Child Development

Children with autism and ADHD have different sleep disorders

A study recently published in Autism Research has shed light on how sleep disorders vary significantly among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), those...

Neighborhood disadvantage linked to higher autism risk in children

A recent brief report published in JAMA Psychiatry sheds light on a concerning association: children born in more disadvantaged neighborhoods face an increased likelihood...

Childhood stress could increase depression risk in young adults

A recent study published in JCCP Advances has unveiled a concerning link between negative life events (NLE) experienced during childhood and an increased risk...

VR can help people with autism do real-world tasks

At the University of Missouri, a researcher named Noah Glaser, working with Matthew Schmidt from the University of Georgia and others, is using virtual...

Parenting with ADHD: 7 practical tips for success

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes undiagnosed in adults — including parents — but it has a significant impact on family life. A parent with ADHD...

Childhood reading problems linked to worse memory function in midlife

A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health on July 6 has uncovered a notable connection between childhood reading difficulties...

Kids with cats are much more likely to get schizophrenia, study finds

Recent research by The Park Center for Mental Health in Australia has added to the evidence that owning a cat could significantly increase the...

Childhood inflammation is a big cause of autism and schizophrenia

Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia, pose challenges for individuals, affecting their communication, interactions, and emotional management. Researchers at the University of Maryland School...

How to manage aggressive behaviour in children with autism

Reports of physical and sexual assaults by children with autism or intellectual disabilities have raised concerns about aggressive behavior in this population. Parents often struggle...

Screen time linked to mental health issues in young children

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics has revealed that screen time is linked to mental health problems in children aged 3 to 6...