Going to the doctor can be stressful for any child. For a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there may be extra challenges because of sensory, communication, and other symptoms. Here are some tips to help make visiting the doctor easier.

Care advice on vomiting in children 1 to 5 years of age.

Care advice on vomiting in children 6 to 21 years of age.

Causes of and care advice on vomiting in breastfed babies.

Causes of and care advice on vomiting in formula-fed babies.

If the vomiting is associated with an infection, the incubation and contagious periods depend on the type of germ causing the infection.

Irritation of the vulva (external genitals) from soap or other irritants. Mainly occurs in young girls before school age.

Research shows that about 1 in 3 young children with ASD has tried to wander off. This behavior may continue to happen in older children and even teenagers and adults with ASD. This is concerning since many people with ASD may not be able to share their names, addresses, or phone numbers if they get

A wart on the bottom of the foot (plantar surface). Viral infection of the skin.

Warts are small raised growths that have a rough surface. Viral infection of the skin.

Warts are skin infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

Water polo is an intense sport that requires athletes to tread water and swim for long periods. There is a version for younger athletes that allows them to stand in shallow water or hang onto the side of the pool, but this is illegal in competitive

Swimming and playing in water can give your child much pleasure and good exercise. But you must take steps to prevent your child from drowning.

You want to stop bottle feeding, but your child resists. Here are some tips to help.