Patient resources
What is a Pediatrician?
A pediatrician is a physician whose specific specialty is caring for children from birth to 21 years of age. Pediatricians address acute and chronic illnesses, learning disabilities, behavioral issues and the growth and development of children. Our goal is to help ensure that children grow into mentally and physical healthy, productive and happy adults.
Health topics
- Autism Speaks
- First 100 Days Toolkit
- 10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
- Resources by Topic
- Action Plan for the Next 100 Days
- Safety Tips
- Useful Forms
- Glossary
- The Autism Society of America
- Asperger's Association of New England
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Massachusetts Family TIES
- The Autism Center project at Mass Advocates for Children
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Concussion information from the CDC
- Children's Health Topics from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- KidsHealth
- Car Seat Safety: A Guide for Families from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Children's Digestive Health Information for Kids and Parents
- Young Women's Resource Center of Boston Children's Hospital
- Young Men's Health topics
- Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
- Food Allergy Network
- Food and Nutrition Information Center-US Department of Agriculture
- "If You Think Your Child Is Stuttering"
- Recommended Books for Families of Children with Down Syndrome
- Your baby is home... now what do you do?
- Resources for Patients with Disabilities and their Families
- Social and Recreational Resources For Patients with Disabilities and their Families
- MassHealth Commonhealth - Program Eligibility & Application
- Housing Information for Patients with Disabilities and their Families
- Puberty and Sexuality Resources for Patients with Cognitive Disabilities and their Families
- National Down Syndrome Society
- National Association for Down Syndrome
- National Down Syndrome Congress
- The Down Syndrome Education International
This organization presents research on strategies for education for children with Down Syndrome. They support inclusive settings for children with Down Syndrome.
This site gives some ideas for parents to supplement their children's education at home.
- "Facts for Parents About Vaccine Safety" from the AAP
- "Vaccines and Your Baby" from the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
- "Vaccines and Autism" Information from the CDC
- "What to Expect Guide to Immunizations"
- Vaccine Information Statements in Every Language (from the CDC)
- "What Would Happen If We Stopped Vaccinations?"
- Immunization Info: National Network for Immunization Information
The internet is a wonderful source of information for all of us. Unfortunately, it has also become a source of great risks and dangers for children of all ages. Below are links to some wonderful new resources for parents on internet safety for your children and teenagers. Most are from the American Academy of Pediatrics. We hope you find them useful.
The following informational handouts are a bit dated, but still contain very helpful information. The ones in blue will be updated over the next few months (thank you to Karen McGrail for continuing to provide us with these helpful resources).
If you would like to consult with Karen on a nutrition issue, please call the office, (508) 879-5764. (Framingham Pediatric patients and families only please).
Many thanks to Karen McGrail and all of her graduate nutrition students at Framingham State University for creating many of these wonderful handouts and allowing us to post them on our web page!
- Choose My Plate
- We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition (for 8-13 year olds)
- SparkPeople for Teens: Food Tracking Tools, Recipes, Meal Plans, Exercise Videos and More
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- A Guide to Feeding Your Baby for the First Two Years
- Food Portion vs. Serving (Educational site)
- Warning Signs for Violence in Children and Adolescents
- Some Facts About Youth Violence
- Some Facts About Bullying
- Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
- Teaching the Basics of Violence Prevention
- AAP Addresses New School Year and Violence
- Some Things You Should Know About Media Violence and Media Literacy
- Psychiatric Effects of Media Violence
- Keep Your Family Safe From Firearm Injury
- Hand Guns in the Home