Tag: Child Development
Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake
Risk increased for delayed communication, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal-social skills
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Speech Delays in Young Children
Statement applies to children aged 5 years or younger about whom there are no concerns relating to speech or language
Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
Genomic sequencing has higher yield than targeted gene sequencing for infants suspected of having genetic disorders
Exposure to COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Delayed Development at Age 5
Parental depression amplified association between pandemic and delayed development
2019 to 2021 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Developmental Disability
Prevalence of intellectual disability increased with age, while prevalence of other developmental delay declined with age
Socioeconomic Status Linked to Children’s White Matter Microstructure
Greater neighborhood disadvantage, lower household income linked to microstructural differences, with link partly due to obesity, cognition
Parental Cancer History Tied to Unmet Economic Needs in Children
Findings show significant risk of food insecurity, paying bills, and lack of transportation
Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants
Review shows kangaroo mother care should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and at least for eight hours daily
Joint Attention-Based AI System Helps Detect Autism
Deep learning system has good predictive performance for ASD versus typical development
Prenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood
Risk by age 18 years was driven by disorders within the neurodevelopmental spectrum
