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Is your child ready for a cellphone?

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Growth/Development Milestones, Safety, Social Media
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Cellphones allow children to stay in contact with adults and friends, but they also give youths access to the internet, apps and social media.
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FYI: Resources for developmental surveillance, neonatal resuscitation, ADHD

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetus/Newborn Infant, Growth/Development Milestones, Neonatology
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Resources for developmental surveillance, neonatal resuscitation, ADHD
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U.S. child population decreasing, becoming more diverse

from AAP Research
Published: November 01, 2021
TOPICS: Ethics/Bioethics, Growth/Development Milestones, Immigration, Native American Child Health, Research Methods & Statistics, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
The number of children living in the U.S. decreased by 1.6 million from 2010 to 2020.
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Pediatrician brings early child development experience to AAP initiative in Kenya, Tanzania

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: March 01, 2021
TOPICS: Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Environmental Health, Growth/Development Milestones, International Child Health
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The AAP is working with the Kenya Paediatric Association and the Paediatric Association of Tanzania to support pediatricians in becoming a leading voice for early childhood development in their communities.
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FYI: Youth violence prevention, peanut allergy videos, visiting professor program, identifying motor delays

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: March 01, 2021
TOPICS: Allergy/Immunology, Growth/Development Milestones, Infectious Diseases, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
The CDC announced the availability of $6 million in fiscal year 2021 to fund up to five youth violence prevention centers for up to five years.
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2021 Periodicity Schedule updates

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: February 16, 2021
TOPICS: Autism/ASD, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Growth/Development Milestones, Infectious Diseases
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The Periodicity Schedule delineates the recommended screenings and assessments at each well-child visit from birth to age 21.
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New dietary guidelines address infants, support healthy dietary patterns

Steven A. Abrams, M.D., FAAP; Lisa H. Patel, M.D., FAAP
Published: February 01, 2021
TOPICS: Growth/Development Milestones, Home Care, Nutrition
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Guidelines call on Americans to “Make Every Bite Count” by choosing foods and beverages rich in nutrients and staying within calorie limits.
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Advancements in achondroplasia: Clinical report provides updated guidance

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: May 26, 2020
TOPICS: Growth/Development Milestones
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Achondroplasia is the most common condition linked with severe short stature, affecting one in 10,000-30,000 children.
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Autism rate rises to 1 in 54 as screening improves

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 26, 2020
TOPICS: Autism/ASD, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Growth/Development Milestones
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For the first time, rates are the same for white and black children, but diagnosis in Hispanic children lagged.
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Study: 1 in 6 children has developmental disability

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: September 26, 2019
TOPICS: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism/ASD, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Growth/Development Milestones
Abstract
The overall rate was 17.8% in 2015-’17, up from 12.8% in 1997-’99. ADHD was most common.
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Learn how to deliver quality preventive care more efficiently

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: July 09, 2019
TOPICS: Bright Futures, Growth/Development Milestones, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Preventive Medicine
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Co-chairs of the Bright Futures Steering Committee will explain how to use tools, forms and the Periodicity Schedule to structure well-child visits.
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Study: Infant walker injuries support AAP’s call for a ban

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: September 17, 2018
TOPICS: Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Growth/Development Milestones, Home Safety, Safety
Abstract
More than 2,000 children are treated at U.S. emergency rooms each year for injuries sustained while using infant walkers.
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Social networks influence black, Hispanic mothers’ views on development

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: October 16, 2017
TOPICS: Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Growth/Development Milestones
Abstract
Social influences and financial stressors may keep some low-income black and Hispanic families from using early intervention services for developmental delays.
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Merits, Drawbacks of BMI Measurement to Be Debated

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 15, 2017
TOPICS: Growth/Development Milestones, Nutrition, Obesity
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Point-counterpoint session will center on how BMI should be used.
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AAP resources help improve rates of screening, referral, follow-up

from the AAP Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Preventive Services
Published: March 22, 2017
TOPICS: Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Growth/Development Milestones
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Experts are available to provide advice on screening tools, payment, electronic medical record documentation, conversation tactics, workflow ideas, and how to make the case for screening within a larger health system.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: December 28, 2016
TOPICS: Birth Defects, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Growth/Development Milestones
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) result from prenatal exposure to alcohol. Lifelong effects may include a range of physical, mental, and behavioral and/or learning problems.
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AAP app helps pediatricians customize handouts on healthy living

AAP Division of Quality
Publication: AAP News
AAP News (2014) 35 (12): 29.
Published: December 01, 2014
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Is your child ready to take on mowing the lawn?

Shayna Starr
Publication: AAP News
AAP News (2013) 34 (7): 24.
Published: July 01, 2013
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