Despite all the years of research that have gone into them, cognitive conditions like autism and schizophrenia are still largely a mystery. Here’s one nice step toward figuring them out, though: Researchers from UCLA have discovered a specific genetic trait in a small community in Finland that might have some clues.
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Men can continue to reproduce late in life with little or no risk to themselves. But being an old dad might have serious repercussions for the child—a study published in the journal Nature found a that older fathers are more likely to have a kid with autism or schizophrenia because of random mutations that develop in their genes as they age. More »
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from is from Kim, who wants to help her four-year-old play games and communicate in the home. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
“I’m looking at getting a tablet for my four-year-old, developmentally delayed daughter. She uses an iPad with her therapist to play games and say what she wants, but I’m not sure if I should get the same for the home. Is there an Android alternative that’s as useful in our special circumstances, and is it compatible with a sturdy, water-proof case for it?”
For our two cents, we’d say that in such circumstances, continuity is probably an important factor to take into account. However, we’re also aware that some of the specialist apps run into the hundreds of dollars, which few can easily afford, so let’s turn the question over to our community. Do you have experience in the area, or perhaps you’ve already been in this situation? Either way, why not share what you know?
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