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Keep school skills sharp during summer break
School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids should get a complete break from learning. Especially considering the amount of time missed in school during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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ADHD symptoms: Recognize common signs in children
Why does my child squirm at the dinner table, rush through homework and interrupt people when they talk? These behaviors may be symptoms and signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Alcohol use during pregnancy can be dangerous
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). When planning to get pregnant or in the early months of finding out you are pregnant, there…
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Signs of concussion
Recognizing signs of concussion is critical. Student athletes and parents can help.
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Rehabilitation: How it’s customized for children
Each child is unique and so is their pediatric rehab approach. That’s why pediatric physical, occupational and speech-language therapists have specialized training in treating children with orthopedic conditions, sensory…
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Back-to-school stress: How to help your child cope
It’s normal to have back-to-school stress. Kids tend to feel nervous about a new schedule, teacher and classmates when the new year starts. “In child/adolescent behavioral health, we tend…
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Tips to help school your children at home during COVID-19
Editor’s note: This article was published on April 22, 2020. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Centers for Disease Control…
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The truth on Down syndrome
Myths on Down syndrome abound. You may have heard these myths, or even shared them yourself: People with Down syndrome are always sick, always happy or born to older…