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Self-compassion for autistic people and their families during the holiday season

Here are some strategies for autistic people and families to practice self-compassion and find ways to celebrate things as they are.

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Using ketogenic diets to manage seizures

For children with drug-resistant epilepsy, traditional treatments may not work well. In these cases, a ketogenic diet may help manage seizures.

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Skin cancer in children

Normal moles look like small, dark spots that are about the size of a pencil eraser.

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Young women and iron-deficiency anemia

One of the most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia in girls and young women are heavy menstrual periods.

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When a sibling has cancer

There are many ways to support siblings as they adjust to having a brother or sister with cancer.