Social skills

World Autism Awareness Day: Social acceptance helps reduce impact of autism

Early signs of autism can often be detected in children as young as 2-3 years and it is advisable that parents start treatment as soon as possible for improved outcomes, according to doctors. 

Apr 02, 2018, 10:54 AM IST

Father's age could affect child's social skills

Researchers found that children born to very young and older fathers - below 25 and over 51 years of age, respectively - showed more prosocial behaviours in early development. 

May 02, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

Blood pressure pills may improve autism patients' social skills

An estimated one in 68 children in the United States has autism.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:45 PM IST

For a healthy life, social bonds are as important as exercise, diet

Having a lot of healthy social relationships during adolescence and late adulthood could help you lead a healthy life, a new study suggests. 

Jan 05, 2016, 13:39 PM IST