Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Research highlights the importance of honesty, personalised attention, and space in fostering resilient sibling bonds within neurodivergent families, emphasising that understanding, consistency, and respect are key to healthier family dynamics. Supporting a child with neurodivergence can reshape family life in…
Applying for Supplemental Security Income for children with ADHD now demands detailed documentation of daily life disruptions, with success heavily reliant on demonstrating functional limitations beyond a diagnosis. Applying for Supplemental Security Income for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity…
Research from UC Davis reveals sleep is the most influential daily habit affecting adolescents’ mental wellbeing and their performance at school and with friends, surpassing screen time, exercise, and diet. Researchers at UC Davis say sleep may be the most…
As anxiety rises among young populations, acupuncture, featuring gentle techniques and characterised by safety, emerges as a supportive option, though evidence of effectiveness remains mixed and should complement professional medical care. Anxiety among children and teenagers often becomes more noticeable…
A new safety alert has been issued for Vykat XR, the first medication approved for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, following reports of seven deaths and over 100 hospitalisations since its market debut, prompting calls for more careful screening and monitoring.…
As elopement behaviours in children with autism pose increasing safety risks, families and professionals adopt innovative measures to identify, prevent and respond to this urgent issue amidst rising incidence and deadly consequences. Elopement in autism is one of the most…
While medication can significantly alleviate ADHD symptoms, experts emphasise that a comprehensive approach, including behaviour therapy and practical adjustments, is essential for effective management of the condition. ADHD medication can make a meaningful difference for many people, but clinicians and…
Families seeking autism treatment through Medicaid must navigate varying rules and requirements for coverage of applied behaviour analysis (ABA), with critical differences depending on state policies, provider enrolment, and the necessity of demonstrating medical need. Families weighing autism treatment often…
Advocacy groups for Prader-Willi syndrome have issued a warning about potential safety risks associated with Vykat XR, the first medication approved for managing extreme hunger in affected individuals, amid reports of serious adverse events and fatalities. Prader-Willi syndrome advocacy groups…
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis challenges traditional views of ADHD medication, suggesting these drugs primarily enhance alertness and motivation before aiding focus, with implications for treatment and sleep management. The familiar claim that ADHD stimulant medicines…
Researchers explore the potential of cord blood cytokine patterns to identify children at risk of autism, highlighting practical advantages and current scientific challenges in developing early screening tools. A newborn’s cord blood may one day help clinicians spot which children…
A comprehensive review of research highlights that simple, targeted hospital support strategies such as psychotherapy, family-centred care, and bonding activities can alleviate anxiety, stress, and depression among parents of NICU infants, with benefits extending beyond discharge. Parents of babies in…
