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November 7, 2013
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Low Tone vs. High Tone — What Does It Mean For Your Child?

Has someone ever told you that your child has low tone? Or high tone? Have they explained exactly what that means and how it can affect […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?

AAC is a form of communication an individual uses that is not verbal/oral speech. This form of communication can be anything from facial expressions to high […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Torticollis? Treatment Options and When You Should Seek Therapy

Torticollis is the shortening of a neck muscle called the sternocleidomastoid. The side that is affected causes a child to have their neck tilted to the […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Tay-Sachs Disease?

Tay-Sachs Disease is a fatal genetic lipid storage disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance called ganglioside GM2 build up in tissues and nerve […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms and Treatment Options for Spina Bifida?

Spina Bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings). SB is caused by […]
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November 7, 2013

How to Manage Spasticity in Children: Tips for Parents

Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere with movement, speech, […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Shaken Baby Syndrome is a type of inflicted traumatic brain injury that happens when a baby is violently shaken. A baby has weak neck muscles and […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms of a Sensory Processing Disorder?

A child with this neurological disorder, also called Sensory Integration Dysfunction, experiences difficulty processing information from the five senses vision, auditory, touch, taste, and smell. In […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Treatment Options for a Child with Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone.  Usually the cause is unknown. What is Scoliosis? There are five types […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Rett Syndrome?

Rett Syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder that affects females almost exclusively. What is Rett Syndrome? Loss of muscle tone is usually the first symptom. Other […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Causes, Stages, and Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity?

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants. ROP affects babies weighing about 2-3/4 pounds (1250 grams) or less […]
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November 7, 2013

Does Your Child Have a Pragmatic Language Disorder?

Example of a Pragmatic Language Disorder Mrs. Smith always greets her students as they enter her classroom each morning.  Most of the children wave and say […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms and Treatments for Prader-Willi Syndrome?

rader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), is a complex genetic disorder that typically causes low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, cognitive disabilities, problem behaviors, and a chronic […]
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November 7, 2013

A Story of Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified

Trevor is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed at age 2 with Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Trevor had a typical […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms, Types and Treatments of Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders? The diagnostic category of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of […]
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November 7, 2013

Is My Baby At Risk for Developing Periventricular Leukomalacadia (PVL)?

What is Periventricular Leukomalacadia Periventricular Leukomalacadia (PVL) is one of the most important causes of cerebral palsy and other long-term handicaps. PVL is primarily seen in […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Optic Nerve Hypoplasia?

The optic nerve serves as a connector, carrying visual information from the eye to the brain.  Those that have optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) have an underdeveloped […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms and Causes of Nystagmus?

Nystagmus is a complex eye condition where the eyes make involuntary movements all the time. Nystagmus Symptoms Nystagmus is an involuntary movement of the eyes. If […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Noonan Syndrome (NS) and How is it Diagnosed?

Noonan Syndrome (NS) is a relatively common congenital genetic condition which affects both boys and girls. How is Noonan Syndrome Diagnosed? The diagnosis of Noonan Syndrome […]
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November 7, 2013

What is the Cause and Treatment of Mitochondrial Disease in Children?

Inside body cells are tiny little parts called mitochondria (as many as 1,000 per cell). The mitochondria make the energy the cells need to grow and do […]
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November 7, 2013

Minor Head Injuries: Symptoms, Treatments, & What’s Normal

Minor head injuries are common in childhood and are usually not a serious problem. If your child suffers from a blow to the head because of […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Causes and Symptoms of Microcephaly?

Microcephaly is a neurological disorder in which the circumference of the baby’s head is significantly smaller than average for the persons age and sex. Cause of […]
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November 7, 2013

What is a Low Birth Weight?

At birth, most babies who have been carried full term weigh between 5 and 10 pounds. It is not always a cause for concern if a […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms and Treatments for Lissencephaly?

Lissencephaly, which literally means “smooth brain,” is a rare, gene-linked brain malformation characterized by the absence of normal folds in the cerebral cortex and an abnormally […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms of a Learning Disability?

Learning disability is a general term describing specific kinds of learning problems. A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Klinefelter’s Syndrome and What are the Symptoms?

Klinefelter’s Syndrome occurs in boys who have an extra X chromosome. Klinefelter’s Syndrome Symptoms Because they often appear no different from anyone else, many XXY males […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a type of arthritis that happens in children age 16 or younger. It causes joint swelling, stiffness and sometimes reduced motion. […]
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November 7, 2013

What is the Treatment and Long Term Effects of Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)?

Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) is a type of bleeding in the brain that is mostly likely to occur in babies who are born before 32 weeks of […]
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November 7, 2013

What is Hydranencephaly and What the Symptoms of Hydranencephaly?

Hydranencephaly is a rare condition in which the brains cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Hydranencephaly is considered to be […]
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November 7, 2013

What are the Symptoms of Hurler Syndrome and How Can It Be Treated?

Hurler Syndrome is a rare, inherited disease of the metabolism. Children with this disease cannot break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans. Hurler Syndrome […]
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