Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Florida coronavirus cases jump 50% as surge continues

Florida's coronavirus cases jumped 50% this week, the state Health Department reported Friday, continuing a six-week surge that has seen it responsible for 1 in 5 new infections nationally, becoming the outbreak's epicenter.

Autism spectrum disorders

More kids with autism may be doing well than thought

(HealthDay)—School-age children with autism may be faring better than commonly thought, with most "doing well" in at least some aspects of development, a new study suggests.

Pediatrics

Are at-home 'learning pods' the right fit for your family?

(HealthDay)—Emily Davis and her husband started a 'learning pod' with another family this summer, hiring a teacher for child care and now for the start of first grade. Their 6-year-old son is an only child, which was a ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How to help your kids—and yourself—handle being at home

Now that Alberta's schools have closed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, thousands of parents are wondering how to keep their kids busy, adjust to everyone being at home and handle school lessons.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Expert discusses keeping kids engaged in learning at home

With New York State schools shut down for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic, parents with school-age children are now adding teaching to their list of parental duties.

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