Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders or FASDs are conditions that can potentially occur in a child whose mother consumed an excess amount of alcohol [...]
What You Should Know About Tube Feedings
Reviewed by Melissa Hendrickson, RN and Director of Health Services at Penfield Children's Center. What is a feeding tube? A temporary or removable feeding tube is a small, soft, [...]
When Your Child is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
The first and arguably most important step to take when you discover that your child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy is to educate yourself. What exactly is Cerebral Palsy? [...]
Prematurity
A baby is considered premature if it is less than 37 weeks old at birth. A premature baby, or preemie, is not fully developed, meaning some vital organs may [...]
What is Medically Fragile?
A child is defined as “medically fragile” when, due to abuse or neglect, illness, congenital disorder or brain injury, he/she requires medications, treatments and/or specialized care or equipment. Some [...]