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 ...

Here’s what parents should know. A new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics suggests there is a link between more screen time for babies and developmental delays. Researchers in Japan looked at ...

In a recent study published in Genome Biology, researchers investigate the impact of a novel loss-of-function mutation in the oxidation resistance 1 (OXR1) gene on cellular functions, neurodevelopment ...

Absence of the septum pellucidum (ASP) is a rare condition in which the thin membrane in the middle of the brain is missing. ASP can be a feature of certain developmental conditions, such as ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid lockdowns and social distancing restrictions have been linked to a rise in developmental issues among youngsters. The findings follow a University of Edinburgh-led study of ...