris explains how parents can help their children shift perspectives to better understand teammates and losing.
Dehra Glueck says the main difference is that brave daughters are raised to take risks rather than trying to be perfect. She also said it is important to start a conversation with your daughter about why perfect doesn’t work – mostly because if you are trying to be perfect you will never be at your learning […]
Joan Luby and Cynthia Rogers share their research on brain development, depression and poverty in a special report examining toxic stress in St. Louis youth.
Dr. John N. Constantino, MD, shares his perspective in this op-ed.
A study led by Cynthia Rogers comparing MRI scans of the brains of 58 full-term babies with those of 76 babies born at least 10 weeks early found that preterm infants indeed have abnormal structural brain connections.
Dr. Natasha Marrus discusses the latest developments in the field of autism research
Young children may be frightened by the images they see on the news, Cynthia Rogers, MD, has observed. It’s important to let them share these feelings, and also to assure them that they are safe.