Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Specialists highlight the need for deliberate teaching approaches to support children with language-based learning disabilities, focusing on building language skills and self-regulation rather than just accommodation. Parents and teachers often first notice a child’s difficulty with writing, following directions or…
A Cheshire coroner has highlighted a potential gap in emergency department protocols for assessing patients with eating disorders, urging the Royal College of Emergency Medicine to address awareness issues after the tragic death of Karen Graham, who lived with anorexia…
A new Stanford University study highlights how variations in brain activity influence not only mathematical abilities but also strategic problem-solving in children with developmental dyscalculia, suggesting a multi-faceted neurological basis for the condition. A Stanford University study has found that…
Deaf children often experience mental exhaustion from the constant effort required to access spoken communication during school hours. Experts highlight practical strategies to reduce fatigue and improve learning accessibility. A Deaf child may begin the morning alert and engaged, then…
A new survey reveals most Australian hospitals do not utilise formal developmental assessment tools for infants exposed to alcohol or drugs before birth, highlighting gaps in follow-up care and an urgent need for standardised guidelines. A new Australian survey has…
Researchers from the University of Leicester reveal a significant association between early-onset type 2 diabetes and increased diagnoses of ADHD and autism, highlighting complex links between metabolic and neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers at the University of Leicester’s diabetes research centre say…
Researchers in Shanghai have confirmed the strong content validity of the Chinese-language Psychosocial Risk Assessment in Pediatrics scale, while highlighting wording issues that could impact clinical application, underscoring the need for further psychometric testing. Researchers in Shanghai have reported that…
Recent research underscores the significant role of early attachment experiences in shaping the risk and resilience factors for adult anxiety disorders, highlighting the importance of secure caregiving in emotional health. Anxiety disorders are often best understood as a pattern of…
Authorities in South Korea intensify efforts to combat illegal online sales and false advertising of methylphenidate, highlighting risks of misuse among students facing exam pressures while stressing the drug’s importance as a medically prescribed treatment. South Korea’s health authorities have…
Parents navigating slow or painful reading progress are encouraged to adopt calm, tailored strategies that focus on strengths and enjoyment, fostering confidence and reducing anxiety in young learners. Parents who are supporting a child with slow or painful progress in…
Research reveals that some children diagnosed with autism in early childhood no longer meet the criteria later, with early detection and support playing a key role, though many still face other mental health challenges. A new study in the Journal…
Recent research suggests traditional school-based sleep lessons have limited impact, but more extensive, collaborative programmes involving students and communities could hold the key to improving adolescent sleep habits. School-based sleep lessons have long been seen as an efficient way to…
