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Q&A: What is the first thing a parent should do when her child is diagnosed with ADHD?

December 12, 2018/in ADHD, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Infants, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Neurological, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Dr. Lisa Efron answers a reader’s question about what to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHD.

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World AIDS Day: HIV/AIDS and teens

November 30, 2018/0 Comments/in Diseases and Conditions, Infants, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, School Aged, STDs, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Did you know that 51% of young people with HIV in the United States do not know they are infected?

Thanksgiving meals for diabetic children

November 14, 2018/in Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Holidays, Infants, Right Feature, School Aged, Special Dietary Needs, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Children with diabetes have enough trouble managing their sugar intake, and with Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing and mashed potatoes, the hidden sugars in carbohydrates are easy to overlook.

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

October 12, 2018/in Autism, Check-ups, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Infants, Neurological, Parenting, Procedures, Right Feature, School Aged, Stress and Anxiety, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Our Autism Behavioral Communications support team shares some tips to ensure your child has a positive experience.

Seizure first aid and safety

October 8, 2018/in Diseases and Conditions, First Aid, Infants, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

A few simple actions can make a huge difference in someone experiencing a seizure.