Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A new report reveals that over 20% of US adolescents suffer from anxiety, sparking concerns about treatment availability, the role of diagnosis, and the influence of parental and educational support systems amid rising mental health struggles. Teenage anxiety is now…
Building a comprehensive autism report across US states highlights significant issues in aligning federal data sources, emphasising the importance of precise measurement and categorisation methods. The real challenge in building a public state-by-state autism report was not combining the numbers,…
Parents aiming for meaningful change in special education plans are being encouraged to strengthen their case with organised, relevant evidence that links a child’s needs to data, shifting the focus from good intentions to impactful outcomes. Many parents of children…
Understanding the hidden signs of emotional distress in children can help parents provide timely support. Experts emphasise recognising patterns of behaviour and offering calm, consistent responses to foster emotional well-being. Children rarely announce emotional distress plainly. More often, it shows…
Research from Spain identifies four distinct eating behaviour profiles in preschool children, highlighting sex differences and early indicators of body composition that could inform targeted obesity prevention strategies. Spanish researchers have identified four distinct eating behaviour patterns in preschool children…
A recent Brazilian study highlights the growing concern over excessive screen use in young children and its association with sleep disturbances, reinforcing calls for limiting electronic media at bedtime. A new Brazilian study has added to growing evidence that heavy…
A recent study reveals children with complex medical needs are disproportionately investigated for neglect, prompting calls for a more nuanced, family-centred approach from clinicians before reporting concerns. Children with complex chronic conditions are far more likely to end up in…
The introduction of Child Focused Courts aims to make family proceedings more visible and responsive to neurodivergent children and parents, prompting calls for tailored training and innovative communication tools to ensure accessible justice. The planned roll-out of Child Focused Courts…
The Nigerian government is expanding specialist training and planning autism centres across all zones to address a rising autism prevalence and improve local diagnosis and support, marking a significant shift in the country’s neurodevelopmental health strategy. Nigeria’s push to strengthen…
Experts advocate for alternative disciplinary strategies that prioritise support and logical consequences, reducing suspensions for children with ADHD and autism to better address behavioural challenges and promote inclusion. Repeated suspensions are unlikely to solve the problem if a child with…
New research underscores the importance of recognising acne in children under seven, as its occurrence might indicate underlying hormonal shifts requiring prompt medical attention, challenging the misconception that acne is solely a teenage issue. Acne is often treated as a…
Childhood dementia, a rare group of genetic and metabolic disorders causing progressive brain damage, is increasingly recognised thanks to advances in diagnosis, but early intervention remains crucial as research explores new treatment options. Childhood dementia is real, but it is…
