Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A pilot study conducted in Israel demonstrates that a parent-only DBT skills group can be effectively delivered in routine care to reduce parental helplessness and improve adolescent mental health, even in high-stress environments following recent terror attacks. A pilot study…
Parents in Ontario navigating assessments for learning difficulties weigh the quicker, broader insights of private evaluations against the cost-free, school-focused reports from public assessments, with implications for support plans and privacy. Parents in Ontario facing concerns about a child’s learning…
A new perspective suggests that viewing baby night waking as a normal developmental phase, rather than a failure, can reduce parental exhaustion and foster better support systems for families. Sleep is often treated as the final barrier between parents and…
Following a US federal press conference hinting at leucovorin’s potential in autism treatment, prescriptions for the drug surged by 46%, despite limited evidence and warnings from health authorities. A sharp rise in leucovorin use among children followed a federal press…
A focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP) reveals that confronting fears directly, rather than seeking certainty, is the key to breaking obsessive-compulsive patterns, backed by years of clinical evidence. People searching at 2 a.m. for a way to stop…
A personal essay highlights how intersecting identities of race and neurodivergence shape therapeutic experiences for people of colour, calling for more culturally responsive care and curiosity from clinicians. For many neurodivergent people of colour, the hardest part of therapy is…
The US federal government has announced a new policy removing funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for transgender minors, citing safety concerns and evidence gaps, amid growing political and medical debate. The Trump administration has finalised a rule that…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced a policy to block federal funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors, prompting debate over child welfare and medical ethics. The American College of Pediatricians has welcomed a…
A new safety alert linked to Neurocrine Biosciences’ Vykat XR raises concerns about the drug’s safety and usage, amid reports of deaths and serious adverse events in the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome. A new safety warning tied to Neurocrine Biosciences’…
Author and podcaster Caroline Foran shares her journey of redefining her relationship with anxiety, shedding light on her son’s autism spectrum condition and PDA, and advocating for greater awareness and understanding in family life. Caroline Foran has described how her…
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers show that childhood-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have unique genetic profiles, challenging the view they are simply earlier forms of adult illnesses. The findings could pave the way for more precise classifications and targeted treatments…
Health specialists in Piedras Negras caution that early and heavy use of screens can negatively impact children’s sleep, attention span, and learning abilities, urging parents to monitor and limit screen exposure in the formative years. Health specialists in Piedras Negras…
