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… of overweight" are terms sometimes used when referring to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use growth … and growth rate. He or she may simply be bigger than other children of the same gender and age. If your child's BMI … For instance, before and during puberty it is normal for children to have a significant gain in weight before they …
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… and lack of flight may be a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with …
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… isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small children, even some 1-year-olds, are able to pull the trigger on a gun. And older children or adults can mishandle guns or firearms and injure …
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… to help a child gain bladder control. It's about telling children that they have control of their bodies and … child for wetting the bed. Motivational therapy can help children gain some degree of control over their bedwetting. … for dry days and/or nights. It is unclear exactly how many children gain complete bladder control through motivational …
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… your child's abilities with the normal milestones of children of the same age. At routine checkups, the doctor … no clear signs of problems from the screening tests, most children don't need more evaluation until the next routine checkup. Children who have a sibling who has ASD need to be screened …
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… therapy and training include: Speech and language therapy. Children with Down syndrome usually learn to talk but do so later than other children. Typically, they understand speech (receptive … of the mouth or tongue may make it difficult for children with Down syndrome to talk. Sign language can help …
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