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… Flags On this page: Overview Overview A child's failure to reach speech and language milestones as … meaning a speech and language development problem. If your child does not reach developmental milestones on schedule, … together to form meaning (expressive language delays). Some children have both speech and language delays. Red flags for …
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… when a brace is applied. But in most cases, after the child stops wearing the brace, this correction is lost and … discontinued. Why It Is Done Brace treatment is used for a child who is still growing to prevent progression of … curves . Brace treatment is usually continued until the child's skeleton stops growing. Two common types of braces …
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… 1 to 5 On this page: If your child who has Down syndrome is between the ages of 1 and 5 … to help you manage your feelings and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your doctor will likely address a variety of issues during your child's regularly scheduled checkups. In addition to talking …
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… to 21 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent or young adult … that can help you manage your feelings and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your child should receive health care from a coordinated team of …
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… soon after a baby is born and causes death early in childhood. Juvenile Tay-Sachs. This affects children ages 2 and older and progresses more slowly than the infantile form. Children don't live beyond their mid-teens. Late-onset …
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… symptoms or pain. But it can result in kidney damage if a child who has VUR gets a urinary tract infection. A urinary … Fever may be the only symptom of a UTI in a small child. So a urinary tract infection should be suspected in any child who has a high fever without an obvious cause. How is …
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… Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child injures his or her genital area, the pain can be quite … visit to a health professional is usually required if your child: Is unable to urinate. Has increasing trouble …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Your child's tics related to Tourette syndrome may seem worse in certain situations or during times when your child experiences strong emotions. Common triggers include: … or excitement. Difficulties with other kids can make your child angry or frustrated. Or your child may get flustered …
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… method. This means that you never offer to breastfeed your child. But you don't refuse when your child asks or shows a desire to breastfeed. This can be a … for food. When the baby has had a minute or two, urge the child to stop and interest them in something else. Postpone …
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… disorder (DMDD) is a new type of mood disorder in children and teens. Kids with DMDD feel irritable or angry … outbursts that are frequent, intense, and not normal for a child's age can be a sign of a problem. The symptoms of DMDD … disorders, like oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). When a child has DMDD, they may also have other disorders, (such as …
