...Youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have higher health care utilization than their neurotypical peers but also worse health care outcomes, including higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Many children with NDDs experience stress...)

... with medical complexity and the nurses who care for them. In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. that “undue institutionalization” is prohibited by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as it represents discrimination based on disability. The U.S. Justice Department filed...)

...Approximately 15% of U.S. children received special education services in 2022-’23, according to the National Center for Education Statistics . These children rely on pediatricians to assess and provide comprehensive care for cognitive and physical disabilities within care teams. Clinicians...)

... Council on Children with Disabilities, American Association of Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Association of Certified Orthoptists. Identifying CVI Routine vision screening that identifies amblyogenic risk factors may not identify brain-based visual...)

... this create? Labels (frequent flyer), assumptions (never at the bedside) and non-patient first language (trach/vent dependent) can engender bias, whether explicit or implicit. Recent literature describes the disability-based discrimination in health care faced by children with medical complexity, which...)

... be available for parents of newborns and adopted and fostered children; workers caring for loved ones who are seriously injured, ill or disabled; and workers with serious health problems. Policies should be accessible and job-protective. They should provide for leaves of at least 12 weeks and longer...)

... -- The vaccines contain the original strain and the omicron BA.4/5 variant. Roughly 89% of circulating strains are BA.5.   Supporting children with disabilities in a world disrupted by COVID Sept. 1, 2022 -- Pediatricians are uniquely suited to understand the risks when a child’s physical and emotional...)

... those with intellectual developmental disorder (IDD). A new AAP clinical report from the Committee on Bioethics and Council on Children with Disabilities frames the ethical, legal and medical issues of permanent contraception in children, adolescents and young adults with IDD. It also makes...)

.../Alaska Native, Black, male or LGBTQ+ are disciplined with suspension and expulsion at much higher rates than their peers. In addition, students with disabilities, a history of childhood trauma and in families with low-socioeconomic status are disciplined disproportionately.  Disparities in student...)

....-), developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-), epilepsy, by specific type (G40.-), intellectual disabilities (F70-F79), other neurodevelopmental disorder (F88), pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-). Also included in the Z15 range is code Z15.2 (4 th digit required) for genetic...)

... treatment    The guideline also seeks to alleviate disparate pain treatment for Black, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and adolescents compared to white individuals. In addition, children and adolescents with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities may be less...)

... for children with specialized needs with a focus on children with mental health conditions, children in foster care and children with disabilities or other complex health needs. Supporting mental health is a key part of the letter. CMS said states must provide a full continuum of mental and behavioral...)

... at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.   Arnold J. Capute Award Council on Children with Disabilities Dennis Z. Kuo, M.D., M.H.S., FAAP He is the Purcell Family Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the University...)

... International Ballroom.   Other abstracts that will be presented during the conference i nclude:   Black Infants With Heart Abnormalities More Likely to Die in First Year   Children in Foster Care With Disabilities Face Significant Challenges     Firearm Laws Restricting Large...)

... generation of workers, child bearers and caretakers, authors said. “Without changes, the next 10 years will see larger numbers of people entering adulthood with chronic illness and disability and worse mental health, leaving fewer adults capable of productive work,” according to the report. But achieving...)

... function and freedom from pain and infection.” Populations that are vulnerable to dental neglect include children with disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth, children and adolescents with overweight and children from racially minoritized groups. Therefore, special attention should be paid to these children...)

... Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (PREP DBPeds) Editorial Board member (2016-’22) AAP Section on Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics AAP Council on Children with Disabilities What motivates you to seek this position? Over the past eight years, I have enjoyed being in the leadership for the West...)

...You are seeing an established 5-year-old patient with a developmental disability. He hasn’t been to a dentist yet, and his father asks if his teeth and gums look OK. How do you assess the patient’s oral health, counsel on caries risk and prioritize referral to a dentist given his unique health care...)

... of factors related to the child, the family and their community. A child’s chronic illness, disability or even an irritable temperament can increase a caregiver’s stress. The caregiver, in turn, may lack understanding of child development and behavior. The caregiver also may struggle with social...)

... values was bolstered by survey responses from members of the Section on Administration and Practice Management, Section on Early Career Physicians, Section on Adolescent Health, Council on Community Pediatrics, Council on Children with Disabilities, Council on Early Childhood and Council on Immigrant...)