How To Talk to the Doctor About Your Child’s Development: Fact Sheet

As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your child's doctor and share your concerns. Don't wait. Use this fact sheet for more information on how to help your child.

Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/help_pdfs/cdc_helpchild_combined.pdf
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Michigan Genomic and Genetic Disorders Section

The Michigan Genetics Resource Center is a public health education service. The site is designed to share Michigan and national resources in order to promote population health through the appropriate use of genetic information and services. Clinical genetic service and support group directories, teaching tools, and information for policy makers are available as well as Michigan and national program descriptions and links.
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Siblings Perspectives: Guidelines for Parents

Throughout numerous accounts of parents and siblings of children with disabilities, it becomes very clear; when a child in the family has a disability, it affects the whole family. This article is meant to arm you with important information and practical suggestions for helping and supporting siblings of children on the autism spectrum.
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Kid’s Health Questions and Answers: How do I get my child tested for Lead Poisoning?

If you're concerned that your child might be at risk for lead poisoning, talk with your doctor. It's important to get your child tested for lead poisoning, as many other illnesses can cause these same symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a blood test that will help to make (or rule out) a diagnosis of lead poisoning.
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Michigan Medical Assistance Programs

Michigan offers several medical assistance programs. Each program covers different groups of people and each program has different eligibility requirements. You must also meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program. This website will link you to the application for medical assistance in Michigan and determine which program you are eligible for, based on your age, income, financial resources and other information.
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