Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A comprehensive UK cohort study reveals a close relationship between gastrointestinal disorders and eating conditions, with depression and disorder sequence playing key roles in the complex interplay, suggesting a need for integrated treatment approaches. A large UK cohort study suggests…
Tailoring academic pathways and learning environments can help students with ADHD succeed in advanced classes and online settings, emphasising fit over prestige and the importance of flexibility. For many teenagers with ADHD, the question is not whether they can handle…
Researchers at the University of Virginia have identified higher neural noise as a potential factor behind communication difficulties in autistic children and teenagers, paving the way for more tailored support and biomarkers for speech comprehension. Researchers at the University of…
A comprehensive study reveals that anxiety-related disabilities now outpace physical illnesses among Brazilian children under ten, highlighting urgent gaps in mental health care and prevention efforts. Brazilian children are now more likely to experience disability linked to anxiety than to…
A new German study finds that routine parent-report questionnaires at age two can serve as early indicators of developmental language disorder, underscoring their role in a two-stage screening process rather than standalone diagnostics. A new German study suggests that two…
Stanford University scientists have developed a speech-based model capable of predicting mental health issues in children up to six years before diagnosis, paving the way for scalable, smartphone-accessible screening methods. According to To Vima, researchers at Stanford University have found…
A new Australian study questions whether hospital is the most appropriate setting for managing young people in acute behavioural crises, highlighting the importance of community-based crisis intervention and service redesign. A study by Bourke and colleagues has added to the…
Contemporary Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is evolving from its traditional, rigid methods into personalised, relationship-based programmes that prioritise communication, emotional needs, and naturalistic learning for autistic children. Applied Behaviour Analysis, better known as ABA, remains one of the most widely…
Despite debates over over- diagnosis, recent analyses suggest that ADHD remains under-recognised in the UK, with long waiting times and uneven access highlighting the need for more holistic and supportive approaches. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder remains one of the most discussed child…
Childhood trauma often manifests in subtle patterns rather than catastrophic events, affecting both mind and body. Recognising these patterns and employing staged, personalised therapies can foster healing and resilience in adults and children alike. Childhood trauma is often misunderstood as…
Emerging strategies such as gradual exposure and thought reframing are transforming anxiety treatment, offering hope for those overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. Anxiety is not a fault in character; it is a normal human alarm system. Problems arise when that…
Research from Türkiye highlights significant sleep difficulties, behavioural issues, and emotional exhaustion in children with ASD and their mothers, urging a family-centred approach to care. Children with autism spectrum disorder are far more likely to struggle with sleep than their…
