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Imaging Tests: A Look Inside Your Child's Body
Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Imaging tests are used to “look” inside the body. They can help diagnose injuries and illnesses from broken bones to cancer. Some tests can find problems before symptoms appear. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about imaging tests.
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Imaging and Medical Radiation Safety: Important Information for Parents
Category: safety_and_prevention
Pediatricians use different tests and tools to help them diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. This handout was written by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to answer questions about imaging and medical radiation safety.
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Intervention Approaches Used for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
If you have concerns about your child’s development and behavior, your child should be seen to tell if she needs therapy. You do not need a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to begin many kinds of therapy. There can be a long wait for ASD diagnosis, so it is important to start therapy while
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Laboratory Tests—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
All children have some laboratory tests at birth and as part of regular checkups. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often need more tests. These tests can help find the cause of the condition or problems related to it that may not be obvious. This helps guide your child’s doctor in treating
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Masks or Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19
Category: safety_and_prevention
To protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, the CDC recommends wearing masks out in public. But what about children? Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions about masks or cloth face coverings and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
Category: safety_and_prevention
In the rare event that an adult in your household develops monkeypox, share this information with your pediatrician and discuss what you can do to protect your child from infection. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about monkeypox.
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Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home
Category: safety_and_prevention
Calmly teaching your child good behavior can become more difficult, though no less important, during stressful times. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers these tips for families facing long periods of time isolated at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Pediatric Subspecialists
Category: pediatric_care
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created a series of fact sheets about different surgical and medical pediatric subspecialists to whom your children may be referred.
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School Health Centers and Your Child
Category: school-aged_children
School health centers are becoming more and more common. Most handle medical emergencies, provide health screenings and refer students to doctors for health problems. A growing number of these centers also offer health services such as immunizations and physical examinations. Therapies for children with
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Should My Child Join a Clinical Trial?
Category: pediatric_care
Clinical trials are research studies. They are designed to learn more about ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases. Clinical trials can also help people with chronic (long-term) illnesses find better ways to live each day with their illness.
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Simple Ways to Entertain and Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home
Category: safety_and_prevention
During social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, you may be looking for new ways to entertain and play with your young child. Thankfully, all you need is loving attention and some basic household items.
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Sports Medicine Professionals (Care of the Young Athlete)
Category: pediatric_care
Athletes may deal with many different types of medical personnel after an injury. Athletes also may be referred by their primary care doctors to a sports medicine doctor or other sports medicine specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
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Teens & COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities During the Outbreak
Category: safety_and_prevention
Social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 can be especially hard for teens, who may feel cut off from their friends. Many also face big letdowns as graduations, proms, sports seasons, college visits and other long-planned events are cancelled or postponed. Here are a few ways you can help your
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Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
Category: safety_and_prevention
All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot from two weeks to two months of age. Some cry more than others, and some cry longer than others. For many new parents, crying is one of the most stressful parts of coping with a newborn.
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Treating Your Child's Pain: Medical Procedures
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
During certain medical procedures, your child may experience pain. These procedures can include having blood drawn, having breathing or feeding tubes put in, or lumbar punctures (spinal taps). Luckily, pain from these activities does not last long. Read on to find out how your child's pain from medical
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Treating Your Child's Pain: Surgery
Category: pediatric_care
Often after children have surgery, they have problems with pain. Luckily, there are ways to help ease this type of pain. Read on to find out how your child's pain from surgery can be managed.
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