Helpful Links
General Children’s Health
http://www.healthychildren.org
Children’s Development
American Academy of Pediatrics
Center for Disease Control
National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
Parenting
Baby 411
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Toddler 411
Autism Screen
M CHAT Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
The M CHAT is a developmental checklist for parents, specifically designed to assess for autism spectrum disorder. The checklist is available in our office and will be handed out at the 18 month and 2 year old well checks. If you have any concerns for your child in the 18-24 month age group, feel free to download this form, fill it out, and bring it in to your doctor to assess it.
Vaccines
Center for Disease Control
Immunization Action Coalition
Metabolic Screening
http://www.baylorhealth.com/healthinformation/1/007257.htm
Healthy Eating
American Dietetic Association
We as physicians use the body mass index (BMI) in children 2 years old and up to determine if they are a healthy weight for the height. Find out more.
Food Allergies
Food Allergy Network
Child Safety Seats
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pregnancy
Expecting 411
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http://www.facebook.com/expecting411
Dental Health
City of Austin Water Supply
Kids Health
Any patient who lives in an area where the flouride content is below 0.6 ppm (parts per million) should talk to their doctor about flouride supplementation.