Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment are exploring whether signs of autism ...

Dr. Hoq: Common signs that we see of an anxiety disorder in a child is really a child who appears to be frequently overwhelmed, tearful, or quick to get angry or even aggressive. With an older child, ...

They often look like they’re doing just fine. But they’re not. These are the kids I call Hold-In Kids—children who seem OK on the outside but are silently battling anxiety, sadness, shame, or ...

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates how stigma experienced by parents in sexual and gender minority ...

A new study finds that sharing a parent’s or teacher’s emotional response to honesty and dishonesty fosters more honest ...

Pesach is a time of freedom – not just from physical bondage but also from limitations that hold us back. Just as Bnei Yisrael prepared for their journey from Mitzrayim by refining themselves, we to ...

The Conners scale can be used to screen children and adults for ADHD. However, research is mixed on its effectiveness. Regardless, it should not be the only assessment used when diagnosing ADHD.