Dyslexia is a common language-based learning disorder that makes it difficult for children to read, write and spell. It is not caused by a lack of intelligence or unwillingness to learn.
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Bowed legs
Bowed legs – where the legs bend outwards at the knees – is common in childhood. Bowed legs usually disappear by the age of 3.
Seizures: first aid
Find out how to help someone who is having a seizure with this first aid information on seizures. Plus, learn when to call an ambulance.
Video: Ruptured knees on the rise in kids
Knee injuries have risen dramatically in Australian children. Dr Caroline West explains what an ACL injury is, and how many ACL injuries could have been prevented with specific exercises called neuromuscular agility training.
Glue ear balloon treatment avoids surgery
Children over 4 with glue ear could now be treated with a simple non-surgical option involving blowing up a nasal balloon.
Kids have high junk food ‘brand awareness’
A study involving young children in low- and middle-income countries found a high degree of brand logo awareness of junk foods. This led children to prefer these foods over traditional and home cooked meals.
What effect does general anaesthetic have on child development?
New research shows general anaesthesia appears to have some unpleasant and unexpected effects on child development.
Pulled elbow
Pulled elbow happens when a child's outstretched arm is pulled suddenly. An affected child is usually crying and won't move their arm.
Bed-wetting
Wetting the bed: find out about the causes, effects on children and available treatments for bed-wetting.
Rubella
In children rubella symptoms include a rash that generally appears on the face and scalp first and spreads to the body and arms the same day.
