As you start shopping for those back to school supplies you might want to add one other item to the list – an iPad. Therapists and caregivers nationwide are reporting that autistic and special needs kids are taking to the large screen and colorful icons, using educational apps and even communicating – sometimes for the very first time. The IPhone and iPod Touch are also big hits as...
Modern Oxygen offers pediatric compressor nebulizer systems in fun designs like fire trucks, panda bears and building blocks that appeal to children and help reduce the anxiety of treatments. The building block model also helps keep the child sitting still and entertained for the duration of the treatment. Priced at $75 and eligible for insurance reimbursement, these machines can help manage...
Video games get a bad rap from most experts, but now there may be a few reasons to let your kids play Wii. A recent study from the University of Oklahoma showed that active video games like Wii boxing or Dance Dance Revolution get kids as active as if they were taking a walk. Plus in many parts of the country most playgrounds – even the universally accessible ones – are just too hot...
Everyday Health ran a good article on pesticides and ADHD. Sure, we all want to eat a healthy diet full of fresh produce, so how can we steer clear of pesticides on that food? Most experts say buying organic and washing food very well before eating it is the best bet. A new study that will appear in the June issue of Pediatrics has shown a link between high levels of pesticides and ADHD. The...
Most babies are given a basic hearing test when they are born. Usually kids don’t get another hearing test until they hit kindergarten. A new study shows that hearing loss in one ear can go undetected and can also cause speech delays. An article on parentdish.com discusses the findings in less technical terms than the actual study as published in a pediatric medical journal. If your preschooler...
