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Children with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often wander away from their homes or other safe environments, placing themselves in harm's way. A new study reveals the effect wandering has on families with children who exhibit this behavior.
Exploring kindergarten readiness in children born preterm
Many preterm infants are considered to be “caught up” to their peers during the toddler years, but evidence is mounting that even late preterm infants may experience ongoing academic and developmental delays.
Black youths and females face higher risk for foster care involvement
Results demonstrated that foster care involvement does vary based on age and sex, with Black youths and females disproportionately effected.
Maternal tobacco use tied to late childhood neurocognition deficits
Compared to children with no maternal tobacco usage during pregnancy, those exposed had associations to childhood neurocognition deficits.
Physical activity offers mental health boost for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
The approach can improve mental health and various subgroups such as cognitive function, psychological well-being, and more.
USPSTF: Speech, Language Delay Screening Lacks Evidence in Young Children
A new recommendation statement from the Preventive Services Task Force remains inconclusive on the benefits versus risks of asymptomatic screening for speech and language delay disorders.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and offspring neurodevelopment
Investigators of a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics concluded that maternal vaccination was safe with regard to neurodevelopment of the child at ages 12 months and 18 months.