It can be difficult to know whether your child is just a picky eater or has a disorder that makes it difficult for them to consume certain foods. Some children may throw a tantrum, gag, spit out their ...

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is an effective, low-cost dehydration treatment that can be given to dehydrated children. Diarrhea and the dehydration it causes can be severe and even fatal, especially ...

Speech therapy for autism helps improve communication skills, social interactions, and understanding of language. This can make daily interactions and learning more manageable for autistic people. In ...

Feeling overwhelmed trying to find the right therapist to quickly support your child or teen's mental health, challenging behaviors, or emotional needs? You've come to the right place. Hopscotch can ...

As was the case for so many other therapists working with children and families, March 2020 felt overwhelming in our center for child and family therapy. From seeing clients in-person all day in our ...

Play therapy is a form of psychological treatment that can involve playing with toys, role-playing, and games. Therapists observe someone during play to gain insights about their behavior. Although ...

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While people often think of therapy as a treatment for adults, there are many therapy options for children — including play therapy. By using toys, expressive art tools and ...

Therapy is not a last resort—it is often the best first step for children with anxiety, mood changes, or behavior concerns. Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why early support matters, how ...

The first gene therapy for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The therapy can be used in 4- and 5-year-olds with the degenerative ...