Anjali sat at the kitchen table in front of a blank piece of paper. She sat, and sat, and sat. Then she got up from the table and walked away. The unfinished task? A Valentine’s card for her ...

Anxiety in autism can wreak havoc on functioning. It can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but downright nightmarish for someone who cannot use language. Although we still have a long ...

Anxiety is a pervasive problem in autism. This is the case across the full age range including for children and adolescents. Consider the following three findings: Children on the autism spectrum are ...

An online program to help children and teenagers beat anxiety has been shown to be as effective in the long term as treatment with a therapist, potentially improving access to care while saving ...

What if a storybook could help parents manage their child’s anxiety? Anxiety can be described as persistent, recurring intrusive thoughts or feelings, and physiological or behavioural responses that ...

With more than three-quarters of children and teens experiencing depression or anxiety, parents are desperate for effective solutions. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows ...

Children entering puberty may be experiencing more anxiety than their parents realize, according to a new study. As children enter puberty, hormonal changes reshape how their brains work. These ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Once school begins, the transition between an unstructured summer back into the classroom can be jarring for youth. Experts from Wedgwood Christian Services offer tips on ...

Parenting often demands endless energy, patience, and sacrifice, but children benefit most when their parents are well-balanced and emotionally healthy. When parents prioritize self-care, they model ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With the school year in full swing, now is the perfect time for parents to check in with their kids and show them that they care about their feelings. “One of the best ...