Online Resources

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learningdisabilities We recommend the following online resources.

General Websites

• American Academy of Pediatrics http://healthychildren.org This web site was launched by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2009 to provide a broad range of medical information for parents.
• KidsHealth http://kidshealth.org This is an excellent web site that contains information for parents, teens, and school-aged kids. There are articles, videos, and even quizzes on a wide range of health topics.
• MedlinePlus (National Institute of Health) http://medlineplus.gov/ This site provides access to A.D.A.M., an award winning medical encyclopedia, plus information on prescription and non-prescription drugs, and other healthcare resources.
• UptoDate https://www.uptodate.com/contents/table-of-contents/patient-education/childrens-health This is a subscription website for physicians to keep abreast of changes in medical care. UptoDate also has a free medical education section for patients. This is the link to children’s health.

Adolescent Health

• About-Face.org http://about-face.org/ A resource that promotes positive body image and self esteem in girls and young women through media, outreach and activism.
• Center for Young Women’s Health http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/ 
• KidsHealth for Teens http://kidshealth.org/teen/ A great site for teenagers that covers general medical topics.
• NIMH Site for Eating Disorders http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml A site dealing with accurate information about eating disorders.
• Planned Parenthood Teen Talk http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk/index.htm A site for teenagers dealing with birth control, STD’s, sexual health.
• Young Men’s Health http://www.youngmenshealthsite.org/

Adoption (International)

• University of Minnesota International Adoption Clinic https://adoption.umn.edu  In addition to being an access point for patients, this site provides medical information for anyone interested in international adoption.

Allergy & Asthma

• Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics http://www.aanma.org/  In addition to providing information on allergies and asthma, the site has links for legislative action that pertains to this area.
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology http://www.aaaai.org/patients.stm 
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America http://www.aafa.org/index.cfm 
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network http://www.foodallergy.org/ 

Bedwetting

• Bedwetting Store http://www.bedwettingstore.com 
• PottyMD http://www.pottymd.com  This site by a pediatric urologist provides information and products related to bedwetting and urinary and bowel problems in children.

Child Development and Behavioral Medicine

• Autism Society https://autismsociety.org  
• Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) http://www.chadd.org/ 
• Dyslexia https://dyslexiaida.org
• Learning disabilities http://www.ldonline.org/ 
• Resource list for learning disabilities https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learningdisabilities  
• Medication Guide for ADHD https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/resources/med_guides/ADHD_Medication_Guide-web.pdf
• National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov/ 
• Tourette’s Syndrome http://www.tsa-usa.org/ 

Dads and Kids

• Best websites for dads: https://wilderdad.com/5-best-websites-for-dads/
• GreatDad http://www.greatdad.com/  This site specializes in information about parenting from the dad’s perspective.
• TheDadMan http://thedadman.com/  A national non-profit dedicated to improving the relationship between dads and daughters.

Dental Health

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry https://www.mychildrensteeth.org

Dermatology

• Society for Pediatric Dermatology https://pedsderm.net/for-patients-families/patient-handouts/ 

Ear, Nose and Throat

• Common ENT problems in childhood: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/ear-nose-throat/conditions

Eating Disorders

• National Eating Disorders Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/index.php 
• NIMH Site for Eating Disorders http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml A site dealing with accurate information about eating disorders.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Celiac Disease Foundation http://www.celiac.org/ 
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome https://aboutibs.org
• Lactose Intolerance  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/lactose-intolerance/definition-facts 

LGBTQ

• PFLAG.org http://community.pflag.org/ Parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays (PFLAG). Over 200,000 members in the US

Immunizations

• CDC Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/resources/childhood.html 
• Vaccine Safety (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/index.html 
• Vaccine Safety (Johns Hopkins) http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/ 
• Vaccinate Your Baby www.vaccinateyourbaby.com 

Infectious Disease

• Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov 
• Health Information for International Travel http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx 

Mental Health

• Anxiety http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml 
• Depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml 
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development:  http://www.nichd.nih.gov/ 
• National Institute of Mental Health:  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml 

Nutrition

•  Breastfeeding http://www.kellymom.com/ 
• Center for Science in the Public Interest http://cspinet.org/  A consumer advocacy organization focussed on health and nutrition.Information on food,diets and nutrition.
• Healthy Weight http://cdc.gov/healthyweight/  How to determine what is a healthy weight, diet , BMI.
• Obesity http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/ 

Ophthalmology

• American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus http://www.aapos.org/ 

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons http://www.orthoinfo.org/ 
• Concussions https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/symptoms-causes/syc-20355594  
• Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America https://orthokids.org

Radiology

• Radiology Information http://www.radiologyinfo.org/ 
• Radiology Safety http://www.pedrad.org/ 

Safety

• Car safety seats http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm 
• Consumer Product Safety Commission http://www.cpsc.gov/ 
• Internet Safety http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx 
• Lead Poisoning http://www.epa.gov/lead/ 
• Poison Control http://www.poison.org/ 
• Safe Kids https://www.safekids.org 

Sleep

• Sleep Advice: https://drcraigcanapari.com 
• Sleep Foundation http://2.sleepfoundation.org/  Information regarding sleep across the lifespan:infants, children and teenagers.

Travel Information

• International Travel http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx 
• WHO travel information http://www.who.int/ith/en/ 

Return to Top of List