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… learning disorder is a disorder that makes it difficult for children to learn from what they see visually. Children with non-verbal learning disorder often can … with math, because math is often taught visually. Children with non-verbal learning disorder usually want to …
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… physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 … if you try to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control … a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must also be able to remove clothing and climb onto …
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… is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main … An attack of croup can be scary, but it is rarely serious. Children usually get better in several days with rest and … with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow older and their lungs and windpipes mature, …
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… bacterium. It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. … toilet trained. Family members and playmates of infected children are also at high risk of becoming infected. Food … usually lasts 4 to 7 days. In some people, especially young children and older adults, the diarrhea can be so severe …
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… for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and physical activity for kids … Keeping a record Preventing breath-holding spells in children … Caring for your toddler …
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… a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get better without treatment. footnote 1 The most common normal disfluency in children younger than age 3 is the repetition of … the beginning of sentences ("I-I want that"). After age 3, children with normal disfluencies most often repeat whole …
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… Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some children with dyslexia also have ADHD . But dyslexia and … that are heard are linked with dyslexia. Many times these children have problems remembering the sounds in words long … short list of instructions. Problems with mathematics. Some children with dyslexia have problems learning mathematical …
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… eyes should appear "straight" and work together. Babies and children with symptoms like "wandering eye" or crossed eyes … eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), and all young children should have their vision screened. Some important points about your baby's vision: Children with a family history of a lazy or crossed eye are …
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… may be no better than taking a wait-and-see approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your … occur less often as your child gets older. For some children, tonsillectomy can greatly improve quality of life. … remove the tonsils . It's a common surgery, especially in children, but it is not done nearly as often as it was in …
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… or a library. A violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a … order) is a step you can take to help keep you and your children safe. To get a protective order: Call your local … in a dating relationship The parents in common of minor children For a protective order to work effectively, you …
