Tag: Early Intervention
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England’s SEND System on the Brink: Councils Warn of Total Collapse
England’s SEND System on the Brink Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in England is facing a potential “total collapse,” according to leading council coalitions. The warning comes as local authorities grapple with rising demand, stretched budgets, and complex care pathways that many say have become unsustainable. The implications reach far beyond administrative grids—impacting…
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Walking Experience Shapes Locomotor Exploration in Premature Infants
Understanding prematurity and early motor development Premature birth—defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestational age—affects millions of infants worldwide and poses unique challenges for early motor development. Incomplete intrauterine maturation often leads to differences in muscle strength, coordination, and sensory processing. As clinicians and researchers seek to optimize outcomes, questions arise about how experiences…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks in Young Children
Overview: COVID-19 in pregnancy and child development Emerging research continues to shine a light on how infections during pregnancy may influence a child's development. A recent study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ObGyn) investigates whether maternal COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental diagnoses in children by the age of three. The…
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COVID During Pregnancy Raises Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children
New Findings Link COVID Infection in Pregnancy to Developmental Risks A recent United States study found that children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy face a higher risk of developmental disorders, including autism and speech delays, by the age of three. The research adds to growing evidence about how maternal health during pregnancy…
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Child Maltreatment Leaves Measurable DNA Scars on Children: A Groundbreaking Epigenetic Link to Brain Change
Overview: A Biological Footprint of Childhood Trauma Child maltreatment — including abuse and neglect — is recognized as a major global public health challenge. Beyond its emotional and social consequences, recent research shows that early adversity leaves measurable biological marks on a child’s DNA. A multidisciplinary study conducted by researchers at the University of Fukui…
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Social prescribing and community-based wellbeing for adolescents: mapping pathways to prevention and early intervention
Introduction: a growing need for prevention in adolescent mental health Adolescent mental health is increasingly drawing attention in primary care, schools, and communities. The COVID-19 era intensified demand, while specialist services often struggle to meet needs promptly. Although social prescribing has gained traction for adults, its application to children and young people (CYP) remains limited…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica strikes younger Singaporeans
Introduction: Sciatica isn’t just an older person’s problem Sciatica—nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg—is no longer confined to the elderly. In Singapore, doctors are observing more patients in their 20s to 40s presenting with sciatic pain, a trend linked to modern lifestyles that mix long hours of sitting with high-intensity…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica in Singapore’s young adults
Sciatica in the spotlight: a growing issue for Singapore’s young adults Sciatica, the nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, is no longer a condition exclusive to older patients. In Singapore, doctors are reporting more cases in people in their 20s to 40s. The shift reflects lifestyle factors that didn’t figure…
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Understanding Immune Aging and Its Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction to Immune Aging and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints but can also have systemic implications. Recent studies have uncovered a surprising connection between immune aging and the onset of RA, suggesting that the aging immune system may not only be a consequence of the…