Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Conflicting diagnoses and treatment advice can leave families facing a painful stalemate, but structured discussion, shared decision-making and mediation may help resolve disputes. When a child remains unwell and the adults around them cannot agree on what to do next,…
A study of 391 Egyptian children links high sensory processing sensitivity with increased emotional difficulties, while also finding lower hyperactivity and stronger prosocial behaviour. A study of Egyptian children suggests that sensory processing sensitivity is not a rare or abstract…
Researchers have created an openly available, harmonised dataset that charts white matter changes across adolescence and could improve the study of atypical brain development. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have assembled one of…
Early signs can include weak muscle tone and feeding problems in babies, while older children may develop intense food-seeking behaviour, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary support. Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can affect feeding,…
A UCLA study suggests asking autistic children to describe uncomfortable sensations objectively can alter brain activity, although it does not immediately make the experience feel less unpleasant. A simple mental exercise that asks autistic children to describe a sensation like…
A 2025 review of 16 psychiatric disorders found that remote assessments can closely match face-to-face consultations, while widening access to diagnosis and treatment. Online psychiatric assessment has moved from a novelty to a practical route into care, offering a structured…
Analysis of donated teeth found substantially different chemical profiles in children with autism, but researchers caution that the preliminary findings do not show any exposure caused the condition. A small study has given researchers a new way to look at…
A study of nearly 3,500 US teenagers found that getting a smartphone between 12 and 13 was followed by more screen and social media use, less sleep and modest increases in anxiety, depression and attention symptoms. For many families, the…
ADHD can be masked by overpreparation and high achievement, while symptoms such as internal restlessness, time blindness and rejection sensitivity remain easy to miss. ADHD is often discussed as though it always looks the same: a child who cannot sit…
Unwanted thoughts are common, but persistent fears, mental rituals and repeated reassurance-seeking can signal obsessive-compulsive disorder rather than an ordinary mental hiccup. An intrusive thought can arrive without warning: a fleeting image of saying something offensive, making a disastrous mistake…
Brief observational tools produced comparable results in clinic and home-based play sessions, potentially giving researchers a more flexible way to track change in young autistic children and caregiver strategies. A new study suggests that two brief observational tools could make…
Repeated refusal to attend school can signal anxiety, bullying, exhaustion or low mood. Experts say parents should look beyond discipline and seek support when the pattern persists. In many families, the morning refusal sounds the same: a child says they…
