Search Results for: autism
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Why Do Kids Bite? What to Do If Your Child Bites Someone
Children bite for many reasons, including anger, teething pain, or even for attention. Learn how to stop your infant, toddler, or older child from biting.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Is DHA in Formula?
DHA is a nutrient in formula that gets lots of attention for its health benefits. Learn why there's DHA in formula and its benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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The Mental Health Needs of Children and Teens Are Growing. UPMC Is Working to Fill the Gap
With the growing need for behavioral health services for children and teens, UPMC is working to provide care in its communities.Read More
Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, Pediatrics
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What Is Early Intervention for Children?
Early intervention provides resources and support for young children who have developmental delays and developmental disabilities. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Are Speech Therapy Exercises?
Speech therapy exercises for adults and kids help with sound production, language comprehension and expression, communication strategies, swallowing, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What are Examples of Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps individuals of all ages improve, learn, or maintain the ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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What Is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder in which the FMR1 gene does not produce an important protein that is key to brain development.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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How to Support a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
If your child has reactive attachment disorder (RAD), it may be difficult to build a bond with them. Learn ways to show your support.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Health Disparities Q&A With Diego Chaves Gnecco, MD, MPH
Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is the director and founder of Salud Para Niños (Health for the Children), western Pennsylvania's first pediatric bilingual and bicultural community clinic.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness