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AAP Offers Guidance on Shared Decision-Making to Ease Stress for Families & Children with Disabilities

Families of children with disabilities face many decisions about medical treatment. The nature and complexity of these decisions can vary widely and may involve diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, care management, and support services.

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AAP Offers Guidance on Shared Decision-Making to Ease Stress for Families & Children with Disabilities
AAP Statement in Response to Terrorist Attack in Manchester, England
Teens Receptive to E-cigarette Ads More Likely to Smoke in the Future, Study Shows
Despite Overall Decline in Teens’ Frequent Binge Drinking Rates, Researchers Find Concerning Trends
AAP Recommends No Fruit Juice for Children Under 1 Year
Leading Pediatric Medical Organizations Respond to Recent Executive Orders Impacting Immigrants and Refugees
AAP Offers Guidance for Emergency Department Clinicians When Addressing Children’s Mental Health Conditions
Study Finds Minority Children Prescribed ADHD Medication More Likely Than Whites to Discontinue Treatment
Child Care Centers Can Do More to Prepare for a Flu Pandemic
CDC Study Finds Ethnic, Racial Disparities Persist in Rates of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
Kids Should Not Consume Energy Drinks, and Rarely Need Sports Drinks, Says AAP
Early Puberty in Girls Can Be a Risk Factor for Sexual Abuse
Early Peer Victimization Associated with Later Depression, Substance Use: Study
Study Finds 16 U.S. Children Hospitalized for Firearms Injuries Each Day
Internet Health Information Can Reduce Parents’ Trust in Doctors’ Diagnoses
Predicting the Next 7 Great Achievements from Pediatric Research
Emergency Visits Related to Marijuana Use at a Colorado Children’s Hospital Quadruple after the Drug’s Legalization
Handheld Screen Time Linked with Speech Delays in Young Children
Healthy Dietary Habits for Infants & Toddlers Still Lacking
Study Finds Bullying Prevalence Decreased Over 10-Year Study of Grade School Students
Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Water Safety
Dog Bite Prevention Tips
Organ Transplants in Children Increase Cancer Risks
Collaborative Program Seeks to Diagnose Patients with Complex Medical Conditions
Children from Impoverished Communities More Likely Die from Child Abuse, Study Shows
Report Outlines Wide Range of Care Needed for Cleft Lip or Palate
AAP: Best Care for Children Remains at the Pediatrician’s Office
Parents Who Get Flu Vaccinations are More Likely to Vaccinate Their Children, Study Shows
Study Evaluates First National Launch of “Helping Babies Breathe” Program in Tanzania
AAP Offers Guidance for Disaster Preparedness in the NICU
AAP Recommends that Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support
What’s the Latest With the Flu? A Message for Caregivers & Teachers
Hispanic and White Adolescents More Likely Than Black and Asian Peers to Develop Hypertension with Obesity
Study Finds Celiac Disease and Anorexia Nervosa Diagnoses Linked
Maternal Tdap Vaccine Highly Effective in Protecting Infants from Pertussis, Study Shows
Unvaccinated Children Accounted for Majority of Pediatric Flu Deaths from 2010-2014
Speak Up during National Infant Immunization Week!
Breastfeeding May Reduce Hyperactive Behaviors
Sexual Minority Youth Show Higher Prevalence of Tobacco Use Than Heterosexual Peers
AAP Policy Statement Targets Unique Needs of Children Raised by Relatives
Fruit Juice May Lead to Minor, But Not Significant, Weight Gain in Childhood
Most Adolescents Who Abuse Opioid Drugs Were First Medically Prescribed the Drugs, Study Finds
National Study: Prescription Opioid Exposures to Children Have Declined in Recent Years, But Remain a Problem
AAP Report Addresses Behavioral Symptoms of Childhood Maltreatment
Sports Injury Prevention Tips
Baby Carriers, Cribs & Strollers Contribute to Increased Childhood Injury Rate
Risks Tied to Synthetic Cannabinoids Higher Than Marijuana Use for Teens
AAP Urges Compassion and Appropriate Care for Immigrant and Refugee Children
Children with Disabilities at Higher Risk of Maltreatment or Neglect, Study Shows
Poison Prevention & Treatment Tips
Transgender Youth Take First Romantic Steps but Have Less Sexual Experience Than Peers Prior to Transition, Study Shows
AAP Updates Recommendations on Caring for Teens After Sexual Assault
Nation’s Pediatricians Warn of Rising Risks to Youth from Loosening Marijuana Laws
Pediatric ACL Injuries Continue to Rise Steadily
Children Whose Mothers Are Prescribed Opioids Face Higher Risk of Overdose
AAP Calls for Safeguards to Wellbeing of Child Witnesses
AAP Urges Public Health Approach for Women Who Use Opioids During Pregnancy
AAP Applauds Ruling to Uphold a Physician’s Right to Counsel on Firearm Safety
Non-Operative Treatment for Appendicitis Deserves More Research: Study
Study: Poverty’s Influence on the Rising Prevalence of Asthma, ADHD & ASD
Half of Traffic Deaths in Children & Young People Related to Alcohol; Stronger Laws Reduce Traffic Mortalities
AAP Offers Customizable Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan to Guide Effective Management
AAP Urges Improvement in Teen Vaccination Rates
2017 Childhood and Teen Immunization Schedule Approved
Veterinary Medications Can Post a Threat to Children
Study Find 1 in 4 Teens Who Have Used E-Cigarettes Have Tried “Dripping” E-Liquids, Potentially Increasing Exposure to Toxins
AAP Statement on Protecting Immigrant Children
Studies Highlight Long-Term Health Harms of Juvenile Justice System
E-Cigarettes are Expanding Tobacco Product Market by Attracting Low Risk Youth
AAP: Preserve the Rights of Confidential Care for Adolescents Seeks Abortion Services
AAP Offers Advice for Providing Proxy Care for Non-Urgent Pediatric Visits
14 Ways to Show Love for Your Child This Valentine's Day
Studies Look at How Tonsillectomy Impacts Throat Infections & Sleep Apnea in Children
Study: School Performance is Poor in Children Diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome at Birth
American Academy of Pediatrics Emphasizes Safety and Importance of Vaccines
Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at Ages 6 and 8 Linked to Fewer Symptoms of Depression Two Years Later
Study Finds Cybercyling Improves Classroom Functioning for Children with Behavior Disorders
Winter Safety Tips
Study: Maternal & Paternal Obesity Associated with Early Childhood Development Delays
Stores Recommend Sports Supplement for Underage Customers Despite Possible Health Risks
US Families Provide 1.5 Billion Hours of At-Home Healthcare to Children at a Substantial Economic Cost
Study Looks at Effects of Childhood Maltreatment 50 Years Later
AAP Leadership Commentary: How the Next President Can Improve Children’s Lives
Crib Marketing Displays Often Depict Unsafe Sleep Environments for Infants
New AAP Recommendations Aim to Ensure Safe Donor Human Milk Available for High-Risk Infants Who Need It
Early Nicotine Exposure Linked to Increased Addiction and Disease & Quitting is Harder for Youth, According to New Report from the AAP
New Parent Home Visits & Infant Health Care Education Reduced Infants’ Trips to Primary Care, Emergency Room
Federal Study Shows Improved Weights Among Infants in WIC
Benefits from Kangaroo Mother Care Still Present 20 Years Later
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children & Teens
Study Finds Presumptive Announcements Beat Open-Ended Conversations to Increase HPV Vaccination
New AAP Report Encourages Safer Participation in Martial Arts
AAP Clinical Report Details How to Help Children Through Divorce, Separation
TV Food Advertising Affects Preschoolers’ Diet
Teens Who Participate in Choking Game Alone at High Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
Family-Focused Treatment May Offer Long-Lasting Benefits for Children with Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
New Research Shows Dramatic Rise in Children’s Health Care Access
Study: Rate of ADHD Diagnosis Among Preschoolers Stabilizes
Study Finds Depression on the Rise in Adolescents, But Particularly Among Teen Girls
Use of Physical Punishment Declines Across All Socioeconomic Groups
Holiday Safety & Mental Health Tips
CPSC Fails to Ban Crib Bumpers Dangerous to Infants
School-Required Tdap Vaccination May Help Boost HPV Immunization
New Study Examines Return-To-Learn Concussion Laws
Flavored E-Cigarette Use May Increase Teens’ Taste for Smoking
Get Smart About Antibiotics
Teens’ Self-Regulation Associated with Circadian Rhythms & Daytime Sleepiness
AAP Clears the Air on Role of Indoor Environmental Exposure in Childhood Asthma
AAP Announces New Safe Sleep Recommendations to Protect Against SIDS, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Researchers Caution About Potential Harms of Parents’ Online Posts about Children
More Time on Digital Devices Means Kids Less Likely to Finish Homework
Study Shows Same‐Day Return to Play After Concussion Still Common Among Youth Athletes
Head Lice Outbreaks in Camp Settings Cause Substantial Burden on Kids, Staff
AAP Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use
Disparities in Smoking Susceptibility Found in Study that Analyzed Race, Ethnicity & Age
Children Placed in Foster Care Struggle with More Physical and Mental Health Issues
Children Who Received Some Forms of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Care Less Likely to Be Vaccinated for Flu
Halloween Safety Tips
‘Housing First’ Approach to Homeless Youth with Mental Illnesses Improved Stability of Housing, Study Shows
Older Teens’ Exercise Habits Follow Them into Adulthood
Baby-Led Weaning Does Not Increase Choking Risk When Modified for Safety
Study Analyzes Characteristics of Suicide in Elementary School-Aged Children by Age, Race
Codeine Too Risky for Kids, Urges Restrictions On Use
Collaborative Care Approach Reduces Post-Concussive Symptoms in Teens
Soccer-Related Injuries, Especially Concussion Rates, Rise Dramatically Among U.S. Youth Players
Parents Who Administer Liquid Meds Often Make Dosing Errors, Study Says
AAP Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2016-17 Season
AAP Allergy Tips
Continued Play After a Concussion Prolongs Recovery Time
AAP Clinical Report: Young Children Risk Injury in Single-Sport Specialization
AAP Highlights Impact of Children’s Earliest Experiences on School Readiness
Pediatricians Say Parents’ Concerns About Vaccines Have Shifted in Past Decade
AAP Publishes New Policies to Boost Child Immunization Rates
Disparities in ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment Suggest African-American & Latino Children Are Under-Diagnosed & Under-Treated
AAP Policy Recommends Pediatricians Offer Medication for Opioid Addiction
AAP Clinical Report: Steps to Prevent Teen Obesity & Eating Disorders
TV Ratings on Sex, Violence & Substance Use Offer Little Help to Parents
Drivers Under the Influence Are Less Likely to Properly Restrain Child Passengers
Study Urges Child Development Screening for Refugee Families
Video Recordings Show Infants Placed in Unsafe Sleep Environments
Children with Epilepsy May Experience Vulnerability & Discrimination
Research Discovers Risks for Continued E-Cigarette Usage in Teens
Back-to-School Tips
Emergency Room Visits Jump as Trampoline Parks Gain in Popularity
AAP Policy Statement Affirms Importance of Patients’ Informed Consent in Decision-Making
AAP Offers Recommendations to Improve Caring for Pediatric Trauma
Most Teen Athletes at Low Risk of Painkiller Misuse
National Immunization Awareness Month 2015
Football Team Followed for Season Measures Head Impact Severity
AAP Clinical Report: Parental Substance Use Increases Child Health Risks