Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jennifer Shapiro* had a feeling something wasn’t quite right with her infant son, Timothy. When she looked closely at him, his ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

Researchers have conducted what they say is the largest and most diverse study to date on how recessive genetic changes contribute to developmental disorders. The team, headed by researchers at the ...

Scientists have conducted the largest and most diverse study to date on how recessive genetic changes contribute to developmental disorders 1. They found that most undiagnosed cases that are due to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The gene -- RNU4-2 -- can cause a collection of developmental symptoms that had not previously been tied to a distinct genetic ...

One of the biggest changes to disability support in a generation is the new Thriving Kids program. The scheme, which is expected to start rolling out in mid-2026, is pitched as an alternative to the ...

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition affecting approximately 5–6% of school‐aged children. The disorder is characterised by marked impairments in motor ...

Childhood is a time of growth, learning, and development. Your child is increasing in height and weight, learning new physical and social skills, and laying the foundations of adulthood. If you have ...

A new study has prompted some doctors to reconsider how obesity is classified. Currently, it is treated as a behavioral disease, but doctors are now suggesting that it be considered a ...