As always, this month's installment is packed with links that you may find interesting. Here are some that especially caught our attention:
ADHD kids getting wrong treatments
The importance of interacting with your babbling baby
More about AI - humans and AI have similar learning strategies, & an AI study into hate speech
Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team
Latest Research
Why Babies Babble: New Clues Reveal Language Origins
Human babies’ babbling is more than cute noise—it’s a feedback-driven learning strategy that sets the foundation for language. When a baby babbles and their parents respond, these back-and-forth exchange help to build a baby’s emerging language skills.
Why So Many Kids with ADHD are Getting the Wrong Treatment
Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures drive early prescribing, despite risks and reduced effectiveness in young children.
Online Hate Speech Resembles Mental Health Disorder Language
A new study using AI tools found that posts in online hate speech communities closely resemble the speech patterns seen in forums for certain personality disorders. While it doesn’t imply that people with psychiatric diagnoses are more prone to hate, the overlap suggests that online hate speech may cultivate traits like low empathy and emotional instability.
Researchers found that humans and AI share a similar interplay between two learning systems: flexible, quick in-context learning and gradual incremental learning. Experiments showed that AI could develop in-context learning abilities after extensive incremental practice, much like humans do.
Some teachers and parents can mistake a dyslexic child for someone who is lacking intelligence. But the truth is dyslexia has nothing to do with a child’s level of intelligence.
For many children who struggle with reading, regular reading instruction, no matter how much of it, may not be effective. Download the Vulnerable Readers Guide here for other approaches.
Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children
A bold new argument for harnessing brain science to help young people realize their full potential. Author Lisa M. Lawson offers a powerful and accessible look at what the science of adolescent development tells us—and what it demands of us.
Held over four days, this conference provides a unique convergence of networking, learning and celebration in a single package, and attracts attendees from Australia and overseas.
Reimagining Higher Education: Innovation and Leadership in an Interconnected World Conference
Dubai, 16-18 December 2025
The aim of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (referred to as HETL) is to bring together higher education professionals and thought leaders from around the world to dialogue, network, and collaborate on issues relevant to teaching and learning in higher education.
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