Raising kids is a tough job! These parenting assessments are designed to help parents recognize potential medical conditions or behavior problems as early as possible so you have the best chance of getting the right kind of help as early as possible. Choose an age group and look at the common conditions or behaviors that generally affect children at that age.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Autism is a “spectrum disorder,” meaning that it affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. Some people with autism may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may … Read more
Chronic asthma is the most common long-term children’s disease, affecting about 1-2% of children. Some people only display one symptom such as coughing or wheezing after exercise, or persistent coughing at night. Although these one-symptom cases may not be chronic asthma, 15-20% of all children will have non-chronic asthma symptoms. An asthma attack occurs when … Read more
Does my child have Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder is one of the most misunderstood disorders in children (may also be called ‘early-onset Bipolar Disorder’). Many children who have Bipolar Disorder are misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), since typical adult Bipolar symptoms are applied to the child. Much more is known now about Bipolar Disorder … Read more
A brain tumor is any growth of abnormal cells or the uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain. The tumor may originate in the brain (primary brain tumor) or spread to the brain from another part of the body. Tumors can directly destroy brain cells or they can damage cells indirectly by causing inflammation and … Read more
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep problem where your breathing stops briefly because something blocks your airway. This can mess up your sleep and cause serious health issues if not treated. OSA leads to symptoms like snoring, feeling tired during the day, headaches when you wake up, and trouble breathing normally while asleep. … Read more
Colds and flu are both sicknesses that affect your breathing, but they’re caused by different germs. Colds can happen because of lots of different germs, like rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and certain coronaviruses. The flu, though, comes from influenza viruses. Flu symptoms are usually more serious than cold symptoms. They can hit you suddenly and make you … Read more
Colic is characterized by intense crying episodes and prolonged fussiness in an otherwise healthy infant. Other symptoms include Clenched Fists, Pulling Legs Up To the Abdomen, Tense Abdominal Muscle, and Difficulty Feeding or Sleeping. Experts are not sure what causes colic, which begins at about 2 weeks old. However, some potential factors include an immature … Read more
According to a study, an estimated 537 million adults (20-79 years) were living with diabetes, and this number is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or use it effectively. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. High blood … Read more
A neglected child is a child who does not receive the care, supervision, and support they need for their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. It usually leaves no visible scars that’s why it is more likely to go undetected. Because neglect happens repeatedly, neglected children may grow up believing this is a normal way of … Read more
Neglect in caregiving means the caregiver fails to give necessary care to someone who can’t care for themselves. This might happen because the caregiver is careless, indifferent, or unwilling. It means the person doesn’t get things they need, like supervision, food, medical help, or other important things they can’t do on their own. Neglect can … Read more