An updated AAP clinical report provides literature-supported guidance on assessing unique caries risk factors and barriers to care.

All 385 applicants with disabilities matched into pediatrics compared to 92.1% of those without a disability (4,730 of 5,135 applicants).

The policy provides guidance for pediatricians to support conversations with youth who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Three new oral histories on the development of pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine have been published to the AAP Gartner Pediatric History Center collection.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proposing to update regulations to provide better protections for people with disabilities. AAP members are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal through Nov. 13.

The number of immigrant children with disabilities is unknown, but they experience significant barriers to accessing medical care and community support services.

Only 13.7% of children with special health care needs receive care in a well-functioning system.

The survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.

A new AAP clinical report provides suggestions for enhanced monitoring by pediatricians.

Pediatricians will need to be prepared to discuss the implications of exome or genome sequencing with their patients and families.

Specific approaches will be designed in collaboration with expert practitioners to ensure the products developed are accurate and meet a need within communities.

Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disorder of childhood.

The interactive workshop will include small group exercises on cases seen in primary care.

Pediatricians are uniquely suited to understand the risks when a child’s physical and emotional needs are not met and are poised to communicate this to others who may not have this understanding.

An updated AAP clinical report aims to assist pediatricians in caring for children with Down syndrome and their families from a prenatal diagnosis to early adulthood.

Children with disabilities have reduced participation rates, lower fitness levels and a higher prevalence of obesity than their peers.

A pediatric psychologist discusses how to assess patients’ needs, review accommodations and supports that schools can provide, and highlight models of hospital-school partnerships.

Disability is a part of diversity. To best care for disabled patients, pediatricians need to address their medical, mental health and sexual health needs and advocate for their inclusion.

The medical director of a pediatric home visiting program will discuss the pros and cons of house calls, logistics of doing a home visit and the basics of billing.

The report emphasizes strategies to respect patient autonomy; reduce risk of sexual violence, abuse, exploitation and coercion; promote safer sex practices; and foster the development of healthy sexuality regardless of physical, cognitive or socioemotional limitations.