Autism spectrum disorders
How autism is diagnosed
According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Feb 29, 2024
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News tagged with child psychologist
Psychology & Psychiatry
'Secure attachment style': Parents, here's what to know
Picture this: A child running towards their parent, arms outstretched, with an infectious smile stretching from ear to ear. That deep, unbreakable bond built on trust, love and security is an outgrowth of a secure attachment ...
May 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to help your child deal with separation anxiety
For some children, it can be hard when mom or dad leave them at daycare, school or even just with the other parent.
Mar 13, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Growth differences during twin pregnancy have effect later in life
A child who receives fewer nutrients in the womb than their identical twin brother or sister is more likely to have developmental problems later in life. This is what researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
7 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy
When children witness tragedies, from acts of violence to the sudden loss of a loved one, to images of a war zone like Ukraine, they often turn to their families for support and reassurance. We asked UC Davis child psychologist ...
Mar 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What you should know if you're anxious about post-pandemic routines
A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You're not alone.
Apr 28, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Communication challenges can offer clues that signal whether a child may have autism
Typically, babies babble and toddlers chatter. But a child with autism spectrum disorder may lack these—and other—communication skills.
Apr 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lockdowns are leaving kids with ADHD in crisis
(HealthDay)—When clinical psychologist Maggie Sibley thinks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, she worries most about the older teens ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Pediatrics
The pandemic is exacerbating a shortage of child therapists
As the pandemic drags on, children and teenagers endure an unprecedented realignment of daily life.
Feb 3, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to talk to your child about grief during the coronavirus pandemic
The number of deaths from the coronavirus continued to rise in the United States this week. By midday Tuesday, more than 25,000 Americans had died from COVID-19, the highest reported death toll in the world.
Apr 16, 2020
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