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Publisher of the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) and related books since 1959. Editor in Chief: Bernard Dan https://www.mackeith.co.uk/

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Congratulations to the presenters of the Mac Keith Press Basic Science Lecture for an excellent presentation! #AACPDM2025

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'Autism in Complex Presentations' brings together an international team of clinicians and researchers to provide a practical, evidence-based guide to the assessment and recognition of autism in different contexts.

Discover the first chapter for free now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

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Enforcing the rights of persons with childhood-onset disabilities: An international statement

What are the key measures to improve the situation of people with childhood-onset #disability around the world?
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Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy is a must-have resource for clinicians guiding children through surgical care and postoperative rehabilitation.

Available as an integrated online resource at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/gait-pr...

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Risk, chance, and probability in early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders

Early identification of #neurodevelopmental conditions is detection, not diagnosis. Clear, context-sensitive communication supports understanding, trust, and ethical early intervention
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Supplement: Abstracts for the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 15–18 October 2025 November 2025

Discover the #AACPDM2025 Abstracts now at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14698749...

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Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology: Volume 67, Issue 11 November 2025

The November issue of #DMCN has now been published! πŸ“•

Highlights include papers on #genetic testing in #CerebralPalsy, autonomy in children with #VisualImpairment and more. Also, listen to the author podcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv-P...

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The complete Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series, including the new Scoliosis title, in an exclusive bundle on our website at a 30% discount!

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Genetics of infantile #epileptic spasms syndrome in China
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"This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the care and advocacy of children with disabilities - or adults with childhood-onset disabilities.”

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Impact of the Akwenda Intervention Program for cerebral palsy | Asige & Saloojee | DMCN
In this podcast, Elizabeth Asige & Gillian Saloojee discuss their paper 'Impact of the Akwenda Intervention Program for cerebral palsy on caregiver-perceived burden, stress, and psychosocial… Impact of the Akwenda Intervention Program for cerebral palsy | Asige & Saloojee | DMCN

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Impact of the Akwenda Intervention Program for #cerebralpalsy on caregiver-perceived burden, stress, and psychosocial functioning: A cluster-randomized trial in Uganda
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The complete Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series, including the new Scoliosis title, in an exclusive bundle on our website at a 30% discount!

Discover now at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/gillett...

10.10.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Height, weight, and body mass index trajectories and their correlation with functional outcome assessments in young males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy Click on the article title to read more.

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Height, weight, and body mass index trajectories and their correlation with functional outcome assessments in young males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Behind every diagnosis is a story. Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities highlights the voices of families and clinicians, showing the human side of #disability care.

Discover more at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/caring-...

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Scientific and clinical commitment amid systemic uncertainty | Theresa Sukal-Moulton | DMCN
In this podcast, Theresa Sukal-Moulton discusses her paper 'Resilience in practice: Scientific and clinical commitment amid systemic uncertainty'. The paper is available here:… Scientific and clinical commitment amid systemic uncertainty | Theresa Sukal-Moulton | DMCN

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Resilience in practice: Scientific and clinical commitment amid systemic uncertainty
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Standard tools don’t always capture the full picture. Autism in Complex Presentations provides strategies to recognise #autism in complex contexts.

Discover at www.mackeith.co.uk/book/autism-...

08.10.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Surgical and health outcomes of non‐ambulatory children with cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis: A population‐based, longitudinal study Click on the article title to read more.

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Surgical and health outcomes of non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy and severe #scoliosis: A population-based, longitudinal study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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A comprehensive and practical course and online resource, Child Development and Disability Essentials introduces the concepts of childhood-onset disability and some of the common disabling #neurodevelopmental differences and conditions.

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Modified sports intervention in ambulant children with cerebral palsy | Ricardo de Sousa Jr. | DMCN
In this podcast, Ricardo de Sousa Jr. discusses his paper 'Modified sports intervention for improving participation goals and activity competence in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: A… Modified sports intervention in ambulant children with cerebral palsy | Ricardo de Sousa Jr. | DMCN

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Modified sports intervention for improving participation goals and activity competence in ambulant children with #cerebralpalsy: A randomized controlled trial
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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...

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The E‐words for promoting development and neuroplasticity for infants with or at high risk for cerebral palsy Click on the article title to read more.

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The E-words for promoting development and neuroplasticity for infants with or at high risk for cerebral palsy
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"[This book] presents nuanced, human-centred perspectives that challenge us to reflect on the ways in which healthcare systems... shape the experiences of children and families navigating disability.”

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Surgical and health outcomes of non‐ambulatory children with cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis: A population‐based, longitudinal study Click on the article title to read more.

Surgical and health outcomes of non-ambulatory children with #cerebralpalsy and severe #scoliosis: A population-based, longitudinal study

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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"A vital educational resource for patients, their families, and health care professionals alike."

Discover our latest Gillette Children's Healthcare Series book, #Scoliosis, at buff.ly/nLmQlr4

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A familial modeling framework for advancing precision medicine for children with neuropsychiatric disorders

A predictive modelling study links neuropsychological & behavioural features of parents of a child with Noonan syndrome to the child’s neuropsychiatric outcomes
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Parental perspectives on family-centered care in pediatric neurology: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study

This mixed-methods study highlights the pivotal role parents of a child with a neurological condition play in shaping their child’s healthcare experience
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We’re thrilled to announce 'Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic & other Nonidiopathic Types', a new book in the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, is out now.

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Community participation, physical activity, and quality of life for children born very preterm The aim of this article is to investigate the effects of community environment on physical activity and quality of life (QoL) and to describe the relationship between community participation with physical activity and QoL, in children born very preterm and at term.

A cross-sectional study finds that well-resourced communities boost physical activity & quality of life for 4–5 y/o children, whether born very preterm or at term
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We're at #BACCH2025!

Visit our stand stand to look through our selection of books, and sign up to receive free access to our course, #EthicsinChildHealth, and #ChildDevelopmentandDisabilityEssentials!

We're also offering 20% discount on all books and courses.

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DMCN Best Article by a @BPNA_org Trainee Prize

At the BPNA 2026 Annual Conference in Glasgow, Β£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

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