Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A recent study reveals that Vietnamese migrant parents caring for autistic children in Australia experience significantly lower subjective wellbeing, highlighting the urgent need for culturally tailored support services. A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has…
The UK government is set to implement a social media ban for under-16s in spring 2027 after new findings show escalating online risks for children, including exposure to harmful content and sexual messaging. Ministers are pressing ahead with plans to…
Specialist swimming lessons tailored for neurodivergent children are emerging worldwide, seeking to bridge safety gaps and reduce drowning risks amid alarming mortality data and limited access to inclusive aquatic education. For many families, the problem is not whether swimming lessons…
Medical reports from 2026 reveal that adolescents with unusual gastrointestinal symptoms may hide severe trichobezoars despite lacking typical signs, urging clinicians to consider this rare diagnosis even in asymptomatic cases. A case report published on 24 August 2026 is urging…
The rapid increase in GLP-1 prescription for children aged 8 to 11, despite lack of approved guidelines, highlights growing clinical practice ahead of regulation and potential disparities in access. More than 20,000 US children aged 8 to 11 have been…
A study reveals that over half of febrile-seizure first-aid videos on Chinese short-video platforms contain dangerous misinformation, with professionally uploaded content often featuring harmful advice despite high production quality. More than half the febrile-seizure first-aid videos sampled from China’s biggest…
New studies challenge the traditional view of autism as a lack of social attention, revealing that very young autistic children are sensitive to others’ viewpoints and may benefit from targeted training to improve social understanding. A new paper in Autism…
Sleeping 12 to 15 hours daily may be a symptom rather than a personality trait, with underlying health issues such as sleep disorders or mental health conditions requiring thorough investigation, say Ho Chi Minh City doctors. Sleeping 12 or even…
Specialist services are increasingly acknowledging avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) as a serious condition that can impact physical health and development, prompting targeted assessment and multidisciplinary treatment approaches. Specialist services are increasingly framing avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or…
Expert guidance suggests gradual exposure and behavioural strategies can aid shy children in overcoming fears, avoiding increasing their anxiety through overprotection or avoidance, especially during key life transitions. The point at which a quiet or hesitant child needs more than…
New research indicates a sharp increase in autism diagnoses among females since 2020, driven by improved recognition, delayed assessments, and changing diagnostic practices, highlighting the need for earlier detection in females. The sharp rise in new autism diagnoses recorded after…
A new national rollout of the Rural Youth Mental Wellness Program aims to increase access to anonymous online mental health support for rural teenagers, breaking down barriers of access, affordability, and stigma through community-driven design and evidence-based online tools. As…
