Coughing and colds are very common among children especially when they are at a tender age. It is quite normal that the immune system is still developing; hence, young children get so many infections annually. Frequent contact with viruses in...

Among the frequent reasons why parents take their children to the doctor is fever. Although an increase in body temperature may be a cause of panic, fever is not a disease. It is the natural reaction of the body to...

Constipation is a common disease among children. It causes pain, bowel movement difficulties and discomfort. Some children may develop phobia or anxiety about using the toilet. The occasional constipation is not necessarily harmful, any recurrent symptoms are to be treated...

UTIs are the most common bacteria infection in children. In most cases, antibiotics are effective in treating a single UTI, however, recurrence of infection cannot be ignored. The recurring UTIs may be an indication of a problem in the urinary...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis may overwhelm parents, particularly when the treatment options presented are vast. Although there are numerous therapies that are purported to help children with autism not all are scientifically supported. Introducing themselves to the evidence-based interventions...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts communication, social interaction, behaviour, learning, and sensory processing. Research and clinical practice developments have also greatly enhanced our knowledge of autism over the years, resulting in more individualised and...

Occupational Therapy (OT) and Laser Therapy are two terms that parents encounter when conducting a study on treatment modalities to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although the outcomes, the methods and purposes of both interventions are different, they all can...

When Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed in a child, parents usually start to research the various types of therapies and interventions. Even though the present interventions such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavioral therapy still remain the main...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with communication, social interaction, behavior, and sensory processing. With rising awareness about autism, more and more parents are interested in new therapies that can be utilized in order to augment...