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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ASD—What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder?Category: autism_spectrum_disorder
Many factors may lead to symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If a family already has a child diagnosed as having ASD, the chance that a sibling might also have ASD is 10 to 20 times higher than in the general population.
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ASD—What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?Category: autism_spectrum_disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurologically based disability that affects a child’s social skills, communication, and behavior.
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Abdominal Pain - Attention-Getting TypeCategory: Abdomen or Digestive Symptoms
Information and guidance on abdominal pain in children.
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Abdominal Pain - Stress RelatedCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). The stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something. This is often called the “worried stomach”.
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Abdominal Pain - SymptomCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.
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About Bicycle HelmetsCategory: safety_and_prevention
You should only buy a helmet that meets the bicycle helmet safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Any helmet meeting these standards is labeled. Check the inside.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage TableCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table
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