Growth charts for the brain could help doctors diagnose children with ADHD, a study suggests. Researchers have created a graph plotting a curve which shows the normal way brain networks develop as a ...

Researchers at QIMR Berghofer have developed a computer-based “growth chart” that could potentially transform the way paediatricians monitor child brain health and allow for earlier identification of ...

University of North Carolina-led researchers have used brain connectivity charts built from functional MRI data as a tool for tracking early childhood brain development. Charts mapped the maturation ...

Every child blossoms in their own time. Some take their first steps earlier, while others find their voice a little later. These differences are perfectly natural. But when a child consistently falls ...

Researchers say children who used screens more did worse in tests, but findings are disputed A study has linked high levels of screen time with delayed development in children, reigniting the row over ...

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...

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 ...

Childhood is a crucial time for growth and development, yet many parents unknowingly make mistakes that can affect their children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing. Some simple, ...