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Lots of products such as books, videos and DVDs related to ADD, autism, depression and school related problems in children and adolecents.
Lots of great information and tips on wide range of topics related to ADD, ADHD and LD
Asthma resources for parents including instructional videos
To improve recognition of the early signs of ASD among pediatricians, parents and early intervention providers, autism researcher Dr. Rebecca Landis has developed a free 9 minute video tutorial on ASD behavioral signs in one year olds.
If you and your provider agree that further screening is needed, you can request a free developmental assessment through your state Department of Health.
The MCHAT is an autism screening tool designed to identify children 16-30 months of age who should receive a more thorough assessment for possible early signs of autism specturm disorder (ASD) oe developmental delay. We administer the MCHAT at the 18 month well visit.
Great site for comprehensive information about breastfeeding.
Empowering parents to keep their children as safe as possible while traveling by car.
Everything you need to know about car seat laws in Maryland.
Comprehensive car seat safety information for families.
Information regarding the Child Safety Seat Program including Safety Seat Checkpoints and contact information
Experiencing an emotional, mental, family or relationship crisis?
Suicidal thoughts? Anxiety, grief or depression? Help is here. At MHA’s Walk-in Behavioral Health you will meet with a crisis specialist who will work with you to resolve your concerns and connect you with appropriate supports.
The Healthy Weigh for Kids is a nutrition and weight management program designed to promote, teach and understand proper nutrition and healthy lifestyles
Good general information about kids' health.
Nutrition information for parents
Tips that doctors who are also mothers use for their own families.
Most well-known non-profit group related to ADHD
Information on almost every infectious disease, environmental toxin, etc. Traveling out of the country? This link to Traveler's Healthwill tell you what vaccinations, medications and precautions to take.
Information for parents about vaccines from the AAP
The Vaccine Education Center from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
Vaccine schedules for children and adolescents from the AAP.
Vaccine schedules for infants and children in easy-to-read formats.