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If your child has crying fits only on test days, you probably have nothing to worry about. But if your child starts bawling at the sight of the bus or the school every day, you might have a problem. ...

What sounds do you hear? What do you smell? What does the texture of your clothing feel like? For most of us, it’s not until we really stop and think about it do we realize how much sensory input we are processing at the same ...

Rumination syndrome is a rare disorder that affects children and some adults. A child with this condition usually eats meals normally, but after about an hour or two, undigested food comes back up into his or her mouth from the esophagus. ...

Because symptoms can be mild and the condition itself is rare, tuberous sclerosis can go undetected or misdiagnosed for many years. For this reason, it is important to see clinicians who are experts in tuberous sclerosis, also known as tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). ...

Failure to thrive (FTT) is slow physical development in a baby or child. It’s caused by a baby or child not having enough nutrition. ...

Appointments are made only by a referral from a physician. Physicians should call Children's Direct at 800.678.HELP (4357) to make a referral. The Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Healthy Start Clinic offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating childhood obesity. The clinic focuses on providing ...

The bonds between kids and dogs have always been seen as strong. The St. Louis Children’s Hospital facility support dog program aims to provide assistance with coping and help reaching therapeutic goals while enhancing the experience of patients undergoing health care treatment at St. Louis ...

Five Collaborative Programs Win 2018 AHA NOVA Awards St. Louis, MO – July 23, 2018 – The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced it will honor five programs with the AHA NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health. Among the five winning ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides leading-edge and specialized treatments for cerebral palsy. Our non-invasive procedures, surgery and specialized screenings help your child have the best possible quality of life. Learn more about the services we offer. ...

If your child seems to gain weight more easily than their peers, you may be wondering why and how to support them. ...