The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—AsthmaCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
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)Category: chronic_health_needs
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 DisordersCategory: chronic_health_needs
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 OverviewCategory: chronic_health_needs
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—CancerCategory: chronic_health_needs
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)Category: chronic_health_needs
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)Category: chronic_health_needs
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 ObesityCategory: chronic_health_needs
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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