As a child psychiatrist, I've seen how the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is frequently misunderstood and ...

Psychologists typically do not diagnose children with personality disorders. This is because their personality is still developing and can change quickly as they grow. However, a child may show early ...

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you ...

In today’s article, you will learn more about a common childhood behavioral disorder I introduced in last week’s column. called Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD. Let’s start with a basic ...

What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder? Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD), also called nonverbal learning disability (NLD), is a condition that makes it hard to process visual, spatial, and other types ...

Immune system disorders in children can involve an underactive, overactive, or misdirected immune response. Main groups include immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and ...

Coming to the realization that your child has an eating disorder can be upsetting and overwhelming. But parents have the power to help their child begin to heal—even if the child isn’t completely ...

Credit: Getty Images Children are presenting with complex, sometimes co-occurring, psychiatric disorders. Pediatric primary care providers play a vital role in educating and treating these patients ...

Doctors at Children’s National Hospital are reporting a spike in kids needing treatment for cannabis use disorder. Children ...

Researchers have developed a tool for identifying children at risk of speech disorders, reducing unnecessary treatment for common speech errors that often resolve on their own. The research, led by ...