Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Dr Subhash Garg’s latest publication, The Sensory Child, challenges conventional perceptions of autistic behaviour by emphasising the crucial role of sensory experiences, offering a practical guide for better support and understanding. Dr Subhash Garg’s new book argues that autistic behaviour…
Research presented at a pediatric conference reveals thousands of U.S. children hospitalised for supplement poisoning, highlighting growing concerns over supplement safety and storage practices. Thousands of U.S. children have been hospitalised in recent years after being poisoned by vitamins and…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is gaining traction as a supplementary treatment for teenagers with major depressive disorder, with recent FDA clearances signalling a new phase of development and cautious optimism in the field. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is emerging as another…
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics highlights a swift transition in obesity management for young people, with GLP-1 medicines overtaking surgery as the main treatment option in just a few years, raising questions about access and long-term outcomes. A…
New approaches to improving sleep involve more than willpower, highlighting the importance of light exposure, consistent wake times, and gradual changes to reset the body’s internal clock and combat delayed sleep issues. Trying to sleep earlier is rarely a matter…
A Wuhan-based study suggests that maternal overweight and glucose response patterns during pregnancy may influence early mental development in girls, highlighting potential sex-specific vulnerabilities linked to maternal metabolic health. A prospective Chinese cohort has found that girls born to mothers…
Emerging studies reveal that standard cognitive behavioural therapy often overlooks the real experiences fueling autistic anxiety, calling for personalised approaches rooted in lived history rather than irrational fears. For many autistic people, anxiety is not a stray emotion to be…
While South Korea’s birthrate declines, the number of children with disabilities is rising sharply, exposing gaps in support services and calls for a unified national approach to diagnosis, treatment, and education. South Korea’s declining birthrate is masking a different trend…
A Frontiers in Psychiatry study analysing FAERS data reveals broad adverse drug reaction signals associated with methylphenidate use in children and adolescents, emphasising the need for tailored monitoring based on sex and medication formulation. A Frontiers in Psychiatry study has…
A new four-part podcast mini-series aims to reshape autism support by emphasising relationship-building, play, and emotional development, featuring practical guidance and autistic voices to help families and professionals choose suitable approaches. A new four-part podcast mini-series is aiming to reframe…
Kye Pharmaceuticals has launched Slenyto, the first prescription extended-release melatonin tablet for children and adolescents in Canada, amid new regulations on paediatric melatonin use. Kye Pharmaceuticals says Slenyto, an extended-release melatonin tablet, is now available in Canada as a prescription…
During Speech Pathology Week, Aspect emphasises that supporting autistic children’s communication requires recognising various methods beyond speech, including gestures, signs, and AAC, to foster confidence and participation. For many parents of autistic children, one of the first worries is whether…
