Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
As children gear up for the new school term, experts highlight how parents can distinguish between normal nerves and anxiety requiring professional support, with early signs including behavioural changes and sleep disruptions. For many families, the start of a new…
A large study from Taiwan indicates that antidepressant use could be linked to lower accidental mortality among individuals with autism, with effects varying by age and highlighting the complex relationship between medication and health outcomes. A study from Taiwan suggests…
Growing awareness reveals that teenage boys often display irritability and physical symptoms rather than sadness, emphasising the importance of early detection and treatment for better outcomes. Teenage boys with depression do not always look sad. In many cases, the signs…
Seychelles is widening its financial assistance for children with autism under a new needs-based scheme, shifting towards a social model of disability support for families affected by the developmental condition. Seychelles will widen financial support for some children with autism…
New research highlights persistent gaps in autism diagnosis and support for Black children in the US, revealing systemic barriers and delays that hinder early intervention. Black children in the US are still waiting far too long for autism diagnoses and…
Babies often experience sleep difficulties in new settings due to changes in light, noise, temperature, and sleep routines. Experts recommend creating a familiar environment to ease the transition and distinguish between temporary disruptions and sleep regressions. Babies often sleep badly…
Experts recommend a slow, step-by-step approach to resetting children’s sleep routines before the new school year, helping them adapt smoothly and avoid bedtime battles. As the summer holidays wind down, many parents find themselves trying to undo weeks of later…
Emerging research highlights that thyroid problems in early pregnancy may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes, including autism, emphasising the need for vigilant testing and treatment. A new analysis from the MARBLES cohort adds to evidence that thyroid problems in pregnancy may matter…
As A-level and GCSE results are released, the NSPCC highlights the increasing emotional pressure on students, urging families to provide reassurance and support amidst concerns over the impact of grades on young people’s futures. The NSPCC is urging students and…
A recent 2025 study links reduced slow-wave sleep with increased risk of short stature in children, emphasising the importance of adequate sleep for physical development alongside nutrition and lifestyle factors. Sleep is more than downtime for children: it is a…
Expert insights highlight that student progress stalls not due to paperwork or accommodations, but because of the lack of targeted, evidence-based instruction tailored to individual needs within IEPs. Students who stop short of their IEP goals are often blamed on…
A multidisciplinary team has introduced a standardised facts label for AI-enabled mental health tools to enhance transparency, assess risks, and safeguard users amid the rapid adoption of AI chatbots and digital therapies. As interest grows in artificial intelligence tools for…
