Cleft Lip and Palate
What Are Oral Clefts? Oral clefts are birth defects of the structures that form the mouth. An oral cleft is a split or separation in the baby’s lip and/or palate.…
Chiari Malformation
What is Chiari Malformation? Chiari Malformation is a condition where the lower part of the brain (the cerebellum) protrudes down into the spinal canal. CM is divided into 4 classifications…
CHARGE Syndrome
What is CHARGE Syndrome? CHARGE is an acronym used to represent the major symptoms of this condition. C – coloboma (an eye defect resulting in a keyhole shaped pupil and/or…
Cerebral Palsy
What Is Cerebral Palsy? The word “cerebral” refers to the brain, while “palsy” is used to describe a lack of muscle control. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disabling condition that…
Bladder Exstrophy
What is Bladder Exstrophy? Exstrophy means to “turn inside out” and that is what happens when a child is born with bladder exstrophy. In this condition, the bladder and related…
Biliary Atresia
What Is Biliary Atresia? Biliary atresia is a rare liver disease which destroys the bile ducts necessary to carry bile from the liver to the intestines. This disease involves the…
Allergies
What are Allergies? Allergy means “altered reactivity” or sensitivity to usually non-toxic substances like pollens, grasses, mold, pets and/or foods. Allergic symptoms can range from mild reactions like rashes, stuffy…
Autism
What Is Autism? Autism is a serious disorder of behavior and communication. In its mildest form, autism may resemble a learning disability. The more severe forms of autism involve self-injury.…
Attention Disorders
What are Attention Disorders? There are two different types of ADDs: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). How do you know if a child has an ADD?…
Asthma
What is Asthma? Asthma is a respiratory disorder that results in shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. It can range from a mild illness to a severe, life-threatening disease. How…
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