Trained developmental-behavioral pediatricians can generally diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children without the need for additional Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) ...

For children with developmental delays such as autism, early is everything. Early diagnosis and subsequent early interventions lead to improved outcomes. Studies show that without early interventions, ...

Athena Oden, pediatric physical therapist and founder of Ready Bodies, Learning Minds LLC, believes one area deserves particular attention: the relationship between movement, sensory experience, and ...

• Parents of children with developmental delay and behavioral problems face many obstacles to care, including financial challenges, shortages of mental health clinicians, fear of stigma, ...

Child development theories help explain how children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively over time. Understanding child development is valuable for appreciating the physical, emotional, and ...

“Does he have autism?” Robert’s mother asked anxiously. I’m a behavioral/developmental pediatrician working in a front-line private practice for the last 45 years in a Bay Area suburb. The family had ...

I'm Jessica Dorey, LCSW, and President of Alliance Behavioral Health and Development. I'm passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate their mental health challenges. I ...

Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average development. It may appear as a delay in development of ...

The state announced plans to lay off employees and relocate dozens of patients at Choate Mental Health Developmental Center ...