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Mental health Problems in Deaf Children
Recent research published carried out by Peter Hindley has suggested that children with profound deafness are more vulnerable to mental health problems than their hearing peers.
   
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Autism In Girls 'Under-diagnosed'
Girls with autism may not be identified because they do not show traditional signs of the disorder. Christopher Gillberg, of the National Centre of Autism Studies, claims that due to the differences in the way autism manifests itself in girls and boys, many cases of autism in girls may be undiagnosed.
Snoring In Children Is Linked To Hyperactivity
Young children who snore could be at greater risk of becoming hyperactive than those who sleep quietly.

Babies Born Underweight Face Depression Later
Babies that are born underweight are more likely to suffer from depression later in life, a study revealed today.

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