Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.
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ADHD Basic Facts: What Every Parent Should Know Before Starting a Child on Medication—ADHD Toolkit
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ADHD—How Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosed?
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Your child’s or teen’s doctor will determine whether your child or teen has ADHD by using standard guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for children, teens, and young adults 4 to 18 years of age. It is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.
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ADHD—What Are Common Questions About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms?
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Common questions and answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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ADHD—What Are the Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
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Children with ADHD have symptoms that fall into 3 groups: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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ADHD—What Causes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and How Is It Treated?
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ADHD is one of the most studied conditions of childhood, and it may be caused by a number of things. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the outlook for most children who receive treatment of ADHD is encouraging. There is no specific cure for ADHD, but many treatment options are available to manage the
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ADHD—What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
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Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
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ADHD—What Types of Medication Reduce Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms?
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Most experts recommend using both behavioral therapy and medication to treat ADHD depending on the age of the child. This is known as a multimodal treatment approach.
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ADHD—What is Behavioral Therapy?
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Most experts recommend using both behavioral therapy and medication to treat ADHD depending on the age of the child. This is known as a multimodal treatment approach.
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Fluoride Varnish Can Help Prevent Tooth Decay
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Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child’s overall health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth appears.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Abnormal Immunity: An Overview
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No one knows for sure how many children have suppressed immune systems. It is becoming more common as more children receive transplants and survive serious problems with their immune systems like HIV. Some children have temporary alterations in their immune system from medications and the immune system
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergic Skin Conditions
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Estimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergies: An Overview
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Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Anaphylaxis
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Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Asthma
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities caused by a problem with the brain. Children with ASDs have trouble in 3 core areas of their development.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Bleeding Disorders: An Overview
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Bleeding disorders vary in types and severity, so it is best to get details about the specific child’s needs from parents/ guardians and the child’s specialty doctors.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cancer
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Children may come to school or a child care center while they are receiving active treatment of cancer, or they may be diagnosed as having cancer while enrolled.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue)
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The treatment team includes a pediatric gastroenterologist and registered dietitians or nutritionists.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition caused by brain injury that interferes with messages from the brain to the body; this interference affects movements and muscle coordination.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Childhood Obesity
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Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for the child’s age and height.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
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Develop strategies for accommodating children with cleft lip or cleft palate. Suggestions include
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
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There are currently about 30,000 children and young adults with CF in the United States.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Developmental Delay
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Children have developmental delay when they do not attain the skills that typically developing children acquire at a certain age. Child development is a process that involves learning and mastering skills such as sitting, rolling over, walking, understanding, and talking. Typically developing children
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Diabetes
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Physical activity is important to the health of children with type 2 diabetes, so outdoor play is part of their therapy. Children with type 1 diabetes should be able to play normally. Staff should take a portable pack with insulin, syringes, high-calorie supplements, and glucagon in case of emergency
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Down Syndrome
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Down syndrome is a relatively common birth defect caused by extra genetic material from chromosome 21 (ie, there are 3 copies of chromosome 21 rather than 2). This syndrome affects the physical and intellectual development of the child.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Eczema(Atopic Dermatitis)
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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a long-lasting skin condition that causes the skin to be overly sensitive to many things.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a collection of inherited conditions that cause the tissues that connect parts of the body (connective tissue) to be loose. This can cause loose joints, stretchy skin, and delayed healing of the skin. This collection of conditions was reclassified in 2017, so it is important
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the general term used to describe the range of adverse fetal effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Food Allergies
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Allergy is the term used to describe the body’s overreaction to something that it views as foreign or different from itself. The body reacts by releasing histamine and other substances that cause allergic symptoms.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Fragile X Syndrome
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Fragile X syndrome is an inherited form of intellectual disability that is primarily seen in males. It is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome is caused by the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Babies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastrostomy Tubes
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Gastrostomy tubes are placed in children for many reasons, including prematurity, feeding problems, and brain disorders, and they have become more prevalent as lifesaving medical treatments for children have improved.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hearing Loss and Deafness/Hard of Hearing
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The Care Plan for children with hearing loss may include
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Heart Conditions, Nonstructural
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Approximately 4,000 children are diagnosed with Kawasaki disease every year and most are younger than 5 years.
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