Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A recent study demonstrates that integrating speech-generating devices into targeted communication programmes significantly boosts social and language skills in minimally verbal children with autism, supporting more personalised intervention strategies. A new study suggests that adding a speech-generating device to a…
Persistent snoring in children can be more than just a nuisance; it may signal disordered breathing during sleep. Medical professionals emphasise the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment to prevent long-term health impacts. A child’s snoring may sound ordinary,…
Petra Butler investigates how immersive virtual reality therapy could transform treatment access and acceptance for young sufferers of obsessive-compulsive disorder, building on growing evidence for remote and app-supported therapies. Petra Butler is exploring whether virtual reality can help young people…
A recent study reveals that major AI language models can provide broadly reliable information to parents about adolescent anorexia nervosa, but their advice remains inconsistent and incomplete, highlighting the need for professional oversight in high-risk health issues. A new study…
A recent study suggests that mobile-first interventions, including social networking features, could significantly improve treatment access and outcomes for adolescents at risk of eating disorders, offering a promising alternative to face-to-face care. The latest trial of a mobile app for…
A comprehensive study involving 684 children finds that melatonin slightly reduces REM sleep without disrupting overall sleep patterns, highlighting both its potential benefits and the need for cautious use amid rising popularity. A large study of children taking melatonin has…
A new Frontiers in Neuroscience study uncovers how resting-state brain signals, particularly slow-4 ReHo, can differentiate children from adolescents with autism, highlighting the potential for developmental insights through frequency-specific measures. A new Frontiers in Neuroscience study suggests that resting-state brain…
A simplified sleep routine known as the 10-3-2-1-0 rule is capturing attention for offering a straightforward countdown to bedtime, emphasising habits like limiting caffeine, meals, work, and screens without the need for apps or devices. Experts see it as an…
Michigan State University’s annual autism conference emphasises the importance of careful listening and evidence-based approaches amid the rapid spread of misinformation online about neurodevelopmental disorders. At a time when artificial intelligence and social media can amplify falsehoods in seconds, Michigan…
A new study in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry highlights the need for clinicians to consider underlying medical causes, such as infections and immune dysfunction, in severe childhood psychiatric cases, potentially transforming diagnosis and treatment approaches. A new paper…
A growing trend of deliberate overdosing among South Korean teens, facilitated by social media platforms and lax pharmacy regulations, raises urgent concerns over youth mental health and drug access. South Korea is confronting a growing teenage culture of intentional overdose,…
Research indicates that supportive relationships and nurturing environments can offset the adverse effects of family breakdown on children, emphasising practical steps parents can take to foster stability and wellbeing post-divorce. For parents navigating divorce, the central question is often not…
