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 ...

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 ...

Babies born even slightly early have a higher long-term risk of developmental difficulties that could affect their behavior and learning ability, a new study finds. Infants born moderately (32-33 ...

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 ...

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 ...