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Advancing hospital care for children on the autism spectrum: The time is now

April 18, 2025 Advocate, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, autistic, Child, hospitals, parents, whole-child approach

No matter where in the hospital you work, you likely have encountered a child on the autism spectrum. If you have ever thought to yourself

Two people seated facing each other during a therapy session.

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How does ASD impact adults?

September 21, 2023 adulthood, Autism, Child, support, transition, triggers

Drs. Cynthia Peacock and Ellen Fremion offers advice for people on the autism spectrum who are transitioning into adulthood.

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Emergency Medical Services decision making on where to transport a child

January 7, 2022 Child, Emergency care, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Houston, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital

Emergency care does not begin in the hospital; it begins the moment a patient or bystander recognizes the emergency. When someone calls 911 for an

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Pandemic, power outages, and…policy on child poverty?

March 5, 2021 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Child, Child Allowance, policy, Poverty, Tax credit

There is is growing interest in a policy change that would have enormous health benefits for children, families, and our society.

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Parenting from prison: How does it impact children’s health?

May 10, 2019 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Child, Health, Incarceration, Parent, Prison, Rice University

According to the CDC, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), increase the risk of negative health outcomes over a lifetime. There are three types of ACEs: abuse,