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What autism looks like in toddlers: VIDEO
The average age of ASD diagnosis is 4 years of age, despite the fact that about half of children with this disorder may be detected by age 14 months.
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Trusting your instincts
How maternal instinct can be a valuable tool for mums when they know something just isn't right with their child.
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Alarming new statistics reveal drowning risk triples when kids turn one
'Distractions are dangerous,' warns Royal Life Saving Australia, with summer hot on our heels.
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"Devastated is an understatement," the mum said.
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Renewed warning about garden hoses after baby suffers second-degree burns
It's a timely reminder as we come into summer and temperatures are set to soar.
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'Batman' birthmark baby needs $133,000 for surgery
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More parents give dietary supplements to children, but are they safe?
Doctors and others argue that just because such products are on store shelves doesn’t mean they’re safe for your children.
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Parents should keep their sick kids from daycare - but we've all done it
Haven't we all done the old Panadol dose n' drop at least once?
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How to recognise if your child is speech delayed
Early intervention is key, experts say.
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When to screen for autism? As early as 14 months, study finds
If results are confirmed by independent research, this would be the earliest age this has proven feasible.
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Eat your veggies: Meet the parents raising vegan families
Robyn Chuter's two children are repulsed by the smell and sight of meat.
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How a popcorn snack ended in emergency surgery for toddler Nash
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ANCAP calls for child-saving car occupant detection technology
Australia’s crash testing authority is pleading for vehicle manufacturers to increase occupant detection systems following the recent death of a Sydney toddler.
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