Describes a computerised dental anxiety scale for children called the Smiley Faces Program (SFP). The SFP proved to be a reliable and valid measure for children from six years old. The program has the ...

An ADHD rating scale is a tool used for reporting attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms during the diagnostic process. There are numerous scales ...

One in four preschool-age children in the U.S. have overweight or obesity, putting them at risk for multiple chronic health problems including cancer. Early and consistent exposure to such food cues ...

Two of the most commonly used scales in diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are moderately sensitive and specific, but one may have the edge ...

For decades, neuropsychologists have used the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children test as the gold-standard intelligence quotient (IQ) test to determine the intellectual abilities of children ...

Parents who are trying to help an overweight child with veggie platters and kickboxing lessons have another weapon in their arsenal: a kid-friendly bathroom scale that encourages children to get in ...