Andrew Whitehouse is the Director of CliniKids, which is the community health arm of the Telethon Kids Institute. Children accessing CliniKids may be supported through the NDIS. Andrew receives ...

They fail to thrive. They have trouble gaining weight and with physical development. There is a tremendous amount of misgivings and misunderstandings—often due to ignorance. Limited knowledge about ...

One of the biggest changes to disability support in a generation is the new Thriving Kids program. The scheme, which is expected to start rolling out in mid-2026, is pitched as an alternative to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

We all know every child is unique, and when it comes to reaching their developmental milestones, even more so. Some children exhibit clear signs of developmental delays early on, while others may ...

Children with autism typically experience developmental delays, but not every child with a developmental delay has autism. Other factors, such as problems with hearing or vision, can also cause or ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Children who are mistreated at a young age are more likely to experience a wide range of developmental delays and health problems, according to Christian Connell, Ken Young ...

Being mindful of your child's development is important for long term health. Dr. Sarat Munjuluri, a child psychiatrist at the UH Health Family Care Center at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of ...