A mother who experiences influenza or prolonged fever while pregnant may increase the risk for autism in her child.
Effect of Goals-Activity-Motor Enrichment in infants with cerebral palsy
Investigators aimed to assess effectiveness of early and continuous enrichment intervention on motor, cognitive, and functional skills in infants with CP.
Antenatal corticosteroids not linked to child neurodevelopment, study finds
Study in JAMA: Antenatal corticosteroids don't impact neurodevelopment in late preterm children aged 6 years and up.
Pandemic's impact on early childhood development may have been minimal
An assessment into development scores before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic show children aged 0 - 5 years old may only had been minimally impacted in communication and problem-solving skills.
Does acetaminophen intake during pregnancy influence children’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders?
A recently published study in JAMA sought to determine if there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and children’s risk of developing autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.
What is the appropriate age for a cell phone?
HCPs can provide resources to help parents make an informed decision.
DSMB recommends continuation of phase 3 trial evaluating central precocious puberty treatment
The single-arm study has an estimated enrollment of 93 participants, made up of females aged 2 to 8 years and males aged 2 to 9 years with CPP.