Contemporary Pediatrics Issue Alert

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Building a medical home for children with autism

For a child with a developmental disorder, the pathway from screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to diagnosis of ASD to lifelong care takes place in the child’s medical home.

Elopement and wandering with ASD: Practical tips for PCPs

Elopement and wandering are serious problems for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here are practical ways primary care providers (PCPs) and families can work together to keep their children safe.

Epinephrine autoinjectors for anaphylaxis

Epinephrine is essential for treating anaphylaxis in children, and autoinjectors are the preferred method for administering epinephrine in an anaphylactic emergency. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the optimal dose for all children, so here is expert advice about how to choose what’s best for your patient.

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6 pitfalls to avoid in managing ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may affect a significant number of children in a pediatric practice. This article reviews diagnostic criteria, comorbidities, and complications of ADHD as well as pitfalls that confront the treating pediatrician.

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Using an asthma self-management tool improves outcomes

Montelukast treatment for asthma raises risk of a neuropsychiatric event

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