Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment are exploring whether signs of autism ...

The availability of certain medical and educational resources increases the likelihood that these children will be identified. California, for example, has a program that trains local pediatricians to ...

Dr. Scott Cyrus discusses autism during Autism Acceptance Month with News On 6's LeAnne Taylor, stressing early intervention and dispelling vaccine myths ...

Cancer in children is relatively rare yet recognising its early signs can be life-saving. Unlike many adult cancers, childhood cancers often progress quickly and present with symptoms that parents ...

A new baby at home can be a big transition for families, especially when sleep and bonding issues arise. This hospital is investing in baby mental health to help them through it.

I’ve coached many parents who were blindsided by their child’s sudden emotional explosion or quiet collapse. In almost every case, the signs were there—they were just subtle. With the right approach, ...

CDC data found one in 31 eight-year-old kids were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2022, an increase from one in 36 ...

Autism diagnoses are continuing to increase in the U.S., now affecting one in 31 children, according to a new CDC report published Tuesday.

About 1 in every 31 children were diagnosed with autism in 2022 according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), continuing a trend of increases from previous years ...

The mental health challenges for medically ill children are unique. Here's my approach after decades of experience in this area.