Delayed onset of canonical babbling and first words is often reported in infants later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Identifying the neural mechanisms underlying language acquisition ...

“Brain-based learning” is everywhere. From TED Talks to professional development workshops, educators are told that neuroscience holds the key to unlocking student potential. We hear about prefrontal ...

When the human mind drifts away from a specific task, it may actually improve the ability to absorb hidden patterns in the environment. A new study suggests that this mental wandering facilitates a ...