--- title: October 2024 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/october-2024#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 October 2024 Learning Brain News. As usual there’s a wide variety of items for your interest this month. Read about: how reading to newborns boosts brain development, technology (AI is as good as human experts in brain tumor diagnosis, and a new way to identify autism markers), plus ADHD and working memory. Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team  PS: What to do if a child says “school is boring”?  See *Something Interesting* at the end of this newsletter. ###### Latest Research [![reading](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/child-mother-reading%203046494_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=527&name=child-mother-reading%203046494_1280.jpeg "reading")](https://neurosciencenews.com/shared-reading-brain-development-27719/) ### Shared Reading Boosts Early Brain Development A new study encourages parents to read aloud with newborns and young children. Shared reading supports brain development, language, literacy, and social-emotional growth, laying the foundation for school readiness. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/shared-reading-brain-development-27719/) --- ###### Technology [![chatgpt](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chatgpt%20ai-generated-8177861_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=354&name=chatgpt%20ai-generated-8177861_1280.jpeg "chatgpt")](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241001115327.htm) ### ChatGPT Matches Radiologists in Brain Tumor Diagnosis Researchers compared the diagnostic accuracy of GPT-4 based ChatGPT and radiologists using 150 brain tumor MRI reports. ChatGPT achieved 73% accuracy, slightly better than neuroradiologists (72%) and general radiologists (68%). This study highlights AI’s growing role in radiology and its potential to reduce physician workload and improve diagnostic accuracy. [Learn more](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241001115327.htm) --- ###### ADHD [![ADHD](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-10-10%20at%206.15.47%20PM%20ADHD%20awareness.png?width=1118&height=406&name=Screenshot%202024-10-10%20at%206.15.47%20PM%20ADHD%20awareness.png "ADHD")](https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/) ### It’s ADHD Empowerment Month Celebrate ADHD Empowerment Month with this resource centre highlighting the strategic advantages and strengths of ADHD brains - from curiosity and problem-solving skills to resilience and compassion. [Learn more](https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/) --- ###### 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://neurosciencenews.com/neuroimaging-asd-markers-27593/) ### New Imaging Technique Identifies Autism Markers with 95% Accuracy USA researchers have developed a system that detects genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89-95% accuracy, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. [Learn More](https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroimaging-asd-markers-27593/) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![The Brain That Changes Itself](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brain_changes_itself_reader_3-png-1.jpeg?width=1010&height=360&name=Brain_changes_itself_reader_3-png-1.jpeg "The Brain That Changes Itself")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/the-brain-that-changes-itself-by-dr-norman-doidge-book-review) ### The Brain That Changes Itself - Revisiting the New York Times Book Review Dr Norman Doidge's best selling book , “The Brain That Changes Itself” did more than any other to change our view of the brain’s ability to “rewire”. Although it was published well over a decade ago, the book’s description of “neuroplasticity.” remains just as relevant and useful today as it did in 2007. [Learn more](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/the-brain-that-changes-itself-by-dr-norman-doidge-book-review) --- ###### Free Download [![working memory](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/checklist-g635cfc4c0_1920-1.jpeg?width=1116&height=474&name=checklist-g635cfc4c0_1920-1.jpeg "working memory")](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/dl-11-signs-of-working-memory-difficulty?hsLang=en) ### 11 Signs That May Indicate Your Child has a Working Memory Problem Are you a concerned parent wondering if your child may have a working memory problem? Could they be having trouble holding information in their mind and then use it when thinking? Complete this simple 11 question checklist to see if your child may have a weak working memory. Download it here. [Get it Here](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/dl-11-signs-of-working-memory-difficulty?hsLang=en) --- ###### Book of the Month [![Dont believe everything you think](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dont%20believe%20everything%20you%20think%20book%20cover.jpg?width=300&height=408&name=Dont%20believe%20everything%20you%20think%20book%20cover.jpg "Dont believe everything you think")](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WPP7R6S/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_DYNJG03JDHV055KNKKPE) ### Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering In this book, you'll read a new paradigm of where our human experience comes from, and how to escape negative thought loops to let go of anxiety, self-doubt, and self-sabotage. 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