This worksheet shares steps to improve care in emergency departments (ED) of hospitals and clinics for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). The fact sheet was created to help improve healthcare in the ED for patients with SCD.
Web MD Topic Overview on Lead Poisoning. Includes frequently asked questions.
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder are bombarded with treatment choices all of which claim to be effective. This manual is designed to support parents as they make decisions about their child’s treatment. It discusses the complexity of diagnostic evaluations for children on the autism spectrum, identifies and describes effective treatments, and outlines the importance of professional judgment and using data to guide treatment decisions (such as how best to determine if a professional or organization has the capacity to provide evidence-based practice for a child with autism.)
Website with information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on lead exposure.
The College Accessibility for Visually Impaired Students addresses visually impaired college students’ most common concerns, including: School resources and legal rights as a student with a disability, Scholarships available only to blind and visually impaired students; Assistive technologies for students with visual impairments.
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.
Kid’s Health information about Lead Poisoning
Fact sheet created by MothertoBaby regarding lead exposure and pregnancy. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your health care provider.
Michigan Alliance for Families offers this fact sheet regarding lead poisoning and what families can do if they are worried about their children.
A map of local community mental health care providers in Michigan