Background Sex differences have been identified in young adults along the psychosis continuum, but studies in children and adolescents are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate possible sex differenc…
Join Professor Catherine Lord, Distinguished Professor at UCLA’s Semel Institute, pioneering developer of the gold-standard ADOS and ADI-R autism diagnostic tools, and recipient of the…
Parenting programs are vital tools for addressing disruptive behaviours in children, yet low participation rates undermine their potential. Our recent research highlights that financial incentives…
Background Naturalistic developmental behavioural interventions (NDBI) may improve social communication in toddlers/pre-school aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here, we study effic…
Depression in children and adolescents is a major public health problem. Prevention and treatment can help reduce the disease burden of depression. Pim Cuijpers gives…
‘Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective Innovations’ is the 2025 Jack Tizard Memorial Conference that brings together leading experts to explore neurodiversity research and…
In this talk, Boris Birmaher discusses the complexities and challenges surrounding pediatric bipolar disorder diagnosis. Drawing from two decades of research, he explores key topics…
Dr. Kenisha Jackson; Mental Health Care for Marginalized Children What is ‘generational trauma’? Do social inequalities play a role in accessing CAMHS? How important is…
Background Children in impoverished families–especially those affected by violence–face risks to healthy development. In the years of strong economic recovery since the 1994 Genocide Against…
‘Trauma Informed Care – Understanding the challenges, and the pragmatic steps which need to be taken to operationalise and deliver Trauma Informed Care across services’…
In this talk, Kim Sheffield covers essential insights on identifying and discussing eating disorders among youth. She offers specific guidance tailored for parents, educators, social…
