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  • Stuttering Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about stuttering, and how to help students who stutter.

  • Legius Syndrome for Parents


    Legius syndrome is a rare genetic condition. Kids who have it have multiple café-au-lait spots on their skin and might be slower to walk, talk, and reach other milestones than most kids.

  • Shyness for Teens


    Shyness is extremely common, especially among teens. But lots of mild to moderate shyness melts away with practice and familiarity, making social situations easier and easier to handle each time.

  • Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor for Parents


    When kids know they're "going to the doctor," they might wonder about the visit. Here's how to prepare them.

  • Ear Anomalies for Parents


    An ear anomaly is when the size or shape of the outer, middle, or inner ear is different than usual. It can change how the ear looks and how a child hears.

  • Triple X Syndrome for Parents


    Triple X syndrome (also known as XXX syndrome, 47,XXX, and trisomy X) is a genetic condition found in girls only. Girls who have it may be taller than average, but the symptoms can vary greatly.

  • 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome) for Parents


    22q11.2 deletion syndrome (also called DiGeorge Syndrome) is a genetic condition that can cause a variety of physical and behavioral problems.

  • Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Cleft Palate for Parents


    Speech-language pathologists help kids with speech problems related to a cleft palate. Find out what they do.

  • Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) for Parents


    Abusive head trauma is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases in the United States. It happens when someone shakes an infant.

  • Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Parents


    Teens spend much of the day outside the home, but it's important that you take time every day to talk with your teen to share opinions, ideas, and information.