Serena Thompson advocates for a personalised, flexible approach to education for autistic children, emphasising understanding and tailored support over mere placement in mainstream or specialist settings. For many parents of autistic children, school choice can feel like a test of…
A new international study reveals that while children across cultures develop a natural capacity to help, the ways in which they assist peers are shaped by their social environment, with implications for understanding human cooperation from an early age. A…
New Cardiff University research indicates that irritability, anxiety, and negative thinking patterns play a more significant role in future depression risk among children and young adults with ADHD, challenging previous assumptions. In children and young people with ADHD, the road…
A recent study suggests that a tailored ketogenic diet, combined with rehabilitation, may accelerate improvements in autism symptoms among young children, though further research is needed to confirm these findings. A modified ketogenic diet may ease some short-term autism symptoms…
A comprehensive review of 23 studies involving over 1.9 million people finds that individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more prone to digestive problems such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Guidance for parents on easing children’s transition during a house move highlights the importance of early communication, maintaining routines, and emotional support to foster a sense of normality and security. Moving house can be a fresh start for adults, but…
A new study in China reveals that emotionally distant parenting correlates with negative stereotypes of older adults among teens, highlighting the role of empathy and real-life intergenerational contact in shaping attitudes. A new study of Chinese adolescents suggests that harsh…
Emerging research underscores how clear, consistent boundaries combined with meaningful choices foster self-regulation and emotional growth in children, challenging the idea that near-total freedom supports healthy development. Psychologists and child-development specialists increasingly argue that children do better with clear, predictable…
Modern swimming lessons are evolving to embrace diversity, emphasising flexibility, empathy, and tailored approaches that enable all children and adults to participate confidently and safely in water activities. Mainstream swimming lessons have changed markedly over the past decade, and the…
Recent research challenges the notion that spanking is a harmless disciplinary technique, highlighting its links to worse behavioural and developmental outcomes and advocating for positive, non-violent alternatives. The long-running argument that spanking is harmless because “I turned out fine” does…
Recent research highlights how children replicate not just actions, but also social cues and expectations, underscoring imitation as a vital tool for learning and social integration rather than mere mimicry. Children often copy far more than words. They mirror gestures,…
Research from the University of Rochester suggests adolescents exhibiting problematic gaming behaviours show reduced activity in the brain’s reward system, highlighting potential neurological factors behind gaming vulnerabilities. Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that teenagers who showed stronger…
