Despite efforts to reduce the age of diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ameliorate disparities in the identification of children with ASD from diverse backgrounds, we have only recently begun to move the needle. We acknowledge the formidable task pediatricians face in...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of the Behavioral Health Checklist (BHCL) strength-based factor scores and the extent to which this factor has a buffering effect on the relationship between behavioral health symptom severity and children's social problems. METHOD: The parents o...
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event, affects nearly 1 in 10 resettled refugee...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted and will continue to disrupt the lives of adolescents in so many ways, including missing or delaying...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 1 in 10 resettled refugee adults in high- and middle-income nations. Not effectively treating an adult’s PTSD can have profound negative impacts on their child’s behavior and development, which can lead to a number of health-rela...
Pediatricians were more likely to refer children who are white, male and from an English-only speaking home. These findings suggest that differences in referrals may impact children’s access to diagnostic and intervention services and may contribute to disparities in ASD diagnosis.
Did you know that only about 20% of children with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders receive care from a specialized mental health care...
Racial and ethnic disparities in the identification of developmental and behavioral concerns in children are public health problems in the United States. Early identification of developmental delay using validated screening instruments provides a pathway to prevention and intervent...
