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Let your kids explore the Land of CYKE. They can play online games at Castle Fairhope, read stories at Pelican Point, or take a ride on the E. Motion Express. |
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A recent report indicated that early detection and intervention can lead to more positive results with a child that may have autism. |
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Dr. Vincent Ho, a child and adult psychiatrist, writes about the problems all families face. A father of three, he knows it’s more than “by the book.” |
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Visit the CYKE Forum and find out how other people have approached different problems. You’re not alone, hear what others have to say. |
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Don’t miss an issue of the CYKE Newsletter. Keep up to date on the newest information available at CYKE and receive helpful suggestions. |
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Many CYKE resources address different emotional problems throughout the life of your child. From anger problems to alcohol abuse prevention, check the CYKE Shop. |
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Early identification of developmental disorders is critical to the well-being of children and their families. It is an integral function of the primary care medical home and an appropriate responsibility of all pediatric health care professionals. An article in Feb Pediatrics provides an algorithm as a strategy to support health care professionals in developing a pattern and practice for addressing developmental concerns in children from birth through 3 years of age.
The authors recommend that developmental surveillance be incorporated at every well-child preventive care visit. Any concerns raised during surveillance should be promptly addressed with standardized developmental screening tests. In addition, screening tests should be administered regularly at the 9-, 18-, and 30-month visits. (Because the 30-month visit is not yet a part of the preventive care system and is often not reimbursable by third-party payers at this time, developmental screening can be performed at 24 months of age. In addition, because the frequency of regular pediatric visits decreases after 24 months of age, a pediatrician who expects that his or her patients will have difficulty attending a 30-month visit should conduct screening during the 24-month visit.)
The early identification of developmental problems should lead to further developmental and medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, including early developmental intervention. Children diagnosed with developmental disorders should be identified as children with special health care needs, and chronic-condition management should be initiated. Identification of a developmental disorder and its underlying etiology may also drive a range of treatment planning, from medical treatment of the child to family planning for his or her parents..
Pediatrics. 2006 Jul;118(1):405-20
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What does "C-Y-K-E" stand for? |
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See how the E. Motion Express helps the Monkey King control his anger in this 3-D animated video clip. |
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Read our E. Motion review of the “Lion King” to find out how you can use this movie to talk about loss and sadness with your child. |
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Keep your own personal list of articles that you find most important. Join our CYKE Circle of premium members. Members receive discounts on products and services. |
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Whether you’re dealing with the “Terrible Two’s” or “Teen Years” learn to pick and choose your battles. |
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Take a look at some of the books, TV shows, and movies that we have found useful and fun for children. |
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