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American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP

Organization URL(s)

Other Contact Information

141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

800-433-9016 (Voice - Toll-free)
847-434-4000 (Voice)
847-434-8000 (FAX)

Description

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), founded in 1930, is a professional association dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, and young adults. The AAP is concerned with the education of pediatric health professionals, advocacy for children, and continuing education. The Academy sponsors continuing education courses through its pediatrics review and education program, and provides scholarships to pediatric residents. The Academy works with various government agencies, associations and corporations to promote the cause of child health, and participates in special health education projects.

Online Resources

Ask the Pediatrician
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/All-Questions.aspx
Bed Wetting (Enuresis)
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/pages/Bed-Wetting-Enuresis.aspx
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 1 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/1%20Month/A.Inf.SQ.1month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 12 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/12%20Month/B.ECh.SQ.12month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 15 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/15%20Month/B.ECh.SQ.15month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 18 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/18%20Month/B.ECh.SQ.18month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 2 and 1/2 Year Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/2.5%20Year/B.ECh.SQ.2.5.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 2 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/2%20Month/A.Inf.SQ.2month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 2 Year Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/2%20Year/B.ECh.SQ.2yr.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 4 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/4%20Month/A.Inf.SQ.4month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 4 Year Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Other%203/B.ECh.SQ.4yr.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 5 and 6 Year Visits
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/5,%206%20Year/CMCh.SQ.5,6yr.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 6 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/6%20Month/A.Inf.SQ.6month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 7 and 8 Year Visits
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/7,%208%20Year/C.MCh.SQ.7,8yr.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 9 and 10 Year Visits
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/9,%2010%20Year/C.MCh.SQ.9,10yr.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: 9 Month Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/9%20Month/A.Inf.SQ.9month.pdf
Bright Futures Parent Supplemental Questionnaire: Older Child/Early Adolescent Visit
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Visit%20Forms%20by%20Age%20110/11-14%20Year/D.Adol.SQ.Parent.OC-EA.pdf
Bright Futures Previsit Questionnaire: 15 to 17 Year Visits
http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/Other%203/D.Adol.PQ.15-17yr.pdf
Children’s Health Topics
http://www2.aap.org/healthtopics/discond.cfm
Communication Dos and Dont's
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/pages/Communication-Dos-and-Donts.aspx
Components of Good Communication
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Components-of-Good-Communication.aspx
Detecting Genetic Abnormalities
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Detecting-Genetic-Abnormalities.aspx
Find a Pediatrician or Pediatric Specialist
http://www.healthychildren.org/english/tips-tools/find-pediatrician/Pages/Pediatrician-Referral-Service.aspx
Talking to Kids About Social Media and Texting
http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Talking-to-Kids-and-Teens-About-Social-Media-and-Sexting.aspx
Vaccine Preventable Diseases A - Z
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/default.aspx
Violence Prevention
http://www2.aap.org/healthtopics/violprev.cfm
What's Happening to My Body?
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/puberty/pages/Whats-Happening-to-my-Body.aspx

Print Resources

The APP publishes numerous committee reports, manuals, and books, brochures, and charts on safety, immunizations, psychosocial issues, first aid, and other child and adolescent health topics for health professionals and the public. Serial publications: Pediatrics (journal), monthly--the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics; AAP News (newspaper), monthly-Academy news and pediatric updates.