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.
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Toilet Training Resistance - Encopresis without Constipation
A child who refuses to be toilet trained. He passes stools into his underwear or pull-up. The medical term for this is encopresis.
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Toilet Training—Autism Toolkit
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have slowed development, may be stuck on their own routines, or may be nervous about learning a new skill. They may not understand how to copy the steps using the toilet, or they may not understand the words parents are using. Many children with ASD
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Tongue - Geographic
Map-like red patches on the tongue. Cause not known
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Tongue - Unusual Color
Information and guidance on what to do when the color of the tongue's surface has changed.
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Tonsil Infection - Strep
A bacterial infection of the tonsils caused by Strep. Also called Strep tonsillitis
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