Faltering Weight: What the New AAP Guideline Means for Your Practice
There are few things in pediatrics that can make an otherwise routine well-child visit feel complicated quite as quickly as a growth chart.
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There are few things in pediatrics that can make an otherwise routine well-child visit feel complicated quite as quickly as a growth chart.
Many pediatricians have had this moment in clinic: a patient returns for a follow-up weight check after months of conversations about nutrition, physical activity, and screen time — and the number on the scale hasn’t budged. Maybe it has even gone up.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to care for a deaf or hard-of-hearing child, you’re in good company. Supporting these kids goes beyond hearing screens and referrals; it’s about understanding the unique culture, language, and communication needs that shape their world. The good news? You don’t need to be an expert in sign language to make a difference.
A baby passes their hearing screen — great. But what if they don’t? Or what if they pass, but there’s still risk for hearing changes down the line?