by Kerry SHERIDAN MIAMI, United States (AFP) — To reduce the risk of sudden death, babies should sleep in the same room as their parents but in their own crib or bassinet for the first year of life, US doctors said Monday. The new policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics still says babies should sleep on their backs, on a clean surface free of toys and blankets, a guideline that has been in […]
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Early Diagnosis for Autism
APRIL is National Autism Awareness month, and there’s good news in the fight to cope with it. An encouraging new study shows that children are being identified younger than ever before. And, as a result, critical therapy begins very early. 2-year-old Ali has excelled in an autism-specific early intervention program for seven months. Nearly 10 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended children being tested for autism as early as 18 to 24 months. Then, […]





