Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
With AI rapidly integrating into children’s healthcare, a new perspective warns that without rigorous oversight and transparent practices, the risks to child safety and equity could outweigh benefits as machines learn faster than humans can adapt. Artificial intelligence is moving…
Food aversion extends beyond picky eating, impacting daily routines and social interactions for children and adults alike. Recent research highlights the importance of recognising underlying causes and adopting gradual, supportive approaches to treatment. Food aversion is more than fussiness at…
Experts highlight that open, age-appropriate dialogue with siblings of children with cerebral palsy fosters understanding, reduces confusion, and strengthens family relationships amid evolving questions and emotional responses. When a child has cerebral palsy, the experience reaches beyond the child alone.…
Experts reveal that frequent waking before dawn may be a sign of a persistently overactive nervous system, often associated with stress, anxiety, and poor sleep habits, prompting calls for targeted treatment and improved sleep hygiene. Waking repeatedly in the early…
Jiang Zhongxin highlights the evolution, current pressures, and future potential of autism early intervention in Taiwan, calling for more inclusive, evidence-based, and accessible systems amidst a growing demand and changing professional landscape. For more than three decades, Jiang Zhongxin has…
A 23-month-old girl exhibits atypical hair-pulling and hair-eating behaviours, challenging recognised diagnostic criteria and highlighting risks like trichobezoars in young children. Trichotillomania is usually defined as a person pulling out their own hair, often repeatedly and despite trying to stop.…
Emerging insights in EMDR highlight its potential to process trauma rooted in early childhood and preverbal experiences, offering new hope for clients with no conscious memory of distressing events. In EMDR therapy, some clients arrive with clear signs of trauma…
Nearly 50,000 American children received leucovorin prescriptions in 2025, highlighting rapid off-label use driven by public attention, despite limited evidence of effectiveness and safety concerns. Nearly 50,000 American children filled a leucovorin prescription in 2025, according to research published in…
Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder, often overlooked due to fluent speech and strong vocabulary, presents unique challenges in understanding social cues and context. Recent awareness emphasises the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored support for affected children, distinct from autism. Social…
Autism assistance dogs are transforming support for individuals with autism, providing safety, behaviour intervention, and emotional stability through extensive training and practical tasks, significantly improving daily life for families and adults alike. Autism service dogs are trained to do far…
A study in the Infant Mental Health Journal reveals that childhood abuse leaves a lasting impact on mothers experiencing intimate partner violence, with specific parenting challenges linked to trauma symptoms rather than general disrupted parenting. Childhood maltreatment appears to leave…
Recent research underscores the detrimental impact of screen use before bed, linking it to poorer sleep quality, fatigue, and mental health issues. Experts emphasise simple precautions to restore restful nights and overall wellbeing. Devices in the bedroom may feel harmless,…
