Autism symptoms improve after faecal transplant
Children with autism may benefit from faecal transplants – a method of introducing donated healthy microbes into people with gastrointestinal disease to rebalance the gut, a new study has found.
Behavioural symptoms of autism and...
Stereotypes about ‘brilliance’ may set in for girls as early as age 6
By the age of 6, girls become less likely than boys to associate brilliance with their own gender. This could have an immediate impact on their interest level in activities and may have long-term...
Stereotypes about 'brilliance' may set in for girls as early as age 6
By the age of 6, girls become less likely than boys to associate brilliance with their own gender. This could have an immediate impact on their interest level in activities and may have long-term...
Youngest in class more likely to be medicated for ADHD
Curtin University researchers have established that the youngest children in West Australian classrooms are more likely than their older classmates to receive medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The results raised concerns that age-related...
Warning about the use of inflatable air loungers in water
Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning consumers against using inflatable air loungers in water following reports of near drownings.
Inflatable air loungers are fabric tubes that are inflated to form a lounge or bed. They can...
Maths tips for parents
With recent reports showing Australian performance in Mathematics has stagnated over the years, Dr Catherine Attard from Western Sydney University believes the new school year is a time for parents to take the extra...
Parents urged to #talkb4sharing pictures of children
Digital safety experts from the Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner and Western Sydney University have partnered in an education initiative urging parents to talk to their children before posting images, including their back...
Tips for preparing children for school
How parents and teachers can help kids do their best: From dealing with anxious kids or those more gifted, to the power of reading, University of Sydney health and education experts share their tips to...
Holding infants – or not – can leave traces on their genes
The amount of close and comforting contact between infants and their caregivers can affect children at the molecular level, an effect detectable four years later, according to new research from the University of British...
Codeine too risky for kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging parents and health providers to stop giving codeine to children, calling for more education about its risks and restrictions on its use in patients under age 18....
