Siblings of children with autism have social, emotional problems

The researchers analyzed 69 studies that collectively include 6,679 children with an autistic sibling and 21,263 controls; 30 of the studies are unpublished dissertations, theses, abstracts and research posters. Including unpublished work helps to combat publication bias — the fact that journals favor findings that support an association over those that show none, Shivers says. Most of the studies are based on either self-report or parent questionnaires.

Child marriage in the US is surprisingly prevalent

Between 2000 and 2010, an estimated 248,000 children were married, most of whom were girls, some as young as 12, wedding men. Now, under pressure from advocates and amid a nationwide reckoning over gender equality and sexual misconduct, states have begun ending exceptions.

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La educación es el mejor antídoto contra el miedo

Pilar Jericó, escritora y divulgadora, ha destacado en esta interesante entrevista, la importancia de “saber decir “no” es algo importantísimo, porque nosotros cuando decimos “no” estamos diciendo “sí” a otras cosas. Por ello, ¿yo qué haría? Definiríamos previamente un acuerdo de objetivos. Segundo, gestionaría bien esa culpa que a veces tenemos como padres. Y tercero, incluso le invitaría a una negociación”.