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Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Lisa Gavin is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who believes feeding should be an enjoyable process.  When your infant or child repeatedly refuses to feed, the feeding experience becomes frustrating for everyone involved.  Infants and children will often develop an aversion to feeding when the...

April is Occupational Therapy Month The role of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to help patients of all ages improve or maintain skills for day-to-day activities and well-being. OTs work in a variety of fields with different patient populations. Pediatric OTs work with infants and children who have gross motor delays, fine...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month IBS affects 1 in 7 people and is prevalent in 10-15% of people throughout the world. What is IBS? IBS is a disorder that causes repeated abdominal pain associated with diarrhea, constipation, or both but does not cause any identifiable...

During this month, take some time to grow your understanding and acceptance for people with autism.  What is Autism? Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a brain-based neurologic disorder that causes deficits in communication and social interactions, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.  Autism...

March is National Nutrition Month.  Maria-Paula Carrillo is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the owner of LifeCycle Nutrition. Maria-Paula Carillo believes in keeping good nutrition practical and simple.  Keep reading about her nutrition advice for the young athlete. Sports are a huge part of our community. ...