Jan 11, 2020
Medical X-Press – Patti Verbanas
One-fourth of children under age 8 with autism spectrum disorder—most of them black or Hispanic—are not being diagnosed, which is critical for improving quality of life. The findings, published in the journal Autism Research, show that despite growing awareness about autism, it is still under-diagnosed, particularly in black and Hispanic people, said study co-author Walter Zahorodny, an associate professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and director of the New Jersey Autism Study, which contributed to the research.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-one-fourth-children-autism-undiagnosed.html
Jan 11, 2020
Romper – Jennifer Parris
Normally, your kid is busy, bouncing off the walls — and driving you bonkers. But then he wakes up one morning and he’s not quite himself. As a momma, sometimes you can just sense that something is “coming on,” and that your child is on the road towards Sickville but isn’t quite there yet. So knowing the signs your kid’s immune system is compromised can come in handy when they’re coming down with a cold or some other kind of cooties.
https://www.romper.com/p/6-signs-your-kids-immune-system-is-compromised-needs-attention-19784161
Jan 10, 2020
Moms – Vandita Jadeja
Diagnosis of autism can be intimidating for parents. Sometimes parents are unsure of what to do and where to turn. Nobody has all the answers, but life with autism is not scary at all. More than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with autism.
https://www.moms.com/autism-what-you-should-know/
Jan 10, 2020
Romper – Jennifer Parris
Getting your toddler to eat everything on his plate at each and every meal can feel like an exercise in futility. Notoriously picky and stubborn, toddlers would probably prefer to dine on chicken nuggets, French fries, and waffles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — for the rest of their lives. But for some kids, their poor eating habits aren’t necessarily by choice; in fact, it can be a daily struggle that can adversely affect their health. That’s why parents should be aware of the signs your toddler needs feeding therapy.
https://www.romper.com/p/5-signs-your-toddler-needs-feeding-therapy-according-to-experts-19778146
Jan 9, 2020
Medical X-Press – Matthew Oates
It might be the start of a new year, but many Americans are still battling a flu bug from last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting an increase in influenza and influenza-like illnesses across the country. In its latest report, the CDC estimates that 6.4 million cases of flu have been diagnosed, and during the 2019-20 flu season in the United States 27 children and 2,900 adults have died due to influenza.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-flu-nationally-year-safely.html
