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Prevalence and Trends of Developmental Disabilities among Children in the United States: 2009–2017, American Academy of Pediatrics
October 2019 This study investigated the national prevalence of 10 developmental disabilities among US children aged 3 to 17 years between 2009 and 2017. From 2009 to 2011 and 2015…
American Academy of Pediatrics: The Power Of Play
“Play is not frivolous!” This is the first sentence of one of the introductory paragraphs of the August 2018 report on play by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition…
American Academy of Pediatrics: Opioid Fact Sheets: State and National Fact Sheets: America’s Opioid Crisis: The Unseen Impact on Children
A key AAP advocacy priority is addressing the needs of vulnerable children impacted by the ongoing opioid epidemic. This crisis has significant and multifaceted impacts on child and family health…
Trauma Guide from Healthy Foster Care America and American Academy of Pediatrics
Healthy Foster Care America (HFCA) is an initiative of the AAP and its partners to improve the health and well-being outcomes of children and teens in foster care. Trauma Toolbox…
Hillary Rodham Clinton Unveils Early Literacy Toolkit at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference (Video)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discusses the role that pediatricians and parents can play in promoting young children’s early learning during her remarks on Sunday Oct. 12, 2014…
Playworks
Playtime helps kids discover joy of being active. Research shows that active kids are stronger learners. By playing together, children practice how to get along. Kindergarteners with stronger social and…
Policy Statement on Media and Young Minds
A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Media and Young Minds addresses the influence of media on the health and development of children from 0 to 5 years…
Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems
A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provide information about the prevalence of emotional, behavioral, and relationship problems among very young children; the long lasting consequences of…
HealthyChildren.org
Does My Child Have Physical Developmental Delays? Oct 2018 This publication from the National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement explores how understanding the cultural perspectives of families can…
First 5 California Early Intervention Efforts, April 21, 2014 (Video)
Last year, First 5 county commissions invested over $43 million in screenings and interventions for developmental delays using tools recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Over 115,000 young children…
Bringing the Signs of Early Autism into Focus Video Tutorial (Video)
The Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have published a free online video to improve the recognition of the early signs of autism…
