webbing or extra fold of skin between the 2nd and 3rd toes

pinkie is slightly bent inwards toward the ring finger

swollen stomach, also know as distention

bones in the legs and feet that are not formed properly which is something that would be found during a medical exam and/or show up on xrays

hip bones and joints that are not formed properly which is something that would be found during a medical exam and/or show up on xrays

stopping activity and staring into space for a few seconds

lack of normal reflexes when a doctor taps each joint with a "reflex hammer." DTR stands for "deep tendon reflex."

having fine needles inserted into various points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes

surgery that removes the adenoids in an attempt to reduce frequent sinus and ear infections

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, easily distracted, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). Attention deficit disorder (ADD) can occur without the hyperactivity.

watery eyes and sinus infections (stuffy nose) caused by allergic reactions

genetic disorder causing severe delays in understanding and speech, seizures and problems with balance, along with frequent smiling and laughing.

laboratory test that measures the presence and amount of antibodies in blood. When a vaccine works, the body produces antibodies.

excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities.

abnormal narrowing of the aortic heart valve opening.

temporary interruption of breathing due to obstruction of the upper airway, often associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation.

evidence-based modality for teaching children with disabilities. It is the only treatment for Autistic Spectrum disorders approved by the American FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

speech disorder in which a person has trouble saying what he or she wants to say correctly and consistently.

fluid-filled cyst in the brain

abnormal rhythm of the heart, which could be an abnormality of rate, regularity, presence of extra beats or missing beats

inability to correctly produce speech sounds usually characterized by substitutions, omissions, additions, or distortions that may interfere with intelligibility.

speech therapy that focus on the motor aspects of speech production.

accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, resulting in a swollen, uncomfortable condition

respiratory disorder, often of allergic origin, characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a sense of constriction in the chest.

condition in which the curvature of the cornea of the eye is uneven, causing a blurring of vision. Astigmatism is normally corrected by glasses.

minor seizure characterized by a brief lapse in muscle tone caused by a temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are brief - usually less than 15 seconds. They begin in childhood and may persist into adulthood.The seizure itself causes no damage, but the loss of muscle control can result in injury.

chronic skin condition especially of children marked especially by intense itching.

common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. These seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal, excessive neuronal activity in the brain.

disorder in the way auditory information is processed in the brain. It is not a hearing impairment; individuals with APD usually have normal hearing ability.

Any device that facilitates communication by those with limited or absent speech (e.g., Communication boards; pictographs–symbols that look like the things they represent; ideographs–symbols representing ideas).

The representation system or symbols used in Augmentative and Alternative Communication include gestures, hand signals, photographs, pictures, line drawings, words and letters, which can be used alone or in combination to communicate.

controversial term first used by [1] British gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield to describe a number of common clinical symptoms and signs which he contends are distinctive to autism.

disease of the liver that occurs when a person's immune system attacks her or his own liver cells.

During pregnancy, a fetus is said to be in a “breech” presentation when the buttocks of the baby are presenting first at the bottom of the uterus, and the head is in the upper part. “Transverse” means a sideways position. The baby has his head to one of his mother’s sides and the bottom across her abdomen at her other side.

jerky or shaking movements of the arms or legs, especially such movements occurring in chorea.

upper gastrointestinal tract radiography, also called an upper GI, is an x-ray examination of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and an orally ingested contrast material called barium.

hearing test used in infants which observes their behavior in response to certain sounds

A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a defect of the aortic valve that results in the formation of two leaflets or cusps instead of the normal three.

Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure - a breathing apparatus that helps people get more air into their lungs. It uses air pressure to keep the airways open.

psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood with or without one or more depressive episodes.

physical trauma of childbirth

size of the head above the eyebrows is narrow

abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter, of the abdominal area. Also known as distention.

blood lead level (BLL) is a measure of lead in the body. It is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (_g/dL); 10 µg/dL is equivalent to 0.48 micromoles per liter (µmol/L).

bronchopulminary displasia. Damage to, or poor development, of the breathing airways.

part of the brain is underdeveloped

screening test to identify hearing loss. does not require any behavioral response from the person being tested. Can be used with newborn infants and non-verbal children. It is a method employed to assess not only the ears, but also the cranial nerves, and various brain functions of the brain stem. Typically requires sedation.

difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air.

tip of the nose is round or bulb-shaped

doctor who specializes in treating heart disorders.