Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
With over 18,000 children awaiting autism assessments amid systemic delays, healthcare professionals advocate for earlier intervention through private insurance pathways, highlighting ongoing policy shortcomings and the importance of swift diagnosis. Ireland’s autism assessment system is under intense strain, with government…
Emerging research stresses the importance of informed preconception planning and genetic counselling for families with an autistic child, aiming to better understand recurrence risks and enhance early detection in subsequent pregnancies. There is no dependable way to guarantee that a…
Developmental paediatrician Najat Fadlalla highlights the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in parenting advice, advocating for tailored strategies that respect diverse familial values within clinical practice. In a clinical setting, parenting advice can become a test of assumptions as much…
Haley’s story highlights the prevalence and stigma of binge eating disorder in the Philippines, underscoring the urgent need for better early screening and recognition within the health system. In the small hours, Haley finds herself making the same uneasy walk…
The Nigerian government announced its commitment to establishing six autism centres nationwide and enhancing university-based training to address a long-standing shortage of specialised professionals, aiming to improve diagnosis, therapy, and research services for children with developmental conditions. Nigeria’s federal government…
A child psychologist emphasises that emotional regulation is vital for children’s growth, with recent guidance stressing the role of adults in helping children manage their feelings through techniques like co-regulation and mindfulness. Children often experience emotions in waves too big…
Emerging research highlights how precisely timed light exposure and low-dose melatonin can effectively shift sleep phases in individuals with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, offering new hope for addressing chronobiological misalignments. Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder is a circadian rhythm problem in…
Educators and parents highlight how homeschooling offers a flexible, personalised environment crucial for dyslexic learners, challenging traditional school routines to foster confidence and progress. Many parents begin homeschooling with the same mental picture they had of school: desks, worksheets, fixed…
As children head back to the classroom, experts emphasise the importance of sleep for optimal health, learning, and behavioural wellbeing, urging parents to establish routines and minimise screen time before bed. As children head back to class, family medicine physician…
Singapore will continue provide existing gender dysphoria care to children and teenagers while new review panels are established, as the government tightens regulations and introduces more cautious treatment protocols for minors with gender dysphoria. Singapore will keep treating children and…
As the new school year looms, expert advice highlights practical steps parents can take to help children manage anxiety, from establishing routines to validating emotions, ensuring a smoother transition back to classroom life. As the new school year approaches, many…
The National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers has introduced new standards to improve early detection and management of neurodevelopmental issues in children and adults with sickle cell disease, promising more consistent and equitable care across states. Sickle cell disease care…
