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Homework Help: Tips for Families

Helping your child with homework in a caring and planful way can increase engagement, avoid possible conflict and improve school success.

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Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby

Feeding a baby with a cleft of the palate may not be easy at first. Most babies with a cleft of the palate may not be able to breast feed. They are not able to create the suction needed to express the milk from the breast.

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Birth Control: Subcutaneous Shot

The birth control shot (Depo-SubQ Provera®) is given once every 13 weeks. The shot contains a small amount of progesterone, similar to the hormones that are naturally made in a woman’s body.

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Bone Marrow Aspiration Test

A bone marrow aspiration test is done to see if the blood cells are being made properly. A bone marrow biopsy may be done. In a biopsy, a small amount of tissue is taken to be looked at under a microscope.

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Supplemental Security Income

SSI is a government program that gives money to people who have low income and few resources and who are aged 65 or older, blind or disabled.

Anorectal Malformation (ARM) or Imperforate Anus: Female

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss the symptoms and treatment of anorectal malformations (imperforate anus) in females. Different types of ARMs include perineal fistula, vestibular fistula, cloaca and no fistula. Young girls may be at risk for urology problems and gynecology problems.

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Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects muscle tone, coordination, and movement. There are many types and severities of CP.

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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) for Children and Adults

This Helping Hand™ explains how positioning, clapping, vibrating and huff-coughing can help clear mucus and ease breathing in children and adults.