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COVID-19
VCU Health Coronavirus Hotline: 804-628-7425
General Links
Medical Dictionary
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Food & Drug Administration
HealthyChildren.org – Whether you have a question about a specific condition or are looking for general guidance, you know you can trust us. That’s because HealthyChildren.org is the only site backed by 60,000 American Academy of Pediatrics member pediatricians. We’re committed to offering the most reliable, up-to-the-minute health advice for proactive parents and caregivers.
Acetaminophen dosing chart
Ibuprofen dosing chart
Healthy People 2020
KidsHealth – information for parents, kids & teens
National Institutes of Health
Richmond’s VIP Resource Connection & Prevention – The ONLY website in Richmond to provide a listing of local services for those with Special Needs. Whether it’s autism, ADHD/ADD, RAD, bipolar, learning disorders, processing disorders, speech delays, down syndrome, etc., now you have ONE place to connect to the resources you need.
Virginia Chapter of the AAP
Virginia Dept of Health & AAP – Bright Futures
Categories in Alphabetical Order
ADHD
ADHD – A Shared Focus
Help for ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Children & Adults with ADHD
ADHD and Addiction: What’s the connection?
Affordable Care Act – NEW!
Concurrent Care for Children (PDF)
Health Home Programs and Coordinated Care (PDF)
Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicaid Coverage for Children with Disabilities (PDF)
Asthma and Allergies
Autism
Navigating Healthcare for Children With Autism
Commonwealth Autism Service
Autism Information
How to Help Your Child with Autism Overcome Picky Eating
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Sleep in Autistic Children
How to Help Your Child with Autism Cope During and After a Move
Tips for Keeping Your Child with Special Needs Safe at Home
Banishing the Babysitting Blues
The Best Strategies for Calming Autistic Tantrums and Meltdowns
Travel Tips for Children with Autism
Arthritis
Bedwetting
Behavioral Health
Child Behavior Disorders
KidsPeace – the National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Breastfeeding
Can I Breastfeed if I’m Sick?
Academy of Breastfeeding
CDC – Breastfeeding Information
LaLeche League
Office on Womens Health
Cerebral Palsy
Character and Citizenship
Center for Character and Citizenship
Child Abuse
Child Behavior & Development
Child Care
Congenital Heart Information
Congential Heart Information Network
Constipation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Virginia Dept for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Chattering Children
Dentistry
Richard S. Vacca, D.D.S.
Child Dental Health Information
Disabilities & Special Needs
One Place for Special Needs
Disability.gov
National Disability Rights Network
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Association on Higher Education & Disability
Disability Guide – local online disability information resource
Children’s Disabilities Information
DisabilityResources.org
Kids’ Corner – resources to help kids understand disabilities
Family Village – a global community of disability-related resources
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia – provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age two who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development
Medical Home Information Center
Ehlers-Danlos FoundationTSA – Air Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
VA Board for People with Disabilities
VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
TASH – fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm
National Arts & Disability CenterResources for Test Takers with Disabilities
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
College for Students with Disabilities Guide NEW!
Helpful Resources for Parents of Children With Special Needs NEW!
Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities NEW!
Divorce
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond
National Association for Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress
Down Syndrome and Sleep Disorders
Down Syndrome and Dental Care
Drug Interactions
Eczema
National Eczema Association
Under My Skin
Education & Learning Disabilities
Council for Learning Disabilities
Council for Exceptional Children
LD Online
Virginia Department of Education
Learning Disorders
Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Food Allergy
Flu Information
CDC on All Seasonal Flu
CDC on Swine Flu
Why We Immunize (PDF file)
Genetics
Health And Safety
Pediatric Health and Safety Guide
Health Care Reform
Healthgrades
Dr. Patricia Mulreany
Dr. Jonathan Mason
Human Papillomavirus
Immunizations
Project Immunize Virginia
AAP Immunization Site
Vaccinate Your Baby
Vaccine Ingredients (PDF)
USDA Safety Watch Site
Influenza Information
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Child Immunization InformationWhy We Immunize (PDF file)
Integrative Medicine
NCCAM (National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
The Whole Child
Medical Societies
Medical Society of Virginia
Virginia Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
American Academy of Child Psychiatry
Richmond Academy of Medicine
Mental Health / Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Mental Health America
KidsPeace – the National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
Virginia Dept of Mental Health
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2
Child Mental Health
SchoolPsychiatry.org
Sunshine Behavioral Health
Children’s Mental Health Resource Center
Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Education Resources for Kids and Teens
Newborn Screening
A Parent’s Guide to Newborn Screening – from the March of Dimes NEW! view in Spanish here
Fact Sheet for Providers & Families
Nutrition & Exercise
A Nurse’s Guide to Nutrition for Teens NEW!
Childhood Nutrition Guide
Dr. Gourmet
Child Nutrition Information
Exercise for Children
Nutrition for Kids: Activities & Web Quests
Obesity in Children
Guide to Preventing Obesity NEW!
Parenting Information
Commonwealth Parenting
How to Keep Kids Safe Using Social Media
Internet Safety for Teens, Kids, and Students
Parenting Classes
Managing the Effects of Social Media on Teen Girls
Pediatric Health Blogs
100 Pediatric Health Blogs Every Mom Should Read
Physical Education NEW!
The Importance of Physical Education for Kids
Premature Infants
Preemie Clothing (FigLeafBaby.com)
Preemie Clothing (Preemie.com)
Hand Washing Signs
Product Recall Information
Product Recall Finder
Kids In Danger
Psychiatry
Rheumatology
American College of Rheumatology
Safety Seats
Infant Only Rear-Facing Safety Seat Installation
Convertible Rear-Facing Safety Seat Installation
Forward-Facing Safety Seat Installation
Belt Positioning Booster Seat Installation
Vehicle Safety Belt Use
School Health
Seizures & Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
Sleep Information
SleepForKids.org – Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep!
Special Needs
Pediatric Special Needs Dentist
Medical Home Plus
Speech Pathology
When to Take Your Child to the SLP
Suicide and Suicide Support
Referrals and Support groups
Suicide Grief Support for Families
Transportation & Travel
CDC Travelers’ Health
The 10 Best Tips for Long Car Rides with Kids – Tips for Kids with Sensory Issues
TSA – Air Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
Vision
General Links
Medical Dictionary
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Food & Drug Administration
HealthyChildren.org – Whether you have a question about a specific condition or are looking for general guidance, you know you can trust us. That’s because HealthyChildren.org is the only site backed by 60,000 American Academy of Pediatrics member pediatricians. We’re committed to offering the most reliable, up-to-the-minute health advice for proactive parents and caregivers.
Acetaminophen dosing chart
Ibuprofen dosing chart
Healthy People 2020
KidsHealth – information for parents, kids & teens
MedlinePlus
National Institutes of Health
Richmond’s VIP Resource Connection & Prevention – The ONLY website in Richmond to provide a listing of local services for those with Special Needs. Whether it’s autism, ADHD/ADD, RAD, bipolar, learning disorders, processing disorders, speech delays, down syndrome, etc., now you have ONE place to connect to the resources you need.
Virginia Chapter of the AAP
Virginia Dept of Health & AAP – Bright Futures
Categories in Alphabetical Order
ADHD
ADHD – A Shared Focus
Help for ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Children & Adults with ADHD
ADHD and Addiction: What’s the connection?
Affordable Care Act – NEW!
Concurrent Care for Children (PDF)
Health Home Programs and Coordinated Care (PDF)
Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicaid Coverage for Children with Disabilities (PDF)
Asthma and Allergies
Autism
Commonwealth Autism Service
Autism Information
How to Help Your Child with Autism Overcome Picky Eating
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Sleep in Autistic Children
How to Help Your Child with Autism Cope During and After a Move
Tips for Keeping Your Child with Special Needs Safe at Home
Banishing the Babysitting Blues
Travel Tips for Children with Autism
Arthritis
Bedwetting
Behavioral Health
Child Behavior Disorders
KidsPeace – the National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Breastfeeding
Can I Breastfeed if I’m Sick?
Academy of Breastfeeding
CDC – Breastfeeding Information
LaLeche League
Office on Womens Health
Cerebral Palsy
Character and Citizenship
Center for Character and Citizenship
Child Abuse
Child Behavior & Development
Child Care
Congenital Heart Information
Congential Heart Information Network
Constipation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Virginia Dept for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Chattering Children
Dentistry
Richard S. Vacca, D.D.S.
Child Dental Health Information
Disabilities & Special Needs
One Place for Special Needs
Disability.gov
National Disability Rights Network
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Association on Higher Education & Disability
Disability Guide – local online disability information resource
Children’s Disabilities Information
DisabilityResources.org
Kids’ Corner – resources to help kids understand disabilities
Family Village – a global community of disability-related resources
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia – provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age two who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development
Medical Home Information Center
Ehlers-Danlos FoundationTSA – Air Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
VA Board for People with Disabilities
VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
TASH – fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm
National Arts & Disability CenterResources for Test Takers with Disabilities
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
College for Students with Disabilities Guide NEW!
Helpful Resources for Parents of Children With Special Needs NEW!
Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities NEW!
Divorce
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond
National Association for Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress
Down Syndrome and Sleep Disorders
Down Syndrome and Dental Care
Drug Interactions
Eczema
National Eczema Association
Under My Skin
Education & Learning Disabilities
Council for Learning Disabilities
Council for Exceptional Children
LD Online
Virginia Department of Education
Learning Disorders
Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Food Allergy
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Flu Information
American Academy of Pediatrics Swine Flu Information
CDC on All Seasonal Flu
CDC on Swine Flu
Why We Immunize (PDF file)
Genetics
Health And Safety
Pediatric Health and Safety Guide
Health Care Reform
Healthgrades
Dr. Joel Everett
Dr. Patricia Mulreany
Dr. Christine Seliskar
Dr. Jonathan Mason
Human Papillomavirus
Immunizations
Project Immunize Virginia
AAP Immunization Site
Vaccinate Your Baby
Vaccine Ingredients (PDF)
USDA Safety Watch Site
Influenza Information
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Child Immunization InformationWhy We Immunize (PDF file)
Integrative Medicine
NCCAM (National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
The Whole Child
Medical Societies
Medical Society of Virginia
Virginia Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
American Academy of Child Psychiatry
Richmond Academy of Medicine
Mental Health / Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Mental Health America
KidsPeace – the National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
Virginia Dept of Mental Health
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2
Child Mental Health
SchoolPsychiatry.org
Sunshine Behavioral Health
Children’s Mental Health Resource Center
Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Education Resources for Kids and Teens
Newborn Screening
A Parent’s Guide to Newborn Screening – from the March of Dimes NEW! view in Spanish here
Fact Sheet for Providers & Families
Nutrition & Exercise
A Nurse’s Guide to Nutrition for Teens NEW!
Childhood Nutrition Guide
Dr. Gourmet
Child Nutrition Information
Exercise for Children
Nutrition for Kids: Activities & Web Quests
Obesity in Children
Guide to Preventing Obesity NEW!
Parenting Information
Commonwealth Parenting
How to Keep Kids Safe Using Social Media
Parenting Classes
Pediatric Health Blogs
100 Pediatric Health Blogs Every Mom Should Read
Physical Education NEW!
The Importance of Physical Education for Kids
Premature Infants
Preemie Clothing (FigLeafBaby.com)
Preemie Clothing (Preemie.com)
Hand Washing Signs
Product Recall Information
Product Recall Finder
Kids In Danger
Psychiatry
Rheumatology
American College of Rheumatology
Safety Seats
Infant Only Rear-Facing Safety Seat Installation
Convertible Rear-Facing Safety Seat Installation
Forward-Facing Safety Seat Installation
Belt Positioning Booster Seat Installation
Vehicle Safety Belt Use
School Health
Seizures & Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
Sleep Information
SleepForKids.org – Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep!
Special Needs
Pediatric Special Needs Dentist
Medical Home Plus
Speech Pathology
When to Take Your Child to the SLP
Suicide and Suicide Support
Referrals and Support groups
Suicide Grief Support for Families
Transportation & Travel
CDC Travelers’ Health
TSA – Air Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
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