Ottawa kids with autism, allergies, other special needs can pre-register now for their COVID-19 shots
Kids Come First, a partnership between CHEO and other health agencies, is pre-registering children for its vaccine clinics.
Autism
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Autism
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Improving health care for patients with autism
Few health practitioners have ever received education on caring for patients with autism.
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Surrey man embraces his autism and finds inner peace
For a long time Michael Bardouniotis denied he had Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of the disorder, before acceptance and pride took root
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No link between epidurals and autism: study
New research debunks the possible link, suggesting epidurals are the most effective means of pain relief with rare complications.
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We need to recognize autism successes
It's time to change the narrative around ASD to build children up as they tackle new skills: study.
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Kids with autism and the struggle with mental health
'This is a special population that requires special attention': study
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How parents of autistic kids are coping in isolation
Technology helps bridge the gap in care for kids who rely on movement and connection to ease symptoms.
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Language disorders in children
Developmental aphasia; Developmental dysphasia; Delayed language; Specific developmental language disorder; SLI; Communication disorder – language disorderLanguage disorder in children refers to problems with either of the following: Getting their meaning or message across to others (expressive language disorder) Understanding the message coming from others (receptive language disorder) Children with language disorders are able to produce sounds, and their speech can be understood.
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Tests and Procedures
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Developmental milestones record
Growth milestones for children; Normal childhood growth milestones; Childhood growth milestones InformationDevelopmental milestones are behaviours or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop.
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Developmental milestones record - five years
Normal childhood growth milestones – five years; Childhood growth milestones – five years; Growth milestones for children – five years; Well child – five yearsThis article describes the expected skills and growth markers of most five-year-old children.
ADAM HealthNovember 4
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