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Direct linkEngel-Smothers, Holly; Heim, Susan M. – Great Potential Press, Inc., 2009
With more than 100 billion neurons that would stretch more than 60,000 miles, a newborn baby's brain is quite phenomenal! These neurons must generally form connections within the first eight months of a baby's life to foster optimal brain growth and lifelong learning. Mommies, daddies, and caregivers are extremely vital to ensuring babies reach…
Descriptors: Infants, Child Development, Brain, Health Promotion
Peer reviewedMarx, Joe – PTA Today, 1993
Environmental or second-hand smoke can have serious effects on children. Many smokers are more likely to consider quitting if they know they are causing harm to their children and families. Physicians must take the time to point out the dangers of passive smoking to parents who smoke. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Parent Responsibility
Download full textRipley, Suzanne; Cvach, Peggy A. – 1989
The paper explores ways that families choose a doctor for their child and offers guidelines for physician selection especially for parents with children who have learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders. Results of a survey of parents are reported indicating that parents used an average of only 1.2 sources of information in identifying…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Rearing, Learning Disabilities, Medical Services
Peer reviewedAdix, Ruth; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1984
An interview with parents of a child with cerebral palsy recount their struggles to find a diagnosis and treatment for their daughter and express their anger over the lack of information and help they were given by professionals. They emphasize the need for honesty and straightforwardness in professionals dealing with parents. (CL)
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Disabilities
Peer reviewedMalone, Mary Jo – PTA Today, 1993
Explains how parents can help alleviate their children's anxiety when visiting the doctor or taking medication. The Children's Health Forum helps parents and children via booklets distributed nationally in doctors' offices and pharmacies that allow children fully to express their opinions and feelings. (SM)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Child Health, Early Childhood Education, Fear
Ripley, Suzanne – A Parent's Guide, 1990
Intended for use by parents of children and youth with handicaps, this guide offers guidelines for choosing a physician and communicating with him/her concerning the needs of the handicapped child. The question-answer format addresses the following issues: how do families choose a doctor for their child?; what about the child who has a…
Descriptors: American Indians, Disabilities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Interpersonal Communication
Eddleton, Cindy – 1989
This monograph describes the basic physical/neurological examination of children with special needs and how such an exam fits into the multidisciplinary evaluation and development of individualized programming for such children. The first section addresses the importance of the medical history. Next, the basic exam is described, followed by…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Programs, Interdisciplinary Approach
