A recent study suggesting clinicians can accurately diagnose autism without structured tools has sparked debate, with experts emphasising the importance of methods like ADOS for consistency and accuracy outside specialised settings. A recent JAMA Pediatrics paper has reignited a familiar…
Data reveals sharp increase in suspensions across England, with the North East hit hardest amid debates over disciplinary practices and the support needs of vulnerable pupils. Government figures released on Thursday showed the North East recorded the steepest rise in…
The NHS has initiated a nationwide catch-up vaccination campaign targeting young people born after 2001, aiming to protect students from meningitis B as they prepare for university life this autumn amid rising infection concerns. The NHS has launched a large…
The Americas are experiencing their highest measles outbreak in over 20 years, highlighting urgent gaps in vaccination efforts across the region, even as US and Canada report relatively low case numbers. Canada has recorded about half as many confirmed measles…
Comprehensive studies reveal that family happiness is shaped more by warmth, conflict and relationship quality than whether children have siblings, challenging stereotypes about the ‘unhappy only child’. It is an appealing idea: if children are not forced to divide everything…
With children increasingly immersed in screens, educators promote hands-on and creative alternatives like board games, puzzles, and DIY escape rooms to foster engagement and development outside digital devices. Children’s screens have become so embedded in daily life that many parents…
Theatre camps are increasingly valued not just for entertainment, but for their unique ability to boost children’s confidence, empathy, and social skills through imaginative and collaborative activities that extend beyond the stage. The appeal of theatre camp is easy to…
A study from Italy reveals that children who open social media accounts before ninth grade tend to perform worse academically, sparking calls for age restrictions and responsible digital education. A new study from Italy suggests that children who open a…
The US FDA has approved centanafadine, marketed as Simtriyo, offering a new, potentially better-tolerated medication for ADHD patients, though questions remain about its comparative efficacy and place in therapy amidst existing treatments. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved…
A recent study uncovers how introducing solid foods triggers rapid and system-wide changes in an infant’s gut microbiome and metabolic functions, highlighting the importance of timing and diet in early development. The first mouthful of solid food does more than…
