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• The Norwood Procedure for Parents

  
  

  The Norwood procedure is an open-heart surgery. It's the first of three surgeries to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

• Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA) for Parents

  
  

  An interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare heart condition in which the aorta doesn’t form completely. Surgery must be done within the first few days of a baby’s life to close the gap in the aorta.

• 504 Education Plans for Parents

  
  

  Kids who have special needs in the classroom may be eligible for a government-supported learning plan.

• 504 Plans: Information for Teachers for Parents

  
  

  These plans enable students with special needs to get the accommodations required to access curricula at the same level as their classmates. This article is for educators.

• Ebstein Anomaly for Parents

  
  

  Ebstein anomaly is a rare heart defect that affects the tricuspid valve. It can cause problems that range from very mild to very serious.

• Words to Know (Heart Glossary) for Parents

  
  

  A guide to medical terms about the heart and circulatory system. In an easy A-Z format, find definitions on heart defects, heart conditions, treatments, and more.

• Congenital Heart Defects for Parents

  
  

  Heart defects happen when there's a problem with a baby's heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.

• 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.

• A to Z: Autism for Parents

  
  

  Learn about developmental disorders and conditions that affect children's moods, activities, and interactions.

• Words to Know (Heart Glossary) for Kids

  
  

  Your heart beats and sends blood all around your body. Find out more about the heart, from A to Z, in this glossary.