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• Down Syndrome for Parents

  
  

  In Down syndrome, an extra chromosome causes delays in the way a child develops, mentally and physically. But many resources are available to help kids who have it and their families.

• Cerebral Palsy Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about cerebral palsy, and teaching strategies to help students with CP succeed in school.

• Rashes for Kids

  
  

  Learn about rashes in a flash. Check out our article just for kids!

• Muscular Dystrophy Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about muscular dystrophy, and how to help students with MD do their best in school.

• Autism Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about autism, and teaching strategies to help students with autism do their best in school.

• Chandler's Diabetes Story for Kids

  
  

  People who have diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat and need to stay aware of the amount of sugar in their blood. So what's it like to have diabetes? Just ask Chandler!

• Summer Safety (Topic Center) for Parents

  
  

  Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to keep kids safe during summertime.

• Giardiasis for Parents

  
  

  Giardiasis, a top cause of diarrhea, is an intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite. Infections pass easily from person to person.

• Adenovirus for Parents

  
  

  Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They're common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

• Babesiosis for Parents

  
  

  Babesiosis is a rare illness that happens when tiny parasites infect red blood cells, usually after a bite from an infected tick.