Health Topics

California is ranked lowest in the nation on health care for children with special health care needs

Tim’s service dog became his faithful companion and best friend to the entire family

A cough from your young child in the middle of the night may be causing you anxiety if you live in California

Anonymous Tip Leads To The Discovery of toxic chemical cadmium found in McDonald’s Glasses by Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D) California and Results In A Nationwide Recall of over 12 million units

Recognizing Symptoms and Signs of Depression

Ten healthy kid friendly foods with tips on how to get your child to eat them

Ten healthy kid friendly foods with tips on how to get your child to eat them

Cassy Christianson, OT and credentialed feeding and swallowing specialist answers parent’s questions about feeding children with special needs

Down syndrome is a genetic variation that affects one out of 800 to 1,000 babies born in the United States

Prenatal screening tests give parents information about their risk of having a child with Down syndrome

Substance exposed or Intrauterine Drug Exposed (IUDE) infants have been exposed to toxic substances while in the womb. The most common substance exposure is to alcohol or illicit drugs, such as methamphetamines, heroin, marijuana, or cocaine

Sometimes medication or surgery can help manage symptoms associated with cerebral palsy (CP)

Try some of these strategies and techniques in your daily activities. They can encourage movement, sensory stimulation, vision development, play, and self-esteem

There are many treatment options for a child with cerebral palsy (CP). But play can go a long way toward encouraging development

Here are a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities which may help develop fine motor and sensory skills

Much of play is about communication and can therefore greatly enhance communication development

Although no one knows the cause of autism, most believe that genetics plays a role