Autism: A healing, not a cure

Rupert Isaacson believes riding has transformed his autistic son. Now he wants others to benefit from his experience. But is it too good to be true?

Hope at last for the boy who couldn’t eat any food

Ben McGrath's condition means his body rejects what he eats, but a new treatment at Great Ormond Street hospital may help

Children from five will be taught how to steer clear of bullies and paedophiles online

Research in California shows children who are too clean could find their skin's ability to heal impaired

Increasing numbers of children are suffering from myopia. One sufferer looks for the reasons behind it

Joseph Galliano: New sex education rules will help all children feel comfortable with their sexuality – except those in faith schools

Tom Shakespeare: We must provide better information about Down's syndrome to help inform the traumatic decisions behind the statistics

Sarah Boseley: has the research on mothers co-sleeping with their babies been badly misinterpreted?

Emily Wilson: bedsharing with my baby felt calm and natural

West Lothian school remains open despite more than a quarter of pupils calling in sick, in apparent swine flu outbreak