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Tourette Syndrome for Kids
Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes tics -- movements or sounds that are repeated over and over. Learn more about Tourette syndrome in this article for kids.
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Cutting & Self-Injury for Teens
It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure sometimes do it because it actually makes them feel better. They are overflowing with emotions - like sadness, depression, or anger - that they have trouble expressing.
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PANDAS and PANS for Parents
PANDAS and PANS cause a sudden onset of severe OCD symptoms. They also cause other sudden changes in a child's behavior. These can be so extreme that a parent may say their child seemed to "change overnight."
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Pompe Disease for Parents
Pompe disease is a rare genetic condition that makes muscles get weaker over time.
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Stress Fractures for Parents
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. They usually happen from repeating the same movement over and over.
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A to Z: Mental Disorder, Non-psychotic for Parents
Learn about types of mental disorders and conditions that affect thinking and behavior.
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How Can I Prevent Hearing Loss? for Teens
Hearing loss (also called hearing impairment) makes it hard to hear or understand sounds. But you can do something about noise-induced hearing loss.
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A to Z: Sanfilippo Syndrome for Parents
Sanfilippo syndrome makes the body unable to break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.
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Vitiligo for Parents
While vitiligo might make kids self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.
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Bipolar Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about bipolar disorder, and how to help students with the disorder do their best in school.