Demand for coronavirus tests has almost trebled among young children in England this month – but only 1% were found to have the virus, figures show. In the first two weeks of September, more than 200,000 under-nines were tested, according to government’s test-and-trace programme. That is nearly three times as many as in the previous… Read More »
I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about in this week’s column. I have been feeling a little low about the current state of Australia and although, here in Canberra we are doing incredibly well, I feel a heaviness for the people close by who are suffering and struggling. The mental health impacts… Read More »
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre A young boy who has mild autism at home with his mother and their family catPaul Doyle / Alamy The fleeting way cats make eye contact may explain why some autistic children develop stronger relationships with pet cats than pet dogs. The “less intrusive glance” of cats, compared to the “long gazes”… Read More »
A study reveals an increase in incidence of children with ADHD and in the usage of medicines related to ADHD in school age kids. The research data is derived from a sample of kids aged 3 – 9 who took part in a survey.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEPMID: 22340149 The higher usage of medications by children with… Read More »