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Autism’s Clinical Companions: Frequent Comorbidities with ASD
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The bulk of healthcare services required by patients with ASD are related to co-occurring physical and mental health conditions.
Fellow’s Corner: Screening for Autism in Pediatric Primary Care
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Learn how CHOP has put formal ASD screening tools recommended by the AAP into practice, and how we’re seeking to improve universal ASD screening accuracy and convenience.
Tips for More Positive Office Visits for Patients with ASD
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For children with ASD, sensory issues, aversion to physical contact, or a change in routine can lead to behaviors that make for a challenging office visit. Providers can do small things to make patient visits more positive and productive.
Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Summer 2017
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Read the latest news from CHOP, including new guidelines for preventing peanut allergy, a hyperhidrosis surgery video, new facial recognition tool to help diagnose 22q syndrome and more.
Pediatric Reflections on Trauma-informed Care
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Trauma-informed care better equips primary care providers to see families through significant struggles, as in the case of K.P., who was diagnosed with ADHD and later found to have experienced sexual abuse.
Alumni Notes Summer 2017
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Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, writes about welcoming back Ralph DeBerardini to the Alumni Organization Pediatric Grand Rounds and shares exciting updates from two former CHOP alumni.
Make the Diagnosis: Summer 2017
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A 5-year-old female presented with persistent urinary leakage. A physical examination revealed a pubis diastasis and irritation in the area of the urethra and vagina. What’s her diagnosis?
Autism Referral Information and Resources for Your Patients
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Find information about making a referral to the Autism Integrated Care Program and resources to offer to patient families for further evaluation and guidance.
Evidence-based Treatment Options for Autism
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Recent research highlights what behavioral and pharmacological interventions have been studied and shown effective in treating autism spectrum disorder.
Adolescents on the Spectrum: Physicians Need to Help Pave the Way to Adulthood
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Pediatricians should prepare their adolescent patients with special needs for transition to adult care as early as possible to ensure a successful transition by age 18 to 25.