Clearing Up the Confusion: A Trusted Guide to Kids’ Health In today’s world, it can be hard to know what’s true about kids’ health and wellness. Social media, headlines, and conversations among parents often share mixed messages — and sometimes myths — that make it harder to make confident choices for your child. This toolkit brings
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8 Common Autism Myths (and the Facts Parents Need to Know) By Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP: If your child is autistic or being evaluated for autism, it seems like the whole world has an opinion. You might hear advice from friends, see posts on social media, or even read conflicting information online. With so much misinformation out there, it’s hard to know what to
Pediatric Residency Program Connecticut Children’s is the main teaching hospital for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. We are an independent children’s health system with our flagship Medical Center in Hartford, and more than 35 locations across the region. Over the
Reviews Families across Connecticut and beyond visit Connecticut Children’s and experience the care we provide as the state’s only health system dedicated 100% to children. It’s care that sets us apart from the competition. It’s care that’s beyond imagination. And not only does the
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School Mental Health Screenings: Myths vs. Facts By Preeti Sandhu, PsyD: In today’s world, conversations about mental health are more open than ever — but when schools conduct mental health screenings, questions and concerns often arise. Are they diagnostic? Are results private? This guide separates myth from fact about school-based mental health
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Should I Worry if My Child Has Big Tonsils or Adenoids? A Parent’s Guide By Rachelle Wareham, MD: Imagine peeking into your 5-year-old’s mouth one morning after a long night of snoring. You think, “Wow, these tonsils are huge! Is this normal—or should I be worried?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Enlarged tonsils—and their close neighbors, the adenoids—are one of
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Back to School in ‘25 Back to school: it can be the most wonderful time of the year! It’s perfectly common, however, to feel all the feelings from excitement and curiosity, to nervousness and uncertainty. In this toolkit, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share helpful, age-appropriate tips to
Connecticut Children’s Alliance With Nuvance Health When a new baby arrives or a child is injured or sick, they need special care – right away, and close to home. That’s why Connecticut Children’s is proud to have an Alliance with Nuvance Health. Through the Alliance, Connecticut Children’s board-certified experts provide newborn
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Connecticut Children’s Specialists at Norwalk Hospital Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care at Norwalk Hospital is a joint service of Connecticut Children’s and Nuvance Health. This alliance provides: 1. Neonatal care to children in the Norwalk area 2. Expanded Emergency Care for Children in Southern Fairfield County The community
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Emergency Medicine When your child has a health concern that requires immediate attention, Connecticut Children’s highly experienced emergency medicine team provides specialized care to meet their unique needs. Designated as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Connecticut Children’s is able to Medical Records Patients & Families It is the obligation of the hospital to protect the confidentiality of our patients’ medical records. Any information contained in the medical record is confidential and protected by federal and state law. Therefore, patient information will only be released
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Orthopedics Children’s musculoskeletal needs are different from those of adults. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists provide expert care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults, so their growing bones, muscles and joints are treated with the latest medical advancements