Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). Core deficits are …

The opioid crisis has grown to affect pregnant women and infants across the United States,
as evidenced by rising rates of opioid use disorder among pregnant women and neonatal …

Early identification and intervention for developmental disorders are critical to the well-being
of children and are the responsibility of pediatric professionals as an integral function of the …

Parent-reported data from 2016 showed that a higher percentage of children in lower-
income households had ever received a diagnosis of an MBDD and a lower percentage had …

Many children and adolescents remain resilient over time and may recover rapidly after
disasters such as a pandemic. However, their experiences and the burden of sustained …

Dr Hodgkinson conceptualized and designed the components of the review article, drafted
sections of the initial manuscript, and revised and organized sections submitted by the …

Perinatal depression (PND) is the most common obstetric complication in the United States.
Even when screening results are positive, mothers often do not receive further evaluation …

Background Perinatal maternal depression is a serious health concern with potential lasting
negative consequences for children. Prenatal depression is associated with altered brain …

Background Depression is experienced by women most often during their childbearing
years. 1 Over the last several decades, research has revealed that untreated maternal …

Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common and
challenging childhood neurobehavioral disorders. ADHD is known to negatively impact …