My 5 year-old still has trouble talking. She can speak many words one day, but some days those same words don't come easily for her. My friend said she might have Apraxia. How do I find out?
There are several possible reasons for the issues that your five year old is having. Hearing loss, poor tone of the mouth, tongue and face as well as a variety of developmental delays such as autism can account for such difficulties.
Furthermore, there are several sounds and sound combinations that are not fully mastered by a child until approximately 6 years old. Most of these can be diagnosed
National Immunization Awareness Month
by Kimberly Hays August 14th, 2012 | Health Observance
August is known as National Immunization Awareness Month, commonly referred to as NIAM. Although it is not recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they do support the effort to bring awareness to the forefront of the importance of immunizations for all age groups. August is also a good time to remind parents to get the immunizations children will need for the school year.
States differ somewhat in what immunizations are required for children to enter school. It is best to contact your school district to find out what immunizations are required for your state. Most states
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States differ somewhat in what immunizations are required for children to enter school. It is best to contact your school district to find out what immunizations are required for your state. Most states
Parent or Best Friend?
by Lori Sciame August 13th, 2012 | Relationships
Your duties as a parent are crystal clear when your child is an infant. You provide food, shelter, and plenty of love. As your son or daughter grows, you begin to provide intellectual stimulation, and you have plenty of fun playing together. Â Still, you remain a parental figure first and foremost.
It isn't until the late teen years that the notion of becoming best friends enters into your relationship. Although it may be tempting to begin treating your child more like a friend, resist the urge to do so for several important reasons.
First, scientific research has proven that a human's
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It isn't until the late teen years that the notion of becoming best friends enters into your relationship. Although it may be tempting to begin treating your child more like a friend, resist the urge to do so for several important reasons.
First, scientific research has proven that a human's
Children and Immunizations
by Dean Heller MD August 10th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor, Health Observance
My child is now two, and I feel like my pediatrician is constantly bugging me about giving her one vaccine after the next. I am most worried about the MMR and the connection with autism. I know there is a debate in the medical community; do you think I should listen to the pediatrician and give all of the vaccines, including the MMR?
There is good scientific evidence for all of the vaccines that are recommended in the United States at this time, including the MMR. The studies which suggested a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism have been
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There is good scientific evidence for all of the vaccines that are recommended in the United States at this time, including the MMR. The studies which suggested a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism have been
When to Seek Help
by Jessica B. August 9th, 2012 | Mental Health
If you are suffering from mental health issues it can be difficult to decide when and where to seek help. The important thing to keep in mind is that mental health professionals are there to help and support you. Their main goal is to make sure you are on a path to healthy living and to support you in the best way.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of depression and helplessness and don’t feel like you are getting the support you need from friends and family, it is time to turn to a professional. Sometimes you need someone
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If you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of depression and helplessness and don’t feel like you are getting the support you need from friends and family, it is time to turn to a professional. Sometimes you need someone