Tuesday Tidbits: The American Academy of Pediatrics Web Site
Often I will browse through websites to see if there is any that I can share here. I came across an excellent one the other day and have found a wealth of resources in it. The website is The American Academy of Pediatrics and it would take days to go through everything they have to offer us in the pediatric field. I'll list a few of my favorite areas but please, don't stop there - go to the site yourself and browse around. You will be pleasantly surprised at what you can find to help you in any number of pediatric areas.
Developmental Milestones ... what age children should be reaching which milestones and when to be concerned if they aren't meeting those milestones.
Back to School Tips ... a good hand-out for the school therapists (available for download in both English & Spanish!). It shares information on how to make the first day easier, backpack safety, traveling to/from school, eating at school, how to handle bullying, before/after school care, and developing good homework and studying habits.
Immunization Information ... schedules for childhood & adolescents, supply updates, Q&A topics ...
Children's Health Topics ... numerous topics on this page including developmental stages, featured topics (ADHD, Autism, car seat safety, etc), a link to their bookstore with recommended reading, and featured health topics (asthma, behavioral/mental health, diseases and conditions, etc)..
There is even a Parenting Center, an Advocacy Center, Bookstore & Publications and Professional Education and Resource sections. The site is geared towards pediatricians but has articles and handouts that would be helpful to anyone who works in the pediatric field. There are also a few advertisements which are displayed on the right hand side of the website and all pertain in one way or another to pediatrics.
Take a moment (though truth be told it will take you more than just a moment to look over everything) and browse around. If there is a topic you are particularly interested in or need information in you can go to the "search" box. Type in what you are looking for and a number of different topics on that subject will come up. This is one site that I have bookmarked so I can go back time and time again when I need help with a condition or need a handout on an activity I will be working with that day. I'm sure you will find this site as helpful as I have found it. Have fun browsing!