May 21, 2022
Medical X-Press – Jeff Grabmeier
As part of a larger study, researchers asked parents of 134 kids with ADHD symptoms to complete a detailed questionnaire about the typical foods the children ate, including portion sizes, over a 90-day period.
Another questionnaire asked parents to rate symptoms of inattention—a hallmark of ADHD—in their kids, such as having trouble staying focused, not following instructions, difficulty remembering things, and difficulty regulating emotions.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-diet-key-role-adhd-symptoms.html
May 21, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
In an analysis of reviews published between 2009 and 2020 that assessed therapeutic or educational interventions for very young children with or at high likelihood for autism, researchers found that certain types of interventions—called naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions, developmental interventions, and behavioral interventions—can provide benefits, but there were significant limitations in the quality of the evidence and many differences in how studies were performed.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-early-therapies-young-children-athigh.html
May 19, 2022
The Conversation – Abigail A. Allen
Typically, about 1 in 6 children experience a developmental delay. But children born during the pandemic, a 2022 study has found, have nearly twice the risk of developmental delays in communication and social development compared to babies born prior to the pandemic.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/pandemic-babies-with-developmental-delays-can-be-helped-to-make-up-for-lost-social-interaction-5-tips-for-parents-183078
May 19, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A study has found that there is a link between gastrointestinal problems and stress in autistic children. There are many challenges facing the autism community, the children, adults, and caregivers all have their own triumphs and struggles. This means that work constantly needs to be done to see what these struggles are, the impact they have, and what can be done to help. Since there are no guidebooks in life, studies and work by the professional community can be the best way to navigate life and any decisions that need to be made.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/link-between-gastrointestinal-problems-stress-autistic-children/
May 18, 2022
Denver Channel 7 –
Many parents are concerned their children aren’t getting enough nutrition at mealtime.
According to a poll from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan, picky eating and produce prices have more parents turning to daily supplements as a way to ensure their children are getting the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet.
Read More: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/doctors-childrens-vitamins-are-no-substitute-for-fruits-vegetables
