Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects communication and social interaction, and is characterized by repetitive behaviors or interests. It is usually diagnosed in early childhood, with an estimated 1 in 54 children affected in the United States. Diagnosis involves a thorough evaluation by healthcare professionals, and the severity of symptoms varies greatly. While there is no […]
A traumatic event overwhelms a person’s coping ability, causing fear, helplessness or horror. This can include natural disasters, abuse, violence, neglect, and death. Traumatic events impact children more because they may lack resources to process it, leading to PTSD symptoms like re-experiencing, avoidance, negative thoughts and hyperarousal. Approximately 60% of US children experience traumatic events
What Does a Typical Pre-Natal Checkup Include? A typical prenatal checkup is a regular visit to the obstetrician or midwife during pregnancy to check the health of both the mother and the developing fetus. Here are some of the things that may be included in a typical prenatal checkup: The Importance of Pre-Natal Care
Common sleep disorders in children include insomnia, sleep apnea, nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, and restless legs symptoms. If your child snores loudly, has pauses in breathing, wakes often, or seems very tired or irritable during the day, it is a good idea to talk with our pediatric team. Sleep problems can affect your child’s mood,
Protecting children from diseases is the most important thing for parents and doctors. Vaccinations are an important tool in this battle, but not all children are vaccinated for various reasons. Let’s look at the percentage of children up to age 2 who have all their vaccinations and how we can improve that number. In the
What is Imaginative Play and How Does it Help Children Develop? Imaginative play, also known as pretend play or symbolic play, refers to the spontaneous and creative play where children engage in make-believe scenarios, creating and acting out roles, situations, and narratives. It involves using their imagination to transform objects, themselves, and their surroundings into
What is a Concussion and What is the Prevalence in Children? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when a blow, jolt, or bump to the head causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth inside the skull. This movement can result in temporary disruption of brain function, leading
If your child has a seizure, keep them safe, lay them on their side if you can, time the episode, and do not put anything in their mouth. Call 911 if the seizure lasts 5 minutes or longer, happens in water, your child has trouble breathing, or it is their first seizure and they are
According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, around 1 in 5 children in the United States have learning and attention difficulties, which corresponds to around 10 to 15 million children. The capacity of a youngster to read, write, listen, communicate, understand, or perform math can all be impacted by learning difficulties. Here are ways
