Caregiver briefs · NEURA
Research briefs for caregivers
Plain-language reads of the studies behind questions families ask. Each brief cites its sources and says what the evidence does not show. Not medical advice.
Kids explaining neurodiversity — Bookabook By Me
Indonesian children writing their own picture books and comics about ADHD, autism, and “special brains” — so other kids (and the adults who love them) can see acceptance and strengths in plain language. These are…
Read the briefRed light and the brain — what families can actually lean on
Clinics, occupational-therapy rooms, and online shops are offering red and near-infrared light — also called photobiomodulation, low-level laser, or a “light helmet” — for autistic children, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and sometimes…
Read the briefWhen robots aren’t enough — brain–computer interfaces and communication hope
Places like Tokyo’s Dawn Avatar Robot Café show how remote-operated robots can open employment for people with severe disability. That path still needs someone who can drive an avatar — move a cursor, speak, or otherwise send…
Read the briefBrain response & early communication — the slower, safer bridge
Implants make headlines. Many caregivers and families find surgery scary, and that fear is rational. This brief is about non-implant brain–computer access: reading brain response patterns from outside the skull (usually with…
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