Six-year-old Antoni, born in the UK to Polish parents, speaks only a few English words in class and often looks confused when the teacher gives instructions. He could simply be adjusting to English—or ...

Untreated thyroid disorders in pregnancy can affect a baby's brain, growth and vision. Experts explain why early screening ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects about eight per cent of children globally, severely impairing their ability to learn, use, and understand spoken language. Diagnosing DLD in multilingual ...

Imaginary friends are part of normal childhood development, but clinicians should assess rigidity, distress, or functional impairment to separate healthy play from underlying concern issues.

AAU Professor Kristine Jensen de López has helped develop a research-based DLD Knowledge Pack to support teachers in creating stronger language-learning environments for pupils with developmental ...

Illinois couple Megan Kempf and Kyle are parents to Poppy, 9, and Oliver, 2, who suffer from a dementia-like condition called ...

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

How a person will be diagnosed with a mental illness could look significantly different in the near future.

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there’s ...

A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...