Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Clinical hypnosis may offer a supportive approach for adolescents experiencing teenage bedwetting, provided medical causes are ruled out, highlighting a potential complementary treatment beyond traditional medical options. Teenage bedwetting can be distressing long after childhood, affecting sleepovers, school trips, holidays…
Paediatric urologist Steve Hodges emphasises that improvements in childhood bedwetting often occur in uneven steps and advocates for patience, personalised treatment, and calm responses, highlighting that setbacks are a natural part of recovery. Children who struggle with bedwetting and daytime…
A recent appellate court decision emphasises that providing accommodations alone is insufficient for students with dyslexia; schools must deliver targeted, effective reading instruction to ensure real academic progress, as highlighted by the William A. v. Clarksville-Montgomery County case. A federal…
A new study reveals that families managing autism through dietary and supplement approaches often act as de facto researchers and advocates, facing a lack of professional guidance and personalised support. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder often end up…
A common blood-pressure medication may slow the progression of vanishing white matter, a rare and fatal brain disorder in children, according to a study by Amsterdam University Medical Centers. The findings suggest a potential new avenue for treatment of this…
Parents of children with autism share strategies for enjoyable holidays that accommodate sensory needs and routine, highlighting the importance of planning, familiar environments, and understanding from leisure providers. Families of children with autism often face the same challenge when the…
As the new school year approaches, Kazakhstan’s health ministry advises parents to prioritise sleep routines to support children’s focus, memory, and emotional balance, emphasising gradual adjustment and consistent bedtimes. As the new school year approaches, Kazakhstan’s health ministry is urging…
A new printable resource offers practical strategies for adults supporting children with ADHD, emphasising behavioural understanding and routine adjustments without replacing professional advice. A new printable aimed at adults supporting children with ADHD is designed as a practical guide rather…
As social media platforms popularise simplified ADHD content, experts warn that complex diagnoses risk being distorted into trends, risking misdiagnosis and trivialisation amidst rising online communities and celebrity disclosures. Over the past few years, health advice has drifted ever further…
The US Department of Health and Human Services escalates its review of hospitals providing gender-related treatments to minors, focusing on billing practices and potential legal violations following a new federal report and ongoing investigations. The Department of Health and Human…
Renowned researcher Dame Uta Frith questions whether the expanding autism spectrum diagnosis may be blurring crucial differences, urging for more precise categorisation to better serve diverse needs amid rising prevalence rates. A growing debate over autism has been reignited by…
A new qualitative study highlights that while brief cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders can be emotionally demanding and challenging to sustain, many patients experience significant, long-term improvements in their eating habits and self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of structure and…
