GENERAL PEDIATRIC HEALTH
HealthyChildren.org - www.healthychildren.org
A new site created by the American Academy of Pediatrics; excellent reference guide, divided
into age categories with lots of age appropriate developmental and behavioral information.
CDC.GOV - www.cdc.gov
Excellent overall reference for “everything health”, from emergency updates to specific diseases/conditions to age specific information. From their home page you can link to a wide variety of pediatric health, safety and developmental topics.
KeepKidsHealthy.com - http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/index.html
A commercial site created by a pediatrician; it’s packed with information which appears timely, appropriate and fun for kids and parents.
KidsHealth.org - http://kidshealth.org/parent/index.jsp?tracking=P_Home
A popular website for children’s health and developmental topics; unique set up with dedicated links specific to parents, kids and teens.
A new site created by the American Academy of Pediatrics; excellent reference guide, divided
into age categories with lots of age appropriate developmental and behavioral information.
CDC.GOV - www.cdc.gov
Excellent overall reference for “everything health”, from emergency updates to specific diseases/conditions to age specific information. From their home page you can link to a wide variety of pediatric health, safety and developmental topics.
KeepKidsHealthy.com - http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/index.html
A commercial site created by a pediatrician; it’s packed with information which appears timely, appropriate and fun for kids and parents.
KidsHealth.org - http://kidshealth.org/parent/index.jsp?tracking=P_Home
A popular website for children’s health and developmental topics; unique set up with dedicated links specific to parents, kids and teens.
ADHD REFERENCES
NIMH-ADHD - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml
A good starting point for an overview of ADHD.
CHADD - www.chadd.org The National non-profit organization that provides educational advocacy and support for patients and families.
Your Child Development & Behavior Resources - www.med.umich.edu/yourchild
Developed by the University of Michigan, has topics from “A to Z” with excellent discussions and links to appropriate resources
A good starting point for an overview of ADHD.
CHADD - www.chadd.org The National non-profit organization that provides educational advocacy and support for patients and families.
Your Child Development & Behavior Resources - www.med.umich.edu/yourchild
Developed by the University of Michigan, has topics from “A to Z” with excellent discussions and links to appropriate resources
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS / DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
National Institute of Neurological Disorders- Autism Fact Sheet - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
Through the National Institutes of Health ,their Autism Fact Sheet covers all relevant areas briefly but thoroughly with an expansive list of other relevant links.
NIMH – ASD(PDD) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml
More expansive than the link above, has more background information and discussion of causation.
Kennedy Krieger Institute - http://www.kennedykrieger.org
Nationally recognized as a leading institution dedicated to pediatric developmental disabilities; located in Baltimore, serves both as an information and referral source.
Your Child Development and Behavior Resources - www.med.umich.edu/yourchild
Developed by the University of Michigan, topics from “A to Z” with excellent discussions and links to relevant resources.
Through the National Institutes of Health ,their Autism Fact Sheet covers all relevant areas briefly but thoroughly with an expansive list of other relevant links.
NIMH – ASD(PDD) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml
More expansive than the link above, has more background information and discussion of causation.
Kennedy Krieger Institute - http://www.kennedykrieger.org
Nationally recognized as a leading institution dedicated to pediatric developmental disabilities; located in Baltimore, serves both as an information and referral source.
Your Child Development and Behavior Resources - www.med.umich.edu/yourchild
Developed by the University of Michigan, topics from “A to Z” with excellent discussions and links to relevant resources.
ASTHMA & ALLERGY
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - http://www.aafa.org
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) - http://www.foodallergy.org
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) - http://www.foodallergy.org
VACCINE QUESTIONS
These sites offer credible information about vaccines and vaccine safety:
CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Vaccine Education Center - http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center
National Network For Immunization Information (Nnii) - www.immunizationinfo.org
Vaccinate Your Baby - www.vaccinateyourbaby.com
CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Vaccine Education Center - http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center
National Network For Immunization Information (Nnii) - www.immunizationinfo.org
Vaccinate Your Baby - www.vaccinateyourbaby.com
