When we see children moving their bodies uncontrollably, we sometimes tell them to calm their bodies and thereby draw their attention to the unwanted behavior. But for people with Tourette’s syndrome, being more aware of their tics may actually exacerbate the actions. In a new study, researchers found that people with Tourette’s syndrome who watched […]
Children Need to Learn Context to Know When to Stop
CNS 2014 Blog: Q&A with Christopher Chatham It’s happens to all of us: times when we simply cannot stop ourselves mid-action, whether running a yellow (or red) light, making an inappropriate comment, or reaching for our buzzing phone during dinner. Most of the time, adults can overcome these impulses. Children, however, are notoriously different – […]
Using reward to improve visual awareness in stroke patients: Q&A with Paresh Malhotra
For stroke patients whose visual awareness is impaired on one side, merely offering a reward improves their attention. That is the result of a recent study that tested how stroke patients respond to stimuli when offered a financial incentive. As reported in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, the researchers gave a simple test […]
