As a first-time mom, Stephanie Kaznica remembers wondering why her toddler wasn’t talking yet. She was babbling a bit but not saying complete words. Worried, she brought up the issue with her ...

Every child in California under 3 is entitled to early intervention services like physical, speech, and occupational therapy if they show signs that they need developmental support. Experts say ...

Parents know navigating the world of getting your child help for just about anything can be a challenge. That’s especially true when it comes to children with developmental delays. A tool is helping ...

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Scientists at Princeton and the Simons Foundation have identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, using data from over 5,000 children and a powerful new computational method. These ...

Purpose. The practitioner must assert what the intended purpose of the questionnaire will be. The purposes might include screening, quantifying, or diagnosing developmental delay, all of which will ...

Ataxic cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder that affects balance and coordination. Children with the disorder may have difficulty walking steadily or performing precise movements, such as ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study from California, children with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely to have mothers who lived close to fields treated with certain pesticides during ...