Background. The Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health has called the prevention of mental health problems in children a national priority. [1] McMenamy and colleagues ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism — some as young as 18 months — is ...

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether your toddler’s latest behavioral masterpiece is normal or cause for concern, you’re not alone. One minute they’re sweetly stacking blocks, the next ...

Parents often find themselves caught off-guard when their child starts exhibiting behavioral issues. For instance, their child may become disruptive at school or home. Children who show signs of a ...

As the rate of children with autism in the U.S. continues to grow, a new study published in top-ranked journal Pediatrics shows that medical professionals can’t rely solely on their clinical judgment ...

Don’t rely on one source of information about your preschoolers’ inattention or hyperactivity. Rather, consider how your child behaves at home as well as information from his or her teacher and a ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Infants whose families received ongoing text message-based health behavior counseling in addition to clinic-based counseling showed healthier weight trajectories than those whose ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Data suggest both maternal and paternal depression plays a role in a child’s behavior, according to research ...

Share on Pinterest Early intervention following an autism diagnosis at 12 to 26 months could mitigate symptoms of autism in young children. Westend61/Getty Images A new study finds a significant ...