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A to Z: Growth Disorder for Parents

Growth disorders are medical problems that stop kids from growing taller or gaining weight as they should.
A to Z: Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia (SED) for Parents

Learn about genetic disorders and conditions that affect growth and development.
A to Z: Chondrodystrophy for Parents

Learn about genetic disorders and conditions that affect growth and development.
Eating Disorders for Teens

Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for Parents

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder. Children who have it are extremely picky eaters and have little interest in eating food, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.
Binge Eating Disorder for Parents

Kids who eat unusually large amounts of food - and feel guilty or secretive about it - could be struggling with binge eating disorder.
Binge Eating Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

What teachers should know about binge eating and how to help students with the disorder.
Autism Spectrum Disorder for Parents

Autism spectrum disorder affects a child's ability to communicate and learn. Early intervention and treatment can help kids improve skills and do their best.
Auditory Processing Disorder for Parents

Kids with APD can't understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That's because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.
Anorexia Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

What teachers should know about anorexia, and how to help students with the eating disorder.

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.