Increase in testicular size: In boys, increase in testicle size is the first sign of puberty. Testes in pre-pubertal boys don’t change from about 1 year of age till they hit puberty.

At the end of puberty the adolescent reach their adult height. During puberty besides the increase in height and weight, the overall body shape changes. Also read:Parenting Tips for 8 year olds ...

Puberty is really scary for most children on the spectrum and parents have a difficult time knowing how to explain the changes to their pre-teens. Some tips that I share on my interactive Autism ...

We found that for an equivalent change in puberty status, the functional connectivity in these specific brain areas increased in boys by an average of around 6.5%, but decreased in girls by an ...

Puberty lessons, as part of sex education, typically begin in the fifth grade. Many experts say that's too late. (Collage: Getty Images/Nathalie Cruz for Yahoo Life) Sex education has become a ...

The report titled “Approaching Puberty: Talking with Tweens about Body Changes” was published by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health on April 21, 2025, as ...

Children are starting puberty earlier than in the past, potentially due to a combination of environmental, lifestyle, and metabolic factors – but the reasons why are still puzzling scientists ...

“We will continue to care for our gender diverse patients, providing all appropriate care other than puberty blockers and ...