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Decreasing the Challenge of Handwriting
In a world with ever-advancing technology, handwriting could easily be pushed aside as a less than-important skill, especially if it proves challenging to a child, as is often the case for children with trisomy 21. But technology can also help children gain fine motor skills and increase their independence.
Managing Behavior in Children with Down Syndrome: Part 1
Like all children, children with Down syndrome are going to present caregivers with challenging behaviors, and they require both clear expectations about “good” behavior and appropriate limit-setting on unacceptable behavior. Your approach will depend on your child’s age, ability, temperament and where the challenging behaviors occur.
Recognizing and Caring for Hernias
Hernias can come from more than heavy lifting. Many parents are unaware of the importance of recognizing and caring for hernias that young children can develop.
Managing Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)
Babies who spend a lot of time on their backs are more susceptible to developing a flattened shaped head. Learn how to help re-shape positional plagiocephaly.
Open Fetal Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma
Read the case study of a 23-year-old woman carrying a baby with pericardial teratoma and the open fetal surgery that saved her unborn baby's life.
MFM/Cardiology Collaboration Improves Fetal Management and Care
For more than 10 years, pediatric cardiologists from CHOP's Fetal Heart Program have offered state-of-the-art diagnostic, counseling and management services to fetuses with all forms of cardiovascular disease and their families.
Using Maternal Hyperoxygenation Testing to Plan Postnatal Intervention for Babies with Congenital Heart Lesions
Read about maternal hyperoxygenation (MH) testing which allows physicians at CHOP the best chance to predict the health of the pulmonary vasculature prenatally.
Early Gestational Fetal Cardiovascular Imaging
The Fetal Heart Program at CHOP is one of the centers pioneering the effort for early gestational fetal cardiovascular imaging, and the only center in the region offering this unique service to patients.
Studying the Effects of Maternal Stress After a Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
Read about a research study conducted by the Fetal Diagnosis Program at CHOP that focused on maternal psychological stress after prenatal diagnosis of CHD.
When a Headache Lasts for Months
New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is a descriptive diagnosis for a headache that is constant from the start and lasts for at least 3 months. NDPH is a subtype of chronic daily headache, which occurs in at least 1.5% of children.