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Developmental/Behavioral Disorders
Screen use during infancy may poorly impact executive function
February 03, 2023
In a recent study, infants aged under 2 years had poorer performance in executive function when spending more hours per day using screens.
Maternal depression associated with offspring brain age
February 02, 2023
In a recent study, maternal depression during pregnancy was associated with offspring brain age, while recent stress in offspring was associated with a greater aging pace.
Developmental outcomes found after traumatic brain injury in young children
January 20, 2023
In a recent study, young children with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) showed significantly worse cognition and academic scores than children with mild TBI or other injury.
Telehealth treatment effective in managing developmental delay
January 18, 2023
In a recent study, young children with developmental delay saw improvements in behavior after receiving treatment through telehealth.
Antipsychotic prescriptions rising among youths
January 18, 2023
A recent study found a rise in the prevalence of antipsychotic prescriptions among pediatric patients and noted which antipsychotics were most commonly used for specific indications.
Early motor impairment could forecast schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
January 09, 2023
Children definite motor problems were more likely to have psychotic experiences compared to children with no definite motor problems.
Mobile device use for calming children
December 16, 2022
In a recent study, parents who reported frequently giving their children mobile devices for calming purposes reported increased emotional activity and temperamental surgency in their children.
Study finds children, young adults with down syndrome more likely to develop diabetes
October 17, 2022
An analysis of data from more than 9900 people with Down syndrome and 38,000 controls provides new insight into the apparent increase in risk of developing diabetes among children and young adults with Down syndrome.
Supporting parents of youth with eating disorders in and out of the hospital
October 11, 2022
At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a practitioner shares her expertise on how to communicate with families to manage a child’s eating disorder (ED) and review practical strategies while increasing patient and family satisfaction.
Preventing childhood injury in the home
October 11, 2022
At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, 2 physicians offer sobering statistics on childhood deaths from sleep, guns, and ATVs, and how to best prevent these accidents.