Tourette Syndrome
What is Tourette Syndrome? Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of various involuntary motions and uncontrollable vocalizations. These motions and vocalizations are referred to as “tics.”…
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
What is Tethered Cord Syndrome? Tethered cord syndrome is a neurological disorder where the spinal cord is abnormally attached within the spine, causing tension and stretching that can harm nerves…
Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome
What is TAR Syndrome? Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius (TAR) Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. It is characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia), absence (aplasia) of the…
Syndactyly and Polydactyly
What is Syndactyly/Polydactyly? What is Polydactyly? Polydactyly is a congenital condition where a child is born with extra fingers and/or toes. Extra digits can range from small, undeveloped nubs to…
Skin Disorders & Birth Defects
How Can You Recognize A Skin Disorder? Almost every child will have a skin rash at some time. But for some children, chronic skin problems can make their lives a…
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
What is Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Sensory integration is the process of receiving information from the senses (sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing, and perception of movement and gravity); putting it together…
Seizure Disorder
What is A Seizure? A seizure is a sudden attack triggered when neurons in the brain create abnormal electric discharges. Seizures may include: muscle spasms, mental confusion, uncontrolled body movements,…
Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is curvature of the spine that is often accompanied by a structural rotation of the spine. The term scoliosis traditionally refers to a side-to-side or lateral…
Renal Agenesis
What is Renal Agenesis? Agenesis of the kidney, or renal agenesis, is the congenital absence or severe malformation of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) kidneys. Unilateral renal agenesis affects 1…
Pyloric Stenosis
What is Pyloric Stenosis? Pyloric stenosis, also called infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), is the thickening and narrowing of the pylorus muscle at the stomach outlet, leading to vomiting, dehydration,…
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