This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Nonverbal communication in typical and atypical development. Narrative review articles are also welcomed, to our sister journal ...

If a child is still babbling at 2 years old and has not started using words, it may be a sign of a speech delay. However, some babbling that accompanies words and gestures may be part of their typical ...

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) occurs when a child regresses in multiple areas of functioning after about 2 years of typical development. It is part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Children with gender diversity and ASD reported more internalized negative feelings and suicidality compared to their typical development peers. Source: Rosemary Ketchum/Pexels In January of 2023, ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...