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Disability Support for Families with Children

Disability Support for Families with Children

Highlights In This Article What is Disability and Parenting Support? If you are caring for a child with a disability, there is support available to…

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Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Highlights In This Article What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, resulting from…

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Cerebral Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Cerebral Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Highlights In This Article What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects body movements and is caused by a brain injury. The…

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Guidance for Caring for a Child with Down Syndrome

Guidance for Caring for a Child with Down Syndrome

Highlights In This Article What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a common chromosomal condition causing mild to moderate intellectual disability. It is a congenital…

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Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Highlights In This Article What is ASD, autism, and Asperger’s syndrome? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects the way your child relates to their environment and…

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What Are Congenital Conditions?

What Are Congenital Conditions?

Highlights In This Article What are birth differences (congenital anomalies)? Birth differences include any health condition that a baby is born with. They are sometimes…

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Disabilities in Children

Disabilities in Children

Highlights In This Article What is childhood disability? A disability is an impairment that impacts a person’s core activities, which are: Disability in children is…

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Child Vomiting: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Child Vomiting: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Highlights In This Article What can cause vomiting in children? Vomiting in children is often caused by viral gastroenteritis, but can also be triggered by…

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RSV in Babies and Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

RSV in Babies and Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Highlights In This Article What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes infection in the lungs and airways….

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Itchy Skin in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Itchy Skin in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Highlights In This Article What is itchy skin? Itchy skin, or pruritus, is common in children and can be uncomfortable. It is usually a symptom…

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