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The Canadian Paediatric Society hopes to shift diagnosis and care for kids with autism from specialists to community practitioners.

A new technique that analyzes kids' eye-gaze patterns might be the key to helping doctors more quickly and accurately diagnose autism.

Here’s what you need to know about going to an allergist for testing and how to prepare so you get the most out of your appointment.

Food allergies are so common it can seem like no big deal—until it’s your own kid. Here's how you can navigate this terrifying and overwhelming reality.

I was always skeptical of online communities, but when I had a son with a rare illness, the moms I met in an online group were the only ones who understood.

These are red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a baby, toddler or pre-schooler—if you spot them, ask your paediatrician about early interventions

A new study from Finland reveals the surprising reason why ADHD is sometimes misdiagnosed among schoolkids.