The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Visiting the Doctor—Autism ToolkitCategory: pediatric_care
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.
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Vomiting (Age 1-5)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Care advice on vomiting in children 1 to 5 years of age.
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Vomiting (Age 6-21)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Care advice on vomiting in children 6 to 21 years of age.
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Vomiting (Baby on Breastmilk)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Causes of and care advice on vomiting in breastfed babies.
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Vomiting (Baby on Formula)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Causes of and care advice on vomiting in formula-fed babies.
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Vomiting—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
If the vomiting is associated with an infection, the incubation and contagious periods depend on the type of germ causing the infection.
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Vulvitis from SoapCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Irritation of the vulva (external genitals) from soap or other irritants. Mainly occurs in young girls before school age.
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Wandering Off (Elopement)—Autism ToolkitCategory: safety_and_prevention
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
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