Summer Fun Gets a Little Bit Easier for Children with Special Needs
Aug 7, 2017
Simple tips for families of children with autism to make the most out of summer fun spots.
Crossed-Eyes (Strabismus)
<p><blurb></blurb></p> <p>A child with strabismus has one or both eyes that turn inward, outward, up, or down. At times, more than one of these conditions are present.</p> <p> </p>
Early Interventions Helps Children with Autism and Saves Healthcare Costs
Sep 21, 2017
Early Intervention not only helps children with autism, but reduces future use of health services.
Simultaneously Weaker and Stronger? New Brain Research Begins to Makes Sense of a Longstanding Paradox
Aug 2, 2017
New research suggests that people with autism may simultaneously have conflicting differences in strength of brain network connections
Philly Eagles Take Flight for Autism Research
Sep 1, 2017
The Eagles held their second annual Taking Flight for Autism event Aug. 30 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Core Skills Specified for “Embedded” Health Systems Researchers
Sep 20, 2017
Researchers who work in a “learning health system” such as CHOP are not just adding to the sum of human knowledge; they also apply that new knowledge to patient care.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Selected to Participate in Nationwide ‘BUILD Health Challenge'
Sep 14, 2017
A two-year grant will bring together community organizations to help children with asthma in West Philadelphia.
Teaching, Learning, Growing: A Global Health Journey
Sep 13, 2017
A week-long trip to the Dominican Republic offers CHOP staffers new avenues to improve pediatric healthcare.
High Cholesterol Can Be a Danger for Kids, Too
Sep 6, 2017
Risks for high cholesterol can start in childhood, so children between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol.
Formerly Conjoined Twins, Erin and Abby Delaney, Thriving Months After Separation Surgery
Oct 22, 2017
Abby and Erin, formerly joined at the head, were separated on June 6, 2017, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. See how they’re doing months later.
Getting to and from School: The Real Safety Risk
Sep 12, 2017
If your child walks to school or rides a bus, this is a time to teach or remind your child about important safety rules.