Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A child psychologist emphasises that emotional regulation is vital for children’s growth, with recent guidance stressing the role of adults in helping children manage their feelings through techniques like co-regulation and mindfulness. Children often experience emotions in waves too big…
Emerging research highlights how precisely timed light exposure and low-dose melatonin can effectively shift sleep phases in individuals with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, offering new hope for addressing chronobiological misalignments. Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder is a circadian rhythm problem in…
Educators and parents highlight how homeschooling offers a flexible, personalised environment crucial for dyslexic learners, challenging traditional school routines to foster confidence and progress. Many parents begin homeschooling with the same mental picture they had of school: desks, worksheets, fixed…
As children head back to the classroom, experts emphasise the importance of sleep for optimal health, learning, and behavioural wellbeing, urging parents to establish routines and minimise screen time before bed. As children head back to class, family medicine physician…
Singapore will continue provide existing gender dysphoria care to children and teenagers while new review panels are established, as the government tightens regulations and introduces more cautious treatment protocols for minors with gender dysphoria. Singapore will keep treating children and…
As the new school year looms, expert advice highlights practical steps parents can take to help children manage anxiety, from establishing routines to validating emotions, ensuring a smoother transition back to classroom life. As the new school year approaches, many…
The National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers has introduced new standards to improve early detection and management of neurodevelopmental issues in children and adults with sickle cell disease, promising more consistent and equitable care across states. Sickle cell disease care…
Laniado Hospital in Netanya has launched Israel’s first autism-friendly paediatric emergency department, featuring sensory treatment rooms and specialised staff training to better support children with autism and developmental disabilities during emergencies. Laniado Hospital in Netanya has opened what it says…
Emerging research reveals that it’s not just blue light but behavioural factors like endless feeds and notifications that disrupt sleep; recent studies complicate the narrative, indicating both risks and potential benefits of late-night smartphone use. A growing body of research…
A practical approach to understanding and evaluating an Individualised Education Programme can empower parents to better advocate for their child’s educational needs, rather than getting lost in the legal jargon. For many parents, an Individualized Education Programme can feel like…
The US Department of Defence is debating whether to convert applied behaviour analysis (ABA) from a temporary demonstration programme into a permanent benefit, a move that could bolster support for thousands of military families with autistic children facing shifting care…
A 15-year-old transgender girl recalls years of ridicule and isolation, emphasising the need for society to recognise her right to simply exist without facing discrimination or mocking, and highlighting the profound psychological toll of prejudice. A distressed 15-year-old describes years…
