Sleep disturbance may portend suicidal behavior among preteens, according to a longitudinal cohort study. A study of more than 8,000 kids found that those who reported severe sleep disturbances at age ...

Children and young adults with developmental disabilities that present severe behaviors — such as sudden episodes of impulse or aggression, angry verbal outbursts or violence — often have few places ...

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a ...