Jenna D. Barry

Keywords autism fragile X syndrome neural circuits vision learning memory primary visual cortex hippocampus prefrontal cortex Research topic(s) CP: neuroscience Introduction Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are an extremely prevalent group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect approximately 2% of the population worldwide while being four times more likely in boys than girls.1,2 A hallmark of ASDs is a disruption of sensory processing that is associated with either hyper- or...

Do your in-laws call constantly? Do they invite themselves over and drop by unannounced? Do they beg you to visit them all the time… especially during the holidays? Do they give frequent unwanted advice about finances or the way you raise your kids? Do they manipulate you with guilt if you don’t do exactly what they think you should? Do they control you with money and gifts? Do they insist that you follow their holiday traditions? Do they gossip behind your back?

You have an opportunity to be a great spouse this holiday season. Couples are faced with many decisions this time of year about where and with whom to spend the festivities. This can lead to disagreements which cause tension in the marriage. Here are five tips for making holiday plans as a couple: 1. Don’t ignore your partner’s needs by insisting that he or she spend the holidays the way you want to spend them. Marriage is a partnership, not a dictatorship.