Kids Mental Health Hub

Autism Microbiome Therapy Breakthroughs

• 🔥 Novel FMT Method in Frontiers in Pediatrics: A study in Frontiers in Pediatrics shows a novel fecal...

Promising open-label trends in pediatric ASD interventions:

• Cannabinoid therapy in 18-month study improved total sleep time, onset/maintenance, and...

Key observational findings for ADHD management:

• Suicide risk peaks in 60 days pre-treatment: OR 1.50 (stimulants), 2.63 (atomoxetine), 2.99 (alpha-2...

Key angles for a holistic ADHD diagnostic process in kids:

• Early signs: Clinicians identify indicators amid surging diagnoses in children
• Gender...

Children with likely autism or ADHD traits at ages 7-9 face higher risk of chronic disabling fatigue at age 18, tied to inflammation. Key insight for tracking long-term outcomes in neurodivergent youth.

Promising antibiotic-free gut microbiome intervention for ASD:

• SRS-2 scores dropped 29% overall, with 2/3 shifting to milder categories
• Social...

Diets that mitigate oxidative stress are key for children with ADHD, as oxidative stress is significantly associated with the disorder.

Comorbidities in Autism

• 🔥 Higher Rates of GI, Sleep, Feeding, and Anxiety Disorders: Children with autism spectrum disorder show significantly...

Anxiety and ADHD symptoms overlap, but robust evidence shows ADHD treatment reduces impulsivity, improves sustained attention and daily functioning at all ages – aiding differentiation for clinicians.

Demand for ADHD and autism assessments in Nottingham has surged by more than 125% since the start of the year, per Purple clinic. A stark signal of escalating needs for child diagnostics.

Two expert videos equip clinicians for diagnostic overlaps:

• Eckerd (2hr talk): AuADHD common (1/31 autistic, 1/10 ADHD), plus LD/anxiety;...

Children with autism face strikingly higher comorbidity rates, underscoring the need for integrated screening:

• GI issues: 21.6% (ages 5–10) vs 5.2%...

Surging demand for ABA practitioners outpaces supply, with job openings in schools and clinics amid rising autism rates (1 in 31 children in 2025).

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Rising prevalence demands vigilance: Autism affects 1 in 31 US children per 2025 CDC data.

Critical signs for professionals:

• 9-month flags:...

ADHD Treatment Innovations

• 🔥 Onyda XR Approval: Onyda XR is an FDA-approved orange-flavored liquid medication for treating ADHD in children...

Key model for early profiling:

• Identifies 14 distinct dimensions of temperament during infancy
• Groups them into three broad factors, including...

• DSM-5-TR overlap focus: Examines if inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined presentations show meaningful neurocognitive differences.
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Bridging EF in ADHD for pros:

• EF research: Inter-relationships with functional impairments in diagnosed Chinese kids, via assessments.
• Observable...

Youth with ADHD are more likely to experience anxiety and low mood at least partly because ADHD raises these risks—vital insight for holistic clinical assessments in kids.

Early promise for monogenic autism interventions:

• Phelan-McDermid syndrome features SHANK3 mutations causing loss of speech/motor skills after early...