Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
ADHD and high intelligence: Common challenges
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Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Overwhelmed at work and home? This subtle sign could mean hidden ADHD
ADHD: Not Just a Childhood Thing Mention Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and most people picture a little boy wreaking havoc at school, unable to sit still and disrupting the class.
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
How to prevent and recognize iron deficiency in toddlers
The devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wondering whether their own child is getting enough iron. The good news is that…
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
40% of Missouri children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
Lordn // Shutterstock If you’re a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’ve probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria
Dr. Sasha discusses rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD and why emotional regulation matters for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Women With ADHD May Be 4 Times Likelier To Have 'Risky' Condition
Recently, researchers from King’s College London and Queen Mary University of London started working on a project called the Measuring Adult ADHD and Menstruation (MAAM). This will be the first to ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
48% of Wisconsin children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
51% of Kansas children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's not the only option experts recommend. Behavior therapy helps children build skills like attention and self-control, often by ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
43% of Minnesota children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's not the only option experts recommend. Behavior therapy helps children build skills like attention and self-control, often by ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Mental health trust's 'neglect' contributed to 'avoidable' death of young woman with autism
Abbi Smith was found at Braintree Recreation Ground the day after she had been discharged from the mental health services ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
46% of Florida children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis
Robbie Williams has been diagnosed with what he has described as 'a little bit of autism', as the former boyband star opened up about the 'weird' things he does.
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Why children often eat less in hot weather—and when parents should worry
If your child suddenly starts picking at meals during a spell of hot weather, it can be unsettling. But a smaller appetite for a few days can be a normal response to heat, particularly if your child is drinking well, has…
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Social anxiety explains the mental health toll of autistic masking
Researchers surveyed 113 autistic adults to explore the relationship between camouflaging autistic traits and mental health outcomes. They found that while masking was initially linked to ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half…
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Medical misinformation is putting children at risk, New Zealand study warns
Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The New Zealand study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl who developed serious complications when her parents did not follow the course…
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Silent Strep A infections may explain immunity gained by adulthood
Exposure to Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) that causes mild or no symptoms can trigger the body's immune response and naturally build protection, potentially solving a nearly 100-year-old mystery of immunity.
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Half of prenatal substance exposure CPS reports could be avoided, analysis suggests
A new study conducted at Boston Medical Center (BMC), New England's largest essential hospital, found that a trauma-informed clinical guideline can help reduce reflexive Child Protective Services (CPS) reporting without…
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
They seem fine, but this hidden ADHD struggle exhausts countless women
ADHD: Not Just a Boys’ Club There are just as many girls as boys affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), whether the hyperactivity is obvious or not. Still, when someone mentions ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Child Psychologist Shares 7 Daily Habits To Boost Kids' Confidence
It’s no surprise that throwing a bunch of expectations at kids can be a lot. That’s why micro-habits are a lot more effective at helping kids feel confident. According to Dr. Shiels, it allows us to ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
'I was like a zombie': ADHD diagnosis eases Christchurch woman's years of suffering
ADHD diagnosis eases Christchurch woman's years of suffering (3 min 22 sec) A Christchurch woman who struggled for years with ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
How ADHD Stimulant Medications Really Work
Recent research shows stimulant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications may boost alertness and motivation ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
What a 20-Minute ADHD Evaluation Can and Can't Tell You
Direct-to-consumer attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) telehealth platforms typically deliver a 20-to-30-minute video ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Autistic pupil claims university spot after A-level setbacks
Bicester School student Poppy Dowling overcame mental health challenges and a diagnosis of autism and ADHD to secure a place at Sheffield ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Conformity, Autism & Success: The Rules Society Never Taught You
In this powerful conversation, autistic therapist and author Jessica Penot, LPC-S, opens up about masking, conformity, and what ...
Child PsychologyAug 13, 2026
Early engagement with WIC services predicts continued participation in the program
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, found that how families engage with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) during the first months after a…
Child PsychologyAug 12, 2026
Genomic newborn screening could identify some children at risk for early cancers
A large population-based study led by researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Mass General Brigham suggests that genetic testing added to routine newborn screening could…
Child PsychologyAug 12, 2026
Personalized T-cell therapy eliminates detectable metastatic kidney tumor in adolescent after multiple relapses
Researchers and physicians at the Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ) and other leading cancer centers report an exceptional treatment outcome in an adolescent with an advanced, treatment-resistant kidney…
Child PsychologyAug 12, 2026
Documenting curbside consultations can improve patient safety
Implementing a hospitalwide program for documenting informal clinician consultations improved patient safety through better communication and multidisciplinary care in a pediatric health care system, according to a…
Child PsychologyAug 12, 2026
Lead-contaminated soil tracked indoors can create hazardous indoor conditions even in houses without lead paint
Lead contamination in soil tracked inside homes can cause dangerous indoor lead dust levels even in residences with no interior lead-based paint, according to researchers with the Rutgers Environmental, Occupational and…