Helpful Links
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Medical Information
Website Links
BREASTFEEDING
- American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding
- Kellymom
- Office of Women’s Health on Breastfeeding
- Spectra Baby USA (great advice for pumping)
- *For Formula related support Baby Formula Expert, a non-commercial site written by a PhD.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING
ILLNESS, INJURIES & SAFETY
NUTRITION & FITNESS
PREGNANCY, NEWBORNS & NEW PARENTS
SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
- Autism – CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) at USF
- Autism/Developmental Delays – First Signs
- Autism Science Foundation
- ADHD – CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) – education, advocacy and support
- Diabetes – Southern Florida Chapter JDRF
- Manasota BUDS -Family Support for Down Syndrome
- TopSoccer (community-based training and team program for young athletes with disabilities)
TEENS
VACCINES
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Information Statements
- Immunizations – American Academy of Pediatrics/HealthyChildren.Org
- Myths & Facts About Vaccination – World Health Organization
- The Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Vaccine Information via Mobile App
GREAT APPS!
Community Resources
Weiss Pediatric Care is dedicated to connecting our children and their families to resources and support based on specific interests and needs. Here is a sampling of some that are free or available on a sliding scale:
CHILDCARE/CHILD GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENTAL/EDUCATIONAL/BEHAVIORAL SCREENING & INTERVENTION
IN-HOME SUPPORT/EDUCATION
- Healthy Families Florida (Free in-home visiting program providing parenting and developmental education and support)
- Healthy Start Coalition (Free resources/support for pregnant woman and new families before, during and after pregnancy)
- Parenting Matters (in home and community-based parenting education and support)
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT GROUPS
PARENTING EDUCATION & PARENT/CHILD SOCIALIZATION PLAYGROUPS
- Brats Club
- First Presbyterian Preschool
- Forty Carrots Family Center
- Parenting Matters (in home and community-based parenting education and support)
- Sarasota County Libraries