DMCN Best Article by a @BPNA_org Trainee Prize At the BPNA 2026 Annual Conference in Glasgow, £1000 will be awarded to a BPNA trainee whose paper has been published in the 2025 Volume 67 of DMCN. Final date for nominations: 15th November 2025

Watch Alfred Scherzer and Erica Cloodt, authors of 'Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Stories from a Pediatric Practice', discuss the title in our latest author podcast. Discover at youtu.be/tTWJ9Y_vno4?...

Families of disabled children in resource-poor settings face a higher risk of household poverty, according to this population-based case–control study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

"This book is highly recommended for anyone with a confirmed diagnosis of seizures or #epilepsy, as well as for their caregivers and family members ." Discover our Gillette Children's Healthcare Series book, Epilepsy, at buff.ly/A452RWH

Psychometric analysis of the Mini-AHA & AHA offers a conversion table to track bimanual hand use in children with unilateral #CerebralPalsy 8 months–18 years onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy is a must-have resource for clinicians guiding children through surgical care and postoperative rehabilitation. Available as in integrated online resource at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/gait-pr... #cerebralpalsy

An observational study shows that the screening Hand Assessment for Infants can be reliably performed by parents of children with unilateral #CerebralPalsy at home onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

New release! Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities brings together real-life stories from a pediatric practice, illuminating the challenges, dilemmas, and triumphs of #disability care. Discover now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/caring-...

A cross-sectional study of impaired executive function in children with unilateral #CerebralPalsy finds co-occurrence with #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Autism onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

We’re delighted to announce ‘Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Stories from a Pediatric Practice’ is out now. A collection of clinical stories for anyone working with children and families navigating #disability. Learn more at buff.ly/0syQd4W

#DMCNEditorsChoice: a population-based study shows predicted expression of a brain-specific dystrophin is linked with impaired hand and respiratory function in #DuchenneMuscularDystrophy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Discover how to understand and manage #Scoliosis, with detailed medical explanations and evidence-based best-practice treatments, in the next book as part of the Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series. Discover now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/scolios...

A prospective study documents long-term neurological outcomes of perinatal intracranial haemorrhage onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy is a must-have resource for clinicians guiding children through surgical care and postoperative rehabilitation. Available as in integrated online resource at www.mackeith.co.uk/product/gait... #cerebralpalsy

This narrative review details how zebrafish genetic models can highlight pathways underlying neurodevelopmental disorders onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

"You will find in these pages a wealth of knowledge, and helpful insights.” #Autism in Complex Presentations: A Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis is available now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

A narrative review of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy #DEE with spike-wave activation in #sleep offers new understanding of this complex condition #Epilepsy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Stories from a Pediatric Practice' by Alfred L Scherzer & Erika Cloodt is coming soon! Express your interest now at www.mackeith.co.uk/caring-for-c...

With curiosity, admiration, and empathy, we will come together to exchange the latest evidence supporting fulfilling and healthy lives for all individuals affected by childhood-onset #disability onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The #HINE is crucial for assessing neurological status in infants to detect early signs of conditions like #cerebralpalsy. Our course builds your confidence to use it through real-life videos, scoring practice, and guidance on interpreting results. Discover now at buff.ly/I6G3XnV

"We need to recognize the impact of resources on certain clinical situations which do not lend themselves to a wide global systematic search or review." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

What happens when #autism is hidden by co-occurring conditions? 'Autism in Complex Presentations' tackles these diagnostic challenges with clarity. See more at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

The October issue of #DMCN has now been published! 📕 Highlights include papers on hand and respiratory function in #DuchenneMuscularDystrophy, inequality and childhood #disability, and more onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14698749...

Discover how to understand and manage #Scoliosis, with detailed medical explanations and evidence-based best-practice treatments, in the next book as part of the Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series. Discover at buff.ly/0MHJw5b

#DMCNPlainLanguageSummary #Neurological diagnoses in children potentially fulfilling the criteria for #developmental coordination disorder onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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#DMCNPodcast Caregiver-reported meaningful change in functional domains for individuals with #developmental and #epileptic #encephalopathy: A convergent mixed-methods design www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yDC...

Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy is a must-have resource for clinicians guiding children through surgical care and postoperative rehabilitation. Available as in integrated online resource at bit.ly/gaitproblems.... #cerebralpalsy

#DMCNPlainLanguageSummary Motor outcomes and visual function in adults born #preterm with very low birthweight onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

"This book embraces the inherent complexity of neurodevelopmental presentations with a clear structure and clinical rigour… ” #Autism in Complex Presentations: A Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis is available now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

#DMCNPlainLanguageSummary Diagnosis and treatment of occipital brain lesions in children onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#DMCNPodcast Six-minute walk test reference values in ambulatory children with #myelomeningocele www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lvA...

From ADHD to epilepsy, selective mutism to vision impairment, —Autism in Complex Presentations explores how co-occurring conditions shape #autism assessment. See more at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

#DMCNPodcast Chronic lower back pain in adults with #cerebralpalsy: Stigma, anxiety, and physical decline www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2yU...

'Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Stories from a Pediatric Practice' by Alfred L Scherzer & Erika Cloodt is coming soon! Express your interest now at buff.ly/5yzxDkd

#DMCNPlainLanguageSummary Deep brain stimulation for #neurological and #neurodevelopmental disorders in children: Current applications and future perspectives onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#Autism doesn’t always present clearly. Autism in Complex Presentations provides practical, evidence-based guidance for assessment in complex cases. Discover now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

#DMCNPodcast Transcranial direct current stimulation and motor function in children with #cerebralpalsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhab...

Spastic Hemiplegia isn’t just a “childhood phase.” It can have long-term impacts on health, learning, and independence. Our guide prepares you for every stage —from diagnosis to adulthood— so you can plan with confidence. Discover now buff.ly/1sgpvvr #cerebralpalsy

#DMCNPlainLanguageSummary Effectiveness and safety of abobotulinumtoxinA in pediatric lower limb spasticity: A phase IV, prospective, observational, multicenter study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The exome is not the end, it is just the beginning: A mother's perspective on discovering a variant of uncertain significance in a normal pregnancy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

We’re delighted to announce 'Autism in Complex Presentations: A Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis' is out now. A must-have for professionals working with #autism in complex contexts. Learn more: buff.ly/UKrr61t

Professionals who work in #childhealth have a legal responsibility to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the local child welfare authority. Our new #Ethics in Child Health module is available now at www.mackeith.co.uk/product/ethi...

The legacy of sperm donation in #AssistedReproductiveTechnology: Reconsidering our approach towards iatrogenic #consanguinity onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

What can I expect from an inpatient rehabilitation stay following multilevel surgery #cerebralpalsy Discover 'Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy: Identification, Patient Goals, and Surgical Treatment' now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/gait-pr...

An analysis of US #NationalInstitutesHealth funding for #CerebralPalsy research shows a steady increase between 2014 and 2023, however funding for research on CP in adults remains close to 2% of the allocation for CP research onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#DMCNPodcast Mobility device use in children with #cerebralpalsy www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkPp...

This study highlights that #DevelopmentalCoordinationDisorder in adulthood negatively affects executive function, self-esteem, social support, and participation onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Discover the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, a collection of books focused on childhood-acquired physical and #neurological conditions. Suitable for families, healthcare professionals, students, and more. Available now at buff.ly/3yoMXJ7

This RCT finds that the Akwenda Intervention Programme reduces caregiver burden and stress, and improves the psychosocial and family functioning #CerebralPalsy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...