McGill University has introduced a virtual coaching programme, BRIGHT Coaching, to help parents navigate the wait for assessments of children with suspected developmental delays, enhancing confidence and understanding amidst a fragmented referral system. McGill University researchers have developed a virtual…
As children with autism transition into adulthood and old age, systemic gaps in support and continuity threaten to undermine their independence and well-being, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in lifelong care models. At UCLA’s PEERS Clinic, I spent time…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has introduced SPECTRA, an initiative leveraging AI and technology to track autism development and enable earlier, customised interventions, marking a shift from traditional diagnosis models. The US Department of Health and Human…
A pilot study suggests adding emotion coaching to family-based treatment could enhance support for families of adolescents with anorexia nervosa, paving the way for more family-inclusive approaches. A pilot study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders suggests that…
Research at Cambridge University indicates that gender-specific attention patterns are observable in infants just hours after birth, suggesting prenatal influences shape early behaviour before social interaction begins. A University of Cambridge study suggests that sex-based differences in attention may be…
A recent policy shift allowing general practitioners and nurse practitioners to diagnose and prescribe ADHD medications aims to improve access, but experts warn that fundamental assessment issues remain unresolved, risking superficial solutions to a complex problem. A forthcoming change to…
Dr Angela Dwamena-Aboagye urges parents and caregivers to maintain clear boundaries between discipline and abuse, coinciding with a new investigation exposing weaknesses in Ghana’s child protection system. Dr Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, founder of the Ark Foundation, has urged parents and caregivers…
Families in Boston face a complex landscape of Applied Behaviour Analysis providers, with careful selection crucial amid abundant options and comprehensive insurance support to ensure consistent, personalised care for children with autism. For Boston parents weighing applied behaviour analysis, the…
Researchers argue that proactive support for families and communities is essential to safeguard children’s health, education, and emotional stability as climate-related disasters increase in frequency and severity. As extreme weather becomes more frequent and more disruptive, researchers are urging parents,…
A mother shares her journey from childhood trauma to healing through somatic therapy, transforming her approach to expressing love and managing emotions with her daughter. What began as a childhood memory of warm, demonstrative love became, for one mother, the…
New research highlights how teachers can deliver constructive correction that maintains student engagement, builds trust, and supports emotional health, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes and classroom climate. Correction is an everyday feature of teaching, but it need not come wrapped in…
New research from Spain reveals that parents who frequently excuse harmful behaviour may inadvertently encourage teenagers to justify moral shortcuts, leading to higher rates of alcohol and tobacco use through increased moral disengagement. Parents who repeatedly excuse harmful behaviour may…
