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The author calls on autistic speech-language pathologist (SLP) to creating different dimensions of autism for clients and families. Cited are the co-occurring conditions of autism that can have negative impacts on a person's independence and quality of life, the advantages of adopting a person-centered practice by SLP, and what the future of the disability and neurodiversity movements for speech-language pathology looks like.

The article discusses the guidelines released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the management of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) in children. The CDC provided recommendations for assessing and treating children with mTBI by speech-language pathologists (SLPs). The agency also explored the incidence and prevalence of pediatric mTBI.

The article announces the winners of the 2017 American Hospital Association (AHA) NOVA Awards including CHI St. Gabriel's Health in Minnesota for its handling of opioid overdoses, Children's Health in Texas for its initiative in fighting childhood asthma, and Memorial Healthcare System in Florida for its holistic approach in helping young people.

Foreign body ingestion and foreign body aspiration commonly affect children. The most vulnerable age is between six months and four years, when children tend to explore new objects with their mouths. Many of these events remain asymptomatic, with the swallowed object passing through the gastrointestinal tract without causing harm. However, the frequency of serious complications as a result of the ingestion of hazardous objects has increased in recent years, in particular button batteries and magnets. To increase the likelihood of identifying foreign body ingestion and aspiration, healthcare professionals should maintain a high index of suspicion, be aware of the variation in presentations and include it as a differential diagnosis in children presenting with non-specific symptoms, such as fever, cough, drooling, dysphagia and abdominal pain. Management of most foreign body ingestions is conservative, using a 'watch-and-wait' approach. Children should be triaged as an emergency if they have signs or symptoms of airway obstruction or a history that indicates dangerous foreign body ingestion. Early recognition and management leads to improved outcomes for patients. Nurses have a vital role in providing education and practical advice to parents, which reduces the occurrence of these events. Stronger legislation is required to ensure manufacturers emphasise the potential dangers of certain products and design child-safe devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common cause of non-organic recurrent abdominal pain in children. IBS is a clinical diagnosis, which is based on the Rome IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders in children, as well as the patient's history. The diagnosis of IBS is established following the exclusion of organic causes of recurrent abdominal pain. Staggered investigations should be avoided because they might increase the child's and family's anxiety in the absence of an organic diagnosis. In most cases, providing a positive diagnosis of IBS and explaining the current understanding of the functional pathophysiology of the condition and management strategies gives reassurance to the child and their family. Management is based on dietary, pharmacological and biopsychosocial interventions. IBS can be a debilitating condition, with effects on activities of daily living, education and social interactions. Nurses working in various clinical settings will encounter children with IBS and have an important role in the management of children with this condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses how microinstrumentation provides surgeons increased control when managing challenges of pediatric congenital cataract. Topics covered include the challenge of pediatric cataract surgery for surgeons, popularity of acrylic intraocular lens (IOLs) over polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) IOLs, and a decrease in postoperative inflammation in children with uveitic cataracts with the use of heparin-surface-coated PMMA IOLs.

This article provides an overview of the nursing considerations for paediatric anaesthesia. It is aimed at newly qualified operating department practitioners and anaesthetic nurses, and those with limited experience in the care of paediatric patients. It explores the ways in which paediatric anatomy and physiology differ from those of adults and looks at the implications for treatment in the anaesthetic environment. It also discusses the equipment required and the rationale for its use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the important role of pediatric audiologists (PA) in the early diagnosis of autism. Topics mentioned include the co-occurrence of hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder, and the autism-sensitive strategies that PA can use to improve care for autistic children including the importance of considering the child's interest when selecting reinforcers and the need for the incorporation of visual supports in the audiological assessment of children.

The article offers views from clinical assistant professor Alina V. Dumitrescu on new treatment options for pediatric inherited eye disorders, including gene therapy, oral N-acetylcysteine and enzyme replacement. It also presents information on different eye disorders such as amblyopia, refractive errors and strabismus.

This article examines the paediatric ophthalmic nurse's role in treating and managing several common ocular conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a 2021 retrospective study of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) which appears to be a beneficial therapy that stops keratoconus progression in children. Results show that the pachymetry and the topographic and tomographic data were largely stable from preoperative to postoperative measurements, although continued observation is needed. Also noted is the need for clinical judgment in managing pediatric keratoconus and CXL.

The article discusses insights from Phoebe D. Lenhart, associate professor of ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine, about imaging technologies that are helpful when conducting examination of pediatric patients. Topics covered include the anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), and corneal topography.

The article provides information on achromatopsia, an autosomal recessive disease associated with complete loss of cone cell function resulting in complete loss of color discrimination. Topics include symptoms of achromatopsia, the visual acuity of patients with this inherited retinal disease, and reasons for the lack of therapeutic options for people with achromatopsia.

The article presents an adaptation from Dr. Sara Anastas' presentation at the 2019 meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery on the role of topographic data in deciding on the management of children with clinically suspected keratoconus. Topics include reason that more than 40 percent of pediatric cases referred for topographic evaluation, characteristics of eyes that went on to a transplant procedure, and benefits of corneal crosslinking in children with keratoconus.

The article reports on the proposal by an international panel of pediatric feeding experts for a unifying term and diagnostic criteria for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD).

The article discusses a 2019 updated guidance on regular vision-screening assessments in early childhood to reduce persistent amblyopia risk at 7 years of age. Topics covered include instrument-based vision screening's ability to identify high-quality referrals in refractive error, media clarity, and ocular alignment, and its lesser time consumption than traditional optotypes. Also noted is the high-quality photoscreening achieved by the Oregon Elks Preschool Vision Screening Program.

The author discusses how pediatricians and school nurses can easily administer visual-screening tests among children. It is said that device-based vision screening is very valuable in children with special needs. He mentioned that plusoptiX vision-screening device picks up things like media opacities, ptosis, and unequal pupils. The author believes that requiring a full vision exam is wasteful and not an effective approach.

The article reports on how pediatricians at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania address the issue of food insecurities or unhealthy eating among patients through prescription of healthy food like fresh fruits and vegetables. Topics discussed include the importance of focus on food among children, impact of unhealthy eating habits such as poor developmental outcomes according to medical director Hans Kersten, and identification of chronically hungry children.

The article discusses a study by Doctor Lamia El Fekih as of September 2016 that reveals why pediatric cataract remains an important cause of visual impairment in Tunisia. Issues cited include delayed patient presentation, problems relating to insufficient resources, and lack of follow-up. Topics include poor compliance with amblyopia therapy among families in Tunisia, and few number of centers where pediatric ophthalmology and pediatric anesthesiology services are available.

The article reports that English actor Jason Watkins whose daughter died of sepsis will appear in New Health Education England's film about signs and treatment of sepsis.

A quality standard aimed at reducing the number of children who attend A&E with severe constipation has been issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article profiles physician Randy Christensen, who is a staff member at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. A discussion of a program to deliver health care services to homeless and at risk children in Phoenix which Christensen started in 2000, and which uses a blue recreational vehicle called the Crews'n Healthmobile, is presented.

Acknowledges the efforts exerted by the staff of the journal 'WebMD' in writing a special online report about children taking prescription medication in the U.S. in 2002. Features of the report; Characterization of the report.