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  • If your child has had a concussion or brain injury, you may not see the full effects for years to come

    As an occupational therapist, one of the things that I do in my job is assist children who are recovering from a traumatic brain injury. I help them work through the new challenges they face because of their injury in hopes that they can fulfill their full potential. As a medical community, we are still working to fully understand how a brain injury affects a child’s long-term growth and development, but what recent research has shown us is that it may be long after the initial recovery period from a traumatic brain injury (even years later) before we see the full effects the injury will have on their growth and development.

    What parents need to know

    When we talk about brain injuries, it’s important to understand that we aren’t only talking about major injuries; we are also talking about relatively minor brain injuries, such as a concussion. Whether they have had a severe injury or a relatively minor one, children may experience long-lasting effects that can affect their development. A child may sustain a brain injury and experience a significant decrease in social, emotional, behavioral or cognitive abilities at the time of injury. (Cognitive abilities refers to a child’s capacity for learning and understanding, acquiring knowledge). Years later, they may then experience a “stall” where they fail to develop their cognitive, social, emotional or behavioral skills.

                                                     

  • Know the hazards of a button battery

    Written by Timothy Hadley, DO

  • When every bite is a fight - Diego’s struggle to overcome feeding difficulties

    Diego was born on May 31st, 2012, and his parents, Diana and Freddy, were overjoyed. Diego was a happy, healthy baby, and he entered into the world as part of a family that radiates light and love.

  • What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids

    What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids

  • What is Plagiocephaly?

    What do you do if your child has an irregularly shaped head?

  • What happened when my family got head lice: a pediatrician’s perspective

    Head lice is estimated to infect six to 12 million children each year in the United States. 

  • No more heading in youth soccer, but is this enough to keep kids safe?

    Concussions are a hot topic these days, and for good reason.

  • Helpful Hints for Preparing for Your Child's Doctor Visit

    Bethany Mobley, MD

  • Billing and Health Information

    When you receive care or service at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, you may receive a bill from Orlando Health, our parent organization. Upon reviewing your insurance information and any associated costs, feel free to contact us with questions.

  • HIPAA

    HIPAA is the most comprehensive health care privacy legislation ever passed in the United States. All health care providers, health plans, and health care clearinghouses must comply.