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April Is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month!
CHOP occupational therapists will be visiting CHOP campus locations April 11 – 15 to share information about OT and to highlight the importance of this service to our patients. Look for the signs if you are interested in participating!
New Syndrome Named, Causes a Rare Intellectual Disability
CHOP researchers identified a new syndrome that causes intellectual disability. They suggest that an amino acid supplement may treat this condition in the future.
4 Ways to Avoid Raising a Bully
A CHOP psychologist offers his best advice for helping kids avoid growing up to be bullies.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Designated as a Keystone 10 Hospital
CHOP is the first non-BFHI hospital in the state recognized by the Department of Health for commitment to breastfeeding.
10 Non-toxic, DIY Cleaning Products
The best way to prevent poisonings caused by household cleaning products? Make your own non-toxic cleaning products with these DIY recipes.
Gene Changes Found to Strongly Improve Bone Density in Girls
CHOP researchers show that rare genetic changes strongly increase a child’s bone strength, but only in girls. Bone formation in childhood has lifelong effects.
Importance of Play at All Ages
Finding ways to maintain relationships and stay active is important for young adults with Down syndrome. Planning ahead can help your adult child exercise, socialize and find joy.
Tips for Developing Handwriting Skills
The Trisomy 21 Program provides some fun and practical activities you can use to build core strength and fine motor skills to improve your child’s handwriting.
Alumni Notes Spring 2016
Alumni notes from Spring 2016.
Case Study: Universal Screening and Obesity-related Dyslipidemia
This case study is of a 12-year-old male who presented to the Lipid Heart Clinic for evaluation of mixed dyslipidemia. It describes when a referral to the clinic is recommended and how clinicians are improving outcomes.