Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
As autism diagnoses increase globally, experts emphasise the importance of recognising early behavioural signs in children and acting swiftly to access support, with recent figures highlighting a marked rise in cases and changing perceptions around the condition. Concern about autism…
The new Ley 2628 de 2026 introduces measures to streamline diagnosis, access to services, and recognise the needs of families caring for children with neurodevelopmental conditions, amid ongoing concerns over invisible caregiver burdens. For many women caring for children with…
A brief online programme led by parents has demonstrated significant short-term reductions in children’s screen use and parental stress, offering a potential scalable approach to managing digital media issues among families. A brief, parent-led online programme may help families cut…
Research based on the FORWARD registry reveals that anxiety and attention problems are the most common behavioural concerns among children with fragile X syndrome, with many experiencing multiple overlapping issues that require comprehensive treatment approaches. Children with fragile X syndrome…
Parents often miss the initial signs of eating disorders in teenagers, but recognising subtle behavioural and physical clues can enable earlier intervention and potentially life-saving treatment. Parents often miss the earliest signs of an eating disorder because the behaviour can…
Emerging guidance emphasises personalised, sensory-friendly, and visual supports over strict schedules, challenging traditional potty training methods for children with autism. Potty training a child with autism often works best when adults start from the child, not the calendar. The Autism-based…
Short-term sleep deprivation can mimic ADHD relapse symptoms, highlighting the importance of proper sleep assessment and habits to distinguish between exhaustion and genuine treatment needs. Sleep debt can make ADHD look as if it has suddenly worsened, when the real…
Parents often find teenagers’ shifting interests and behaviours unsettling, yet these changes are a vital part of healthy identity formation. Experts emphasise the importance of supportive, open communication during this transformative phase, recognising that exploration is a normal and crucial…
Research reveals that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder may exhibit minor but measurable differences in attention, processing speed, and memory, suggesting inherited traits linked to autism. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder may show subtle differences in…
Understanding ADHD as a dynamic spectrum reveals how symptoms shift from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the importance of adaptive support and management strategies for individuals and families. ADHD does not stay the same from childhood to adulthood, and for many…
Rapid weight loss and limited food choices in children and adults may point to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a misunderstood condition distinct from anorexia nervosa, requiring tailored treatment approaches. For parents and carers, rapid weight loss and shrinking food…
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of German pupils in secondary school are struggling with sleep and exhaustion, signalling worsening mental health and potential impacts on learning amid increased media engagement. A new survey in Germany suggests that tiredness…
