May 31, 2016

Autism Can Look Different in Girls

According to recent behavioral and preliminary neuroimaging findings, autism manifests differently in girls than in boys. Often females with autism are closer to typical development than their male peers which can make girls more difficult to diagnose. Also, criteria for diagnosing autism is based almost entirely on studies involving boys. Read More

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May 23, 2016

Choosing Appropriate Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be given finger foods only when he or she can sit unassisted and is able to bring food up to the mouth. First finger foods should be soft, easy to swallow and cut into small pieces. However, many prepackaged foods labeling finger foods may be unsafe and a choking hazard. Read More

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May 16, 2016

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Spring in Minnesota has finally arrived, and with it so have wood ticks. Not all ticks carry but some can spread disease. In Minnesota, deer ticks may spread Lyme Disease. The Metro area in the state is currently listed as an area that is at a moderate risk level for coming in contact with deer ticks. Read More

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May 2, 2016