Left and right brains hear speech differently, yet how this divide forms was unclear − until mouse studies showed each hemisphere runs on its own developmental clock.
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Up-skilling GPs to treat ADHD will benefit many patients, some people with more complex cases will still need to see a specialist.
A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and positive qualities.
Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to know what is and isn’t useful.
Four in five children with ADHD are prescribed medication. The most common side-effect is lack of appetite and weight loss. Here’s how parents can manage this.
Executive function delays affect skills such as as paying attention, switching attention, controlling impulses and problem-solving. They’re common in a range of conditions but are treated as separate.
The study suggests BPA, an ingredient in some plastics, might play a role in oestrogen levels in infant and school-aged boys. But we have much to learn about what this means.
One in 20 Australians has ADHD. But some people call the condition ADD. What’s the difference?
A limited number of specialists are able to diagnose and treat ADHD, making it difficult to even start the process of getting diagnosed. Should GPs play a greater role?
Our study shows when children first present for neurodevelopmental assessment they are also likely to have mental health concerns.
Some services require a formal diagnosis of autism or ADHD – but there is much parents and carers can do to support their child and their own wellbeing.
Parents and carers might be worried a child is slow to talk or can’t seem to maintain attention. But getting a proper assessment can take years and connecting to support, even longer.
The evidence shows most children who exhibit criminal behaviour will grow out of it by adulthood. But only if given the chance.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a multifaceted disorder. There are complex reasons why this population may be at higher risk for suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.
If you think you have ADHD, getting a diagnosis can be a long, frustrating and often expensive process. But it can give you access to treatments and change how you see yourself.
Premature infants are at risk of impaired brain development. Adding creatine to the intravenous solution used to feed them may lower that risk.
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Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Michael Crouch Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow in Child Neurodevelopment, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician and Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Social Work, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor in Law, Australian National University
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Invited User
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Adjunct Professor, Psychology, Laurentian University
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Postdoctoral Researcher (Department of Psychology) & Course Instructor (Department of Biochemistry), Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Research Development Manager, The Kids Research Institute Australia
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Professor and Head, Gut-Brain Axis Laboratory, RMIT University
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Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne
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Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University
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Assistant Professor of Biomedical Research, Washington University in St. Louis
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Associate Professor of Education, University of Calgary