If a child is still babbling at 2 years old and has not started using words, it may be a sign of a speech delay. However, some babbling that accompanies words and gestures may be part of their typical ...

This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Nonverbal communication in typical and atypical development. Narrative review articles are also welcomed, to our sister journal ...

Children with gender diversity and ASD reported more internalized negative feelings and suicidality compared to their typical development peers. Source: Rosemary Ketchum/Pexels In January of 2023, ...

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) occurs when a child regresses in multiple areas of functioning after about 2 years of typical development. It is part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. In a study published in Toxicological Sciences, researchers tested the effects of five ...