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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.

  • Scarlet Fever

    Scarlet Fever is a speckled, red rash all over due to the Strep bacteria

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  • School Avoidance

    Healthy children who miss lots of school. They stay home because of vague physical symptoms. Also called school phobia.

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  • School-Based Services—Autism Toolkit

    There are different levels of intervention that a teacher and school can provide to your child: (1) Informal plan. (2) Response to intervention (RTI). (3) Section 504 plan. (4) Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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  • Schoolwork Success - How To Encourage

    Information and guidance on how to encourage schoolwork success for children in first grade or higher.

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  • Scorpion Sting

    Sting from a scorpion. Also suspect for new onset of local pain after a scorpion is seen in the area. The main symptoms are pain, tingling and numbness at the sting site.

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