Welcome to the September 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:

- A guide to choosing a school for your autistic child
- Speaking multiple languages may slow brain aging
- The Anxious Generation - book of the month

Enjoy,
The Learning Brain News Team

Multilingualism Subtracts Up to 13 Years from Brain Age

Multilingualism slows brain aging.  A new study demonstrated that speaking two, three, or four languages correlates with brains appearing 6, 7, and 13 years younger than a participant's chronological age, respectively.

Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 May Matter More than Parents Realize

More screen time during infancy and around the start of school is linked to poorer academic performance and weaker working memory years later. This research suggests early childhood may contain particularly sensitive windows when screen habits can have longer-lasting effects.

The Surprising Link Between False Memories and Imagination

Our memories may not be as reliable as we think, but the very processes that make them imperfect could also play a surprising role in imagination and creativity.

Choosing the Right School for your Child

Choosing the right school for a child with autism can feel overwhelming; this practical guide highlights the key things families can consider when looking for a supportive, inclusive environment where their child can thrive.

ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder or Specific Language Impairment?

How do we diagnose if a child's symptoms are because they have APD, ADHD or Specific Language Impairment, to prescribe the appropriate remediation? Speech pathologist, Devon Barnes explains here.

18 Signs That May Indicate Your Child Has Dyslexia

Are you a concerned parent wondering if your child may have Dyslexia? Are they a slow reader? Do they struggle to sound out words, or randomly guess words when reading?
This 18 question checklist will enable you to consider if your child may need a professional assessment or help.

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores how the shift from a play-based childhood to one dominated by smartphones and social media may be contributing to rising rates of anxiety and other mental health challenges among young people, and what parents, schools and communities can do to help.