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Behavioral Sleep Interventions Help Parents' Perceptions in Complex Kids

July 1, 2026

Joshua Feder, MD.
Dr. Feder has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Sleep problems are nearly universal in children with ADHD, autism, and chronic illness—but how much can behavioral interventions actually move the needle? A meta-analysis of 15 RCTs examines what changes, what doesn't, and whether the gains last.

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Managing Genetic Risk for Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents

April 1, 2026

Aaron Besterman, MD

Aaron Besterman, MD, DFAACAP. Medical Director, Laura Rodriguez Research Institute; Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Family Health Centers of San Diego; Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor (non-salaried), UCSD.

Dr. Besterman has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Genetic risk is real, but it’s not destiny. Dr. Besterman unpacks what heritability actually means in clinical practice, clarifies when genetic testing is and isn’t warranted, and offers concrete strategies for helping families move toward a more empowered understanding of their child’s risk.

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