--- title: May 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/may-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 May 2026 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: - Many teens are worried about becoming too dependant on AI Chatbots - Rising temperatures make children less likely to meet reading and maths milestones - Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD brain Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team ###### Latest Research [![alzheimers](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/belova59-laboratory-3827736.jpeg?width=2000&height=708&name=belova59-laboratory-3827736.jpeg "alzheimers")](https://neurosciencenews.com/ptau217-blood-test-alzheimers-30521/) ### Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Scans A new study at Mass General Brigham, a  Harvard Medical University affiliate, has found an Alzheimer’s disease biomarker (pTau217), can predict cognitive decline in cognitively healthy older adults. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/ptau217-blood-test-alzheimers-30521/) --- [![childhood development](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/geralt-thermometer-4294021.jpeg?width=1000&height=296&name=geralt-thermometer-4294021.jpeg "childhood development")](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209234247.htm) ### Rising Temperatures are Slowing Early Childhood Development Researchers at New York University have discovered that unusually high temperatures can hinder early childhood development. Children living in hotter conditions were less likely to reach key learning milestones, especially in reading and basic math skills.  [Learn more](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209234247.htm) --- ###### Technology [![ai chatbot help](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cyndidyoder83-teen-5224456.jpeg?width=1000&height=334&name=cyndidyoder83-teen-5224456.jpeg "ai chatbot help")](https://drexel.edu/news/archive/2026/April/teen-AI-chatbot-addiction) ### Teens Concerned About Attachment to AI Chatbots Researchers at Drexel University College of Medicine, USA found many teens who began using technology for emotional and psychological support evolved their use into dependency and addiction-like behaviour.  [Learn more](https://drexel.edu/news/archive/2026/April/teen-AI-chatbot-addiction) --- ###### Autism [![autism](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brain%20Markers%20of%20ADHD%20in%20Children%20Identified.jpeg?width=1116&height=454&name=Brain%20Markers%20of%20ADHD%20in%20Children%20Identified.jpeg "autism")](https://neurosciencenews.com/early-intervention-autism-language-30086/) ### Early Intervention Helps Most Autistic Children Acquire Spoken Language New research reports that approximately two-thirds of initially non-speaking children with autism develop spoken language following evidence-based early intervention. The study identifies key factors, such as intervention duration and motor imitation skills, that influence success. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/early-intervention-autism-language-30086/) --- ###### ADHD [![adhd](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/surprising_media-boys-9080808.jpeg?width=2000&height=711&name=surprising_media-boys-9080808.jpeg "adhd")](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260407/Integrated-motor-exercise-improves-core-ADHD-symptoms-and-executive-function.aspx) ### Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from exercise that challenges both body and mind. A randomized clinical trial (RCT) found that a 12-week integrated cognitive-motor exercise program reduced core ADHD symptoms while also improving key executive functions, especially inhibitory control and immediate working memory. [Learn more](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260407/Integrated-motor-exercise-improves-core-ADHD-symptoms-and-executive-function.aspx) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![spelling help](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/spelling%20their%20iStock_54938596_MEDIUM.png?width=600&height=183&name=spelling%20their%20iStock_54938596_MEDIUM.png "spelling help")](https://blog.learnfasthq.com/speling-spieling-spelling-spealing) ### Which One Is Correct? Speling? Spieling? Spelling? Spealing? For some folk, these words: Speling, Spieling, Spelling, Spealing,  look so similar that it’s very confusing. Good spelling is vital because it allows the writer to focus on what they want to say. It frees up brain space for their ideas to flourish.  [Learn more](https://blog.learnfasthq.com/speling-spieling-spelling-spealing) --- ###### Free Download [![Learning Difficulties](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/boy_stressed.jpeg?width=616&height=239&name=boy_stressed.jpeg "Learning Difficulties")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hubfs/Pdf/16_terms_to_help_you_understand_your_childs_learning_difficulties.pdf) ### 16 Terms to Help you Understand your Child's Learning Difficulties If you have a child with language challenges, reading problems or learning difficulties, and you have sought help from their teacher, speech pathologist or other learning professional, you may have heard some unfamiliar terms. Words like phonemic awareness, auditory processing, listening comprehension and working memory. This eBook covers 16 common terms used in discussions about learning difficulties. Once you understand these, you should be able to have more productive discussions with your child's teacher or therapists. [Get it Here](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hubfs/Pdf/16_terms_to_help_you_understand_your_childs_learning_difficulties.pdf) --- ###### Video of the Month [![injustice](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-21%20at%2012.18.35%20pm.png?width=1134&height=538&name=Screenshot%202026-04-21%20at%2012.18.35%20pm.png "injustice")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyEMbIRYVGA) Watch this powerful video about standing up against injustice. 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