--- title: March 2026 description: The Learning Brain News covers topics such as the latest research, technology, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, Memory, ADHD and Attention and Dyslexia. We also give away a free resource and recommend a book of the month. --- [Skip to content](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/march-2026#main-content) [![LearnFast](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LearnFast_logo.png?width=196&height=100&name=LearnFast_logo.png)](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) ![Learning Brain News Header-1](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Learning%20Brain%20News%20Header-1.png "Learning Brain News Header-1") Welcome to the March 2026 issue of Learning Brain News. As always, it is packed with ideas and links that you may find interesting. Here are some that especially caught our attention: - Boring content reduces students’ learning - Childhood ADHD has implications for health in middle-age - Science backed strategies for parents raising children Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team ###### Latest Research [![boredom during learning](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alicja-children-4526384_1920.jpeg?width=1920&height=648&name=alicja-children-4526384_1920.jpeg "boredom during learning")](https://neurosciencenews.com/boredom-noise-learning-30093/) ### Boredom is More Distracting Than Background Noise During Learning New research at Israeli and German universities reveals that a learner’s interest in a topic is a more powerful predictor of focus than distracting external noise. This research indicates that while quiet environments are helpful, interesting, relevant content is the most effective way to ensure student focus in real-world, unpredictable settings. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/boredom-noise-learning-30093/) --- ###### Autism [![autism](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/autism%20brain-6916896_1280-1.png?width=1280&height=360&name=autism%20brain-6916896_1280-1.png "autism")](https://theconversation.com/a-new-diagnosis-of-profound-autism-is-on-the-cards-heres-what-could-change-271930) ### Diagnosis of ‘Profound Autism’ Questioned by Australian Study A category of "Profound Autism” proposed by a group of international experts describes autistic people, aged over eight, who have little or no language, have an IQ of less than 50, and who require 24-hour supervision and support. This may help governments and service providers plan and deliver supports, so autistic people with the highest needs aren’t overlooked.  [Learn more](https://theconversation.com/a-new-diagnosis-of-profound-autism-is-on-the-cards-heres-what-could-change-271930) --- ###### ADHD [![ADHD](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADHD%20child%20lmx5fotografie-girl-6203126_1920.jpeg?width=1920&height=679&name=ADHD%20child%20lmx5fotografie-girl-6203126_1920.jpeg "ADHD")](https://www.additudemag.com/study-adhd-traits-linked-to-poor-health/) ### Study: ADHD Traits in Childhood May Predict Poor Physical Health Later ADHD traits in childhood may predict and even invite physical health problems, disabilities, and multimorbidity in midlife. However, mind-body exercises in adolescence may offset this risk, suggests new research. [Learn more](https://www.additudemag.com/study-adhd-traits-linked-to-poor-health/) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![9 Tips to Improve How you Learn & Your Learning Capacity](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/reading%20brain-6204350_1280.webp?width=1280&height=397&name=reading%20brain-6204350_1280.webp "9 Tips to Improve How you Learn & Your Learning Capacity")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/9-tips-to-improve-how-you-learn-your-learning-capacity) ### 9 Tips to Improve How you Learn & Your Learning Capacity Benedict Carey’s book "How We Learn – The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why it Happens” has tips to help you improve your learning.  [Learn more](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/9-tips-to-improve-how-you-learn-your-learning-capacity) --- ###### Free Download [![How the Adolescent Brain Learns](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20the%20Adolescent%20Brain%20Learns%20sept.png?width=1116&height=402&name=How%20the%20Adolescent%20Brain%20Learns%20sept.png "How the Adolescent Brain Learns")](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/how-the-adolescent-brain-learns?hsLang=en) ### How the Adolescent Brain Learns Recent evidence shows that adolescence is the second period of brain plasticity and cognitive development, making those years a critical time for students and educators.   So what should secondary school educators know about their students' brain development to maximise achievement? Find out here. [Learn more](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/how-the-adolescent-brain-learns?hsLang=en) --- ###### Book of the Month [![Strategies for Better Parenting](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raise%20kids%20not%20assholes.jpg?width=348&height=522&name=raise%20kids%20not%20assholes.jpg "Strategies for Better Parenting")](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0593086953?ref_=mr_direct_us_au_au&showmri) ### How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting - from Tots to Teens How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day. [Learn More](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0593086953?ref_=mr_direct_us_au_au&showmri) --- ###### What's On ![Conference](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png?width=1000&height=195&name=Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png "Conference") ###### Australia #### Australian Inclusive Schooling Conference ##### Online Summit, 27 March 2026 A FREE virtual event dedicated to highlighting the importance of student voice and shaping the future of inclusive education. [Learn more](https://illumelearning.com.au/onlinesummit/) --- ###### USA #### National Summit on Improvement in Education ##### San Diego, 30 March to 1 April 2026 The National Summit on Improvement in Education is the annual gathering and rallying point for the vibrant and diverse community of improvers to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive - today. [Learn more](https://hthgse.edu/events/national-summit-on-improvement-in-education/) --- ###### Australia #### Doing School Differently (DSD) Conference ##### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 4-5 June 2026 Australia’s premier national conference on flexible and inclusive education. [Learn more](https://aafie.org.au/doing-school-differently-2026/) --- ###### England #### Teaching and Learning Conference ##### University of Sheffield, 30 June to 2 July 2026 Join global educators at the Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference 2026. Explore innovative practice, share research, and shape the future of higher education. [Learn more](https://advance-he.ac.uk/Programmes-events/conferences/Teaching-Learning-2026) --- ###### Something Interesting #### I’m Educated and a Fan of Science. So Why do I Follow Superstitions? 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