Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Hamburg’s Ankerland clinic supports severely traumatised children such as Tim, whose recovery from repeated neglect required nine years of intensive therapy and support. When Andreas Krüger first met Tim, the boy was not yet five and was already carrying the…
Interviews with six young women and their parents suggest that professional guidance, family involvement and hands-on CBT-informed exercises may help sustain engagement, but researchers stress the evidence remains preliminary. A small qualitative study published in the International Journal of Eating…
Whole-exome sequencing has identified dozens of genes associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders, revealing substantial genetic overlap and possible shared biological mechanisms. Scientists have identified 36 genes that appear to substantially raise the risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder and…
A free autism helpline and evidence-based information hub have launched as Australia begins the first national phase of its Thriving Kids programme for children aged eight and under. Australia’s new Thriving Kids programme has moved into its first national phase,…
A consistent wake-up time, earlier caffeine cut-offs and less screen stimulation can help reset disrupted sleep patterns without relying on medication. Difficulty falling asleep, waking in the night and feeling drained in the morning do not always call for medication.…
Children with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs face heightened risks of bullying, with researchers urging earlier, tailored prevention in schools. Children with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to be bullied at school, according to research cited by SINC…
From county-funded employee benefits and farm resilience workshops to Ayurvedic and regenerative therapies, Missoula is broadening its approach to everyday health. Missoula is increasingly presenting itself as a place where wellness is not treated as a luxury, but as part…
A review in Molecular Psychiatry says shared biology, early symptoms, treatment effects and life stressors may all help explain the overlap between ADHD and psychotic disorders. A new review in Molecular Psychiatry argues that the relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity…
Clinical psychologist Steven Kniffley Jr. urged Indianapolis educators and youth workers to look beyond behaviour and ask what experiences may be driving a child’s distress. At a gathering in Indianapolis, a child’s behaviour was treated not as the whole story,…
A randomised study suggests horse-based programmes may improve hyperactivity, irritability, emotional regulation and social behaviour in some autistic children. Horseback riding may offer children with autism a meaningful boost in behaviour and self-control, according to a new study highlighted by…
A study of children with autism found that digestive symptoms rose alongside behavioural severity, but found no evidence that intestinal inflammation or a leaky gut was driving the link. Researchers have long explored whether the gut may offer clues to…
Experts say frequent night waking is often part of early development, but persistent disruption, breathing problems and reliance on sleep aids may require closer attention. Many young children wake during the night, and in most cases it is part of…
