Associations between brain function during fear learning and inflammatory levels: The moderating roles of early and late maltreatment
June 2026
Fear learning is a core adaptive process. Although growing evidence indicates that associations between inflammation and both brain structure and reward-related function can be moderated by early risk...
The influence of stroke order priming on Chinese character recognition in primary school students
June 2026
The role of stroke order in Chinese character recognition remains a subject of debate in psycholinguistics. The motor memory hypothesis suggests early strokes facilitate recognition in adults, but its...
Theory of mind network and mirror neuron system dysconnectivity underlies social deficits in autism spectrum disorder
June 2026
The theory of mind (ToM) and mirror neuron system (MNS) are known to be involved in social communication deficits in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While prior studies have examined the functional...
Participation in extracurricular activities: Associations with preschoolers’ mathematics skills and factors related to parents’ investment
June 2026
Children’s participation in extracurricular activities (EAs) has become increasingly prevalent across countries and is believed to support children’s developmental outcomes. However, little is known...
Development and validation of a pictorial assessment tool for safety health literacy in preschool children aged 5–6 years
June 2026
Fostering safety health literacy in early childhood is crucial for preventing unintentional injuries and reducing health-related risks. However, direct assessment tools that are developmentally appropriate...
Precision assessment and subtyping of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under the RDoC framework: Methodological advances, integration pathways, and efficacious intervention practices
June 2026
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder prevalent in childhood. Traditional symptom-oriented diagnosis and intervention models lack targeted...
Neurological complications associated with Down syndrome
June 2026
Down Syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder characterized by having one extra chromosome 21 and manifests in different neurologic complications that negatively impact people's lives. Seizures, epilepsy,...
Family support for a child with ASD during the kindergarten-to-primary school transition: A case intervention study
June 2026
This study selected a 6-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as the participant. The "Children's School Readiness Diagnostic Scale" was used to assess the child's school readiness across...
Children’s facial expressions in response to another’s joy predict trait empathy
June 2026
Empathy research has historically focused on children’s responses to others’ distress, leaving the development of positive empathy—the ability to share in another's joy—relatively under-explored. This...
Adolescent-Related Social Anxiety Discourse on Sina Weibo in the Post-Restriction Period: A Developmental Perspective
Available online 28 April 2026
Social anxiety involves heightened concern about negative evaluation and social discomfort. Although prior research has examined its etiology, risk factors, and interventions, little is known about...