American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology

14/07/2025

https://www.sciencealert.com/cannabis-use-is-linked-to-epigenetic-changes-scientists-discover

Cannabis use may leave lasting fingerprints on the human body, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests – not in our DNA code itself, but in how that code is expressed.

13/07/2025

https://www.psypost.org/methylphenidate-adhd-drug-curbs-impulsivity-in-men-only-linked-to-brain-wiring-differences/

Researchers found that methylphenidate lowers impulsive choice behavior in men but not women. The effect was associated with the structural integrity of specific white matter tracts in the brain, highlighting potential sex-based differences in drug response.

10/07/2025

https://theconversation.com/antidepressant-withdrawal-new-review-downplays-symptoms-but-misses-the-mark-for-long-term-use-260708

Short-term data fails to reveal long-term risks of antidepressant withdrawal.

03/07/2025

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-025-03033-w

Mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders (MATRDs) are highly prevalent and comorbid. A sizable number of patients do not respond to first-line treatments. Non-invasive neuromodulation is a second-line treatment approach, but current methods rely on cortical targets to indirectly modulate subcorti...

03/07/2025

https://www.earth.com/news/fish-oil-omega-3-capsules-have-been-found-to-help-control-aggression/

Fish oil could calm tempers and boost heart health, with new data showing it cuts aggressive behavior in both children and adults.

28/06/2025

What an interesting visual explanation for why kids with autism struggle with transitions!

>>> https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-tendril-theory_b_7984160

28/06/2025

https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-identify-key-gatekeeper-of-human-consciousness/

Using rare brain recordings from patients, scientists found that the thalamus helps trigger visual awareness. The study reveals that this deep brain region sends synchronized signals to the cortex, acting as a gateway for conscious perception.

27/06/2025

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26/06/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Christy Hom, AAPdN Secretary for this wonderful podcast. Well done!
Christy Chiang Hom

Did you know that people with Down syndrome are crucial to Alzheimer's research? We spoke to two incredible people about the wonderful work they're doing to ...

25/06/2025

Great info for those pursuing internships in neuropsychology

For all the Neuropsychology trainees I’ve been fortunate to connect with, it’s never too early to consider your predoctoral internship! While not exhaustive by any means, I put together this graphic to help you prioritize those desirable “check boxes” to consider when applying to sites. Inte...

08/06/2025

https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientist-just-discovered-a-fascinating-fact-about-the-grooves-in-your-brain/

Scientists are uncovering how tiny grooves in the brain’s surface relate to reasoning ability in youth, showing that deeper sulci may lead to more efficient connections between brain regions critical for complex thought.